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Udayan Care
Rating: 4.6 stars 315 315 reviews
16/97A, 1st floor, Vikram Vihar Lajpat Nagar IV New Delhi 110024 India
A nurturing home for every orphaned child, an opportunity for higher education for every girl and for every adult, the dignity of self-reliance and the desire to give back to society.
Since inception, with the help of many passionate people like you we were able to impact and empower: 291 children in 13 Udayan Ghars across delhi, NCR, Kurukshetra and Jaipur 2678 Shalinis through Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme 8455 women, children and youth through Udayan Care Information Technology and Vocational Training Centers 80 children and 67 families through our Udayan Outreach Programme Also till date we were successfully able to make 39 pairs of Big Friends with Little Friends INTERNING/VOLUNTEERING: WHAT IS IT ABOUT? As an intern, you will have the chance to apply what you have studied by working at the office, having an impact on the structure of the NGO. Psychology, economics, statistics, IT, languages…no matter what is your background, your skills will be needed! As a volunteer you will spend your time with the kids (for international volunteers, criminal background check by your local police is compulsory!), organizing activities, teaching them languages or other subjects, helping them with homeworks or simply just being there for them and enjoy time together by playing or going to the park… Of course you can do both, half of the day at the office and half of the day in a Ghar. You will discuss and decide your specific tasks with your supervisor once arrived, as the situation is constantly evolving and different needs may arise therefore no pre defined job description can be shared. Both you have to get accustomed to the new situation and the staff needs to know you before matching your interests and capabilities to the needs of the kids and Organisation. Keep in mind the differences between India and your home country. All of the international volunteer/interns feel disoriented and often incur into difficulties at the beginning but you will find in Udayan Care all of the support you need. Cultural activities, daily life advices, a lovely staff, the full availability of your supervisor, all of the other volunteers will help you cope with the cultural shock and in a couple of days you will enjoy your experience at best. There are always many interns and volunteers working with us, coming from all over the Globe to share the same experience: France, Japan, Ghana, Italy, Germany, USA, Egypt... The cultural variety will further enhance your staying and you will have many occasions to hang out together. Other opportunities will be about sharing your passions by giving workshops, receiving help for organizing your travels through India, having traditions, Hindi and cooking lessons, international days, receiving support to find the best accommodation according to your requirements… Your volunteering experience will be complete by offering you a chance both to give back and grow in individual capacity. By the end of it, you will probably have friends from all parts of the worlds and know itsy bitsy of all the languages.
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With a Vision "To Regenerate the Rhythm of Life of the Disadvantaged", presently there are 188 children across 13 Udayan Ghars, 608 new Shalinis were inducted in the Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme who will live their dream of higher education and 896 women, children and youth were provided with vocational training through our Udayan Care IT&VT Centers.Udayan Care is a Public Charitable Trust, working for the last 19 years, for the quality care of disadvantaged children and women.Appalled by the stark reality of 31 million orphans in India and shocked by the condition of institutions housing them, a few like- minded individuals got together to take serious action. This obsession was the seed which sprouted as Udayan Ghars in 1996 - long term residential homes for orphaned and abandoned children.While our first initiative was the Udayan Ghar programme for orphaned and abandoned children, we gradually worked towards ensuring higher education for girls through the Udayan Shalini Fellowship. In 2004. Udayan Care also initiated an Outreach programme for children affected by HIV, as well the Udayan Information and Technology Centres to improve employability of underserved communities.
Geographic areas served:
Delhi, U.P, Haryana, Pujnab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Maharashtra and West Bengal
Our various innovative Programmes are: 1. Udayan Ghars: long term Residential homes for orphaned or abandoned children who are are nurtured in a simulated family environment from the age of 6-18 years. Through a strategy called L.I.F.E- Living In Family Environment - this 'Group Foster Care' model ensures children are loved and cared for by a group of Mentor Parents-socially committed individuals (volunteers) who groom the children with a team of social workers, care givers and supervisors. 2. Udayan Shalini Fellowship Programme - USF Through monetary and mentoring, this programme supports girls from weaker sections of society to continue higher education. Today, we are proud that our girls, whom we call Shalinis, are pursuing fields like Engineering, Medical, CA, Computer Sc, among others. To make them socially aware as well as socially responsible, they have to fulfill 50 hours of mandatory social work. This Programme is currently on in Delhi, Kurukshetra, Aurangabad, Dehradun, Kolkata, Gurgaon, Haridwar and Phagwara. 3. Udayan Care Information Technology and Vocational Training Centres Udayan Care IT&VT Centres enable underserved youth and adults to develop IT and vocational skills to improve employability and livelihood opportunities. At present, we run seven Computer and Vocational Training Centres where we focus on bridging the digital divide and impart business skills to increase the employability of the beneficiaries we work with. 4. Udayan Outreach Programme Through Outreach, we support the educational and nutritional needs of children of HIV+ parents, who are in financial difficulties because of the debilitating illness. Our interventions are at the family and community level. Our counselors counsel children and parents to understand and cope with the illness. Outreach forges hope and inclusion by reducing stigma and adding resources and belief in a successful future. Since inception, we have worked with 80 children and 67 families. We are currently working with each of our Udayan Outreach families to prepare the necessary documentation for them to get their entitlements under the available government schemes and become independent and self reliant. 5. Advocacy Udayan Care also engages in research on the care of disadvantaged children. Through organizing conferences, participating in NGO networks, developing policy recommendations, we ensure the protection of child rights. We played a leadership role in setting up "Justice for Children: A Policy-Thought Network" an association of NGOs and government members for protection and advocacy of child rights. 6. Volunteer & Internship Programme By encouraging and motivating civil society to participate voluntarily in our Programmes, we enable them to actively advocate for child rights and serve society in a sustained manner. Udayan Care's Internship Programme provides a great opportunity for students to learn and gain on-the-job exposure to the not for profit sector. The objective of the Programme is to provide students with intense, practical opportunities to learn and experience the constituents of the non-profit sector, as well as contribute in their areas of interest. 7. Big Friend Little Friend Programme The Big Friend Little Friend Programme focuses on the emotional needs of adolescents between the ages of 12-17 years in the urban context. It is a unique initiative born out of our belief that adolescents in the age group of 12-17 years from underprivileged communities need emotional support and companionship. It is a medium which connects volunteers (Big Friends) with children from underprivileged backgrounds (Little Friends)." Since inception, in a short span, we have seen 39 pairs of Big Friends with Little Friends being formed and are looking for many more such pairings this year.
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I joined Udayan Care for a period of a little more than two months, for two days a week. My placement duration was quite short, but I quite enjoyed the experience of working in the head office. Udayan Care is no doubt sincere in its efforts to help children, and it was an honour to be placed here, no matter how short-lived. I hope in future I will be able to return and help out for a longer period.
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I worked for Udayan Care for a period of three weeks as a volunteer. It is very hard to comment about an organization after working for a duration as short as mine but I can easily claim that Udayan Care is one of those very few NGOs which are dedicated to their cause and are always looking for the opportunities to grow bigger and stronger. The dearth of resources is not a hindrance for them at all. The dedicated staff working here under an inspired founder not only fulfills the goals of the organization but also creates a memory for those associated with them indirectly.
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I interned at udayan care in feb-2015. It is a good experience for me, the management and the whole team are a very motivated group of individuals. During my short stint of just 3 weeks I could see how deeply the entire team related with the children and their welfare. udayan care is the light at the end of the tunnel for the underprivileged, lost and usually ignored young children, giving them a hope for a better future.
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It is really nice to work in here because they not only give you valuable experiences but also widen your knowledge about the children and women in India. The people at the office are really nice and supportive, they will never give you pressure on your work. And the best thing ever during my internship here in when I got to meet the kids, who will always hugged me and called me 'Didi' whenever I came to their place. For me, they are just too lovely to be true
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Thanks for the opportunity to work with you. You were very receptive and I liked working with you. The kids at the homes are lovely! You do an amazing thing helping the kids and women. I can not put in words the experience I gained and how happy I was by seeing the NGO in action and the life changes you provide and being a part of it.
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I Joined Udayan Care for 3 Month intern any it was a pleasant experience working there. It was like family working together for a good cause. Udayan Care is working for the needy childs and provide them all the facility needed. They have good team and supportive staff.
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An NGO very active in nurturing Orphan Kids and granting scholarships to needy female child. They are a very active team doing great work. All the best to them
Interning with Udayan Care was an incredible experience that I will hold valuable and remember fondly for the rest of my life. I was able to design a project that was relevant to my field of study, which made the internship particularly beneficial to my career development. When I interned with Udayan, I was in the process of obtaining a BSc. in Environmental Science. After discussing what I could contribute with my supervisor (Shradha), we decided I should develop an Environmental Science handbook for Udayan Care.
In addition to working on the handbook, I spent time with 13 girls that were living together in an Udayan Care home. Getting to know these incredible young ladies was definitely the highlight of my time with Udayan Care. I have kept in touch with the girls, and I recently had the opportunity to return to Delhi to visit them, which was wonderful.
Another benefit of my time with Udayan Care was the exposure I got to life in India. Delhi was a fascinating city to live in.
I highly recommend getting involved with Udayan Care. They are dedicated to making volunteers have a meaningful and fulfilling experience, and allows one to see what it takes for a social development NGO to be successful. No matter what your field of study/interest, you can make a significant contribution to Udayan Care's efforts if you are dedicated.
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I worked at Udayan Care as an intern for a month. It was a wonderful experience. All the staff members were very helpful and I had a nice time with them all. My work was explained in a nice manner and I enjoyed my work.I had research work so I went to all the homes and there I met many children . I went to girls as well as the boys home.I had a great time with them all . I tried my if I was able to help them. The children share many things with me .It was a good experience. I am happy that I was able to spend my time with these children and all this was possible because of Udayan Care.Thanks to Udayan Care.I got to know the hard work this NGO is doing towards these children who actually need the support and Udayan Care is really doing a wonderful job for them.I am happy that I got a chance to be a part of it and was to able to work with them.
i have worked with Udayan Care as an intern. Frankly speaking i'am clad that I got the opportunity to be a part of Udayan Care.on my first day i was really scared as hell as it was my first internship but people in here were very friendly and I had an awesome experience. Children of different homes will give you a warm hug and welcomes you as you are there family. Kids are way too smart and obedient and friendly as well. My overall experience was delightful. Thank you Udayan Care for allowing me to be a part of this wonderful family.


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Very good flavor. Enjoyed it very much. I did have to make a few changes for my taste, but not many and it is because I like very spicy. First, I did saute the onion, peppers, garlic along with some cumin and adobo seasoning (I added some extra seasoning), then added the broth, rotel (instead of a tomato), chicken (roasted chicken I had on hand) and orzo to heat up and cook the orzo. To finish, I added the lime juice and cilantro. I like to add citrus right at the end if possible. To serve it, I topped with some fresh scallionsI It is really a great recipe as is. I just like a bit more seasoning for me personally, but it was really good as is. That was just my personal taste. It was easy and delish. I made it this am ... I wake up very early. I look forward to enjoying a bowl for lunch. 7am is a bit early for it but definitely tasted it and loved it. Will be making again many times. Thx for a great easy recipe. Kim
DH loves orzo so I knew we would love this. I did it a bit different as I had left over roasted chicken. I cooked the veggies in oil then added the broth, lime juice and cilantro; brought to a boil and cooked the orzo in the broth. When that was almost done I added the chicken just to heat through. Great flavor and easy to do.
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My girl friend and I gobbled this up and I took it for lunch the rest of the week. I used rotisserie chicken for ease, extra lime juice and a couple dashes of cumin (I thought it needed much more seasoning). Loved it!
I really would give this 3.5 based on our rating system- but decided to round up- because it is good! I modified in the following ways: used 1 less cup of broth, because we like thicker soups, used a teeny bit more orzo, like 1 T, to finish the box, and cooked the orzo in the same pot with everything else. I also added loads of seasonings- cumin, cayenne, adobo. This is really good and healthy--- DH said maybe he'd like less lime. Regardless, it's overall a winner. Thanks!
We really liked this recipe - we like spice, so I did add cumin and chili powder. The lime juice and cilantro really make this soup tasty! Will be making again! ( I used leftover rotissery chicken, and it was still wonderful)
My husband and I both are down with bad colds. This recipe was not only easy to put together but tasted great and really hit the spot for us sickies. It was just spicy enough to clear our stuffed up noses! LOL. I used more broth and added the uncooked orzo after everything came to a boil so we'd have fewer dished to wash. Thank you for sharing this yummy recipe!
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This is a real winner. We make this year-round, it's so good. We usually follow the directions pretty faithfully, just adjusting jalape?os and adding Rotel tomatoes for extra kick. However, since we usually make a big pot of this, we usually cook orzo separately and spoon it into the broth; this way, the orzo doesn't end up overlooked and gluey when reheating leftovers. We love the bright flavors of jalape?o and lime in this soup. Pair it with some grilled naan and a glass of chilled Chablis or Chenin Blanc, and it's a great meal!
So good!! I also made some changes. I threw in some fresh mushrooms and celery with the other veg and added cumin, paprika and chilli powder and cooked the orzo in the broth. Excellent recipe! Thank you for sharing and God bless always.


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The GNU Radio project has grown tremendously over the past couple of years. We've gained a significant number of contributors and users and have seen a wonderful growth of applications, both "in the lab" and deployed in the field. The project community is maturing into a full-fledged ecosystem: working groups, conferences, hardware vendors advertising they work with GNU Radio, and a good number of people building their professional careers (and livelihood) on the project. And I'm very proud of where we are with the code as the basis for all of this incredible activity. Representation of ourselves and our project to groups and people outside of our community is growing increasingly important. We are really excited that so many people are proud to associate themselves with GNU Radio. As part of this community growth, we are unveiling our new logo to provide a new look and feel that represents our project as well as the community we are a part of. I have put the logo up as SVG files into a github repo for everyone to access and use for your purposes. The README explains the licensing, etc. https://github.com/gnuradio/gr-logo.git I will be updating the website tonight to reflect the new logo. Best, Tom and the GNU Radio development team
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Hi Tom, The new logo looks nice. I also like the new grey/orange style on the website. Alex
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LinkedIn Profile Tips From A Social Media Agency In Chicago If you've been ignoring LinkedIn as a source of targeted […]
If you've been ignoring LinkedIn as a source of targeted traffic and leads, you're leaving a lot of opportunity on the table. The social networking site claims more than 400 million registered users. Your audience, the folks who want in your products and services, is using it to connect. Why not take advantage of that fact?
One of the most important things you can do is to optimize your LinkedIn profile. Below, you'll find a series of tips that will help you do so.
As a leading social media agency in Chicago, we believe audience engagement starts with making personal connections. The following tips are ones we know to work on LinkedIn. They'll help you to stand apart from your competition and outshine them in 2016.
People are going to search for you on Google. When they do, one of the first listings they'll hopefully see is your LinkedIn profile. It's critical that your public profile, the one people see when they're not logged in to LinkedIn, is enticing enough to motivate them to investigate further.
How do you make your public profile enticing to your audience? Access your account settings page. Then, check the boxes that reflect the features you want to display. For example, you might choose to show an attractive headshot along with a listing of your awards, skills, endorsements and education.
People use keywords to search for professionals on LinkedIn. Optimize your profile with the phrases your audience uses.
For example, suppose you run a social media agency in Chicago. Your profile should come up when people use that keyword phrase. If it does, you'll gain an instant advantage over your competitors whose pages don't appear.
Recommendations can mean the difference between someone hiring your company and deciding to hire your competition. The challenge is obtaining them.
One strategy is to engage in an outreach program. You'd identify someone you'd like to recommend you. Then, you'd craft a carefully worded request asking the individual to do so. It's a tough, frustrating road to travel. Many of your requests will be ignored.
Fortunately, there's a much simpler strategy: make recommendations. When you recommend other people on LinkedIn, they're notified of the mention. When they see that you've recommended them, they'll be inclined to return the favor.
LinkedIn has a massive footprint. As mentioned above, it boasts 400 million users. The key is that many of them tune in regularly to read Pulse, the site's blog. Why not leverage that attention to engage people who share your interests and coax them to your website?
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Social media marketing is about sharing and connecting with likeminded individuals over interesting content. When someone in your network shares an article, blog or update relevant to your interests and expertise, be sure to comment on it. Doing so gives your profile more visibility.
While you're at it, you should also share insightful content with people whose interests dovetail with your own. Post it to Twitter, post it to relevant LinkedIn groups or send it via a personal message to someone in your network.
Photos, infographics, screenshots and other visual content grab attention. Nowhere is that truer than on LinkedIn. The good news is that LinkedIn allows you to spice up your profile with these and other design elements.
Take advantage of that feature. Add visual content to your profile that engages your audience and communicates in a way that text alone can't match.
Use every opportunity to promote your LinkedIn profile. Be subtle and tasteful.
For example, include a link to your profile in your email signature. When folks read your emails, they'll glance at your signature and notice the link. Those who want to know more about you and what your company offers will click through to view your page.
If you use Gmail, consider adding a LinkedIn button to your email signature. The button will draw attention because it's a form of visual content. When clicked, it will take the reader directly to your profile page.
If you want to leverage LinkedIn's search visibility and massive reach, be sure to make your profile as engaging as possible. Use the tips above to enhance it so it upstages those of your competition.
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Did you know that there are over 300 million Instagram users, and over 75 million are using Instagram daily? That amounts to over 20% of the internet population, or about 1/3 of the US population. Looking at these figures, the business-minded individual would see a huge social media marketing opportunity. After all, Instagram is the new golden child of social media. With so many people using Instagram from all different demographics, it would be crazy not to be taking advantage of this huge and diverse platform to promote your brand. Are you using Instagram for business purposes? Instagram for business is a great channel for many industries. Here, the social media marketing team shares 10 tips for business Instagram accounts that gives the advice on Instagram for businesses of any kind and all stages of Instagram use!
Instagram for business tip #1: Put yourself in the customer's shoes
The first of our tips for Instagram accounts is to think like the customer. Look at your fans and followers on Instagram, who are typically also your target audience, and browse their profiles to see how they typically style their profiles. Mimic this style from some of your own posts, and take note of what their interests are to make them more receptive and interested in what you post. Business Instagram accounts may wish to use similar photography style, language for captions, or even objects of interest. This will relate your company to your fan base and make them want to keep following you, keeping them eager to see your next post.
Instagram for business tip #2: Use Hashtags
The best part of using Instagram for business is the ability to be creative with using hashtags. A cool photo will make your brand and a boring or low quality photo can break it. Pair that cool photo with 5-10 hashtags and you can begin to grow your following. Start your own hashtag and use other hashtags that your target audience might use to find you.
Did you know that you can hashtag with emoji? For donut day brands and fans used the donut emoji in place of the "o" in "donut". Pretty clever right!?
Instagram for business tip #3: Visual consistency for consistent branding
In our top tips for business Instagram accounts, visual consistency is key. When someone looks at your brand's profile, you want to make sure that it looks appealing and cohesive. Choose a set of filters and rotate through them as you upload photos, rather than going through all kinds of filters every time you post a photo. This will keep your theme consistent. And, remember the rule of thirds, even when in a square frame like on Instagram. A picture should either be centered or have the focus of the photo on the left or right third of the photo. Luckily, Instagram provides a handy grid for laying out your photo perfectly. Business Instagram accounts should show the best version of their company when posting photos.
Instagram for business tip #4: Don't over post on business Instagram accounts
Once you understand how to use Instagram for business, you need to make sure you know when to use it. Being active on Instagram is the goal, but don't over post or you will not only seem overbearing to your fan base, but your profile will lose the essential message and impression it is trying to get across. Stick to one message and post things that relate to it. For instance, if you are having an event, focus on that. The day of the event, you should not post anything that isn't related to the event. You can easily share 3- 5 posts related to that event as it is, and will have no trouble continuing to post after the event. Even before the event, you want to focus on posts related to the upcoming event for some time; the size and industry of your company along with the timing of the event will determine just how long you want to focus exclusively on the specific event.
Instagram for business tip #5: Swap out the link in your profile
It is not possible to include links in an Instagram post. So, if you would like to link to a specific webpage, it must be done through your profile. Edit the link on your profile page in the description section and swap your main link out for the page-specific one. This is the perfect trick for business Instagram accounts that have a new program, event, or other special something that you would like to promote. Just change your usual website link for the program or event page. However, since homepage links are one of the best ways for how to use Instagram for business, use the special links sparingly and only for important new pages that you wish to promote.
For instance, for Christmas our team created a 12 Days of SEO and Social Media Holiday infographic. Then we told people that they could download the infographic easily by clicking the link in our profile.
Instagram for business tip #6: Take advantage of Instagram tools
The best help business Instagram accounts can get is by using what is already available to them. Instagram offers tools to help business make the most of Instagram. For example, Latergram is a time-management system for Instagram that allows users to schedule their posts, so that they don't have to worry about getting it out at the right time. The Repost app for Iphone and Repost app for Android allow you to repost a photo and caption from another user, giving them credit and facilitating your company's sociability.
Instagram for business tip #7: Utilize the video function
This app is about more than pictures- it is for sharing videos as well! One of the top tips for business Instagram accounts is to diversify what you share. Mix it up with videos- these can offer more than photos in advertising terms because it keeps the audience's attention focused on you for a longer period of time. Instagram videos can be between 3 to 15 seconds long. In this time, you have the chance to provide not only visual but also audio messages, and it gives you the potential to get a certain message across more easily.
Instagram for business tip #8: Stay tuned for Instagram ads
Instagram for business accounts is only getting better. Instagram is releasing an ads function that allows companies to inject photo and video ads into other users' feeds. Currently, Instagram has only rolled this feature out as beta testing, and has invited big brands to join in the experiment. Look out and expect this feature soon- it is predicted to be a very profitable form of advertising.
Instagram for business tip #9: Give shouts to sponsors and partners
Another of our tips for business Instagram accounts is to always include your partners. If you have a sponsor or partner that is relevant in a certain post, make sure to tag their profile in the description. This will keep them happy and uphold your commitment to work with them. Best of all, it will encourage them to do the same in their posts, allowing more Instagrammers to find your business thanks to the increased exposure!
Instagram for business tip #10: Embed your Instagram on your website
The last of our tips for business Instagram accounts is to integrate your Instagram directly on your website. So often, businesses looking to improve their Instagram accounts focus on what they can do inside of Instagram. What they don't realize is that they can make a huge difference on their website by simply embedding Instagram. Gain followers and get more views of your social media activity by placing the links for this directly in your site so that website visitors can continue to discover your company through social media. This is a chance for exposure and to get your potential customers to learn more about you. In WordPress, you can go beyond embedding by adding an Instagram feed plugin, present in many plugins. This is a sure way to drive engagement through your website, not to mention it makes building your online presence a lot more fun.
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As you explore these tips for business Instagram accounts, you will discover that Instagram can do a lot more for your business than simply providing you with a space to share pictures. Take advantage of the social power Instagram holds and start building up your account sooner rather than later on this ever-growing social media app. Don't be afraid to test Instagram out! You can't just DO social, you have to BE social. Sometimes Instagram can be used to show the lighter side of your team. We celebrated Take Your Dog To Work Day where employees were welcome to bring their dogs to work. Decide what your goal for your Instagram account is and do things that align with that goal.
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Businesses are challenged not only to attract new customers but also to keep the ones they have. This retention is referred to as brand loyalty and ties directly to a brand's identity. A brand's identity, or reputation, is often the first thing a customer knows about a product. It's what draws them in to try the product or service for the first time. Brand loyalty, on the other hand, refers to not only repeat business, but also recommendations from your customers to others. Building brand loyalty is the ultimate goal of any business and social media marketing in Chicago can aid these efforts.
Building brand awareness is the key to developing brand loyalty. After all, consumers can't be loyal to a brand they've never heard of! That said, not all branding efforts are successful and you can lose customers with a misstep, just as easily as you can earn them.
Social media marketing plays a big role in building brand awareness these days. Social media is a form of word-of-mouth advertising – some of the most effective advertising you can ask for. If you're online and, in particular, on social sites, you've made it very, very easy for consumers to share information about your business, products, or services….for good or bad. One click and you're "liked", your product or content is shared with the consumers' friends and family, and suddenly your sphere of influence just got a whole lot bigger. On the flip side, one negative experience or comment from one customer has the potential to reach all of your followers and seriously hurt your business.
With so many people connected to social sites and using them several times a day, businesses absolutely must be marketing on these sites to remain competitive. A business' presence on social media will generate more sales and more potential customers by building brand awareness. Your participation can't be static though. The whole point of social media is to interact and connect with your customers, so make sure you have someone available to monitor your sites, posts, and the comments received. Respond to comments on your page – the good and the bad. The person who posted it will be impressed that they were noticed and everyone else who is a fan of the page will see the interaction, which will hopefully boost their opinion of you and your dedication to customer service.
It's not all about attracting new customers though. Social media gives you the chance to develop a stronger connection with existing customers and there are actions you can take to further bolster that relationship. Keep in mind that once someone becomes a fan or a follower, they will often share about your brand. You can capitalize on that relationship by offering them some value in return. You can give them a "thank-you" Starbucks gift card or a product discount for every referral; these are just two examples. Giveaways and discount codes are commonly used on social sites to encourage followers to share social media content within their own groups. The important thing to remember is to keep your fans happy. Nurture them by showing your appreciation.
For help developing or improving social media marketing in Chicago or to learn more about how social media can help your business, contact Design & Promote at 630-995-7109.
If social media isn't officially part of your marketing campaign, you're probably missing opportunities. According to any social media company in Chicago, these are opportunities that you cannot afford to miss. Tweets, posts, shares, likes, recommendations – they are all ways to promote your business.
Our social media company in Chicago has been integrating social media into our clients' marketing efforts from the very beginning. We keep abreast of the latest developments, additions, and changes in social media marketing. In this post the strategists at our social media company in Chicago will introduce a few of the newer changes and explain how they can help boost your social media presence.
Facebook's native ad tools have been around since 2014. During that time, Facebook Ads have proven to be effective at reaching target audiences and yielding results for publishers. Facebook has recently added new tools to help publishers more easily create, post, and manage native ads. Tools include: native ad templates, native ad management tools and horizontal scrolling for native ads. Used correctly, the tools should help publishers create ads that fit more naturally into the way an app is used and still target the right audience.
LinkedIn is the place to share your expertise and many people use the site for publishing content. Up until now it's been difficult to know how effective that publishing has been or who is picking up on it. LinkedIn's new Analytics for Publishing tool changes that. Using the tool, you can select any of your posts to get feedback on the post's performance. Find out how many comments, shares, views, and likes it achieved. Armed with this data, you'll have a better idea of what your readers want from you and for which topics they visit you.
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Google's new Search Analytics tool provides in-depth web and mobile site traffic analysis. You'll be able to break down and filter the data in many new ways, even allowing you to view searches by country. Search Analytics will eventually replace Google's Search Queries tool. For now, both can be found in Google Webmaster Tools. How does this help? It allows you to see which social sites are bring in more traffic to your website. It's okay to cut out social media sites that aren't working. Google analytics is loved by every social media company in Chicago because it helps bench mark social traffic.
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At Design & Promote, as a Chicago Internet marketing firm, we get asked the following question a lot: Should I do SEO or Social Media to promote my business? The answer is: Both. In this post, we'll cover some key differences. No matter what size and scope of your business, working with a Chicago Internet marketing firm can instantly help your company generate consumer buzz as well as effectively drive traffic to your business site. Before working with us, many of our partners initially struggled with identifying the advantages and limitations of both search and social media.
Many entrepreneurs find themselves struggling to decide which one makes the most sense for their business. We don't recommend only choosing one of these strategies. Having a comprehensive range of resources can help companies employ both SEO and social media to yield results.
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There are distinctive differences between search (SEO) and social media. SEO is a form of inbound marketing. Social media is a way to gain deeper connections with your customers. And together, they make the perfect blend.
How Search Engine Optimization Is Different
Search engine optimization (SEO) focuses on getting your business links at the top of browser searches organically. SEO is like inbound marketing. Why is this important? Because using search engines to find services/products is the most popular way for consumers to find products and services.
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No matter what your offerings, chances are, potential clients will find you through keyword searches on Google, Yahoo, Bing and/or other search engines. Raking well in those browsers requires an SEO strategy for your business that is based on researched, validated keyword phrases to help your links rise organically to the top of search results.
Of course, sometimes organic (aka free) strategies aren't enough to catapult a business ahead of the competition. There are also various paid search strategies that can be included to give your business the extra promotional boost. Pay-Per-Click is an example of a paid search listing.
How Social Media Is Different
SEO can certainly result in impressive results, but it's critical not to discount the value of including social media methods as well. What's one of the biggest perks that social media offers business owners? Opportunities for closer connections. It offers your network ways to discover and build more connections. For instance, LinkedIn offers businesses the chance to pull recommendations from followers in their own personal network. These "warm referrals" have proven an invaluable way to steadily expand the reach of a brand and increases the likelihood of followers converting to buyers.
Another advantage of getting social with your online marketing strategies is that you'll have virtually real-time access to what consumers are saying about your brand. Embrace the positive feedback, but more importantly, respond promptly to negative commentary to establish your business as a brand that cares. Just like SEO, social media also offers its own set of paid advertising options. For instance on Facebook, creating highly targeted ads, if crafted smartly, can yield some nice results. Smart advertising on social media can go way beyond hitting "boost this post" on Facebook.
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The old expression "It's not what you know, it's who you know" still rings true in an Internet marketing! The "who" in "who you know" applies to social media connections. On February 17, 2015, we hosted a seminar on how to leverage the potential of social media to expand your network, and get hired. Design & Promote's photography team even took professional head shots free of charge for attendees who were currently unemployed. Design & Promote is not hiring, but there are tons of other companies that would love to fill their open positions.
Assuming you already have the skills you need to land a job, the barrier might be that you don't have a strong LinkedIn profile. Let's get started on improving your LinkedIn Profile!
Adweek recently reported that 92% of companies use platforms such as LinkedIn (93%), Facebook (66%) and Twitter (54%), for recruitment. Over 73% of recruiters said they have hired from social media, while 1/3 rejected applicants because of social media profiles. Only 36% admitted that they don't use social media to recruit or hire at all. Since LinkedIn is the most popular site used by businesses, we will discuss some ways you can use LinkedIn to your advantage.
When companies find candidates, they will often view each candidates' LinkedIn profile. LinkedIn is a massive database that can give insights about companies and employees. Also, companies post jobs on LinkedIn. Why not start your job search there?
Social media network building is important, but career connections on LinkedIn are even more important. When you view a corporate page, look to see if you know an employee or someone on the management team. They may be in your circle of friends or acquaintances, a college alumni. They also might have other connections that they could introduce you to.
If you know this person, give them a LinkedIn endorsement or even write up a nice recommendation. You want to give them a genuine complement. They may look at your profile further and refer you to their colleagues in recruiting. Be careful, don't just give anyone a LinkedIn recommendation, it's best if you know them.
A strong, successful profile helps you to stand out as a candidate is when you use the keywords recruiters are looking for. Include keywords in the headline below your name, in the experience sections, and skills section. This way potential employers will know your exact title and skillet. Examples: "Financial Advisor – Public Retirement Plans" or "Manager, Casting Division, Cleveland, OH."
Description example:
"As a financial adviser at this company, I helped create and plan public retirement plans. With my expertise, I helped my department increase output of public retirement plans by 20x."
Make your LinkedIn biography more engaging by mentioning passions, special skills, and accomplishments. The "Other" section is a great place for keyword-rich descriptions of awards and certifications. When describing yourself or former companies, stay away from passive voice and negative language. After you list your skills, aim to get "social proof", or endorsements from former bosses and coworkers. This will boost your credibility with potential employers. Don't forget to list your social media links and links to your blog or website. This is where interested employers might look for more information.
Aside from enhancing your profile with keyword-infused descriptions, some of LinkedIn's other features can help you, too. You can join groups and take part in discussions or comment on blogs posted on LinkedIn. This can be a perfect place to describe work challenges and how you meet them or discuss how you give back to the community. LinkedIn can also lead you to local networking events.
Your LinkedIn profile should make employers think "I want this person on my team!"
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Director Nancy Buirski not only is able to give rare insights into the dance world but a compelling tale of love, friendship and perseverance.
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Classical dance great Jacques d'Amboise calls Tanaquil LeClercq's style a "path to heaven." And this lovely documentary by Nancy Buirski makes clear that he's right.
Buirski clearly shows that the spark that made her great couldn't be snuffed out so easily.
Presents enough teasing glimpses into the dancer's personal and inner life to demand a fuller picture.
What's most fascinating about Afternoon of a Faun — and what the movie could spend more time delving into — is ballet's grueling and fleeting nature.
It is the mythic resonance of her story that makes it a worthy subject a documentary. But it is the down-to-earth human touches that make Afternoon of a Faun: Tanaquil Le Clercq worth watching.
The movie is unusual for its absence of gossip. Instead it offers hardheaded commentary about the rigors of a dancer's life and how everyone who chooses a dance career is aware of its brevity.
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No, we're not talking about the much-hyped Apple iTV television that has been doing the rumour-rounds ever since Walter Isaacson's authorised biography of Steve Jobs hit the shelves at the end of last year teasing such a device, but the third-generation hobby box from the Cupertino company.
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Bob K you said "The lds, believing in revelation, actually have an easier time to change than most other religions, if the prophet will only listen clearly to God, and be told that equality is His will." How do you know this is God's will? According to LDS doctrine only the Prophet has the authority to speak for God here on the Earth. So far to the church only male and female relationships have been permitted, not the same gender. I have homosexual friends and family who are wonderful people and I love them dearly, but religiously I don't know how their orientation fits or could fit into basic LDS doctrine of "The Plan of Happiness" of having a family being sealed together for eternity and one day having spirit children together and becoming as God. Our bodies are designed strictly to reproduce with opposite genders not the same. Believing in God, I believe this was done on purpose, Otherwise why did God not just make only one gender that could reproduce? Then everyone would be truly equal in all aspects of life. There would be no father or mother role it would just be blurred together.
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"Bob K you said "The lds, believing in revelation, actually have an easier time to change than most other religions, if the prophet will only listen clearly to God, and be told that equality is His will." How do you know this is God's will?"
--- I believe that God would not create people who are 2nd class
--- I believe that relgions, in order to be fair to their own Gay children and not deny that God made them, must look with fresh eyes on the issue.
Perhaps I am dwelling in Outer Space when I say that men who were already adults in 1950 or so ought to do better at understanding 2014, or pass the job to younger men.
And You might realize that the original formulation of ANY church is centered not just aroung serving God, but on growing the church. 180 years ago, it was necessary to make it all about procreation to do so.
In today's world, with Utah having a much higher divorce rate that Gay- marriage Massachusetts, people are no longer willing to lie to stay in a church, and we realize that not everyone can have an honest heterosexual marriage.
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I am LDS and I have seen more children from unhappy typically Mom/Dad homes than you can even believe; so the theory that children all need a mom and dad is kaput with many, many unhappy families. Children are best off with happy, stable and loving parents- regardless of their sexual orientation. All those who feel inclined to judge those who don't live exactly the same way as themselves are in for a huge surprise when they stand before the Lord. He will not be pleased with the pettiness, hatred and mean spirited venom these people spit out. He makes no mistakes; if homosexuals are created then HE created them. Do you want to call him out for it? Exactly as I thought. NO. I've worked for Child Protection and believe me- there are plenty of LDS mom/dad homes that are so dysfunctional the children are being destroyed from within. So, don't pretend that they don't exist because any honest Bishop or Stake President will tell you they are inundated with "happy families". Let others be. Judge Not. It's not your call.
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It is disheartening to see the unbelievable amount of anti-gay animus in these
posts page one in particular. I fear those poor souls that are yoked to dogma
will never reach an enlightened state - at least not until they are taught
The LDS church has successfully dealt with this type of social upheaval in the past, when it became socially impossible to continue denying equal treatment toward African-Americans. In 1978, church leaders led by Spencer Kimball declared they had received a 'revelation' instructing them to reverse the racial restriction policy.
The same thing will eventually occur with this marriage equality issue - LDS leaders will have another 'revelation' that will allow them tell their flock that marriage equality, like black Mormons in the priesthood, is now okey-dokey. This will eliminate the angst many LDS folk currently feel on this issue.
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Danclrksvll----So what is your point?
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Does Utah law prohibit adoption by same sex couples or does it prohibit single people from adopting? I thought it was single people. (I'm not giving an opinion I'm just genuinely curious)
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Los Angeles - An online sex retailer is to mark Britain's Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee with a raunchy gift.
Website lovehoney.co.uk are to sell Her Majazzle Diamante Jubilee Crown Jewels crystal tattoo kit for those who want to show their patriotism in an intimate way.
The gift is inspired by the craze for "vajazzaling" - which is popular with stars including Ghost Whisperer actress Jennifer Love Hewitt and the cast of British reality TV show The Only Way is Essex - and sells for £14.99.
Lovehoney owner Neal Slateford said: ''It's in patriotic red white and blue and you can wear it anywhere - making it a jubilee for your jubblies or a sparkling street party for your sexy bits.
''The whole nation is going to have one enormous party at the beginning of June and we wanted to get in on the fun.''
The Only Way is Essex star Maria Fowler thinks the product is a great idea and plans to wear hers on the day of the Diamond Jubilee, June 5.
She said: ''It's a brilliant idea. We'll all be going on the razzle. What better way to dazzle than with your very own Majazzle.
''It will be the jewel in the crown of the Queen's celebrations.''
Last year, Lovehoney released a new sex toy called the Commemorative Royal Wedding Ring to mark the nuptials of Prince William and Kate Middleton, who is now known as Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge.
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