How Real Estate Agents Can Use Social Media

This entry is part 2 of 2 in Business & Social Media

Real Estate Agents and Social Media

When it comes to real estate, you know the saying… it’s all about “location, location, location!”  To me, as a blogger and social media enthusiasts, that is just music to my ears.  The phrase “location, location, location” has the implication of a “local market” – which is where real estate thrives.  And social media is a platform where a real estate agent can become very well known in the local market space – if leveraged effectively.

Thinking “Local”

Michael Lewis 60 Minutes Interview (Video)

Michael Lewis 60 Minutes Interview

Michael Lewis, author of one of the defining books about Wall Street excess, “Liar’s Poker,” told60 Minutes that bonuses at banks bailed out by the government are akin to “a very elegant form of theft.”

The Michael Lewis interviewed aired tonight at 7pm EST, and instantly became one of the hottest topics on the web!

Here’s a preview of the Michael Lewis interview:

Facebook ‘Get More Fans with SMS’

This entry is part 26 of 29 in Facebook Fan Page Series

Facebook ‘Get More Fans with SMS’

If you’re a business or brand and you have a Facebook Fan Page, then you probably know how important it is to grow the fans on your page.  And the best way to maximize the growth of your Facebook Fan Page is to leverage every tool available.  SMS (or text messaging) is one unique, and very effective, way to increase the fans on your Facebook Fan Page.

Making Money with Google Adsense – Part 1

This entry is part 1 of 1 in Google Adsense Tips & Tricks

Google Adsense – How To Make Money

As someone who generates revenue exclusively from Google Adsense, I’m going to share some of my thoughts and observations that I’ve discovered.  These tips and tricks aren’t really “tricks” in the sense that I’m cheating, or somehow out thinking Google.  It’s more like techniques I’ve discovered through testing, re-testing, and patience!

What Does Google Analytics Bounce Rate Mean?

What does Bounce Rate mean?

Google provides the best definition of “what does Google Analytics bounce rate mean?” – bounce rate is the percentage of single-page visits in which the person left your site from the entrance (landing) page.

“Bounce rate” is always a measure of the quality of your site from your visitors perspective.

Virtual Assistant Jobs Becoming More Popular

Virtual Assistant Jobs – Very Popular in Search

With a combination between the dismal outlook of jobs, and the growing popularity of the Internet, it shouldn’t surprise you that the demand for virtual assistant jobs is exploding.  Both in opportunities, and in those searching for opportunities, the virtual assistant job marketplace is on the rise.

Woot Deals: TiVo Series 3 High Definition 250GB THX Certified DVR

1 TiVo TCD648250 250GB Series 3 HD THX Certified DVR

Today, Woot.com is featuring a TIVO Series 3 in HD.  TiVo Series 3 HD DVR doubles as a YouTube player (with a home network with Internet access).

PRICE:  $169.99

Condition:  refurbished

Here’s more specs:

How To Generate Mortgage Leads With A Facebook Fan Page

This entry is part 1 of 2 in Business & Social Media

Get Mortgage Leads With A Facebook Fan Page

I’m really starting to buy into the concept that Facebook Fan Pages are the most effective tool at generating leads.  And I want to quickly give an example of how a Facebook Fan Page can be used to generate leads for a mortgage company.

Get More Leads With A Facebook Fan Page

Do you have a website or a blog for your business?  Are you struggling to figure out how to generate leads on the web?  Then perhaps you haven’t yet considered how effective a Facebook Fan Page can be at generating leads.  In fact, statistics show that you more than likely don’t even have a Facebook Fan Page for your business.

Facebook Fan Page Lead Generation

Facebook Fan Pages vs. Email Subscription Forms

For any business that has a web presence, one of the most important activities is generating leads.  Most businesses these days capture leads with email subscription forms embedded on their websites.  This allows the business to build a large list of email addresses to whom they can keep in contact with for promotions, special offers, etc… and in turn, generate sales.

But wouldn’t a Facebook Fan Page provide a more valuable “list building” solution than email subscription forms?

How Much Are Facebook & Twitter Really Worth?

So have you ever wondered exactly how much Facebook and Twitter are worth?  For example, if the two social media giants were appraised, much like a house gets appraised, what would market value come in at?  And this raises another interesting question – how are does Facebook and Twitter compare from a market valuation standpoint?

Of course, since I’m writing this article you may have already guessed that I have the answers!

What Happens When The Magic Jack iPhone App Arrives?

The Magic Jack as really hit the marketplace by storm with overwhelming acceptance and positive customer feedback.  For the price of $39.95 for the first year, and then $19.95 each year after, people are making calls throughout the US, and the world, without paying any additional fees.  The power of the Magic Jack is the VOIP interface – allowing calls to be made over via the Internet.

My only question now is this – when can we expect to see the Magic Jack iPhone App?

Get 20% Off Dell Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

DELL 20% Off Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook

Dell has just announced they are offering 20% off their Inspiron Mini 10 Netbook with a designer cover.

At checkout, just enter the code:  TKHH6QP8JGWNMT

Dell announced this sale via their Twitter outlet profile at @DellOutlet.

Woot Deals: Miami Vice: The Complete Series Box Set

Today’s deal at Woot.com is the The Complete Series Box Set of Miami Vice. Go undercover with James ‘Sonny’ Crockett (Don Johnson) and Ricardo Tubbs (Philip Michael Thomas), two of the Vice Department’s coolest cops, as they take on the bad guys in Miami’s steamy underworld.  Plus, these guys drive the coolest cars around in the 80’s!

Here’s the features of the Miami Vice Complete Box Set at Woot.com:

Hamilton College Converts To Google Apps

There are so many colleges and universities that are switching over to the Google Apps enterprise solution that Google has created its own hashtag for Twitter called #gonegoogle.

The latest school to convert to the Google Apps system is Hamilton College.

Here’s the announcement by Hamilton College: