In response to the recent backlash against Facebook’s latest privacy changes, Mark Zuckerberg announced yet more changes. Supposedly these changes make it simpler for users to set privacy controls. A summary of the changes follows. 1. Simplified privacy controls. Go to Account –> Privacy Settings and you’ll see a summary of how you’ve set […]
Facebook is once again in the news because of their latest privacy changes. In December ’09, Facebook made all profile information public by default. They’re continuing to open up your Facebook information. A summary of the changes: 1. Everything you list on your profile is now public. This includes: city you live in, photos, […]
How much of an online presence do you need? Some advise you to be on as many sites as possible so you increase your chances of being found online. I disagree. I recommend that you have quality content on a few sites. Focus on the mainstream sites like LinkedIn, Facebook and Zoominfo. Focus on niche […]
My goal was to write a post about the best Facebook applications for personal branding. I quickly learned that the list was a very short one! I started with the Mashable blog post: 30+ Apps for Doing Business on Facebook. As I dug further into the more interesting apps on the list, […]
Have you ever wondered about the difference between a Facebook Fan Page and a Facebook Group? It can be confusing. FACEBOOK FAN PAGES The Facebook definition of Fan Page: “[Fan pages are a way to] create a presence that looks and behaves like user profiles to connect and engage with your customers and amplify […]
Before deciding on your Facebook privacy controls, ask yourself: “what are my reasons for being on Facebook?” Is it just for fun and to keep up with friends? Or is it to create more of an online presence? If you’re on it just for fun, you may want to have your information more private than […]
Is a Facebook friend the same as a real-life friend? It depends. This advice is for those who want to have meaningful connections on Facebook. 1. Start with people you know. On your Facebook Home Page, in the lower right corner are the links you’ll need (see big green arrow). Click on the image below […]
What’s the etiquette for interacting online? Do you sometimes feel as though there is an unwritten set of rules that everyone else knows but you? Wikipedia defines etiquette as: “[telling us] which fork to use. Manners tells [us] what to do when your guest doesn’t use his fork.” This can apply to online behaviors as […]
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