A Google Social Analytics Summary + the New Backlinks Report
One new feature in Google Analytics that I have enjoyed exploring lately is Social. Its main purpose is to measure your social impact across different networks and channels. You can also monitor the performance of your social pages and profiles and identify what specific content is performing well through social [...]
New Google+ Page Updates: Still Trying to Keep Up With Facebook?
If you use Google+, you might notice some new updates today. I’ve included a couple screenshots so you can visually compare the differences. Google+ Changes Here are some of the Google+ changes we’ve noticed so far: Instead of the icons across the top of the page, your new Google+ page [...]
Facebook Check-In Changes are Coming Soon (Timeline Wasn’t Enough?)
As we all know, Facebook has been making some changes lately. Although you’re probably tired of me talking about them, and I’m sure you’re all experts on the Timeline layout by now, I have one more update. I promise this will be the only blog post about Facebook that I [...]
The LinkedIn Follow Company Button: Start Using It
Today, I’m reminding everyone to use the new(ish) LinkedIn Follow Company button on their website. This update actually rolled out on February 27, 2012, but an email about the button was also sent out around March 7, 2012. If you haven’t started using the Follow Company button, you may be [...]
Big News: The New Facebook Pages Design
When I walked into the office this morning, Justin yelled, “Are you ready for big news?” I wasn’t, but now that I’ve had time to look into the issue, I have to admit…it is big news: Facebook is rolling all Facebook Pages over to a new design on March 30, [...]
Google Places Best Ever Ratings: Do They Matter?
Have you heard of the “Best Ever” medal for businesses on Google Places? Surely you must have, since it was introduced almost 8 months ago. It’s a great concept, really. In case you didn’t know, you have 10 “Best Ever” medals to award to your most beloved places, from your [...]
Are You Using YouTube Analytics Yet?
Last time, I highlighted the recent changes YouTube made to channels, so I thought I’d continue the theme with information about YouTube Analytics. Those of you who used YouTube Insight are probably already aware that it became YouTube Analytics back in November of 2011. However, if you never got the [...]
The YouTube Channel Upgrade
Have you checked your YouTube account lately? Surprise! Your channel got an upgrade. Since our Direct Online Marketing™ YouTube has a new look too, I’ve been exploring the changes. If you haven’t had a chance to compare the new look to the old, not to worry! I’ve already detailed the updates [...]
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