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Re: The Worst Phrase in the History of Marketing | Find us on Facebook

Nicole VJ Allen — Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:20:30 -0000

Great article Jonathan! Never thought about that phrase in those terms.

I don't use a vanity URL. Instead I use a simpler method: I create a forward from my domain TO my facebook page for example, instead of www.facebook.com/nicolevjallen, I use www.nicolevjallen.com/facebook. Hope this helps!

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Re: 07 - Public Pages

Nicole VJ Allen — Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:18:02 -0000

OMGosh! I love the information about the geo-targeting on fan pages! I have one set up, but didn't even know about that option! Thanks so much for sharing that info!

Re: Guerilla Marketing

Nicole VJ Allen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 22:31:28 -0000

I really like the strategy that you mention at the end of the video regarding note tagging and how you tag at least 30-40% on your watch list to see if they engage in the conversation. Clever tactic!

Re: 03 - Etiquette

Nicole VJ Allen — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 18:16:50 -0000

You know what I like about this the most? How much time it saves me! I can probably find most of this stuff on my own, but it would take so much time! The time I save here is more than worth the cost! Thanks for organizing it all so clearly!

Also, I just can't believe how customizable Facebook is. It just blows me away!

Lastly, thank you for introducing marketplace. I hadn't even explored it before and now I can't wait to!

Re: 04 - Paying attention

Nicole VJ Allen — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 14:18:28 -0000

Simon, what a great video on explaining the monkeysphere. I really appreciate the chart you created that outlines the business structure and how that relates to the monkeysphere. It's almost like weight has been lifted now because I understand that it is better to concentrate on the 150 in my sphere than to try to focus on the thousands that are outside of it.

Re: 02 - Strategy

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:08:19 -0000

Again Simon, your insight is invaluable. I had been looking for a really good explanation for Twitter's usefulness. I know why I use it, but was having a hard time explaining it to others. In addition, even though I use the search function all of the time, I totally missed the "Posts by everyone" feature. OH! and this Lexicon feature! I love it! Your video is clear, concise and unbelievably helpful! I can't wait to see the other videos!

Re: 01 - Getting started

Nicole VJ Allen — Sat, 26 Sep 2009 18:26:14 -0000

How facebook got started: I just had someone ask me for this information the other day! Thanks @Simonford for making me sound so educated! I was able to point them to your facebook youtube video AND give them the extra juicy tidbit found here!

Re: The Social Traffic “Soul Searching” Contest for Teams

Nicole VJ Allen — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 16:42:13 -0000

Ha! Shame on me! I read this 3 hours ago, and commented on Facebook, but not here! I completely failed my social marketing duty by not digging, and commenting! Anyways, faux pas aside, I am so proud and honored to be part of the 20 that remained. I feel like I am finally being not just rewarded but honored for my abilities and contributions. Simon, you have done a wonderful job of creating and atmosphere that truly acknowledges people for their natural abilities and talents so that we can all shine in our own unique way. Also, a sincere and humble thanks to each one of The Twenty. I look forward to working with you each day!

Re: Text Links

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 16:12:15 -0000

Text links are great for your using in your ad campaigns. If you've set up PPC (pay-per-click) then for this campaign these are what you want to use! Doug does a great job explaining in greater detail how these can work for you!

Re: Using Banners

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:37:42 -0000

Banners are great for being able quickly be able to advertise what it is that you are trying to sell. Curious prospects can click on the banner that's presented before them and be taken to a page of your choice. Banners can be placed just about anywhere. In addition to your blog posts as Doug describes in the video, banners can even be placed in your myspace and facebook.

Thanks Doug for a great video! Well done and very clear!

Re: The affiliate Panel

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 15:28:51 -0000

Dino, how can I follow that up? lol

Doug, thanks so much for making this video. I have been using this software for some time already and I agree that it is very comprehensive. I love that I can hop on at any time and take a look at my stats in an easy to view format.

Re: People of Walmart: Viral Blog Showcases Retailer’s Clientele

Nicole VJ Allen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:34:04 -0000

Yeah, my sister worked there once and she hated every moment of it. She said the same thing. Who in the world would want to work there? Walmart, take note: what if you started encouraging wealth instead of poverty? Have you ever thought of being creative and tapping into people's passions? Talk to me if you want to know more. I dare you.

Re: People of Walmart: Viral Blog Showcases Retailer’s Clientele

Nicole VJ Allen — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:29:48 -0000

Thanks Jeff!

Re: People of Walmart: Viral Blog Showcases Retailer’s Clientele

Nicole VJ Allen — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:40:17 -0000

Too friggin' hilarious! I've decided to swear off Walmart. Love their prices, but hate the feeling I get every time I walk in there. It oozes poverty and it's just a drag to even get near it. You get the feeling that every one of their employees is over-worked and underpaid and while that can be said of many professions (I can think of newspaper reporters) there is no passion behind what the employees do. It's like the only reason they work there is because they feel like there is no other choice in the matter...

Re: Protected: 06 - Campaign Launch

Nicole VJ Allen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:43:55 -0000

Thanks for your responsiveness. I really love that about you!

ok, so how or when do you choose to use one over the other?

Re: Protected: 06 - Campaign Launch

Nicole VJ Allen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:07:05 -0000

So do you manage the Simon Ford handle and your VAs manage the EventsListed handle? What is the difference for you between the two handles and how do you use them each differently?

Re: Protected: 05 - Digg Strategy

Nicole VJ Allen — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:05:07 -0000

When my grandmother wanted to be heard, she started whispering so that we would listen to her. As you suggest, doing the exact opposite of what the mainstream is how even she was able to make an impact. By doing the exact opposite that everyone is doing--in this case listening--we will be able to set ourselves apart.

Re: Protected: 04 - Digg Dialog

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 22:55:39 -0000

OMG I love Digg Dialog! I so went there to check it out and got sidetracked by trent reznor's interview. lol I thought that the usernames you mentioned was a really good point. in the reznor interview kevin rose couldn't even pronounce one of the usernames!

Re: Event Planning - How to outsource part of your work

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:52:47 -0000

I've used elance before and had pretty good success at it. one of the problems I've run into is that I know what needs to get done, but I feel like it would take longer to teach it than to just do it myself. elance worked well when I had repetitive tasks, but I haven't quite figured out how to handle my one-offs yet. Any insight would be much appreciated!

Re: 2. Getting Started

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:21:29 -0000

I think that I have been trying to lead you to this conclusion for a long time!! (if you check out some of my other posts, you'll see this lol). I have worked with virtual staff in India so I have a bit of an idea of what it takes to manage them. I really liked your screen capture idea. It really gives me a sense of how unlimited camtasia or camstudio can be. I guess it's time to delve into those a bit more! The four hour work week got me started with the thought about using VAs, but it's nice to work with someone who is doing it in "real life." :)

Re: Protected: 03 - The Digg bar

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 16:09:16 -0000

I like that you give a little bit of the history behind the utility that you are teaching about. Simon is it as important to add comments here as it is in say youtube (i.e. do the comments in Digg help the article ranking as much as it helps the videos in youtube?). Didn't mention it so I wanted to clarify. I think that Digg is staying congruent with their goal to get more diggs and hit that 5ok mark. The toolbar and the social syndication ability keeps them in line with their goals--way to go for them that they are visioning properly and sticking to their goals!. The seo people it seems are sacrificing long term gain for short term inconvenience; seems a bit shortsided to me!

Re: Protected: 02 - Getting Started

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:52:14 -0000

Steve, what I gleaned is that Digg likes it better when your friends aren't digging your stories because as we all know, our friends are a little biased! I feel like what Digg is communicating in their structure is that they think it's wonderful that your friends Digg you, but is even cooler if strangers do. Simon also mentioned in the video that quality was better than quantity here especially as it relates to your niche and the section in digg that shows you feeds that your friends submitted (in the Related by Source section). If your friends in Digg are strategically chosen, then it will help you cull out information relevant to your niche. Hopefully my understanding is correct!

Re: Protected: 02 - Getting Started

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 15:40:50 -0000

Hey Simon! great overview! thanks for giving us the run down. I too noticed that Digg is upgrading and changing some things even just since you made this video. Seems like already the two of you have something in common: they are staying on the cutting edge of social bookmarking just as you are staying on the cutting edge of social event marketing!

Re: Protected: 01 - Digg dilligence

Nicole VJ Allen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 14:36:40 -0000

I think that if Digg aligns itself with iphone and similar phones they'll get that 50k they are looking for. Simon, it feels like the due diligence that you did here saved us all a collective 1,000+ hours! I can't wait to see what digg does in the future compared to the other bookmarking sites!

Re: 2. Getting Started

Nicole VJ Allen — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 12:33:09 -0000

So Simon, with you having 5 screens now, do you plan to go handheld in the near future? lol