Notes from the Hive - Comments

Jim Goode: Why Should I?

ian@bumblebeellc.com (Jim Goode) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:36:42 -0700

Very intriguing observations - time to re-visit my marketing process!

Mardy Sitzer: Bing Starting to Matter More

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 04:01:48 -0700

I am thrilled you took me up on the suggestion and now are well on your way to being indexed with Bing. Yes, all indications are that Bing will power Yahoo search making this simple step doubly important.

Thanks for sharing and best of luck.

Matt Weiss: Bing Starting to Matter More

mjweiss@888redlight.com (Matt Weiss) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 20:24:39 -0700

Great suggestion Mardy. I just compared my pages indexed by Google versus Bing and was surprised that only about 10% were on the latter's search engine. I followed your advice and submitted my site map (fingers crossed).

I have been recently focusing on Bing because I am told that when Yahoo! and Bing start working together, the Bing natural results will be used by both engines (rather than Yahoo!'s). Another great reason to concentrate on Bing optimization.

Best,

Matt

Mardy Sitzer: Spring Cleaning on Facebook

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:46:17 -0700

Great tip Dave! Thanks for sharing! I will check it out.

Dave J.: Spring Cleaning on Facebook

dave@b2blog.com (Dave J.) — Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:16:13 -0700

There should also be a "Hide" link to the right of the post, which gives you a pull-down to hide the person or the application. The link is a bit subtle to see (no underline or button/box).

Mardy Sitzer: The Experience

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:07:07 -0700

Larry, I am glad that you liked this post and thank you for your comments. Keep me posted on how you improve 'the experience'. Thanks

Mardy Sitzer: Find Out What They Are Saying

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:02:10 -0700

Tony, thank you for your suggestions and I will certainly check out your book!

tony fish: Find Out What They Are Saying

tony@mydigitalfootprint.com (tony fish) — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 03:06:18 -0700

good post and as the author of My Digital Footprint I would suggest you need to go to the next stage as well. Knowing about you, to the brand, has some value. But knowing who influences you and who you influence has even greater value.

the book is free online

hope you enjoy joining the converstation

best

Larry Zogby: The Experience

larry@rdsdelivery.com (Larry Zogby) — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:44:40 -0700

Thanks for a great blog. It will make me re-think every inter-action to see how & where we could improve our clients experience. Yes basic however with a so much happening so fast, this a sure way to help add value and increase referrals

Mardy Sitzer: Gary Vaynerchuk, SEO is Dead, Follow Your Passion: CRUSH IT

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 12:03:03 -0700

Thank you for your comments. Yes, he was inspiring and I was motivated to share - and motivated to do more.

Michael Locke: Gary Vaynerchuk, SEO is Dead, Follow Your Passion: CRUSH IT

mlocke@mlwebco.com (Michael Locke) — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 11:46:44 -0700

Gary's the best. Nice summary of his points. Picked up his book recently. Totally inspiring. Nice post.

Mardy Sitzer: Chris Brogan and Peter Shankman

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:32:17 -0700

Thank you Chris - it was great meeting you as well! I truly enjoyed both your book and the event and look forward to your next trip to NYC!

Chris Brogan...: Chris Brogan and Peter Shankman

chris@chrisbrogan.com (Chris Brogan...) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 10:28:01 -0700

It was so great to meet you at the event. You're a wonderful talent and full of energy. I'm glad we connected. I hope to see you again some time soon in NYC. : )

Mardy Sitzer: Social Media Is No Longer A Choice

mardy@bumblebeellc.com (Mardy Sitzer) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 09:17:02 -0700

I couldn't agree more Scott and thank you for your comments. Yes - there is no single methodology in marketing today - or for that matter, there never was, however the direction seems to be moving strongly toward consumer generated content overpowering marketing messages. All marketing professionals and business owners need to take heed that if they have not begun a SMM campaign that they must get started in order to remain relevant in search results.

Scott Gallagher: Social Media Is No Longer A Choice

scottg@esenge.com (Scott Gallagher) — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 08:30:50 -0700

Mardy,

thank you for this post. It is very bold. While I don't completly agree with you, you have outlines a very critical point. You state Social Media is likely the only ingredient in SEO. I don't think it is, or ever will be, however your strong emphathis is still being overlooked significantly in SEO. SEO is simply quality marketing, and networking in the old skool world is critical for business success. Social Media marketing is essentially the digital version of networking and the SE's have determined that this is an effective strategy in any business' toolbox to market themselves to the Internet, whereby the SE's organize this information.
SMM is likely the most effective tool in that toolbox, however, and in turn, your theory could be accurate, that solely SMM could provide SEO results. In my opinion for almsost anything business, no single method should be used.