Times Leader Features Network Solutions Hazleton PA call center
June 30, 2008 :: Shashi BellamkondaThe Northern Pennsylvania paper Times Leader had this article ”
The Extra Mile - Firms use perks to attract and retain staff ” under local news featuring Network Solution’s call center in Hazleton PA. The Times Leader reporter Jerry Lynott interviewed Joe Pickett Vice President of customer service at Network Solutions who is based in Hazleton PA [...]
Robert Scoble and Gary V invade DC
June 30, 2008 :: Steve FisherOn Wednesday, two luminaries of the social media scene, Robert Scoble and Gary Vaynerchuk or “Gary V”, came into town for a small get together that quickly exploded into a 500-person party at the club MCCXXIII (1223) on Connecticut Ave in Northwest DC. A swanky place usually filled with Euro-hipsters and famous athletes with lots [...]
Social Media 101 Event at University of Baltimore
June 28, 2008 :: Steve FisherOn Tuesday morning, the Greater Baltimore Technology Council (GBTC) held a half-day continuing education seminar called “Social Media 101” at the University of Baltimore in downtown Baltimore.
There were three sessions that flowed in themes of Listening, Participation and Creation. Here is a summary of what was learned and how it small businesses can leverage social [...]
New Top Level Domains Are Coming
June 26, 2008 :: cbensenThe ICANN Board just approved unanimously the motion to adopt the New gTLD policy and to move forward with the implementation of New gTLDs. The implementation details are still subject to Board approval later this year.
Under the current timeline, applications will be called for in early to mid 2009.
Today, June 26th, the Internet Corporation for [...]
Joining Shashi at Network Solutions
June 26, 2008 :: cbensenShashi has invited me to join the Network Solutions social media team, so I need to introduce myself! I will be blogging here at SolutionsArePower.com and helping everyone all over the web.
I blog about community building strategies at conniebensen.com. I am recognized as a leader in community management. I enjoy providing resources, mentorship & [...]
Blog Potomac Recap - Overview Part 3 of 3
June 26, 2008 :: Steve FisherThis is part 3 of 3 in the recap of Blog Potomac
Frank Gruber, AOL’s Social Media & Web Product Development Expert, and Author of Somewhat Frank
He writes the blog “SomewhatFrank.com” and started a few years ago and got started when he went to an SEO conference and there was a session on blogging. He moved [...]
Blog Potomac Recap - Overview Part 2 of 3
June 24, 2008 :: Steve FisherThis is part 2 of 3 in the recap of Network Solutions sponsored Blog Potomac held on 13th June 2008
Blog Potomac Recap - Overview Part 1 of 3
June 23, 2008 :: Steve FisherLast Friday, Network Solutions sponsored Blog Potomac in Northern Virginia which brought together some of the top minds in social media and public relations. They talked about the current landscape and how companies can benefit from implementing a social media strategy. You can see recordings of the presentations on the Blog Potomac site.
This is part [...]
Blog Potomac Interview - Lionel Mechaca of Direct2Dell
June 21, 2008 :: Steve FisherOn June 13th 2008, Network Solutions sponsored Blog Potomac in Northern Virginia which brought together some of the top minds in social media and public relations. They talked about the current landscape and how companies can benefit from implementing a social media strategy. We had an opportunity to interview Lionel Menchaca, Digital Media Manager and [...]
TechCrunch May Not Have All the Facts
June 20, 2008 :: Shashi BellamkondaOur position has inspired several great blog posts, most of them in favor of adding surcharges to domain tasting (see: WebProNews, DomainNameWire and CircleID). As per our earlier post today, we believe this will end domain tasting and front running.
One negative story was the TechCrunch story, “ Network Solutions Is Suddenly Opposed to [...]










