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WordPress Just Got Better with WordPress 2.9

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ejg9ydWordPress 2.9 has been recently released to WordPress users. The latest version is called “Carmen” and includes a lot of notable additions which include a image editing tool so that you can scale, crop and rotate your pictures, simpler video embeds and to save you a lot of time, there is now batch plugin updating.

WordPress 2.9 focuses on making publishing and the managing of your blog content easier. Since WordPress holds plugins in high regards, it just makes sense that WordPress made the plugin compatibility and update process as easy as possible so that they can be compatible with the current version as well.

wordpress-65139-1244104814There is also a new Trash feature. Instead of seeing the word “delete” you will be seeing the word “trash” instead. Every time you trash a post, page or comment it gets moved to the WordPress trashcan where it will stay for 30 days. So if you change your mind and you want to retrieve something, you are able to get it back as long as a month has not passed. All you have to do is to go to the new Trash tab and you can restore or permanently delete the content.

WordPress 2.9 can also automatically repair database tables in order to keep things more optimized so you can now have custom fields in the contact area, comment metadata and other features as well.

By default you will find that the new version supports Flickr, YouTube, Google Video, Photobucket, WordPress TV, Blip TV, Daily Motion, Scribd, Poll Daddy and many more.

Make the most out of Social Media

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Using social media is the best way to promote your business brands. And with the explosive growth of social media, it is no wonder that a lot of companies are using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

A lot of marketers are now using social media and the numbers keep on growing. But these companies must understand how to employ effective methods and tactics in order to make the most of using a social media platform.

Remember that setting up an account is not enough. What is important is that there is participation and interaction among you and your audience. If none of this is happening then you are wasting your time. If you commit to making an account on a social networking site then you must be able to stay visible and active to your audience by doing regular updates. Keep them interested by constantly giving them useful information that is at the same time relevant to your brand.

Be humane. When people go to your account do not slap your company’s logo everywhere. Post a face to your profile, have a person’s name and have a good description. Make it more personal. Without doing so, people might think that you are becoming too self promotional. This could instantly make them lose interest because they will be thinking that you will just be pushing your products on them. It is ok to promote something but it should not be the main focus of your account.

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You must be able to engage with your audience. Try to start conversations by posting articles, videos and links that is relevant to your business. You should also comment on other people’s sites or pages so that they can check your own site as well. Having a social networking account is also a great way to listen to your customers and potential clients. By interacting with them, you get to harness trust and loyalty from them as well.

Aside from making use of social networking sites, you can also set up a blog. It is actually a great place to start employing social marketing strategies and you can set up links going to your blog from your profiles. Your blog can be your home base wherein you can directly promote your products to entertain those audiences who are interested and want to know more about your business and the services you have to offer