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Social media is free as in puppies, not beer

A lot of what you read out there implies that you can create an account on various social networks, follow a few best practices and then you’re all set. What you don’t usually read about are the costs involved in doing it right.

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A meme done right

A few weeks ago I wrote a post about a meme gone horribly wrong. But today I wanted to share an example of someone doing it right. About 3 weeks ago a meme was born. And it’s been copied over and over and over again since then. As with all memes some are as funny […]

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Friday Linx: Happy New Year edition

Friday Linx will be a recurring feature on our blog. We’re aiming to bring you a collection of links worth a read and cute cat video to ease you into the weekend.

The Netroots Foundation team is off this Friday so you’re getting this feature just a little early.

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Don’t ever do this

It’s a near certainty that if you’re in this business long enough, one of two things is going to happen (or both):

1. You’re going to read several articles that state with deadpan seriousness that in order to grow your list you should consider creating a viral video.

2. Your boss or client is going to strongly suggest to you that what you need to be working on is creating viral videos.

A tale gone incredibly wrong.

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Friday Linx: Christmas tree edition

Friday Linx will be a recurring feature on our blog. We’re aiming to bring you a collection of links worth a read and cute cat video to ease you into the weekend. Onto the links! New Twitter isn’t really news any more, but this piece by M&R Research Labs provides a little bit more than […]

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Friday Linx: Gift wrapped edition

Friday Linx will be a recurring feature on our blog. We’re aiming to bring you a collection of links worth a read and cute cat video to ease you into the weekend.

Onto the links!

Twitter got a brand new look this week and a lot of new features. Here’s a rundown on what’s changed.

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