A blog post that is a work in progress. Thoughts, Ramblings and Opinions on Googles Buzz. What are your thoughts and who will be next to enter the social fray?I had asked the question a few days ago “Google Buzz will it go anywhere” and thinking about it now, I think it will.

The Google Buzz has definitely created a buzz, and is acclaimed to be one of the smart moves by Google. Buzz is not a competitor to Twitter, Facebook or other social platforms, but rather a gateway, something to aggregate your social existence in one space and further share with the web.

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Blogging was looked at as a time-pass few years back, but nobody ever imagined that it would ever turn into a serious full time business. Today, thousands (or rather millions) of successful bloggers and cyber entrepreneurs are running online businesses and minting money without manufacturing or selling anything!

Over time, the concept of social networking evolved, and in the present day scenario, Social Media has become equivalent to an open lottery ticket to boost up the popularity of your online business, blog or website. Read the rest of this entry →

This issue is becoming increasingly important to both large and small businesses. Certainly to governments and increasingly even to non-profit organizations. It can increase exposure when it hits the media, both positively and negatively. It can enhance or hurt your brand. A number of companies offer monitoring solutions though few help beyond monitoring with advice. It’s not just finding out the commentary, it’s knowing what to do with it. Here, we scratch the surface of this issue. Read the rest of this entry →

Small businesses may find better success with Social Media marketing than many traditional tactics. Primarily because they are better able to build close relationships and engage in a conversation that will win them increased loyalty and help secure ongoing cash flow. But how to engage? Read the rest of this entry →

The noise is unreal, so many conversations, questions and pure silliness. The noise is Twitter and the question is how do you listen and participate?

Noise? Well last night I got to thinking, How do Twitter users manage all the noise? Now to be more specific I will use Guy Kawasaki and Robert Scoble as an example. Read the rest of this entry →