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What Survivor can teach you about social media
and I’ll admit it, I’m a big Survivor fan. Yes, this classical music, Masterpiece Theater person also likes reality tv. What does Survivor have to to with Social Media? Here’s my take: Everyone is talking about it Relative unknowns can become ‘famous,’ if only for a short while It offers a microcosm of human behavior […]
How to put your content online
March 23, 2010
The Internet choices are overwhelming and it’s hard to know where to start. Here are some suggestions to get you started on putting your content online. 1. Participate in Forums. LinkedIn Question & Answer is a great place to start. Also, try LinkedIn groups or other forums in your industry. Answer questions in […]
How to create effective online content
March 12, 2010
To really stand out from the crowd, you must create interesting content and update it frequently. This means more than merely listing your qualifications on all the various online sites. What makes you unique? 1. Make a list of your areas of expertise. Making the list was the easy part for me since I have […]
Posted in: online, online presence
Personal branding – when less is more
March 5, 2010
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 […]
Best Facebook applications for personal branding
February 22, 2010
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, […]
LinkedIn vs. Facebook – where to start?
February 11, 2010
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. […]
Facebook Fan Pages vs. Facebook Groups
February 1, 2010
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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
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 […]
Posted in: facebook, online presence
How to choose meaningful Facebook friends
January 12, 2010
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
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 […]
Posted in: facebook, social media
Nancy Loderick's Blog 
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