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The Webmaster Blog

Welcome to The Webmaster Blog. This blog is dedicated to sharing my knowledge of New Media, Web Development, Search Engine Optimization and connecting on the Internet. The value of social media and a strong web presence has never been greater. I hope to help you by providing informative and detailed insights into how a successful developer handles routine actions and interactions. Some of the information I share has been tightly guarded as trade secrets for years. Remember, the value of the blog depends on your opinion just as much as mine.

15 October 2011 0 Comments

The Best Way to Promote through Social Media: Influence Tree

As a social media marketing consultant and blogger, I hear about the earth-shattering uses of social networks on an hourly basis. I have heard every generalized statement used to shore up a brochure page, and I have listened as the next guru announced how they could lure your customers into the palm of your hand [...]

10 October 2011 0 Comments

The Lost Art of Customer Service

When I woke up this morning my Internet was not connecting, and all of the lights on my modem were not lit up. I grudgingly called customer service after I went through the usual routine of unplugging everything and then plugging it back in a few seconds later. When I reach the representative with my [...]

4 October 2011 0 Comments

Google + just hasn’t captured me yet

While Google has gotten their hands in every tech cookie jar from mobile browsers to netbooks that compute on the cloud, Facebook edged ahead in the single market Google dominated; Internet sites period. People now spend more time on their Facebook accounts than anywhere else on the Internet, but Google has been trying to get their [...]

30 September 2011 0 Comments

My Thoughts on Empire Avenue after 1 Week

For those of you who are unfamiliar with Empire Avenue, it is a social networking tool that at first glance seems like a combination of the stock market, LinkedIn, and Klout. I missed Empire Avenue over a year ago when it hit the web, and by the time I heard of it, it was clear [...]

25 September 2011 0 Comments

Get Facebook Timeline

So some of your friends have been telling you about the new Facebook Timeline that was revealed at f8, and now you want one. Follow these easy steps to get the Beta Timeline before it goes public. Before you start, you must have a verified Facebook account. Some older accounts are self verified, but the [...]

22 September 2011 0 Comments

Facebook Announces Changes at f8, Answers the Google Question

You would think that with all the complaining that arose from the three simple changes Facebook made on September 21, that they had learned their lesson about change. Apparently that isn’t the case because Mark Zuckerberg and company unveiled an extensive revamp of the Facebook platform at the f8 keynote conference. Among the biggest changes [...]

15 September 2011 2 Comments

How to Increase your Klout Score on Klout.com

The new social media network Klout.com is quickly becoming a popular ranking tool to find out how efficient you are at influencing contacts, and earn rewards for above average influence on certain topics. Your Klout score is an affirmation that you are an above average networker, but most importantly it is requirement to be eligible [...]

14 September 2011 1 Comment

What is Klout? How Does Klout Work?

It was clear that Twitter was going to be a major player in the social media business, even before they announced how they planned to monetize their website. The willingness of venture capitalists to invest in the company before they even explained how they planned on making money was a good indicator of the growth [...]

11 September 2011 5 Comments

How to get LIKES and Promote your Facebook Fan Page

Facebook has quickly become one of the most viable tools for marketing your company, product or brand through social networking. The primary vehicle for that promotion is the now infamous Facebook Fan Page that connects to potential customers and consumers that “LIKE” your brand. Nearly everyone is on Facebook, and it is one of the [...]

5 September 2011 2 Comments

Become a Better Writer Now: Make Your Expertise Work for You

Even though the Internet is full of information and quality content that can be trusted, it also contains tons of useless and false information. As a writer who specializes in Internet content, part of being successful is learning how convey your expertise to possible readers. Only a handful of the most expert writers in a [...]