Eric Figgins

Author's details

Date registered: December 11, 2010
URL: http://www.ericfiggins.com

Biography

I’m Eric Figgins, Social Media Manager, and this site serves as my hub and blog. Social Media is all about connection; I am passionate about helping businesses and individuals grow their brands using Social Media tools and services. As our society becomes more technologically integrated, every business needs a living, breathing presense on the web. Social Media allows for this presense, a presense that allows you to communicate and grow your customer base like never before. I’m a lifelong geek with a background in Information Technology, which has suited me well as the landscape of Social Media and the Internet changes rapidly. It’s amazing how powerful Social Media is when you connect people of like mind and common interest! If you are interested in putting Social Media to work for your business, don’t hesitate any longer. The online and offline worlds are merging like never before. This is the PERFECT time to establish your business’s life on the Internet. Contact me now for a free consultation, or see the Packages tab on the menu for more detail on what I offer.

Latest posts

  1. UK Electronics retailer launches Social Store for geeks on Facebook — February 15, 2012
  2. Sainsbury’s rebrands Tiger bread after request from 3 year old — February 12, 2012
  3. How Pinterest is Generating Revenue — February 9, 2012
  4. 4 Ways to Increase your Facebook Visibility — February 7, 2012
  5. The Growth of Mobile Advertising — February 6, 2012

Author's posts listings

Jan
31

Celebrity Brand-Sponsored Tweeting

With literally millions of followers, celebrity tweets reach a lot of people instantly and simultaneously. It’s not surprising that brands have seen this as a way to get their product seen quickly and in a positive light. So then, we’ve entered the world of sponsored tweets. Did your favorite actor really just enjoy that candy …

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Jan
30

Google+ Now Open to Teens

Google+ was previously open for those 18 or older. Google said they wanted time to “get it right” before allowing 13-18 year olds onto the service. Today, Google has opened its doors to the social networking service- with some safeguards- to the same ages as Facebook. I wonder if they originally want to seed the …

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Jan
30

Tips on Voice in Writing for the Web

Suzanne Norman brings up a problem we’ve all experienced: bots. Whether they are trying to capture search engine rankings or get you to click a Twitter link, bots are a real pain. In his article, he covers how to avoid sounding like a robot and inject true “voice” into your writing on the web. Think, …

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Jan
29

15 Valuable Twitter Tips

Mark Schaefer has written some valuable tips on how to use Twitter to outgun your competition. 2) Customer service is a popular use of Twitter by many companies and other organizations. There are many well-documented best practices you can find by doing an Internet search on the topic. When people are “calling you” on Twitter, are you …

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Jan
27

How Small Businesses Can Thrive With Google+

One of my favorite sites to stay on the cutting edge of social media is www.socialmediaexaminer.com. I found a video interview with a gentleman named Chris Brogan on their site. Chris gives many valuable tips in this quick 8 minute video, and also gives an introduction to his book. If you haven’t made the dive into …

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Jan
27

5 Ways to Increase Facebook Engagement

SocialMediaToday.com covers great Facebook fan page management tips to encourage engagement and growth. One of the most essential aspects of user engagement is time management. It pays to be aware of the peak hours to capture the most engagement. So when’s the best time to post? Always put into consideration the timezone of your customers, …

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Jan
26

Social Media Alerts Your Business Should Be Using

Socialfresh goes over three key points (in 22 specific ways) to monitor in social media to find what customers are saying about you right now! One of the easiest ways businesses can take advantage of social media is by establishing alerts that cover a wide range of topics. By doing so businesses can quickly monitor …

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Jan
26

Small Business Social Media Cheatsheet

Flowtown has created a “Small Business Social Media Cheatsheet” that provides some solid points of reference for those overwhelmed by social networking. With one in three small businesses using social media, it’s no longer enough just to have a website. Small businesses must have a social media presence, too. Don’t know where to start? This …

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Jan
26

Boost Fanpage Likes by Creating a Facebook Giveaway (Using WordPress)

Folks over at wpbeginner.com have a great read about how to use a pretty cool Facebook plugin, SSL certificate and newsletter service to create a viral marketing approach. As a lot of you know that we recently launched a new site List25 last month. We have been doing a lot of social media promotions for it, and …

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Jan
25

Protecting Your Brand Identity on the Social Web

One of the most common reasons businesses hesitate to get involved in social media is because of social backlash. It’s true that when you create a social network you are opening the doors to your customers and sharing your brand with them; you’re literally giving a piece of your company to the customers. While we’re …

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