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Google+ and Social Transparency – A Philosophical Issue? – Jason Elkins
One thing that I love about Social Media is that it allows me to engage in one of my favorite activities – conversation. I love to write, and build relationships. I enjoy connecting others and view the world as a large web of ideas and experiences. I truly cherish the moments when I introduce two [...]
Facebook + Skype Technology Video Chat = Win For Me and You – Jason Elkins
I remember first I used Skype to talk to my business partner 9 or 10 months ago. Technically speaking I was a slow adopter of Skype and was more interested in how this business was upsetting the telecom industry than I was in actually using their product. However, after utilizing the service for just a [...]
Embed a Full Catalog on Your Custom Facebook Page Using “issuu.com” – Jason Elkins
Recently we were working with Steve Chandler, the marketing mad scientist behind “ChandlerThinks.com”. He had a customer in the promotional products industry wanting to display their entire catalog on their Facebook Fan Page. There were a couple of options we discussed however the one we settled on was utilizing a cool web utility called issuu. [...]
Coffee Shop Meeting Etiquette #1 – How to Avoid “Awkward” and Make a Great First Impression – Jason Elkins
How do you make a good first impression with your clients? What can you do to start off a business relationship on the right foot? I had an interesting experience with a new client that I wanted to share. My company, Transparent Social Media, develops custom fan pages and apps for businesses, bands and individuals, [...]
Custom Facebook Page Project Spotlight – Facebook Store for HDR Photographer Marc Edwards
Transparent Social Media “Project Spotlight” Who: Marc Edwards – Photographer specializing in HDR (High Dynamic Range Photography) What: Custom Facebook Fan Page “store” for selected photos Why: Facebook Fans/Friends were asking for the ability to purchase these artistic photos Project Details: Custom fan page tab with PayPal functionality for purchasing prints. – Special Features: * [...]
11 Reasons Social Media Consultants Love Coffee Shops – Jason Elkins
I love coffee and the 100 Cups of Coffee in 100 Days idea was a great kick-start to my business. Many of my peers love coffee and coffee shops and I was joking with some of them the other day, which led to this lighthearted list. 11 Reasons Social Media Consultants Love Coffee Shops They [...]
Pull Marketing Strategy #7- Develop an Inner Circle – Jason Elkins
I’m blessed to have great mentors and entrepreneurs that speak into my life, challenge me and give me great advice. As we were just forming Transparent Social Media, we met with one of these mentors and he said “Jason, you want to know how the rich people do business?” I smiled and thought to myself [...]
Pull Marketing Strategy #6 – White Noise Value – Jason Elkins
I’ve surrounded myself with supportive, encouraging, and passionate entrepreneurs. They have pushed me to deliver excellent service to my customers, and remind me that there are always ways to improve. I knew when I started this business last year that I would have to deliver a high value service if I wanted to grow. This [...]
Great Status Reminder: Using Social Media for Good or For Evil? – Guest Post: Mailynne Calvin
This post is part of a series of Guest Blog Posts from some good friends of mine that are involved in social media and marketing. Mailynne Calvin runs a virtual assistant business that specializes in marketing support for small business owners, and is one of our secret weapons here at Transparent Social Media. Here [...]
Creative Use of Facebook Fan Page for Churches, Uploading and Sharing Sermons – Jason Elkins
Recently we were tasked with developing a custom Facebook Fan Page for a church. They wanted to share information about their environment and their ministries, include a donate button, and a form to request more information. They also discussed a great way to interact with their fans… They wanted to upload their weekly [...]
