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Comment on A Great Organizational Structure and List Building Tool

Cassy York — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 18:27:02 GMT

Thanks Brent! I will definitely explore the List Builder feature more as well as the other components of the site. It's by far one of the best tools I've come across recently and am happy to spread the word about it.

Comment on A Great Organizational Structure and List Building Tool

Brent Halliburton — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 01:45:27 GMT

Thanks for the Cogmap love! We work hard to bring you the finest in organizational charting wikis!

If you try our "List Builder" feature, it will allow you to easily search the tens of thousands of people in our database by parameter.

Have fun and thanks for the recognition.

Comment on Words Not to Use in Marketing Emails

Cassy York — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 21:50:27 GMT

One of the reasons I found that list so interesting (and very helpful) is because it points out those words that may normally not be considered "SPAM" words - like hello. However, those common words can certainly cause problems if sending a marketing email to a list of people. I think the important differentiator between personal email correspondence and marketing emails is that most of your friends or personal contacts probably have you in their email address book (or on a safe email address list), so your emails should not be blocked. It's when you expand beyond personal contacts that those words really start to matter.

Comment on Words Not to Use in Marketing Emails

online schools — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:48:20 GMT

I am amazed to see the word "hello" in the list of Marketing Profs.
I usually email my friends with the subject "hello" with their name or any other word..
so it means, my emails can also be blocked? strange..

Comment on Is the Economic Crisis a Catalyst for Web 2.0 Adoption?

casino gambling online — Sat, 31 Jan 2009 13:58:19 GMT

At the time of financial crises we need to come together united and try to solve the problems which are responsible for such a hazard. We need to overcome it. It is meant to bring calm to the population and markets and display government strength and stability.

Comment on Words Not to Use in Marketing Emails

Lead Generation — Thu, 25 Dec 2008 15:52:55 GMT

Yes it does! Thank you Cassy. I really appreciate it a lot. :)

Comment on Words Not to Use in Marketing Emails

Cassy York — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 15:05:59 GMT

Lead Generation, I was surprised to see the word only on the list too. It is my understanding from the article that SPAM filters are programmed to filter out certain words that are statistically most common in emails that are classified as SPAM. This is designed to prevent users from getting emails they do not want or that could contain potentially harmful content, yet still prevents many legitimate marketing emails from getting through to the intended recipients. I'm very glad to know that "only" is a word to be avoided since it is not one I would automatically avoid (like you mentioned with "free.") I hope this information helps your marketing efforts as well!

Comment on Words Not to Use in Marketing Emails

Lead Generation — Mon, 22 Dec 2008 14:36:28 GMT

Wow why is that the word "only" is on the list? I think the most obvious is the word "free" and I don't use that on my email marketing.

Comment on Message to the Financial Crisis

Cassy York — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:32:48 GMT

Our primary message from this entry is that IBM's unique approach to financing in the crisis is a great example of one way to combat the crisis through continuing to promote sales. IBM Global Financing provides its customers with the means to finance their purchases that may not exist elsewhere. While many companies may not be able to establish their own financing division, even the smallest companies can extend their billing and payment periods by 30 or 60 days to allow customers a little more flexibility. The same strategies may not work for every company, but finding a creative way to continue to sell your product or services goes a long way in combating the crisis' effect on your company.

Comment on Message to the Financial Crisis

Bad Credit Personal Loans — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 08:42:01 GMT

Crisis do affects every company and i think all of us. Btw, where is your message to financial crisis?