Why Providing Free Content Gets More Return Visits
By Kelsey Jones I was reading an article online, and came across this: I guarantee you I will not be visiting this website again (even though they have awesome sloth advertisements). A big yellow box...
View ArticleThe Five Hottest Social Media Jobs
Guest post by Clarissa Wilson The social media skills are today among the most demanded qualities on the labor market. This can be considered a good thing by anyone who’s searching for a job, because...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: How Social Media is Destroying Productivity
Our friends at LearnStuff.com shared this infographic about how social media is tampering with productivity at work. While some social media time can be a welcome distraction that will actually aid...
View Article2012 Cans for Comments Drive
By Kelsey Jones It’s that time of year again for The Social Robot to give back. We participate in the cans for comments initiative to make sure that our fellow Americans have enough to eat as the...
View ArticleHow Listening to Audiobooks Can Help Your Marketing Strategy
By Kelsey Jones When businesses and individuals are trying to up their game when it comes to marketing, many may hire a consultant or outside professional; others may buy a ton of marketing books on...
View ArticleOffering Free Stuff via Social Media
By Kelsey Jones Social media is a great way to connect with current and perspective customers and clients. For businesses that are looking for a way to increase their reach and audience on Facebook,...
View ArticleInnovative Internet Marketing on a Budget
Guest Post Every business owner is regularly looking for various ways to generate attention of their potential customers. To grow business and receive the greatest number of potential customers,...
View Article3 Great To-Do Apps for the New Year
By Kelsey Jones Those that know me in IRL know that I love a good To-Do app. Lists help me stay on track and avoid the pitfalls of time-sucking sites like BuzzFeed and Bloglovin. Below are 3 to-do apps...
View ArticleA List of Social Media Metric Resources
Social media metrics, much like Google analytics for websites, help you see if your efforts and what you’re doing online will translate into a positive ROI or great customer engagement. Luckily for us,...
View ArticleAvoiding Accidental Spam (Infographic)
Are you sending out spam-like signals without even realizing it? Check out this infographic to avoid questionable online behavior in virtually every aspect of social media. Bethaney WallaceBethaney...
View ArticleHow to Treat Your Customers Poorly
Based on my own experiences, here is a list of things your company can do to treat your customers poorly. Empty Promises Not only did Boingo promise a “free” $25 Amazon gift card after two months of...
View ArticleThe Social Robot’s First Monthly Newsletter Now Online
Our new monthly newsletter, aptly named the Digital Parley, is now online. It features our blog posts from the past month, relevant links that we’ve gathered during our hundreds of hours spent online...
View ArticleAmplify Your Email Marketing Ripple Effect
Guest Post by Claudia Somerfield In this fast growing world of technology, every company has been trying hard to triumph over their strategy of email marketing of their products and services. Email...
View ArticleIs Changing Your Business Name a Terrible Idea?
When I got the email that Pinfluencer was changing its name to Piqora, I wanted to puke. Why would they do that? Sure, they are expanding their services to include other networks, but the site name...
View ArticleThe Missing Link: How Entrepreneurs Should Use LinkedIn
Entrepreneurs take advantage of their surroundings, finding opportunities in the most mundane happenings. Where many see LinkedIn as an idle way to find a job, entrepreneurs use it for all of...
View ArticleNew Website Launch: Hullaballoo, a Place for Writers
The Social Robot is proud to announce the official launch of its sister site, Hullabaloo, a resource for writers. Started in late 2012 by TSR creators Kelsey Jones and Bethaney Wallace, Hullabaloo is a...
View ArticleINFOGRAPHIC: Is Your Computer Killing You?
Is Your Computer Killing You? An infographic by Hosting Reviews at WhoIsHostingThis.com The Social Robot AdminThe Social Robot provides social media, search engine optimization, content marketing,...
View ArticleKroger: Customer Service to Live By
More often than not, I’m writing about companies I don’t appreciate. Whether they ignore bugs and over brag their selection (Hulu Plus) or boost my cellphone service just long enough to shut me up...
View ArticleKey Social Media Advertising Impacts Explained
Guest post by Robert of Jaguar PC, a company that provides managed VPS hosting. The use of social media as an advertising tool for businesses is growing every day. So widely known and accepted is the...
View ArticleHow to Stay Secure Online
So how does one stay secure online? With all of the cybery-hacks out there you need to take care of yourself and be safe. Watch What You Say Be responsible for what you are doing and saying online. You...
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