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Content Shock Makes Crowdfunding More Valuable via CrowdFunde

Content Shock Makes Crowdfunding More Valuable via CrowdFunde | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
Mark Schaefer's "content shock" says what all content marketers know. Content marketing sustainable. Crowdfunding is sustainable & perfect for New SEO.

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Google Penguin 2.0: The Updated Reference Guide

Google Penguin 2.0: The Updated Reference Guide | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it
While a lot of the specifics of the Google Penguin 2.0 update are still shaking out, a great deal of information has already emerged. Here's a look at what we know, how Penguin 2.0 is affecting sites, and what to do if your site has been impacted.

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Robin Good's curator insight, July 11, 2013 5:09 AM

If you are new to the Google Penguin algorithm and want to get the full story on it as well as specific, practical advice on how to counter it, Jayson DeMers on SearchEngineWatch has a good review that includes everything you need to know.


In essence, the Google Penguin algo focuses on is unnatural, manipulative inbound link profiles.


What makes a bad link profile? Google believes that these are the link factors that can get you in a bad situation:

  • Links coming from poor quality sites
  • Links on sites that aren't topically relevant to your niche or business
  • Paid links
  • Keyword rich links
  • Links where the anchor text is overly optimized (i.e., exact-match anchor text)


The article covers the Google Penguin history, its focus, and a roadmap of steps to take to avoid being caught by it.



Useful. Good summary. 7/10


Full guide: http://searchenginewatch.com/article/2279845/Googles-Penguin-2.0-Algorithm-The-Definitive-Guide



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How to Use Facebook to Build Your Brand: 4 Great Articles + Infographics

How to Use Facebook to Build Your Brand: 4 Great Articles + Infographics | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

This article shares links to excellent brand-building articles- everything from marketing statistics to how to use Facebook Offers or run web-based contests.

Clearly organized summaries for each link allow you to assess the focus and access the related infographics.

 

Topics covered include:

12 revealing marketing stats about Facebook for business Facebook Offers: pros and cons 5 common mistakes when running online contests How to remove your wall posts from your timeline  

 

Visit the various links for more information on these relevant social media topics that provide helpful resources for both businesses and individuals...


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Link Building Penalties: 10 Video Clips Unearth True Risks and Possible Remedies

Link Building Penalties: 10 Video Clips Unearth True Risks and Possible Remedies | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

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Robin Good's curator insight, August 16, 2013 7:56 AM



If you want to learn more about the risks that "unnatural" links can cause to your site, here's an good resource to check out: a curated selection of ten clips focusing only on this topic: links and Google penalties.


The collection includes:

7 selected videos from Google Matt Cutts

1 clip with Rand Fishkin - SEOMoz

1 clip with Shane Walker

1 additional video



Useful. Informative. 8/10


Full list: http://umain30.com/2013/08/14/10-top-videos-on-unnatural-links-and-penalty-warning/ 




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How To Add A Real External Link To Your Website from Within Any YouTube Video

YouTube Annotations NOW offer External Linking: http://www.jameswedmore.com/youtube-annotations YouTube has recently offered a small feature that can offer B...

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Ken Morrison's curator insight, February 15, 2013 4:39 AM

Here is a valuable 8-minute video about how to connect YouTube videos with a link to your website.

Dreamtek's curator insight, February 25, 2013 11:41 AM

This is very useful, I will be trying this with our YouTube channel videos

Benilda Pacheco Beretta's curator insight, February 26, 2013 8:17 AM

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17 Social Media Cheat Sheets [Infographics]

17 Social Media Cheat Sheets [Infographics] | Latest Social Media News | Scoop.it

People & businesses use a variety of social media sites for a variety of applications. These visual guides are a helpful way to understand the best uses of each site.

 

Visit the article link for a list of cheat sheets for major social media sites. These infographic tools help to identify keyboard shortcuts and other functionalities to assist in your social media workflow, marketing efforts and engagement. The infographic links also share best practices for specific sites, such as Facebook and Twitter.


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