Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Entrepreneurs need leadership, teamwork, listening, and coaching skills, which you can learn from advisors and networking with peers. With the Internet and social networks, things you do in your personal life can affect your success in a big way. Marty Zwilling First published on Entrepreneur.com on 10/10/2013.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Many people are not using search results they are using social networks to see what topics are trending and information about what they are looking for. Social media has taken over how people search. Google, YouTube and Facebook are the social networks most people use to see search results.

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Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 31, 2014

After you claim your identity with placeholder domain names, accounts in social networks, and common blogging platforms, your next challenge is to create enough positive content as a “Google wall” to keep negative info out of the top Google search results. Professional directories.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 11, 2014

With recruiters increasingly scrutinizing applicants’ online personas, those on the job hunt must learn to evolve their personal social media presence. Conversely, remaining inactive, blocking your posts or staying away from social media altogether can give recruiters the impression that you might have something to hide.

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ReadWriteStart

JUNE 3, 2013

Thumb – A mobile social network that helps people get instant opinions. Scoutzie – An exclusive network of the best mobile designers. Demotix – The network for freelance photojournalists. Fundraise – Social fundraising. What startups would you add to or leave off this list?

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 4, 2013

Starting out, you can’t hit every network and outlet full-force. Zappos has found great success by keeping social media responsibilities horizontal and flexible. Zappos assumes everyone in the company is on social media and trusts them to participate in growing the brand. Prioritize social networks.

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Startup Professionals Musings

JANUARY 10, 2013

Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2013 , or fall back to the old standby DreamWeaver by Adobe. Don’t expect that you can create a new social networking site in your garage, and steal all the users away from Facebook.

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YoungUpstarts

JANUARY 4, 2013

We at the Apollo Research Institute see job growth ahead in 2013 – and in some surprising places. Women spend 30% more time on social networking sites than men, and mobile social usage is 55% female. by Dr. Tracey Wilen-Daugenti, Vice President and Managing Director of Apollo Research Institute.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 18, 2013

8 Major Mistakes Entrepreneurs Will Make In 2013 | Forbes – [link]. The Dunbar Number, From the Guru of Social Networks | Businessweek - [link]. Social Networking Eats Up 3+ Hours Per Day For The Average American User - [link]. Creative Forecast: How Marketing Will Change In 2013 | Co.Create – [link].

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Gust

MARCH 23, 2014

After you claim your identity with placeholder domain names, accounts in social networks, and common blogging platforms, your next challenge is to create enough positive content as a “Google wall” to keep negative info out of the top Google search results. Professional directories.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JANUARY 25, 2013

SMB Marketing in 2013: 68% of small businesses to increase marketing budget | MarketingSherpa Blog – [link]. SMB Marketing in 2013: 68% of small businesses to increase marketing budget | MarketingSherpa Blog – [link]. 40 Well Designed Free Social Networking Icons – [link].

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Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 3, 2022

Where are the young social media users going? TikTok is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 18, 2015

In 2013, there were 909 million mobile gamers worldwide, nearly half of which resided in the Asia Pacific region, and 146 million of which came from North America. Suddenly, mobile gaming isn’t just for the anti-social, it’s for everyone. Social Integrations.

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Duct Tape Marketing

JANUARY 9, 2014

2013 was an exciting year for small business Internet marketing. It’s just that content marketing and social network participation are (collectively) more important. Google dropped the granddaddy of all backlink penalties on October 4 th 2013 ( Penguin 2.1 Social Networking. Addressing The Content Gap.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 12, 2013

According to online professional social network LinkedIn , that word is the No. 1 most overused buzzword in its members’ profiles for 2013 across the world. Think that the word ‘responsible’ is the most accurate description of your professional career? Well it so happens that almost everyone else does as well.

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The Next Web

JANUARY 27, 2013

While the latter is not yet legal in the United States, the JOBS Act, which was signed into law in April 2012, mandates that the SEC makes it legal by January 1st of 2013. They market it on their social networks, to their friends and family, and through press outreach. You still start with credit cards or savings.

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The Startup Magazine

MAY 7, 2024

It encourages users to form social networks around shared values and offers tools for petitions, pledges, surveys to foster digital activism. Engaging with your base of supporters enables more straightforward communication and furthers the influence of your campaign amongst their personal networks.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 22, 2013

The tech industry doubles down on design in 2013 | Gigaom – [link]. Social Networks by Revenue and Employees, Facebook Stands Above All | Web Strategy – [link]. Massive bot network is draining $6 million a month from online ad industry – [link]. Google Maps SDK | Co.Labs – [link].

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Mike Michalowicz

SEPTEMBER 8, 2015

In 2013, CSG was named one of the top 100 I.T. He enjoys working in a variety of industries and is currently actively involved in a publishing, a MI (music instrument), and a social networking business. For Scott, that means going out into the community and networking. In 2013, CSG was named one of the top 100 I.T.

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Duct Tape Marketing

MARCH 7, 2014

It’s no secret that social networking sites such as Pinterest, Slideshare and Tumblr are exploding in popularity, and it’s due to the public demand for images. Even YouTube came into its own as a full-fledged social networking clip site in 2013. Not anymore.

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conversionxl.com

SEPTEMBER 10, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Fabulis.com was initially intended to to be a social network for gay men. Problem was, Facebook, Yelp and Groupon were gay enough where a dedicated social network wasn’t entirely necessary.

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crowdSPRING Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

These posts and videos are about logo design , web design , startups, entrepreneurship, small business, leadership, social media, marketing, and more! The chart above shows age distribution within major social networks and online communities. Design Trends 2013 – Flat and Minimal | Abduzeedo – [link].

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 6, 2013

I feel like “conversion rate optimization” is in 2013 what “social media marketing” was in 2009. Fabulis.com was initially intended to to be a social network for gay men. Problem was, Facebook, Yelp and Groupon were gay enough where a dedicated social network wasn’t entirely necessary.

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This is going to be BIG.

NOVEMBER 26, 2012

Once with Docracy, once with a super cool company launching in the first quarter of 2013.). The collaborative web arrived after the social web hit a tipping point. That is the very month that Facebook became the largest social network, outpacing MySpace.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 16, 2016

Email and social media are the two marketing channels that have consistently proven to be the most cost effective and offer the highest ROI. In terms of which social networks to build a presence on, follow your audience. But what really works? Yet don’t be afraid to experiment with new marketing tools.

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The Next Web

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Last night it was finally time for Wayra demoDay 2013 – a chance for the fledgling startups to draw interest and offers of cash from a crowd of more than 200 investors. In finding that solution, his team created iHelp – a community driven emergency network. It hopes to have a network of 20 million iHelp users in the next five years.

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YoungUpstarts

APRIL 16, 2014

In many cases, it’s true – but increasingly social media platforms have become the choice for B2B marketers, and budgets have also correspondingly grown to take advantage of this space. Forums, previously a favorite online engagement platform for B2B businesses, have fallen to 8th spot at 17.5%.

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Startup Professionals Musings

SEPTEMBER 28, 2019

Where are the young social media users going? Snapchat is currently the fastest growing social network, while Instagram is close behind with a bigger share globally of new sign-ups. Brands need influencers working on their behalf because they provide the third-party credibility and social proof that validates their products.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 28, 2013

2013 has proved to be a wild year. Meanwhile while social networking was white hot 3 years ago it is now persona non grata unless your user numbers are insane. 2013 was the year of wearable devices and physical products. So with the wild ride of 2013 I had thoughts about what made me thankful this year.

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Startup Lessons Learned

AUGUST 31, 2015

Over Thanksgiving weekend in 2013, right after launching his email list experiment, he built Product Hunt’s first website mockup with his team. Prerna began her startup journey after leaving a job as a management consultant, and launched Yaari, a youth-oriented social network in India.

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The Startup Magazine

JULY 20, 2021

Brothers Alejandro (Alex) and David Moreno and their friends, Pablo Sánchez Lozano and Iñaki Soriano, had a business idea in 2013. Betancourt Lopez put together a group of investors, including Félix Ruiz and Hugo Arévalo, who were the founders of Tuenti, a social networking app. From that idea, Saldum was launched.

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Lightspeed Venture Partners

JUNE 24, 2013

2013 Consumer Internet Social Networks start-up snapchat Start-ups' Congrats to Evan and Bobby and the Snapchat team, and also to Dennis at IVP and Jonathan Teo at General Catalyst. The company had a lot of options and chose these guys from a field of terrific investors.

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YoungUpstarts

AUGUST 13, 2013

For example, did you know that social network game development continues to see stellar growth in 2013 (despite news such as that of the reported demise of OMGPOP after its acquisition by Zynga)? The truth is, we can’t really tell.

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ConversionXL

SEPTEMBER 24, 2020

I’m also able to see roughly where in the world my followers tweet from: Search Twitter bios for targeted keywords, locations, and min–max followers: As well as segment mine—or anyone else’s—followers by social authority. Build a solid network of relevant tweeters with similar audiences to help distribute and amplify your message.

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crowdSPRING Blog

JUNE 13, 2014

US non-Internet media advertising outlook, 2013-2018. Forget influencers on social networks. tl;dr: They all suck. pic.twitter.com/0JXrl9vfVR. Content Marketing Will Fail Your Business If You Keep Doing This – bit.ly/1kX3Rui. 10 Dreadful Clichés The Ad Industry Should Euthanize – crowdspring.co/1hF1Hiq. 1hLIBY3.

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The Startup Magazine

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The creator economy has changed the way we, as a society, experience social networks. Based in Jerusalem, Lightricks was established back in 2013 by five Ph.D. Their flagship app is, without a doubt, Facetune, which has been a smash hit with content creators and social media users ever since it was released.

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YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2013

Not only should you consider having an account on Facebook, but you should also open one for LinkedIn and Twitter, which are other popular social-networking sites. Most recently I was a co-emcee for the Miss Idaho USA 2013 pageant. The Miss Idaho USA 2013 pageant needed someone to co-emcee with me.

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