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Using Data to Rank 2011′s Top 20 Internet, Social Media and SEO blogs
For three years now, the folks at Cision have ranked the Top 100 blogs in our category by looking at specific data points. These data points are designed to reward actual site performance versus popularity or “Internet fame.” Last year, Ignite Social Media was ranked second, only to the blog powerhouse Mashable. This year, Cision [...]
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2011 Social Network Analysis Report – Geographic – Demographic and Traffic Data Revealed
2010 was a rocky year in the social network space and many sites closed their doors including Propeller.com and Team Sugar, to name a few. Quite a few others continued their decline into yesterday’s news as we see more social network users consolidating their social profiles. Undoubtedly, Facebook’s continued growth worldwide has led to this [...]
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Ignite Social Media named one of “World’s Top Social Media Marketing Firms for 2011″
The International Business Times came out with their list of 5 agencies they describe as “The World’s Top Social Media Marketing Firms for 2011” and Ignite Social Media is one of the five selected. We’re honestly not sure of the criteria, but we’re flattered to be included in such a small group of firms on [...]
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26 Facebook Fan Page Examples in Detail
Since the conclusion of our previous series “26 Social Media Marketing Examples in Detail” and with the start of the new year, I have been inspired yet again to evaluate what other brands are doing in the space. However, instead of covering what a brand is doing across multiple platforms, in this series we will uncover specifically what the top brands on Facebook are doing on their pages to engage with their fans.
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People
Brian Chappell
Sr. Social Search StrategistWith over 10 years of web design and search engine optimization experience, Brian has developed an in-depth organic search optimization background that stems from working in one of the most competitive fields around.
In his work with Ignite, Brian monitors and analyzes reputations across the web, as well as optimizes facets of social marketing such as engagement, social interaction and promotion.
Brian is an active member of the SEO community. You can find his articles published across the web and in print magazines such as Search Marketing Standard. He takes an active role speaking at conferences and local meetups, and continually is learning how to apply search engine practices to social media campaigns.
Some of his most notable pieces of content and presentations include:
4 Years of Social Network Analysis
Tools to help you find incredible content online
Google Plus Early SEO Thoughts
Viral Mechanisms and Seeding Strategies Presentation at Blueglass Tampa
Industrial Strength Reputation Monitoring Presentation at the Pubcon Vegas '09
Brian's Recent Posts
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Steal Your Competitors Fakebait PR Thunder With This Technique
It’s no surprise to me when Go Daddy trys to be controversial. It seems to happen quite a bit for folks who follow tech/industry news. I wanted to share a quick exampl... Read More
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Reputation Monitoring for Large Brands
After attending Pubcon for the fifth year and speaking there for the third time, I’m happy to say the event was as successful this year as it has been in the past. Brett T... Read More
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How To Control Your Social Search Results In Google
Google is big on personalization nowadays. If you are like me and have ever wondered, why is Google showing me this result near the top of my SERPs (search engine results pa... Read More
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Designing Blog Posts That People Read
I just got back from another successful Search Exchange here in Charlotte NC and would like to share with you the presentation I gave while there. I discussed matters that o... Read More
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Comparing Social Technology Adoption Rates Across The Web With Blekko
From time to time you find studies that put a handle on the sheer volume and effect that certain social/web applications have had on the marketplace. Understanding adoption ... Read More