Great news, I’ve got a hold of 8 beta keys at a coffee shop here in Hawaii for Dragon Age Legends, a soon-to-be released Facebook game developed by EA and Bioware.
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Author: Damian Davila
Ideas and concepts from Damian Davila, Ecuatoriano thriving in Hawaii. Pro marketer and blogger. Find him at @idaconcpts on Twitter.
Learn Email Copywrite from Groupon
While Groupon had a major screw up with its 2011 Superbowl ad, no one can deny that this company has one of the most effective email copywrite styles in the planet.
Here are some great lessons from Groupon on how to write effective email copywrite.
Be Creative with your Job Hunting and Get Hired Now
The global economic recovery is on track, with many developing economy hotspots firing around the world, but unfortunately the job market is still bleak for many countries. Although your local recovery may not be strong enough to have made a significant dent in the unemployment rate as of yet, there are several things job seekers can do to increase their chances of landing a new gig.
Here are some creative ways of competing on the job front in today’s tough market.
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Support Film about Los Amigos Invisibles
La Casa del Ritmo is a film about Los Amigos Invisibles, their manager and former producers – including David Byrne, who first discovered them and brought them from Caracas, Venezuela to New York City.
Help us make this project a reality. Support their Kickstarter campaign.
Here’s a sneak peek:
Media Reaction to Groupon Tibet Ads
Groupon’s controversial Tibet commercial during the Superbowl did not sit well with people who thought it exploitative. From CNN to Conan, the media seems to agree that Groupon did a bad move.
Here are some images and videos (Conan!) regarding this issue.
How to Get Started with Social Media Advertising
So many social media options, so little time. The rapid rise of social media has allowed skillful individuals to reach thousands of others at little or no cost other than manpower and wit.
However, as more and more people join the social media movement, it no longer takes just manpower and wit to win the attention of social media users. What’s a entrepreneur, blogger, or content developer to do?
The answer lies within a smart investment in social media advertising. There are lots of ways to advertise on social media sites, but we are just going to cover 3 of the most popular: Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter.
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How to Remove LinkedIn Connections
Have a LinkedIn connection that messages you too much about “how to learn to create a Twitter account with 5,000 followers in one day”?
How about the one that invites you to every single one of the groups that he creates on a weekly basis?
Or maybe the one that has a daily poll that you must just answer!
Here’s how to remove those annoying LinkedIn connections.
Using Contract Software to Manage Your Business
Since there are limited resources as a small business, you have to work to simplify your finances and documentation systems. Simplifying your documentation would include the records of contract that are current and in negotiation. As your business thrives there will be more contracts for your business to handle, and it’s important to consider contract management software for its benefits.
Excess Paper Limits Resources
First, contract management software reduces or eliminates paper waste, which can limit resources with complicated filing systems in your office. Instead of piles of documents that make it difficult to know which contracts need to be dealt with, you will have a simplified system on one database. The software will also keep track of the different stages of the contract, from deadlines to renegotiations.
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How to View Google Offers Near You
Last week, Google sort-of confirmed to Mashable about the existence of Google Offers by reporting that:
Google is communicating with small businesses to enlist their support and participation in a test of a pre-paid offers/vouchers program. This initiative is part of an ongoing effort at Google to make new products, such as the recent Offer Ads beta, that connect businesses with customers in new ways. We do not have more details to share at this time, but will keep you posted.
Today (01/27/11), Google Offers had a soft launch.
Learn the trick to view the Google Offers in your area!
How to Host a Succesful Web Contest
Everyone loves to be a winner, receive recognition, and get things for free. As such, if you are searching for ways to increase your website’s traffic, consider hosting a web contest to appeal to those basic human desires.
If developed correctly, the contest could even boost the company’s sales for months to come. However, if planned incorrectly, a contest can create the opposite effect and leave you regretting taking on the project. Here are five tips for avoiding the most common web contest pitfalls:
1. Determine Contest Purpose
Every contest your company hosts should have a predetermined purpose. Before starting the contest, establish a few goals. A few common contest goals are increasing website traffic generating public awareness of your company. Then, when the contest is finished, you can measure whether or not it was a success based on the outcome of that goal.