How many linkbaiters does it take to change a light bulb? 2, one to climb the step ladder to put the bulb in, the other to kick the ladder away, take a photograph and submit to digg reddit and stumbleupon. … [Read more...] about Link Building Humour
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How PR Should Not Build Relationships With Bloggers
McGrath worked at a PR agency and sent out the usual PR request to bloggers to generate a bit of buzz. One blogger, Borsch, got pissed and sent a not too happy email back. McGrath acted like a decent human being and apologised and asked how he should go about it. Apparently this is against the PR professionals code. Mashable writes After McGrath?s email exchange with … [Read more...] about How PR Should Not Build Relationships With Bloggers
What is Social Media :Part 3
This is an unplanned and off the cuff series I am doing regarding Social Media and its definition, which is still in a state of flux. Part 1 and 2 It's all about the conversation. Not the product, not the service, and certainly not how wonderful you are. What do you think a good conversation is? One person talking all about themselves, or trying to sell you something or … [Read more...] about What is Social Media :Part 3
Eva Green Social Media Magic
Eva Green Will See You Now So says the latest cover of GQ. Personally I prefer Esquire. I can't imagine ever reading the likes of Nuts and Zoo, but someone must. Back to GQ, the front cover headlines reads: Beyond Bond Eva Green Will see you now 20 + pages of Red-Hot New Looks for Spring/ Summer Standoff in the Triangle of Death How Long Can Iraq's Fragile Peace … [Read more...] about Eva Green Social Media Magic
Ryan Air and How Not to do Reputation Management
You may have heard what Ryan Air, the no frills budget airline have been saying about bloggers lately. If not you can get up to speed here and here I wont overlap as the information is already at those sites, but look at what the Times had on their website. Ryanair has confirmed that one its staff abused a blogger who questionned the airline site's credentials. But far from … [Read more...] about Ryan Air and How Not to do Reputation Management
How to Get More Followers on Twitter
Easy, get a mention in the Sunday Times. Just like Nikki Pilkington did. People get to know you exist. People think you know what you are talking about People talk about you People link to you People pass around your Twitter profile Just like I did with this post. You can find Nikki Pilkington here and on Twitter here. I used her name as anchor text to link to … [Read more...] about How to Get More Followers on Twitter