Healthy Blog Reviews

As you know, the fabulous Jordan McCollum has retired. So, we’re now looking for a new member of the team to help support Frank Reed, Joe Hall, and me. Here’s what we’re looking for (please read carefully): Write two blog posts per day, Monday to Friday. Posts must be focused around current marketing news stories–we’re not looking for “how-to” articles. You must have an understanding of internet marketing and must be willing to offer your opinions/thoughts/commentary/sarcasm on any news covered. You must be reliable and consistent. Two posts a day, M-F. I can’t stress that enough. Of course, there will be times when you need a vacation or can’t find anything to write about, but those will be the exceptions. You must be able to handle the fame that will come from telling others that you write for Marketing Pilgrim. OK, so “fame” may be an exaggeration, but I’m sure Jordan, Frank , and Joe can all attest to the increased exposure they receive. The position will be paid on a per post basis, with the rate to be determined based on experience. Interested? OK, first go back and make sure you understand what we are looking for. Then contact me here: http://www.marketingpilgrim.com/contact-us . It would help if you could include links to any previously published posts/articles. Who knows? You may just be the next American Idol Marketing Pilgrim. Cheers!

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Posted July 6, 2010 by cgseo under Social Media

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Posted July 4, 2010 by cgseo under Social Media

I’m delighted to share with you the brand new Trackur web site AND announce the launch of the industry’s most affordable white-labeled social media monitoring dashboard . We’ve revamped the Trackur.com site and also made some usability improvements to the Trackur dashboard–which, by the way, has moved to its new location at track.trackur.com . Along with the new look, we’ve renamed all of the Trackur plans , and have added some ground-breaking features to the Trackur Ultimate plan. Here’s what’s new: Use your own domain name: You asked for it, and we’re delivering. You can now point any domain name to your Trackur Ultimate dashboard and that’s what you–and your clients/users–will see. Your domain name will be used for everything, while we take care of everything else. Use your own logo: We’ve made it easier for you to upload your own logo and replace the Trackur logo. This further allows you to place your brand front and center with those that login to your Trackur dashboard. Pick your color scheme: We know, we know. Green doesn’t match with every company’s color-scheme. So, we’re delighted to announce that our Ultimate plan now allows you to pick from a wide range of color-schemes. So, to recap, Trackur Ultimate let’s you provide you own branded social media tracking dashboard without you having build, update, maintain, or lift a finger! We do all the heavy lifting! Building your own reputation monitoring dashboard would cost you tens of thousands of dollars in time and resources. Trackur Ultimate is just $377 a month–and we take care of everything! Better yet, sign-up before June 30th and you’ll get the Trackur Ultimate plan for just $297 a month! And that’s a rate that you will keep each month–so long as you renew your plan! This is just the start. What’s going on behind the scenes is just as important as what we’re announcing today. We’re building a new platform that will allow us to announce some cool features over the coming weeks. Stay tuned! Oh, and don’t forget, everyone can enjoy Trackur without charge, thanks to our Trackur Free plan! Andy Beal CEO

Tags: color, domain-name, made-it-easier, over-the-coming, Pilgrim News, reputation, Social Media, Trackur, trackur-free, Ultimate
Posted June 14, 2010 by cgseo under Social Media

I have good news and bad news. First the good news. Marketing Pilgrim editor Jordan McCollum has given birth to Rachel Diana – a beautiful 6lb 9oz baby girl! Now the bad news. Jordan won’t be returning to Marketing Pilgrim. I’ll let that sink in. The totally awesome, intelligent, witty, best-editor-a-blog-could-ever-wish-for, is retiring from Marketing Pilgrim to take care of her wonderful family. Jordan has been a great friend and I’m going to miss her…a lot! I’m sure you will too, so please take a moment to leave her a comment and let her know she’ll be missed. Who knows, maybe she’ll change her mind! Andy

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Posted June 12, 2010 by cgseo under Social Media

Are you going to PubCon Masters Group Training in Austin ? Not your thing? Too far? Haven’t decided yet? Or perhaps you’d like to double up on your small group training for that week? Well, be sure to take a serious look at BlueGlass LA –two days of search and social marketing training from some of the smartest guys in the industry. A follow-up to their highly-rated Search and Social Summit , Chris, Tony, Loren, Dave et al are “putting the band back together” for what will likely be another great conference. What else do you need to know? Attendance will be limited. It’s being hosted in Los Angeles, CA. Everything is included for just $495. Oh, and Marketing Pilgrim readers will save 15% by using the discount code “pilgrim.” So what are you waiting for? Head to LA, then catch PubCon Masters Group Training in Austin, TX. Three days that will likely be the best investment in training you’ll make this year!

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Posted June 9, 2010 by cgseo under Social Media