LinkedIn vs. Facebook – where to start?

February 11, 2010

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linkedin vs facebook

   Where should you focus your energies? You need a presence on both LinkedIn and Facebook if you want to be credible online. If you’re a job seeker or just thinking about a career move, you should start with LinkedIn. Crafting your LinkedIn profile and tag line will help you to crystallize your professional qualifications. […]

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Facebook Fan Pages vs. Facebook Groups

February 1, 2010

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facebook fan pages vs groups

  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 […]

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Facebook privacy – 8 important tips

January 22, 2010

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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 […]

How to choose meaningful Facebook friends

January 12, 2010

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choose facebook friends

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 […]

Facebook etiquette

December 31, 2009

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facebook etiquette

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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Can you really make money online?

December 16, 2009

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make money online

The short answer is maybe. Will you become a millionaire? Probably not. Sure some folks have made a lot of money from the Internet, but they did a lot more than just set up an online presence. How do you make money on the Internet? 1. Selling a product or service. 2. Placing ads on […]

Build your online presence in 7 easy steps

December 11, 2009

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The first thing anyone will do before meeting you is to do an online search on your name. This is commonly referred to as Googling, named after that famous company. Whether you’re searching for a job, networking to meet new people, or trying to build your business, be proactive in building a positive online presence. […]

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