Startup Professionals Musings

MARCH 8, 2017

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Check your brand definition against the clarity of this one from Xerox for office software. Assess social media relevance to your product or service.

Social Media 58

Social Media Media Platform Tool 58

socalTECH

APRIL 14, 2011

Howard Lindzon is CEO and Co-founder of StockTwits (www.stocktwits.com), the financial micro-messaging service. He was also the founder of Wallstrip, which he sold to CBS back in 2007, is an investor in a significant number of web and social media companies. Howard is based in San Diego, and spoke to us about StockTwits.

Ideas 248

Ideas Web Startup Content 248

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 9, 2017

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media should be low on your list.

Social Media 66

Social Media Media Tips Platform 66

Tech Zulu Event

JUNE 26, 2013

Since its inception into the mainstream fabric of people’s lives, social media and the concept of social networking has gone through a rather peculiar evolutionary transition. It is now a standard with any new social network to be able to cater to both the consumer and the brand; the person and the product.

Social Media 82

Social Media Entertainment Media Tool 82

Startup Professionals Musings

OCTOBER 2, 2013

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media should be low on your list.

Social Media 101

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Metrics 101

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

As I discussed in Matching Algorithm , I end up talking to a lot of startups who want to become the eHarmony of careers, eHarmony of clothes, eHarmony of jobs, eHarmony of tutoring, eHarmony of services, eHarmony of investments, etc. By doing so, you definitely constrain the problem, but it doesn’t strictly go away.

eHarmony 204

eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 204

SoCal CTO

JANUARY 31, 2011

As I discussed in Matching Algorithm , I end up talking to a lot of startups who want to become the eHarmony of careers, eHarmony of clothes, eHarmony of jobs, eHarmony of tutoring, eHarmony of services, eHarmony of investments, etc. By doing so, you definitely constrain the problem, but it doesn’t strictly go away.

eHarmony 196

eHarmony Marketing Startup Zag 196

socalTECH

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

We've been two years in development, and are excited to provide a revolutionary platform for web sites, blogs, and social sites to create and grow their international business. The service is for sites targeting foreign markets, who are determining how to better optimize and tune how they are engaging around the globe.

Startup 133

Startup Technical Review Social Network Content 133

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 25, 2015

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t even need an investor.

Startup 101

Startup Social Network Activity Ideas 101

SoCal CTO

NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I hadn't talked to her in a while and then because of a presentation I did around Social Media for Service Professionals she and I reconnected. And I'm looking forward to more interaction now that she's blogging. Foreign Service. BLOG: [link] LINKEDIN: [link] TWITTER: [link] What's a phone booth? Absolutely.

Marketing 150

Marketing Social Media Blogging Media 150

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 20, 2013

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 105

Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising SEO 105

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 22, 2012

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media should be low on your list.

Social Media 95

Social Media Media Startup Platform 95

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 18, 2017

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and highlight several videos, podcasts, or eBooks of you and your technology. Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites.

Search Engine Optimization 54

Search Engine Optimization eBook Advertising SEO 54

Startup Professionals Musings

NOVEMBER 15, 2017

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. You don’t even need an investor.

Help 56

Help Startup Social Network Activity 56

Startup Professionals Musings

FEBRUARY 15, 2014

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Develop low-cost plan.

Entrepreneur 102

Entrepreneur Startup Social Network Ideas 102

Startup Professionals Musings

JUNE 18, 2011

You can jump into social media with a poor brand definition, poorly focused content, unrealistic expectations of customer service, or be killed by malware or viruses. Assess social media relevance to your product or service. If your business is industrial B2B products, social media should be low on your list.

Social Media 93

Social Media Media Entrepreneur Platform 93

Tech Zulu Event

NOVEMBER 23, 2011

This is an open call to the people that use these services, or are simply indexed by them, to opt-out and delete your presence on Klout, Kred, PeerIndex and Empire Avenue. That means all you have to do is go buck-wild and crazy on top of the social network mechanical bull to make ends meet! Sounds great, right?

Social Network 106

Social Network Metrics Technical Review Sites 106

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 22, 2012

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a regular blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. They will exit quickly.

Search Engine Optimization 96

Search Engine Optimization Entrepreneur Sites Advertising 96

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2012

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Develop low-cost plan.

Startup 93

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 93

Startup Professionals Musings

DECEMBER 5, 2010

In the past, if your startup had a website presence, the company was credible by definition. Publish a daily blog, contribute to relevant social networks, and write a “white paper” on your technology. Smart people only visit and buy from credible and memorable websites. They will exit quickly.

Tips 92

Tips Search Engine Optimization Startup Advertising 92

Startup Professionals Musings

AUGUST 19, 2011

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Develop low-cost plan.

Help 92

Help Startup Social Network Ideas 92

socalTECH

OCTOBER 14, 2011

Well, Los Angeles based Near Networks (www.nearnetworks.com) is looking to both reach customers online, and avoid the tacky, lousy production of typical small business ads, with a new service. What is Near Networks? Not having an enormous production crew, which businesses don't need, definitely keeps costs down.

Networking 150

Networking Search Engine Optimization Product Startup 150

Startup Professionals Musings

JULY 27, 2010

Pick a startup business that you can do for minimal cost, like a services business with the skills you have. Use social networking and blogging to get your message out. It will definitely show off your energy and vision, and will make you a more competitive candidate for any role. Develop low-cost plan.

Startup 98

Startup Social Network Ideas Commerce 98

Tech Zulu Event

MARCH 25, 2014

I’ve definitely thought to myself “take me back” multiple times. This year, it being our third year in a row conducting on site interviews and live streaming, we definitely had to ensure this year’s lineup was up to snuff with the great ongoings of SXSW.

Entertainment 99

Entertainment Google Entrepreneur Course 99