Pinterest has proven the adage “A picture is worth a thousand words” to be absolutely true in its case. The site is one visual treat that millions are finding irresistible. Pinaddiction is the new fever that has gripped the world. Pinterest has really “pinned” it! According to comScore, Pinterest has crossed 10 million unique visitors hitting a high of 11.7 million unique monthly US visitors. In late March 2012, Pinterest’s no-follow rule notwithstanding, 1,170 Pinterest videos were indexed by Google. By mid-April 2012, that figure climbed to 5,870 video results, an increase of more than 500% in just three weeks. In a short span of time, Pinterest has become one of the most happening places for video marketing opportunities. Pinterest’s ... Read more...

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LinkedIn 101: 6 Tips To Build Your Network

LinkedIn has changed the landscape of professional and business networking significantly and is far more effective in generating business leads than other networking sites. If you haven’t factored LinkedIn into your SMM strategy, it’s time to start immediately. Here are a few general tips on how to build a solid LinkedIn network.

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LinkedIn, the network for professionals has changed the landscape of professional and business networking to quite an extent. Linkedin ended the year 2011 with a whopping 101 million users (Slideshare) and it has started off with a 45% growth in membership in January 2012 (Slideshare). If you have not factored Linkedin into your SMM strategy, it is time to start immediately. The Linkedin membership has a different psyche from Facebook and Twitter and is more effective in generating business leads (HubSpot study). Formulate your strategy after careful research and consideration. But first, here are a few general tips to build a solid Linkedin network: ... Read more...