Who is Zaid Rasid?
Zaid Rasid is an Online Marketing Specialist who is currently working full-time
for a major software company in Toronto, Ontario. Zaid also works as an Internet Consultant where he coaches companies of all sizes about how to leverage online technologies.
You can say that I am passionate about anything and everything online. During the early stages of my career as a web designer, I knew deep inside that the Internet would evolve into something amazing and I believe that it has reached that stage. I also think that social media and online marketing are at the cusp of another revolution in which we will all be connected in ways we have never imagined.
I hope that this blog will inspire you and teach you about the interesting field of online in the hopes of bettering your social* skills. And I really hope that you take some time and share your ideas as well.
I’ll see you there.
Zaid
By the way, here is a visual presentation I created detailing a little bit of my story:
A big thank you for stopping by. But don't go. Stay a while, and lets discuss this thing called social media or online. I'm here to entertain and educate the best I can and I'm hoping you join me. - Zye
I read what you said about Groupon. I was looking to see if any one out there had the same opinion as me, I think the groupon bubble will pop or pop soon. I am in the fitness business and have a need to fill. I am looking to work with the next “groupon”. Online coupons are cool, but I delete most without opening them. The next method great method for small business to project themselves on customers in a new innovative way has to be on the horizon. I wanted to get your opinion and any advice you might have. I know the satndard social media stuff. I dont have a twitter that i use effectively because it almost baffles me for some reason, but I am using facebook effectively. We have great visibility with local radio programming, but there has to be a way to project my message to the masses utilizing a leverage no one has yet.
I hope this makes some sense to you, i am coming off an 18 hour workday.
thank you for your time,
Jared Harrison
Hey Jared, thanks for the comment. I’m lovin your site by the way! I hear what you’re saying about Groupon but I will say this. I won’t entirely dismiss the group buying model because I have spoken with small business owners who have used it successfully and responsibly. In my opinion, the next thing to look out for is Facebook Deals. I hope that will fit in well with your marketing.
I’m not sure if you’re bloggin, but yours is the type of site and personality that is screaming at me for some kind of blog. You could create lots of great content and your videos are awesome (I know it’s a lot of work). Have you read Crush It by Gar Vaynerchuk?.
To reach a larger audience you could do something like a guest post and work on some online PR. Sometimes traditional is the way to go. I’m writing a post on how to Guest Post soon, so check back on my blog if it peaks your interest.
Best,
Zaid