Posted on Friday, 19th February 2010 by Frank

Well, the whole world is talking about Google Buzz. It seems a lot of people, like myself, feel it is a bust at this point and needs a lot of fixing. It truly shocks me that a company as successful as Google would make a social network with almost no logic or creativity behind it. Do you feel they screwed up?

Tags: bust, google, google buzz, issues, problems, social media, Social Networks
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Posted on Thursday, 11th February 2010 by Frank

Most sites regarding social networking are all similar except they have a different name that defines their brand. I always hear about new social networks that go public, but I see little value in them because they offer nothing new. However, FormSpring.me is a simple Q&A based network. I think it has serious potential. Have you ever used it?

Tags: formspring, game changer, q&a, social media, Social Networks
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Posted on Monday, 8th February 2010 by Frank

The Super Bowl is always an anticipated game every year that many people watch. There are many though who only watch it for the advertisements. Although, have you ever taken a look at these ad campaigns and asked yourself…how are these companies doing with linking their advertising with social media? Social media is the best form of advertising if done correctly. So, which companies stood out this year and which companies didn’t?

Tags: advertising, brand bowl, business, campaigns, companies, customers, social media, super bowl
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Posted on Tuesday, 26th January 2010 by Frank

Social Networks are a huge part of the way people interact online. However, businesses are starting more and more to get involved. Yet, they never seem to know how to use these platforms. What if they hired someone to do it? What would the name of the position be and could this ever happen?

Tags: business, companies, jobs, social media, social media manager, Social Networks
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Posted on Tuesday, 19th January 2010 by Frank

Have you been on Twitter for a long time? If so, you may take an interest to sponsored tweeting. However, I know this isn’t something for everyone because some people feel it’s wrong to do. Although, this is one of the ways entrepreneurs make money. If you have a solid following on Twitter and it’s something you enjoy then these three major platforms you may want to check out.

Tags: ad.ly, advertisers, magpie, money, social media, Social Networks, sponsored tweets, Twitter
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Posted on Wednesday, 13th January 2010 by Frank

Job searching is one thing, but getting a job is another. With the economy in the tough state that it’s in, people are stressing like crazy trying to find jobs and ways to network. Well, social networks and technology come to the rescue and if used properly, they can be a serious outlet for finding your next job. They do work together if you think about it!

Tags: business, job search, jobs, rough economy, Social Networks, Technology
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Posted on Friday, 8th January 2010 by Frank

Whether you believe it or not, we are being social everyday. Whether it’s on the internet or in person. Today we are more social than ever, but do people really understand the meaning of being social? Do they realize how they can be perceived by others by not interacting properly? I want to give you my 10 things that I feel being social requires to create a positive image for yourself online and offline.

Tags: interacting, networking, people, social, Social Networks, top 10
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Posted on Monday, 28th December 2009 by Frank

This is a guest post by Sophie Zollmann giving you her tips on how to use social media and interact with social networks like Twitter. These tips are very well cited and are a call to action for all businesses out there. I really believe people will get something out of her wisdom that she shares and how she can further help you with your business.

Tags: social media, Social Networks, sophie zollmann, tips
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Posted on Wednesday, 23rd December 2009 by Frank

This is the second guest post I have done on my site and it comes from a Virtual Assistant named Jodi Crosby. She will tell you why a virtual assistant can help improve your business through social media. She will give you instructions and serve as your guide to better your social media campaigns.

Tags: business, jodi crosby, social media, Social Networks, virtual assistant
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Posted on Monday, 21st December 2009 by Frank

Did you think it was possible for a site as popular as Twitter to have a period where it wasn’t really active? Well, after conducting an experiment of sorts this weekend, I have come across an answer to that question. Do you think a lull in social networking interaction can be a challenge for a business to overcome?

Tags: conversation, slow pace, social media, Social Networks, Twitter, weekdays, weekends
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