The Official Oracast Blog » social media http://www.oracast.com/blog Get the latest Oracast news & information Wed, 11 Jan 2012 18:34:43 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Google +1 Has Arrived For Your Site http://www.oracast.com/blog/google-1-has-arrived-for-your-site/ http://www.oracast.com/blog/google-1-has-arrived-for-your-site/#comments Fri, 03 Jun 2011 05:40:41 +0000 jesherman http://www.oracast.com/blog/?p=197 It’s here, but apparently its not perfect… Users are running into a few kinks in the early stages of the release. Google +1 is yet another attempt to make Google more social. It’s Google’s version of the Facebook “likes” & to me reeks of desperation in the fast paced social media world we live in. A simple feature that’s very powerful because it’s part of a social network.

Google will show +1 buttons next to all search results and ads, while encouraging other sites to include the buttons. All +1′s are public and they’re tied to Google Profiles. The goal is to use this data to personalize search results and ads by recommending sites +1′d by your friends. Google Social Search already does this, but there’s no support for Facebook likes, so Google had to come up with a substitute. Truth is consumers trust each-other and the masses on social medial networks.

So whether this succeeds with flying colors or fails to catch on, business can’t risk not adding this application to their site. There is rumblings when adding this new feature it will help your overall page rank.  This Video a minute in length gives Google’s explanation of the features & benefits of Google +1. If you are feeling up to the task of adding the tags to your own site here are the instructions. If you need us at Oracast to assist, give us a call or email and we would be happy to help!

]]> http://www.oracast.com/blog/google-1-has-arrived-for-your-site/feed/ 0 Social Media for Small Businesses: 6 Effective Strategies http://www.oracast.com/blog/social-media-for-small-businesses-6-effective-strategies/ http://www.oracast.com/blog/social-media-for-small-businesses-6-effective-strategies/#comments Fri, 20 May 2011 17:10:08 +0000 jesherman http://www.oracast.com/blog/?p=160 With the recent announcements of LinkedIn reporting the stock was undervalued at 2.5 times what it was trading for the previous day ($45 to 103), This is proof of how quickly the social media craze has blown up over the last few years. The company just reported that Q1 revenue in 2011 was up 110 percent to $93.9 million.

A number of Businesses I speak with on a regular basis have no idea how to embrace social media and integrate it into their business plan. The honest truth is there is no blueprint. Every business is different and a strategy needs to be identified and implemented based on your in house needs. At Oracast, we believe creating an online marketing plan is much like that of a doctor’s practice and there is no right or wrong way. A successful program is based on the internal intellect of the group your working with.  Here are a few tips and hints to help your business become successful in today’s digital era. Contact Oracast today to have an experienced sales representative work with you & your business.

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The Business Block engaged Oracast to create a custom website that is extremely simple to use, that would provide their customers with the necessary information about their services, while incorporating the design with their corporate identity. After working closely with The Business Block, we are proud to say that Oracast delivered, and we look forward to a lasting relationship.

Are you looking for an affordable web site in the Calgary area? Oracast has your solution.

Oracast is a web-based technology company that has created web solutions for companies of all sizes. From starter to custom web sites, and large-scale web applications that can make your business more efficient, we have the skills and experience to deliver outstanding results, as promised, every time.

Our customers range from start-ups to major corporations, charities, and government institutions. Geographically, most of our customers are in central Alberta such as Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Olds, and stretch into British Columbia, Manitoba and some parts of the United States.

Do you have a project in mind? Contact us today and find out how we can help.

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