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Ford Motor Company and dealerships have been very successful with active profiles on Facebook. Ford has the solution for engaging its fans and attracting more people, whether they are new or classic Ford owners or are just car enthusiasts. Do you want to know the secret to successful social media campaigns? Just look at what Ford does with its Facebook fan pages.

5 Ways the Ford Motor Company Engages Fans

1.      Frequent polls – This is an example of one poll posted on Ford Motor Company’s fan page recently: “LA Lifeguards and Hybrid Escapes on the beach at Portraits of hope yesterday- what’s not to like? We’ll post pictures soon but now we’re wondering- will you be laying on the beach or by the pool this summer?” (Posted on May 27, 2010) – Each wall post includes a link on Facebook, where fans can vote. The results are given just a few days later or sooner. The results for this poll? The results of this particular poll were posted the next day: “We polled Ford fans: pool versus beach and you voted… beach. Let this photo get you in the mood. Here is the L.A. County Lifeguard Services’ fleet with their 45 Escape Hybrids which have been used in more than 19,754 rescues and nearly 3 million rescue preventions. Have a great Memorial Day weekend!”

2. Wall Posts with Pictures – What’s more engaging than reading a wall post with a great pic of a new Ford Hybrid Escape or Fusion? Pictures sell. There’s even a picture of an assembly line.

3. Daily updates – Want to keep your fans and friends engaged? Write fun, light and interesting wall posts, discussions, polls, and links to keep fans interested in Ford trucks and cars.

4. Public updates – Yes, let your fans post their pictures of new, preowned or classic Ford cars and trucks, after all that’s why Ford is in business – selling cars to people. The best way to get fans engaged in conversation is allowing them some freedom to post their stories, comments, questions, pictures and links too. One fan posted the picture of his Ford Focus from the Czech Republic.

5. Add Apps – Facebook has almost every kind of app available for businesses to utilize and promote their products, services and information. Ford has a video app with several short videos about its new Ford cars and trucks’ features including the Ford SYNC, inflatable rear seat belts and the AppLink for the all new 2011 Ford Fiesta. Also, check out the Ford Webcasts, a new application for companies that have such media online.

In today’s competitive automotive marketplace, it pays to be found both on TV and online, and with YouTube’s video social network, Ford can be in two places at once. Ford’s YouTube channel not only advertises its newest vehicle, the Ford Fiesta scheduled to debut sometime this summer, but also other new Ford cars and trucks, Drive Safe and Drive Smart videos. Videos are added often featuring the most recognized features of Ford’s line of vehicles as well as recent auto shows and national commercials.

The Ford Story also has its own channel, which reaches out to communities as well as provides that extra personal touch for Ford fans and enthusiasts across the country and around the world. The Ford Story channel touts it is “Your Story,” Ford fans can tell their own story about how Ford helped them or how Ford helps communities. Ford does community service too.

Ford’s Facebook and YouTube social networks wouldn’t be complete without the ever increasing popular micro-blogging aka social network, Twitter. When people search for Ford on Twitter, Ford is always number one with its recognizable blue and chrome oval logo. How many people are following the Ford Motor Company, let’s try 31,407 as of this writing. Ford’s Twitter account may not beat out Ashton Kutcher’s 5 million plus followers, but Ford is still quite happy that it has loyal followers. Ford offers timely tweets about production, new features, news, dispels rumors and offers safety advice for all its new cars and trucks.

Other verified Ford sites that are found on these popular social networks include:

Ford Driving Skills For Life on Twitter as FordDSFL and Facebook.com/FordDrivingSkillsForLife – Ford took the opportunity to educate young and newly licensed drivers about the driving safely and how to handle various road conditions. FDSFL knows it’s never too early to teach teens about proper driving skills, even more than what many driving schools offer. Two of the best ways to reach young drivers is through social networking and Ford has found success here.

As long as social networking trends continue, Ford’s new trucks and cars will continue to be active online in order to keep fans and owners’ loyalty across the nation. Online social networks have more power and diversity to reach more people, and this American auto manufacturer has a captive and active audience.

This is my Second article in this directory. I was searching for a Portal in India which can help everyone to find exactly what they are looking for. But , unfortunately, I could not find one where a Job seeker can see new jobs, a stock holder can view stock news, bollywood news etc.

Then I came across a blog which gives information about all the possible news available in india. Though,this blog does not have it’s own NEWS channel but this blog collects the news from other sources as google does. You can view all the news at one place.

So, I have decided to put most of top India’s News in a single page which include following : Govt. Jobs, IT-Jobs,Private Jobs,Walk-In, Results Updates, BSE Updates, NSE Updates, Live Quotes of Share Market, Share Market News, Live Gold or Oil Price, Live Sport News, Mobile-Phone News,Real-State News,Beauty-Tips,Indian Food,New Gadgets, Automobile News,Taxation,Latest Movies and Current-Affairs.

This will surely help mainly for Job Seekers, Stock Holders, Online Movie Fans and others like Real Estate Viewer.

The Motive to create such a blog to help the listner because it is a single Portal and the money which I will earn from it will go to needy children who are not able to study or who do not have money to improve their health. Also, fresh graduates can find latest job here and they can mail me directly yes_frd@yahoo.com. I will surely try to help you.

All India News - RSS

I hope this will help Indians to find exactly what they are looking for.

Thanks,

Raghav Khanna

http://all-indianews.blogspot.com

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Online car insurance companies have capitalized on the quest for knowledge by the majority population that uses the Internet to search for information, particularly for purchases. Online car insurance companies strive to reach the consumer by providing car insurance information and giving consumers instant online access to the best car insurance quotes in the hopes of gaining a lucrative lifetime customer.

Online car insurance companies can provide the best insurance quotes using the technology that has been traditional in the offices of insurance policy underwriters for decades. The information generated is from a software program similar to an underwriter’s tool for risk analysis. Software programs for risk analysis exist in every insurance field, including car insurance. An underwriter simply enters the insurance applicant’s information such as driving record, location, type and number of cars, age of drivers, and other mitigating factors, then a complex computer program will churn out the assumed risk of the car insurance applicant.

Because of today’s online technology, it is no longer required for an underwriter to contact several databases to churn out a report. Government data, manufacturer’s data, driving history and statistics are all available instantly by entering a few keyboard commands. The risk factor is then mathematically interpreted into reasonable car insurance quotes that online car insurance companies can generate to the consumer through their online computer applications. These complex software programs for insurance risk analysis make buying online car insurance a speedy process. The ease of this technology by the consumer has proliferated the expansion of online car insurance companies to an unprecedented growth because of the high demand for the best car insurance quotes.

Shopping for car insurance online has now become the norm. The Internet’s growth is largely due to Internet users using online resources to research their needs. Companies were quick to jump on this demand and use their company’s Internet presence to provide the Internet users with the information they need. Online car insurance companies welcomed this sales opportunity and optimized the opportunity by providing what every car insurance shopper wants – instant car insurance quotes, and the cheapest car insurance rates.

The competition between car insurance companies to provide information for online car insurance purchasers grew within the competitive market, and car insurance purchasers benefitted. Online car insurance companies provide information on legally mandated car insurance needs, options of car insurance coverage available, discounts available and the best car insurance quotes. Consumers have a wealth of information at their fingertips. A discerning eye will be able to sift through the sales pitches and find the perfect car insurance policy that meets their needs. Online searching for car insurance turns the best car insurance quotes into the cheapest car insurance rates for the car insurance policy that fits the consumer’s unique driving lifestyle.

Online car insurance works for the benefit of the consumers and the online car insurance companies. Consumers enter preliminary data, saving the time and expense from the preliminary insurance agent to gather the data then transfer it to the underwriter. Consumers benefit because they can easily find the best car insurance companies and the best car insurance quotes for their individual policy needs. Online car insurance companies drive the insurance industry to cross the bridge from capitalizing on consumer policy ignorance to capitalizing on well-informed consumers – making online car insurance companies the best place to find the best car insurance quotes for your unique policy needs.

One of the best things about the internet is that practically any type of interest can find a passionate following. Whether it’s a car news site for motorists or an online sci-fi magazine, the chances are that there’s a site out there with a dedicated readership, which regularly covers the latest developments in their area of interest. After all, one of the biggest benefits of a potentially global audience is that you’re not limited by publishing costs, distribution issues or even subscription costs.

Some of the most popular genres of fan-sites and niche news (barring video games and tech – a little too obvious!) that can be found online include:

Motoring

America may like to celebrate its love affair with the automobile but in truth it’s a global phenomenon. People love their cars – and what’s more they love hearing about the cars that they would like to have. Car news websites don’t just report on stories that would affect the average driver, they report on the things that only a tiny, miniscule amount of even the most dedicated car hobbyists will ever have direct experience of. From the launch of a new prestige sports car (and a subsequent test drive) to interviews with car manufacturers or professional racers, motoring is one of the biggest passions out there and its online presence reflects that.

Music

Still, no matter how many people love cars you can’t argue that even more love music. Of course that’s slightly complicated by the fact that music is a little more of a diverse interest – your average jazz fan won’t be too interested in the world of death metal. Music news sites dedicated to each genre or even specific geographies can be found throughout the internet. Gigs, festivals, interviews, label signings, the release of new albums or just good old fashioned gossip about rock-star lifestyles, it can all be found online.

Science

Science news may only take up a small section of most print publications outside of New Scientist but online, it has a huge and dedicated following. A lot goes on in the world of science that is neither quirky or entertaining but can be significant – or at least interesting if you’re so inclined. Whether it’s new information on exoplanetary surveying, the cellular behaviour of bacterial life-forms in a vacuum or even political or social commentaries from eminent scientists, you can find dozens of sites dedicated to covering science news. Be warned though; if you’re the average layman – if you left behind science in secondary school – then some of these websites may be hard work. Many are written by the scientific community exclusively for the scientific community and if you’re not familiar with the principles, they could be a little impenetrable.

Of late in India people have become more aware about new car launches with various companies launching cars will all the media blitz. It ensures that the new beauties get maximum publicity to ensure better sales for them.

With the growth of new media all major car comapanis in India have developed their websites. Visiting these sites has enabled car lovers to see all the details of a car including its technical specifications, and interior and exterior images. The sites also help in the sales as many people send emails or even SMS to express their desire for buying the car or a test ride. The sites have become useful one-point center for publicity, information and marketing for the car companies. Currently all major car companies in the country like Maruti, Honda, Hyundai and Tata Motors have their respective sites online.

Besides these, there are also many car info aggregation sites that have information about cars sold by all companies in the country. Some sites offer tools for calculating EMI if you intend to buy a car on installments. They have user submitted car reviews that helps users get ideas about a car and know how users feel about it. They also offer facility for comparing multiple cars. People can go these sites for latest car news and car expert reviews also.