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Video: Facebook Newsfeed Optimization

September 13, 2011 by Loic Jeanjean

Social Media Examiner just published a great video from Facebook Guru, Mari Smith to help you see how optimizing your news feed on Facebook can impact your presence on the social network and allow you to grow your market reach. For instance, did you know that as much as 90% of people of Facebook don’t […]

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Is your Business on Social Media Overload?

September 8, 2011 by Amy McIlwain

Lately I’ve been seeing an increasing number of articles and blogs discussing the growing number of social networking platforms and how they may be overloading users with too many options. In my personal opinion, I believe the launch of the Google+ has caused many users to question the amount of social media outlets they use […]

Filed Under: YouTube Tagged With: facebook, linkedin, New York Times, Scott Monty, social media, Social network, Social network service, twitter

FINRA Clarifies How Firms Can Use Facebook

September 6, 2011 by ByAllAccounts

Most mid-sized securities firms are struggling to understand how to use Facebook in their business. They know that Millennials, affluent investors, and the rest of American industry are way ahead of them in its adoption. But they’re worried that examiners from FINRA or the SEC could ask questions that they don’t know how to answer, resulting in disciplinary […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: facebook, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, FINRA, linkedin, social media, Social network, twitter, United States

4 Tips for Financial Professionals on LinkedIn

August 25, 2011 by Amy McIlwain

I’m sure you’ve heard the uber-popular tagline that LinkedIn has received, but if it’s true, if LinkedIn really is the top professional networking website out there, how can financial professionals utilize its features to their advantage? We’ve already discussed Facebook and Twitter, and although many of the tips can cross paths with each network, LinkedIn […]

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4 Tips for Financial Professionals on Facebook

August 18, 2011 by Amy McIlwain

In continuation with our four week blog series on tips for financial professionals using the most popular social networking sites, this week’s post will focus on Facebook. Unlike Twitter, Facebook allows you to connect and engage with consumers on a more personal level. Most Facebook users put their life out in the open because they […]

Filed Under: Social Media Tagged With: business, facebook, News aggregator, RSS, social media, Social network, Social network service, twitter

Two Ways to be an Approachable Expert Online

August 16, 2011 by ByAllAccounts

When searching for someone to do my taxes last year, I looked for three things: an expert, someone trustworthy, and someone I could easily approach. As a financial advisor, you don’t have to be everyone’s best friend, but it’s helpful for your clients to be able to find and connect with you in multiple ways […]

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4 Tips for Financial Professionals on Twitter

August 11, 2011 by Amy McIlwain

Financial professionals have been understandably cautious about using social media for as long as FINRA and the SEC have been putting their foot down on regulations and policies. That doesn’t mean you have to shut the social networks out completely, which is why we’ve put together a helpful list of tips for financial professionals using […]

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5 Ways to Get More Referrals Now

August 2, 2011 by ByAllAccounts

1. Write a blog post (try to keep it under 500 words) about a topic that your clients find valuable. For example, if you focus on Gen Y clients you may want to give them tips on how to start saving to purchase a house. At the end of the post put in share […]