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Fleire Castro

Lapulapu City, Philippines

Social Media Marketing Strategist

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TOP IDEA: Kristen Creager Keep on creating even if you think no one’s looking…one day it will pay off.

46 weeks ago

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Alyssa Maas: This is great advice and a good trend to see on Brazen! At the minimum you are learning from yourself - self-growth will always be a pay off in ...MoreThis is great advice and a good trend to see on Brazen! At the minimum you are learning from yourself - self-growth will always be a pay off in my book!
41 weeks ago

steve taite: This is the #1 motto for bloggers. Only sich a community could write for years before getting recognition and fame. The proof is in the passion
37 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey I've been reading a bit about group texting apps, such as Beluga, GroupMe, and GroupedIn, which won favor recently at SxSW. Do you use these apps, and if so, for what?

44 weeks ago from Social Media, Latest Social Media and Technology News, New Media Marketing, Interactive Media and Marketing and Tech Gurus 3 more

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Fleire Castro: I have used Beluga and found it useful for closely knit groups. Very useful. No wonder it has been acquired by Facebook!
43 weeks ago

La Donna Lokey: I'm very intrigued by the use of these tools, and wonder if there is a possible application in recruiting (my field)? I can sort of envision use ...MoreI'm very intrigued by the use of these tools, and wonder if there is a possible application in recruiting (my field)? I can sort of envision use at a job fair, kind of like at SxSW, where announcements were made to the attendees, or where there could be contests/quizzes, and first respondent gets a prize (or an interview!). How about in your respective fields, is there an application?
43 weeks ago

Clara Kuo Hey guys, I was just thinking about what kinds of social networks are most likely used on mobile devices. Do you know whether people who own a mobile device would be more likely to adopt Twitter? It would be interesting to see a graph or visual that shows this. I have seen people use Twitter mostly at social media conferences on their laptop and heard on the news that for in Egypt Twitter is popular, and used mostly on mobile phones.

46 weeks ago from Social Media Marketers

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Clara Kuo: @Fleire so people are more likely to tweet socially instead of texting? Is it just easier to reach more people all at once? Maybe we're just ...More@Fleire so people are more likely to tweet socially instead of texting? Is it just easier to reach more people all at once? Maybe we're just beyond the era where people are likely to rely on communicating information one-to-one?
43 weeks ago

Andrew Corliss: I agree, twitter seems to have greater popularity on Mobile networks, but Facebook comes close.
43 weeks ago

Fleire Castro What is your greatest FRUSTRATION in managing client Facebook pages? Getting likes? Converting them to clients? Running ads? With the changes that Facebook has been implementing almost every month and most of them major, it is no wonder if page owners have at least one frustration. What is yours?

43 weeks ago from Social Media

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Roshan: I must safely say that whilst these are legitimate issues, I haven't had any. Keeping abreast with all that of the changes is fun! I've been able ...MoreI must safely say that whilst these are legitimate issues, I haven't had any. Keeping abreast with all that of the changes is fun! I've been able to learn a ton of strategies and when properly deployed, it all goes well. I've got a ton of client pages that I manage and so far, it really has been a wild ride. Can't wait for what's next. ;-)
43 weeks ago

Clara Kuo: @Roshan are you sure? Every page has an objective and a challenge at least. @Fleire I've discovered the Questions app on FB which was left ...More@Roshan are you sure? Every page has an objective and a challenge at least. @Fleire I've discovered the Questions app on FB which was left unannounced by FB until a co-worker pointed me to it. And the ability to switch between page and your user name? Why didn't FB have any info about how to do that? It took a bit of hunting around to find it. I wish they would announce the new features they announce in some clear fashion. Other than that I would say it's always exciting to see new fans respond and tough to coax those who aren't as social media savvy as all of you!
43 weeks ago

Jamie Nacht Farrell How many Gen Y's have partnered / worked with Boomers as a strategy for BOTH parties? For me, I met "boomer" Allison Cheston on Brazen, and found her to be a phenomenal mentor. In our conversations, we realized I could help her as well. What is your experience partnering with boomers? Good or bad? Mine has always been GREAT. Allison guest blogged about it here on my blog: http://bit.ly/icO0ss Interested in your feedback / your own experiences???

52 weeks ago from Professional Development, Personal Development, Blogging Ideas, Ask Penelope Trunk! and Mentors & Mentees 3 more

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Allison Cheston: @Pat I completely get what you're saying about getting yourself out of the being a mom thing with younger people. It's a great point.
52 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: Getting a mentor has been one of my challenges. And actually a fault since I have not been out there well enough. I hope to work with one soon and ...MoreGetting a mentor has been one of my challenges. And actually a fault since I have not been out there well enough. I hope to work with one soon and answer questions like these.
43 weeks ago

Janna Marlies Santoro Full-time freelancers & indie workers: do you work mostly face-to-face with clients, or virtually? Do you have a preference or better success with one or the other?

63 weeks ago from Freelancing

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Daya Bihm: My work is virtual
53 weeks ago

Helena Bouchez: I work mostly virtually, but visit my clients in person (even if its on my own dime) at least twice a year.
53 weeks ago

Fleire Castro joined the group Graduate Students

53 weeks ago

Fleire Castro I am to deliver a topic in a seminar. It's quite as simple as an introduction to blogs and how to use blogs for business. But knowing how blogs have evolved over time, what important points should I focus on without getting too wordy or technical? Help!

61 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas

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Paul Balcerak: My wife does a lot of presentations. She always says to send people away with three things to do that they're able to do that day. So if you're ...MoreMy wife does a lot of presentations. She always says to send people away with three things to do that they're able to do that day. So if you're trying to get them into blogging, maybe: (1) sign up with a blogging site; (2) post a blog; (3) post a link to your blog post on a social network.

Just some thoughts :)
61 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: Correct! that's really helpful! :) I will include that.
61 weeks ago

Jay Goldman Live and breathe Social Media? We're looking for you! We've just posted a new position for a Community Manager. Check it out at http://bit.ly/ryppleCM

81 weeks ago from Rypple, Social Media, Social Media Marketers, Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Social Bookmarking Club 3 more

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Louise: looks like a great position! Shame i'm in Australia, and still studying =(
81 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: awesome!
61 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh Who is attending our Network Roulette event tonight for bloggers? What types of people are you hoping you get a chance to connect with? Developers? Editors? Inspirational people? What kind of person do you need in your life right now to help you grow as a blogger?

70 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Community Feedback 3 more

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Jamie Giedinghagen: I got connected to myself a lot. I guess we have a lot in common! :)
70 weeks ago

Ryan Paugh: Thanks again to everyone who showed up for our Network Roulette beta last night. We're already working on improving the feature thanks to all of ...MoreThanks again to everyone who showed up for our Network Roulette beta last night. We're already working on improving the feature thanks to all of the great feedback we received. If you didn't get to fill out our survey we would still love to hear from you. Here's a link: http://bit.ly/cvIDP5
69 weeks ago

Fleire Castro I Did Nothing Today and Still Got Paid http://bit.ly/aHyVAv

72 weeks ago from Freelancing

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Fleire Castro: Thanks Sadya! =) What about you? Do you have personal projects too?
72 weeks ago

Fleire Castro joined the group Reputation Management

71 weeks ago

Louise Hey Everyone, I am starting a website for marketing students and those looking to get into the field of marketing (and related fields) at www.marketinglowdown.com and would love to get your opinion on what you think would make a site like this successful. What do you think will draw people to the website? If you are currently or have recently studied marketing I would love it if you could also complete our survey: http://bit.ly/dtHzNs . Looking forward to hearing your ideas!

72 weeks ago from Advertising Professionals, Brazen Undergrads, Generation Y Marketers, Interns and Market Research Professionals 3 more

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Louise: Hi Jeremy, I appreciate your feedback. I have opened up the site so I can get feedback from you although the design itself is not yet done. I am ...MoreHi Jeremy, I appreciate your feedback. I have opened up the site so I can get feedback from you although the design itself is not yet done. I am not yet attracting people to the site but having it open also helps the students that are helping me write content see what is going on. I see you also mentioned having a bulletin board which I already have if you click on "join the community", the members in there so far are the ones helping me set it up. Unfortunately the design is always going to be limited as I don't have enough knowledge myself and I can't afford, at this stage, to get someone to do it for me. I am hoping to draw a student designer in to help out. This site is still in the very beginners stages, and getting feedback from all of you on here now is a great way to help ensure we don't miss anything as we know try and put it all together. Thank you for your feedback!
72 weeks ago

Lindsey Sparks: You've probably already thought of some of these topics, but I would focus on topics such as how to make the most of an internship, how to land ...MoreYou've probably already thought of some of these topics, but I would focus on topics such as how to make the most of an internship, how to land great internships, how to land out of state internships, how to start building a network during college,joining professional organizations during college, etc. I think it's a great idea for a site!
72 weeks ago

Fleire Castro Are you gaining traction in your SMM efforts as quickly as your client expects? Want to hear your thoughts. I had a client that quit a project after only 4 months of intense promotion and another one whined about poor fan count just after one month of promotion. (I have read here that it takes an average of 18 months to see spikes in visitor and fan count). How come clients are so impossible to please these days? How do you explain SMM to them?

73 weeks ago from Social Media

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Elizabeth Marling: It seems to me that the client was being unreasonable. I was just curious what reason they gave for ending the campaign. I mean, shouldn't ...MoreIt seems to me that the client was being unreasonable. I was just curious what reason they gave for ending the campaign. I mean, shouldn't acting in that way have a negative effect on that person's reputation? You shouldn't be left to take the blame unless there is some extreme circumstance--which is not what you described.
72 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: I'm sorry it wasn't clear. :) Nope the campaign is still ongoing. My problem was with clients expecting the amount of likes as the sole KPI for ...MoreI'm sorry it wasn't clear. :) Nope the campaign is still ongoing. My problem was with clients expecting the amount of likes as the sole KPI for tracking progress.
72 weeks ago

Fleire Castro joined the groups Blogging Ideas and Social Bookmarking Club

72 weeks ago

TOP IDEA: Tia Just getting started here...

73 weeks ago

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Tia: Awesome! I have no idea what I'm doing (here) yet. But hopefully we'll connect more!
73 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: Same here! :) Looking forward to your posts.
73 weeks ago

Fleire Castro Please do not encourage spamming on your social media campaigns. Your social media marketing assistant might not find any other means to "show" you results but these: http://bit.ly/906hc8

74 weeks ago from Social Media and Social Media Marketers

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Melissa Fernandes: This coming from the person who just spammed our emails with about 30 of the same comment....... :)
74 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: So is it a site issue? I have not emailed you. I only posted. And it's about Facebook madam.
74 weeks ago

Fleire Castro joined the group Mentors & Mentees

75 weeks ago

Mae Buzen Don't go for a generic MBA. Today's MBA programs are as specialized as you need to be: http://bit.ly/d2UFL1

76 weeks ago from Mid-Lifers and midPointers Education Resources

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Fleire Castro I read in MWP about crossourcing and it mentioned "The client doesn’t need to know that you’re sending his/her work to another business."... is.. is this ethical? If you were the client and your learned the work was crosssourced is it okay with you?

77 weeks ago from Freelancing

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Fleire Castro: Yep Susan, Men with Pens. I think there's a whole explanation in this ebook so I missed adding the context. I apologize. But I am sure clients ...MoreYep Susan, Men with Pens. I think there's a whole explanation in this ebook so I missed adding the context. I apologize. But I am sure clients know that when they award a project, an agency would hire people with different talents or with the case of freelancers - crossource it to other freelancers.
77 weeks ago

Eva Jio: Alright... now I know what you mean. In this case, especially for freelancers 'telling the client' might seem risky. Ie. the client might think ...MoreAlright... now I know what you mean. In this case, especially for freelancers 'telling the client' might seem risky. Ie. the client might think 'if you are not going to do it yourself (which what I hire you for), why don't I go to other freelancer and do these things myself?'

Best practice is to let the client know - at least acknowledge that you outsource some of the work. E.g. I outsourced copywriting services for my clients (I let them know I will still be their main contact - and will make sure the articles are in quality)

77 weeks ago

Nick Tsamis For all you brand new entrepreneurs (or the entrepreneurs in training!), what are you doing to make it possible to one day start your own business? What are some steps you can/should take to make the possible become a plausible and successful option? Any related advice?

77 weeks ago from Freelancing and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers

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Eric Sforza: @Fleire you can always find mentors online. Join interest groups on LinkedIn and post that question in both the groups and on LinkedIn Answers
77 weeks ago

Fleire Castro: Good idea. I'll start doing that but kind of more interested to find one here at Brazen. :) Thanks Eric.
77 weeks ago

Fleire Castro I understood this was the network for hiring freelancers? Why are there no entries? Just wondering...

77 weeks ago

Fleire Castro joined the group midPointers Education Resources

77 weeks ago

Juha Liikala Why do YOU blog? What is the goal you had in mind when first started? A) Just for fun B) Sharing your knowledge and building authority C) Promoting your business D) Something else or combination of many reasons (can you name a few?)

83 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers and Gen-Y Professional Bloggers 2 more

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Sophie Carter: @Andre, I feel much the same way. I love to be able to have a space to get ideas out of my head. Hopefully if I can stick at it long enough, I ...More@Andre, I feel much the same way. I love to be able to have a space to get ideas out of my head. Hopefully if I can stick at it long enough, I will be able to make the same progression that you've made, which I think is natural. Penelope makes some great suggestions in her posts about how to start a blog, I read them all before I began and seeing as I've already passed the 1 month mark, I've breathed a sigh of survival - I'm now looking forward to passing the 1/4 year mark!
81 weeks ago

Annabel Candy: Sophie and Andre, it is therapeutic and fun! Loved to read your comments here. Well done and keep up the great blogging.
81 weeks ago

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