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Posts Tagged ‘2009 trends’
Another Year Online…
Amanda Moshier | December 1st, 2009
It’s December 1st and the year is coming to a close. A busy time for many with the holidays in full swing, but it also tends to be a bustling time here at Wpromote! In the blogosphere, the trend seems to be predicting the future, but with so much going on over here I must admit any attempt on my part to make grand observations would be in vein. That being said, for today’s post I will take a back seat and focus instead on some of the big trending topics this year – Twitter, Facebook, Google and Yahoo/Bing – but don’t expect astute analysis. I know we’ve been there before, but this time I’d like to reflect. Twitter I love the instant-access to the pulse of everything that Twitter gives me, and I get a serious kick out of the fact that total strangers may find my latest tweet interesting and reach out because of it. I’m hoping it evolves and continues to capture my interest, and that the spam issue is solved. I really haven’t tired of it yet. Facebook The shiny-newness has waned and all the controversy surrounding it’s privacy policies have made me less excited about its longterm prospects. But I can’t deny the fact that it is easier to get in touch with folks with Facebook than via e-mail sometimes, and when planning an event or get-together, it seems Facebook trumps Evite, Gmail, or phone calls. Still, I’m hoping something less frivolous and more utilitarian Continue reading…
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5 Trends to Watch for in 2009 and How to Make Them Work for Your Business
Amanda Moshier | December 10th, 2008
As a follow-up to “The Shrinking Divide Between Media and Communication” (yeah, the post is all about Web 2.0, and the Web 2.0 bubble is probably about to burst but one thing at a time here, okay??), today we’re going to look at a quick round-up of five Internet trends to watch for in 2009, and how to apply them to your business to stay ahead of the curve in the new year. Without further ado, let’s begin our countdown! 1) The Rise of Local Search With smart phones everywhere and more and more people relying on mobile GPS to find their way around town – whether to grab a bite, see a movie, or hit the dance floor, local search is becoming the smart way to get your business in front of the right consumer – one who is actively searching for your business, products, and services – and the renewed focus placed on geo-targeting by major search engines proves that. As consumer spending continues to dwindle, what can small businesses like dry cleaners, hair salons, and specialty retailers do to compete? Advertise in the search engines and target customers in your area. It’s that simple. With less people willing to spend and more people spending less, your primary goal during times like these is to get customers to your establishment, rather than the competitions – but they have to know how to find you first. 2) The Prevalence of Online Video YouTube is old (but still good) news, Continue reading…
