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About: Shashi Bellamkonda

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Shashi Bellamkonda is Sr. Director Social Media at Network Solutions, a Web.com Company (WWWW) a company which helps small businesses establish an online presence and conduct online marketing.. He is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University teaching “ New Media Platforms and Techniques”. Shashi has demonstrated an unparalleled passion for helping businesses build their brand through social media tools. He drives his passion towards developing cutting edge SMM strategies for business.These strategies have proven to be a key indicator of improved sales,brand awareness, and market penetration in the social media arena.

His is constantly involved in participating and networking at prominent marketing congregates. He speaks at national and regional small business, communications and marketing conferences. Few examples are SXSW, PRSA Digital Impact 2010, Optimization Summit, Affiliate Summit, Affcon, All Services Social Media Council, New Comm Forum (SNCR.org) 2009, American Independent Writers, NVTC, Tech Council of Maryland, Greater Baltimore Technology Council , DC Chamber of Commerce, and IABC.

Shashi shares his knowledge in the field by serving as a member of the
Marketing Advisory Board of SCORE. Has advised organizations like the Washington Business Journal and India’s top chef Sanjeev Kapoor on social media strategy and best practices.

Shashi is a regular contributor to the Washington Business Journal, DC Examiner and other tech blogs like Smallbiztechnology and Techcocktail.

Website

http://www.shashi.co

Recent Posts by Shashi Bellamkonda:

• 5 Website Resolutions to Put on Your List for 2012, 03 Jan 2012
• How Online Tools Helped a Family Farm Get New Business, 18 Oct 2011
• Is It Time to Change Your Domain Name?, 14 Jun 2011
• The iPad: An Excellent After-Hours Device, 10 May 2011
• Social Media Analytics: 6 Steps to Measuring What You Care About, 10 Jan 2011
• Top Website and Website Design Trends for 2011, 30 Dec 2010
• How Does Taking a Stopgap Job Affect Your Personal Brand?, 12 Aug 2010
• How to Blog Effectively to Market Your Small Business, 06 Jul 2010
• Top Web Design Trends For Small Business In 2010, 04 Jan 2010