Bloggers, Make The World A Better Place

Hi Sony Saputro Eko N 2010 is a year in which bloggers can help make our world better a better place. Already, we've seen bloggers uniting to lead the charge to raise donations for aid organizations in Haiti. And, through honest, unbiased reviews bloggers are holding companies across the globe to higher standards of production and service. So whether you help save a life or just help a family save a few bucks, use your blog to help make the world a little better this year. This Issue: Tony Berkman Discusses HumbleOpinions • BloggersUnite To Help Haiti • Featured Member Jason Falls • Suggested Reading for Bloggers • Upcoming Social Media Events HumbleOpinions Launch Announced In San Antonio Business Journal BlogCatalog CEO Tony Berkman used a write up in a recent edition of the San Antonio Business Journal (SABJ) to inform our local audience about BlogCatalog and the roll out of HumbleOpinions.com (IMHO), a newly launched site that SABJ writer Donna J. Tuttle describes as a "veritable dating site for bloggers and brands." HumbleOpinons.com will match brands with well-qualified bloggers interested in writing reviews of their products and services. As stated in the interview, bloggers will have full discretion to use their individual voices to write good or bad reviews based on their experiences. If you are interested in being one of the site's first reviewers, fill out the sign up form on HumbleOpinions.com. Featured Member: Jason Falls, Social Media Explorer As soon as I finished registering at my first social media conference, there were a few names I kept hearing over and over again. One of these was Jason Falls. Jason describes himself as a social media educator, a social media strategist and a public relations professional, and he has a reputation among his peers for being a straight shooter with an unique understanding of social media strategies and measurement. Jason shares his insights on social media, public relations, advertising and more on his blog Social Media Explorer. Suggested Reading: The Importance Of Being Earnest With Your Content View Jason's Profile Geared Up for 2010: ChattyGal's Book for New(ish) Bloggers 1. Purple Cow: Transform Your Business by Being Remarkable by Seth Godin 2. Conversation Marketing: Internet Marketing Strategies by Ian Lurie 3. Crush It!: Why NOW Is the Time to Cash In on Your Passion by Gary Vaynerchuk 4. ProBlogger: Secrets for Blogging Your Way to a Six-Figure Income by Darren Rowse and Chris Garrett 5. Don't Make Me Think: A Common Sense Approach to Web Usability by Steve Krug Get The Book Links Follow Us Online! Bloggers Unite For Haiti The Situation The citizens of Haiti are currently dealing with devastation and suffering that few of us can even imagine. Official estimates from the region say that approximately 3 million people have been affected by this disaster and that somewhere between 45,00 to 50,000 people are may have died as a result of the earthquake. How You Can Help The most important thing you can do is donate to organizations providing aid to the citizens of Haiti. Bloggers can also use their sites to motivate others to give. It takes just a few minutes to add a donation widget to your blog or write a post informing your readers about how to give. Go To Event Page Upcoming Events Enterprise Social 2.0 January 27-28, Amsterdam. This senior executive event will bring together decision makers from the Top Fortune companies to discuss innovative strategies on how to maximise business performance through social media engagement. amiando.com Social Media Conference January 27-29, Miami.The goal of the event: to identify and improve upon social media strategies in the enterprise space. Fortune 100 Executives, Social Media and Internet Community Experts will illustrate various business models, technologies and opportunities that exist worldwide. socialmediaconference.com Online Community Unconference February 10, New York. A gathering of online professionals to discuss experience and strategies in the development and growth of online communities. eventbrite.com
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