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What writing has taught me about life

September 8, 2010

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  So I’ve finally found my voice. It took long enough, but better late than never. I love to write and I love to teach others about technology. Blogging and writing book reviews is the perfect combination. What writing has taught me about life: 1. It takes courage to follow your passion. All along the […]

I just don’t get this Twitter thing

August 25, 2010

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Tweet, tweet. Twitter terms are cute, but so what? I’ve read a lot about how to use Twitter effectively, but I still don’t get it. I just don’t care for hourly updates, even from experts. I mean, no one can be THAT interesting all the time. I try to practice good Twitter etiquette. If someone […]

What I’ve learned from Social Media

August 18, 2010

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Whenever I delve into something different, I always learn something new about myself. Social media is no different. Here’s what I’ve learned about myself from using social media. 1. I’m not really social.  I’m not anti-social, but then again I’m not one for being connnected 24/7. No surprises on this since I needed a lot […]

Do you need a Facebook Fan Page?

August 4, 2010

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Facebook is more than just a bunch of college students staying in touch with their friends. I’m sure you’ve heard that businesses are flocking to Facebook too. Should you, or your company, have a Facebook fan page? The answer is – it depends. Things to consider before setting up a Facebook fan page: 1. Where […]

Why everyone needs Social Media

July 28, 2010

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You can’t escape it, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn are everywhere. Think you can ignore it all? Think again. Here are 5 Reasons why you need Social Media: 1. Define your online presence. The first thing anyone will do before meeting you is to Google you. You want to have some control over what they see. […]

Why you need a vacation from Social Media

July 21, 2010

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    It’s summer, so ignore your iPhone! Turn away from Twitter! Close your computer! Summer means vacation, so why not take a vacation from social media? Here are four good reasons why you should: 1. Changing your routine boosts creativity. When you change how you do something, new neural pathways are created in your […]

Better social media metrics

July 14, 2010

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All this social media stuff is fun and is a great way to extend your social circle. But, so what? What measurable results have you achieved from your social media activities? Or have you even thought about your goals? It’s all to easy to get caught up in the numbers hype. How many connections can […]

Social Media resources

July 7, 2010

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The best way to learn social media is to jump in and do it! There are also lots of online resources available. I’ve listed some of my favorite ones here. 1. Hubspot. Go to Hubspot and type “social media” in the search box. You’ll get a nice long list of Hubspot blog posts and “how […]

Best ways to learn social media

June 28, 2010

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It’s pretty easy to set up profiles in most social media sites. This is both a blessing and a curse. People not comfortable with technology usually like step-by-step instructions on what to do. This is not the best way to approach social media. A recent blog post by a colleague, Josh Waldman, Social Media Cannot […]

More Facebook privacy changes May 2010

June 7, 2010

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  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 […]

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