Category Archives: Social Media

Yelp.com – I Have Succombed

Posted on June 15, 2010 by Ryan

For a while now, I have used Yelp.com to find new places to get good food. Although I can’t agree with every single restaurant review on the site, I do have to say that it has helped me discover some great culinary finds both in Seattle and in Phoenix. Continue reading →

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Why Fluff is Important

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Ryan

The moment when too much effort is put on the result and not enough on the execution, we will see the masses becoming wise to the publication of fluff content. Continue reading →

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Why I Have Writers Block

Posted on June 8, 2010 by Ryan

I really don’t have writers block, but for some reason, ever since baby X was born, I haven’t been quite as motivated to talk about myself or what I’m doing. Continue reading →

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Twitter's Ad Network

Posted on February 23, 2010 by Ryan

In a day that I thought would never come, Twitter has officially announced that they will be unveiling their upcoming ad network in the nearby future… possibly SXSW. I know we all knew it was coming, but I think the actual news of it all is shocking to say the least. Continue reading →

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Drafting Content – Blueprints to Success

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Ryan

In my recent attempt to switch from platform maker to platform user, I’ve started thinking more and more about the correct way to create a model for content that is suitable to today’s Web 2.0 audience. Interaction, Yes! That is the goal, but to what extent do I show the true side of the content, in other words, how transparent is my agenda? Continue reading →

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The About.com Content Model

Posted on January 20, 2010 by Ryan

There are many models to creating mass amounts of content out on the internet.. you just need to find your niche… and the people of your niche. Continue reading →

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I've Got Big News! … Facebook It

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Ryan

Does telling Facebook mean ‘Telling the Whole World’? Maybe the way you use Facebook and the way I use it are totally different. Continue reading →

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Communities… Building Versus Finding

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Ryan

For a long time now I’ve really been thinking hard about the issues revolving around social media and brands/businesses. It doesn’t matter who you talk to, everyone has an opinion, and quite frankly, they should. But as these discussions continue to evolve and change, there is one key ingredient that keeps coming up. Continue reading →

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Brand Building on Twitter

Posted on October 6, 2009 by Ryan

How to build your brand on Twitter…. Try something new! Continue reading →

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Twitter Fuels Fire to Local Search

Posted on September 10, 2009 by Ryan

With all the talk and movement towards local, a look at Twitter today reveals it’s been lingering within social since it’s inception. Really. Continue reading →

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