Online Marketing, Visibility and Business Blogging Tips from Denise Wakeman

Follow the Social Media Success Summit on Twubs

2500 people are attending the Social Media Success Summit which kicked off today with a keynote presentation by Guy Kawasaki about how to use Twitter as a marketing tool. And the tweets were flying. Darn near impossible for me to keep up with the tweets, tweet what I was hearing and pay attention. I mostly opted to staying tuned in to Guy and learned a few new tips and tricks to maximize the power of Twitter.

Whether or not you are attending the Summit, you can glean quite a few gems during the presentations. When you follow the hashtag #SMSS10 you'll get a steady stream of quotes and tips being delivered by 22 presenters over the next 4 weeks (my presentation on how to make your blog a social media destination is on May 25).

You can also sign in the the Twubs site set up Kathy Colaiacovo (my wonderful social marketing VA) and follow the tweets without the distraction of your other streams. Check it out and join the conversation!

4 Opportunities to Assure Your Business Thrives

Opportunities abound in May to fast track your training in online and social marketing. Like, you, sometimes I feel overwhelmed by all the info available. However, strategies, tactics, and networks are evolving at a dizzying pace and it's important to stay on top of what's going on so your marketing stays fresh and on target.

I attend or listen to 2-3 training teleseminars every week because there is ALWAYS a nugget that I can apply to my business to make it better, more efficient, and more profitable.  And that doesn't include the work I do with my business coach! How about you? How much professional development are you actively engaged in?

Regardless of your level of marketing expertise, there's always more to learn. Here is what's coming up this month that I'm personally involved in, either as a partner/speaker or a content contributor. Some are free, some are fee. Some are virtual; one event is live and in-person (would love to meet you there!).

Check out what's going on and choose the program that is perfect for you, that meets your needs for your ongoing online marketing development. Click on the links provided to get program details.

May 3 - June 9: Conscious Business Telesummit

No charge (with an opportunity to get the replays and transcripts)
30 Marketing Experts are teaching strategies to market without hype by tapping into your true voice and your heart so you can articulate the value you deliver and get better results.
Details for Conscious Business Telesummit

May 4 - May 25: Social Media Success Summit 2010

The PREMIER online event devoted to up-to-the-minute social marketing strategies and tactics. 22 experts - there's something relevant for every business, from the solopreneur to small business to corporation. Guy Kawasaki kicks off the 2010 Summit with a keynote on May 4. All registered participants are eligible to win an Extreme Social Media Makeover with me, Mari Smith, Chris Garrett and Michael Stelzner. Plus there is a private forum and a private LinkedIn group for participants to connect and there are some amazing discussions and opportunities already emerging.
Details for Social Media Success Summit

May 20-23: Radiant Success Event (live event, Raleigh, NC)

Five very successful women online marketing and small business experts are teaming up to do a LIVE teaching conference in Raleigh, North Carolina.  Check out the program including presentations, panel discussions, hot seats, networking, and a VIP mastermind opportunity.  I hope to meet you there, live and in-person!
Details for Radiant Success Event

May 3-7: Free Marketing Made Easy Launch

My colleague Kai Rostcheck has brought together 18 Internet Marketing experts and compiled their knowledge into a conversational, easy-to-follow program. You can tap into the system right now, without spending a dime, by listening to the podcasts, reading the blog and watching the 37-minute video The Free Marketing Method, which presents the framework of the program so you can see what it's all about. You can also get The Free Marketing Method: Internet Marketing for Entrepreneurs ebook.
Details for Free Marketing Made Easy

If you have questions or comments about any of these programs, please post them on my Facebook wall at http://facebook.com/BlogSquad ... I'm happy to answer, help or direct you to someone who can.

I look forward to connecting with you at one or more of these events in the next few weeks.

Blog on!

Here's proof that social marketing works...

Still skeptical about social marketing? Not only have I experienced a lot of success using social marketing tactics (blogging, twitter, Facebook, content syndication, etc.) but so have thousands of businesses big and small.

Last November Michael Stelzner launched Social Media Examiner, an online publication for which I'm proud to be a contributing author. Mike did not do any advertising or traditional media outreach. He used social marketing to drive traffic to the blog and within a few months had nearly 100,000 subscribers and reached the status of #1 business blog on Technorati. That is impressive.

The success of Social Media Examiner comes on the heels of Mike's success last June with the Social Media Success Summit where similar tactics were employed. And now Social Media Success Summit 2010 is around the corner and has nearly three times more speakers on topics that are important for businesses of all sizes.

Take a look at this video in which Mike Stelzner explains the power of social media...

Check out the line up for the Social Media Success Summit and learn more about how to integrate social marketing into your business.

5 Top Experts Reveal Their Secrets for Radiant Success

Lots of great events coming up in March and this one is very exciting for me personally...

Would you like a RARE opportunity to get business advice, strategies and tactics from 5 top small business and online marketing experts at no cost? 

Then join Janis Pettit, Kathleen Gage, Marnie Pehrson, Ellen Britt and me, in this free teleclass for small or solo business owners and entrepreneurs.

These highly successful women will share insights on:

• How to build a successful, high income small or solo business and still have a life
• Traffic generation strategies that work
• How to use blogging and social networking to get more leads, fans, followers and sales
• How to dramatically increase sales through Joint Ventures and Continuity programs
• Plus - they'll be sharing their money and marketing insights and and giving you an honest glimpse into the struggles and triumphs they experienced on their journey to successful Entrepreneur
• AND how you can meet this group of impressive women LIVE and get their personal help.

You don't want to miss this unique opportunity to get an inside look at the strategies, mindset and success tips that these 5 Experts will offer as they come together for the FIRST TIME EVER in a powerful tele-class.

Thursday, March 4th, 2010 at 5 PM ET (2 PM PT)

Register now to attend and learn our secrets to business success and get the audio download of the class afterward.  No charge.

Niche Affiliate Marketing System Tribute (video)

The Niche Affiliate Marketing System Conference (NAMS as it's affectionately known) wrapped up a couple of weeks ago. At least #3 wrapped up and #4 is already on the calendar for August and is about 25% sold out! I'm pleased to report I've been invited back to speak/teach about business blogging.

Here's a short video montage I put together to express my thanks to David Perdew, the host and producer of the event...[click here if you can't see the video]

What I really appreciate about this conference is the emphasis on teaching vs. pitching. This is not your typical Internet marketing event. Every expert on the faculty is committed to sharing real, useable content and students were implementing in real time and seeing real results immediately. Many made their first online sale ever...