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Google has shown that it wants to be a bit more like Facebook, and Facebook is trying to edge its way into a small piece of Google's pay-per-click profits. While neither one is likely to completely overtake or replace the other, at least not for many years, it seems that search and social media are destined to eventually come together into something new. And so the question to be asked is: What will happen when search and social media finally become the same thing? As interesting a question is that is, however, it's actually a bit of a trick. That's because, in many ways, they almost already are... at least as far as most business owners and marketers are concerned. After all, new customers typically turn to search engines first when they are looking for products and services, but most also like the advice of friends and colleagues before they make a buying decision. And so, from an online marketing perspective, the two are already intertwined. That insight leads to some important realizations for your business plan. Here are three things you have to know to succeed in the shrinking world of search and social media: Keywords matter everywhere It used...

Dream come true, work online from home, affiliate marketing - one of the best ways to start online home based business. Learn how to do it the right way. Thanks to affiliate marketing, more people are realizing their dreams of working online. Even if you work a ton of hours all day, it hardly feels like work when you are sitting at home and have the power to walk the dog, go to the store or make dinner whenever you want. There are few things more rewarding than not punching a time clock or having to answer to someone else.  That being said, if you are going to have a successful internet business, you are going to need a well-thought out, strong foundation. This way, when your business takes off, you’ll have a plan that will empower you to react positively without hesitation.  Create a Mailing List  You want to be able to contact customers to inform them of new products, promotions and ask for referrals. Now, keep in mind, this does not mean bothering them daily until they click they finally feel the need to click the unsubscribe button. Create your list and use it thoughtfully. Earn Trust and Loyalty...

Digital marketing in the Middle East faces some challenges even as it grows in popularity. According to a global conference planning firm that recently held a large digital marketing event in the Middle East, there are 30.2 million social media users in the Middle East today. Fifteen million of those users are on Facebook and 5.5 million of them are on Twitter across the region. Digital marketing in the Middle East is clearly on the rise, both for users and businesses – 12.5 percent of MENA businesses surveyed saw an increase in their digital marketing budgets of 80 to 100 percent in 2011. Levant Digital is a full-service digital marketing firm in the Middle East that has several decades of businesses and marketing experience. Levant Digital customers can choose from a wide array of digital marketing services, including social media marketing, to improve their company’s online presence and increase their bottom line. By reaching out to the millions of Middle East users already online, Levant Digital helps companies capitalize on an existing customer base that is ready and waiting to be tapped. Despite the obvious growth in popularity both on the user end and for some companies, Middle East digital marketing...