Posts Tagged ‘twitter’
Twitter Verified Account
This is new. To prevent identity confusion, Twitter is experimenting (beta testing) with a ‘Verified Account’ feature. They are working to establish authenticity with people who deal with impersonation or identity confusion on a regular basis. Accounts with a are the real thing! Twitter is currently testing verification with some businesses and working hard at…
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 MoreTwitter releases location tracking
Twitter releases their location tracking capability. Now, you can turn the “location” on and your followers will be able to see your location. With little bit of work with Twitter API and Google Maps API you can visually represent your Twitter location on Google Maps. Pretty awesome functionality, not so sure about people’s privacy though.
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…
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