Opt-In E-mail Offers a Lesson in Loyalty Creation

So, is Facebook really worth $100 billion? According to eMarketer research, only 27% of Facebook users view ads in a positive manner, compared with 47% for email. And people REALLY don’t like pop-up ads. Where do you stand?
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Track Yourself

These images are linked to RescueTime, TallyZoo, and IDoneThis, three online tools which enable people to see how they’re doing. These tools were featured in a Wall Street Journal story on April 2, 2012.

      

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What is Pinterest?

At Pinterest: “Our goal is to connect everyone in the world through the ‘things’ they find interesting. We think that a favorite book, toy, or recipe can reveal a common link between two people. With millions of new pins added every week, Pinterest is connecting people all over the world based on shared tastes and interests.”
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