If you are an admin on a FaceBook Fan Page, you can create a Fan Box (top left on the page, just under the logo). This is a little bit of code that lets you embed a “Fan Box” on any website, bringing FaceBook interaction directly to your web page. You can see an example [...]
Archive | July, 2009
Updating Your FaceBook Profile- Relatives?
Not sure when this feature rolled out, but I just added my parents and sister under my FaceBook profile. Why is this important? FaceBook is starting to do more mapping. I am a little surprised they did not add cousins. I like my cousins a lot and want to add them to my profile. Why [...]
Social and professional networking and the Generation Gap
Recently, I was told by a an older gentleman that social and professional networking sites are not for finding jobs and that a generational gap exists between us and them. I was somewhat disappointed that this comment came from a man who has the power to hire people into a great local organization. I was [...]
Back to Basics
This image was done by Phil Guy. It reminds me of the Harry Chapin song, “All My life’s a Circle.” Each or any of these arrows can be the center of your attention. Each can also be a critical step in building sales, name recognition and relationships with your customers. Getting Back2Basics and developing a [...]
The Law Of LARGE Numbers
Looking at a few stats today, I am in awe of the Law of Large Numbers. FaceBook is approaching 250 million users, most of which think of it as their “social” network. LinkedIn has eclipsed 40 million users, most of which think of it as their “professional” network. How do you make FaceBook “professional?” Easy, [...]
Be a Part of The Revolution-Follow Everyone on Twitter
The Twitter Revolution has happened, are you a part of it? If you need one reason, this is it. Unprecedented access to news as it is happening, from real people – not the biased reports from Fox and CNN or the NY Times or Washington Post. Real people are breaking news on Twitter faster than [...]
Opening Up A Can Of Worms
When is it appropriate to open up a can of worms on your social networking sites? Business people will tell you to stay away from extremes, never open up a can of worms. Stay away from politics and religion. I suggest you do not listen to them. When you are bored, open up a can [...]
Are you spreading the love on LinkedIn?
Have you written any recommendations on LinkedIn this week? Why not? It is easy, tell the truth and keep it short and simple. Three lines is perfect, five lines means you better have a lot to say. Why? Because it is the easiest way to strengthen your connection with people you know and have worked [...]
15 minutes of Fame equals participate daily
As you implement your social media strategy, take a careful look at how many social networks you are going to participate in. How much time can you dedicate daily and weekly? Jim Cramer of Mad Money and The Street says you MUST research each stock you invest in for 1 hour each week. This is [...]
Twitter decides to steal – Finally!
Finally, Twitter has looked at what the people writing software for Twitter are doing and stolen some features to add to the website. Look at your followers and you will see a new interface with icons that look exactly like Seesmic and Tweetdeck. Is this good? No, it is great!!! Now you can simply and [...]
- Social and professional networking and the Generation Gap
- Filling in Your Profile
- High Percentage Shots – Another Cavs Playoff Post
- Fun with Images
- Linking your FaceBook Fan Page to Twitter
- FaceBook Tagging – Should you adjust your notifications
- FaceBook Places – What does it mean to you as a Business Owner?
- FaceBook Places – 3 ways this will socialize your business
- Geolocation comes to FaceBook
- The Top 7 Do’s of using Social Media in Your Job Search
- The Top 7 Dont’s of using Social Media in Your Job Search
- FaceBook Updates Pages – What should you do?
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Noam Schafer: I enjoyed your thoughts. This past weekend at my ...
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Robert Lakin: Simple but extremely helpful. The List idea was co...
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