Do Facebook’s New Verified Pages Add Brand Value? by @samuelkreative

Facebook’s new verified page option provides a little blue check mark that helps fans filter out impostor pages. So what does this mean? As social media becomes the norm, Facebook has become the most coveted social media platform. Social networking managers and business owners are pouring in to create buzz around their business, launch new products, drum […]

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Samuel Troy

Samuel Troy is a marketing expert who has graced both domestic and international markets as an online marketing strategist. With an MBA in marketing, he has matchless expertise in SMM and loves to delve deep into the social media arena, which is resonating. He is presently working as the Online Strategist at Kreative Machinez, which is the one stop destination for web development, designing and marketing needs. He excels as a great team player, tasting success while securing business objectives.

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The Definitive Guide to Using Google+ for Building Links & Outreach by @fighto

Google+ is a thriving social network with booming engagement and SEO benefits aplenty. Yet it is underutilized, especially as a platform for building links and outreach. Let’s explore why Google+ is an ideal place to begin for your link building efforts. Organize Your Outreach Circles are a defining feature of Google+ and work well for organizing […]

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Paul Shapiro

Paul Shapiro

Paul Shapiro is a search marketer that loves to take both a technical and creative approach to SEO. He spends his days as an Organic Search Manager for Catalyst and his nights blogging at http://blog.paulnshapiro.com. Any additional spare time is spent watching 70’s horror movies. Follow him on Twitter: @fighto or Google+.

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Quick Guide to Optimizing Your TripAdvisor Business Profile by @reviewtrackers

In the age of the internet, travel planning has evolved. When today’s travelers are looking for a place to eat, sleep, or visit, they look to online review sites like TripAdvisor. In TripBarometer, an accommodation and traveler survey conducted by TripAdvisor and market research firm StrategyOne, 93 percent of the respondents said that their booking decisions were impacted […]

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Chris Campbell

Chris Campbell

Chris Campbell is the CEO of Review Trackers, an online review monitoring and management platform for multi-location businesses looking to track, analyze, manage, and generate reviews on sites like TripAdvisor, Yelp, and Google+ Local. For more, follow Review Trackers on Facebook and Twitter.

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