Ad Campaign Smackdown: Facebook vs. Google
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How to Score a Job at a Tech Start-up
Can you handle long hours, low pay, and impossibly high expectations? The start-up life might be for you. Here's how to break in. Read more
To Groupon or Not To Groupon? Do This First
Understand your customers--and the possible return, if any--before you make a Groupon-like offer. Read more
Why Gotham Dream Cars Founder Ignores Traditional Media
Noah Lehmann-Haupt, founder of Gotham Dream Cars, a luxury car rental company, focuses exclusively on targeted Internet marketing. Watch video
6 Marketing Techniques for Every Entrepreneur
Tools and advice from Neil Patel, co-founder of KISSmetrics, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Email Marketing: 7 Mistakes NOT to Make
We've sent more than 1.5 billion emails since launching five years ago. We've made a few mistakes--and learned some vital lessons. Read more
Get Website Users to Stay Longer: 7 Tips
Advice from Emerson Spartz, founder of Spartz Media, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Business Blogs Face Big Changes
Blogs used to be a great way for entrepreneurs to develop, and communicate with, a business or industry community. No longer. Read more
How To Become An Online Personality
Be the online face of your company. Tips from Shira Lazar, co-founder of WhatsTrending.com, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Memo to Mitt: Fix Your LinkedIn Page!
We asked 16 social media experts and LinkedIn gurus to size up the Romney campaign's organizational and candidate LinkedIn profiles. Here's their analysis. Read more
6 Tips to Boost Your Web Presence
If these tactics worked for LanceArmstrong.com, they can work for your business. Read more
Facebook Predictions: 6 Things to Know Now
Back in early 2011, I predicted Facebook's $100 billion valuation. Here's what I think is coming next. Read more
Facebook Timeline: How It Grew
Countdown to an IPO: Check out Facebook's growth ... in a Facebook timeline. Read more
Networking Beyond Social Media
Networking After Work co-founder Samantha Ballenger discusses why face to face interactions are just as important as social networking. Watch video
Smart (& Cheap) Way to Engage Customers
James Miller, co-founder of Network After Work, talks about how he spreads the word about his business without emptying his bank account. Watch video
Sheryl Sandberg: Is She the Real Brains at Facebook?
After the Instagram megadeal and "hoodiegate," Facebook investors may be taking comfort from the COO's leadership. Read more
Facebook Advertising: 5 Things You Don't Know (& Should)
You may have used Google AdWords, but a whole new set of rules apply on the giant social network. Read more
Effective Online Advertising: 7 Tips
Don't be afraid to fail repeatedly, says HowAboutWe.com co-founder Brian Schechter. Watch video
Why You Should Be a Shameless Self-Promoter
No need to be embarrassed. As long as you follow these three basic principles, tooting your own horn can bring on major success. Read more
Mobile Marketing: 6 Easy Steps to Get Started
Sure, "mobile marketing" sounds intimidating. But check out these easy ways to get your feet wet. Read more
5 Ways to Build a Better Business Card Online
Still paying for that high-end graphic designer? Try one of these easy-to-use, affordable online services. Read more
Facebook's New Try at Wooing Small Businesses
Hey, small-business owners: Facebook really, really wants you. It's making a special pitch, and teaching how to best buy ads, use offers, optimise the timeli... Read more
New Social Media Strategy? 5 Questions to Ask First
A fast and focused way to make sure you get the ROI you need. Read more
How FUBU's Daymond John Does Guerrilla Marketing
Inc. Live | To build momentum for the FUBU clothing brand, Daymond John enlisted rapper LL Cool J. Watch video
Best Online Marketing Trick? Go Offline
An online dating service got more than 100,000 sign-ups using posters and fliers. Here's how they did it. Read more
5 Ways to Use Social Media At Conferences
Before you attend your next conference, be sure you know how to use social media to get the most out of the conversation and connections. Read more
6 Ways to Raise Your Klout Score
Just a silly social ranking system? Hardly. Here's why you should care about Klout--and how to get more of it. Read more
Toss Out Your Social Media Metrics
Fans, schmans! If you judge your business by its social media numbers your bottom-line may be suffering. Read more
3 Ways to Create a Powerful Organic Growth Machine
Put your customers in control and you'll grow your business faster and more efficiently than ever before. Here's how. Read more
Twitter Tips: 11 Things to Tweet When You Have Nothing to Say
If Twitter's 140 characters seem daunting, here are a few things to think about. Read more
Need Customer Service Help? There’s a Bot for That
Online customer service 24/7 can be hard to swing on a small business budget. But there is another solution. Read more
How to Organize a Contest to Market Your Business
Tips from Susan Koger, co-founder of Modcloth, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Young Entrepreneur Council. Watch video
Why Your Promo Video Stinks
Are your videos roaring or boring? Read these three tips for taking a basic failed video and making it a success. Read more
Not Getting Press? You're Doing It Wrong
Chances are, you're still trying to pitch the big 'home run' story. Ain't gonna happen. Try these angles instead. Read more
Leverage Big Data in Your Small Business: 5 Tips
Giant corporations use data analysis to fine-tune their marketing. So can you. Read more
Social Media: Fix Your LinkedIn Company Page
Are you neglecting your company's LinkedIn presence? Here's how to give your page some TLC. Read more
What Works—and Doesn't—on Facebook
A social media launch can feel like you've thrown a party and no one showed up. Use these tips to fill the room with adoring fans. Read more
How to Build a Loyal Brand Ambassador Following
Get a community of ambassadors talking about and advocating for your brand. Tips from Naveen Jain, founder of Intelius, and Scott Gerber, founder of the Youn... Watch video
Are You Still Using Spray and Pray Pricing?
Most retailers still advertise on price, without any data to back it up. That's a race to the bottom--and you're not likely to win. Read more
When Pinterest Sharing is a Collaboration Tool
Sure, Pinterest is great for off-hours sharing. But some creatives have rethought its abilities--and created a collaborative calendar. Read more
