Posts Tagged ‘social media’
Web Wednesdays – September 1, 2010
Web Wednesdays – each Wednesday we will feature a website that we’ve come across while in our process of searching for inspiration, the latest trends, or learning about anything and everything we can get our hands on that interests us. This Wednesday a social media news, tips and tricks website has grabbed our attention –…
Read MoreSocial media backlash
Friends, followers, connections, likes, fans, tweets, RTs, diggs, shares, comments, posts, updates, walls, events, groups, clubs, views, impressions…WOW, I got tired just by typing this, how would you feel about worrying regarding this on daily bases? OVERLOAD? Imagine this, “Is it enough just to be on LinkedIn and Facebook? I just got an invite from…
Read MoreWhite House and Social Media
I was doing research on current social media usage trends. Many will say that every business should use social networking (after all its a free tool). The questions is, can any business adopt social networking practices that will return on their investment? In my humble opinion, the answer is simple – it depends on the…
Read MoreHappy Birthday to LinkedIn!
Seven years ago today, LinkedIn social networking website was launched. This makes it older than Facebook (2004), Twitter (2006) and even MySpace (2003). The company was started in December of 2002, but the website did not launch until May 5, 2003. While LinkedIn is much smaller than Facebook and other social media sites (Facebook has…
Read MoreQuantity vs. Quality
Quantity vs. Quality?! Both are very important, but which one should take the first place in social media and networking? I was talking to a client a few weeks ago about their Facebook Fan Page, and the words that came out of their mouth were, “Facebook is about friends, not friendships”. This statement has stuck…
Read MoreSocial Media and Small Business
I was browsing the web today doing some research. I was looking to find some case studies about social media and small business. Application of social networking in every day small business operation. Pretty much trying to find some solid data/stats on this subject. Every web design, pr and advertising agency today will tell you…
Read MoreTips for Non-Profit Online Communities
From Mashable, view original post So much conversation about social networking revolves around Twitter and Facebook, but in actuality these networks are just the tip of the iceberg. From general networks like Wiser Earth and Care2, to cause specific networks like PickensPlan and the Sierra Club’s Activist Network, there’s a hotbed of social activity occurring…
Read MoreGoogle Buzz is released
A few days ago, Google announced their latest attempt to crack into the social media market with their own social network, Google Buzz. Google Buzz is a new way to start conversations about the things you find interesting. It’s built right into Gmail, so you don’t have to peck out an entirely new set of…
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