Category Archives: Social media for business

Why Blogging and Bodybuilding are Both Seriously Broken

Here’s what is wrong with this whole blogging business…the advice most blogging A-listers can offer you is hugely valuable, but if you don’t put things into context, you are WASTING YOUR TIME. Context is everything! Without context, the information is useless, and that is a problem you need to address if blog marketing is part [...]

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How to Make Time for Social Media Marketing

Many professionals and business owners I talk with have a valid concern about getting started in social media marketing. They feel they don’t have time for it. I understand this. Time is valuable.
I was talking with a girl just a minute ago, and I want to share my reply to her with you. She is [...]

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5 Seconds to Better Results on Facebook

It’s the simple stuff that works. Don’t you agree? If you’re a regular reader of Next Level Blogger (I hope you are, and if you’re not…well, I’m just gonna throw an opt in form right here, special…just for you!)

Anyway, if you’re a regular reader here, you know that I’m not a tech-oriented guy. The fact [...]

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Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Success in Social Media?

I’ve spent time with a number of you by now. I’ve had a great chance to learn a lot about my own business and how to grow, but I’ve hopefully learned a bit about how I might be able to help as well. One thing I’ve encountered more than anything else is insecurity. A lot [...]

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Do You Hate This Email as Much as Me?

I just got this email and felt compelled to share with you. Many business owners using social media are convinced this is what “selling” means. It means, well…this…

I accepted a friend request from this person, and this is what I got in reply. This isn’t selling. This is yelling. This is clinging. This is spam.
What [...]

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Get Harder Rocking Results from Twitter

Twitter remains a mystery to a lot of business owners unfortunately. It’s a pithy and convenient communication tool, and it’s a great way to get traffic to your site as well. But a lot of people have reported that they do not get the results they want, so I wanted to take a stab at [...]

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How My Friends Handle Twitter Spam

I get a lot of spam on Twitter. Maybe you do too? Ha. If I get one more “ray of sunshine” or “high five” from you guys, I’m gonna puke, alright?
If you spend any time on Twitter you know what I’m talking about. Not sure what the actual appeal is here or why ANYONE thinks [...]

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A New Book on Twitter

One of the cool things about blogging is FREE STUFF. I just got an advanced copy of Twitterville from Maureen Cole at Penguin Group, and it’s really been a pleasure being able to get a copy of this book and read it. I want to thank Maureen and Penguin Group for their generosity.
As you know, [...]

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Talking to People is More Important Than Anything Else You Do

There is so much concern about getting traffic to your blog. This is how you get people to your blog: Talk to people!
When you talk to people and become a valuable part of the conversation in your space…wherever that is, you will get traffic to your site. Now, KEEPING that traffic, getting subscriptions and [...]

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Please Post Your Facebook and Twitter Profile Here

All readers of Next Level Blogger, I encourage you to use this post to link up your Facebook profile or fanpage and your Twitter account. Just place the links in the comment section. I’d like to follow you and see what’s up. Also, this of course is a great way to share your profile with [...]

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