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FaceBook Places – What does it mean to you as a Business Owner?

FaceBook Places is going to change the “face” of FaceBook in an amazing way. Looking out 6-12 months, we are going to have an amazing database of information. You will be able to ask your friends who have check-in at Places what they think of it. Imagine if Reviews on Fan Pages are Tied in [...]

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FaceBook Places – 3 ways this will socialize your business

As companies still struggle with what to do with FaceBook and how to integrate their employees into their campaign, along comes PLACES, a blessing in disguise for every business in the world.  Why? Instead of struggling to get them to suggest your fan page to their friends, now you can have them “check-in” notifying their [...]

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The Top 7 Do’s of using Social Media in Your Job Search

This piece was done with Alex Sukhoy of Creative Cadence in mind. I’d also like to credit Susie Sharp who connects people on a weekly/daily basis and actively promotes opportunities in the greater Cleveland area. You don’t have to be actively searching for a job to use these tips to grow revenue at your current [...]

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The Top 7 Dont’s of using Social Media in Your Job Search

This piece was done with Alex Sukhoy of Creative Cadence in mind. 1) Don’t stalk. It is ok to connect with people after you meet them and even engage with “randoms” as long as the interaction is real. Your communication must be authentic or you will do more damage than good to this developing relationship. [...]

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Number 1 sign your company is missing the Boat

If your company is blocking employees from accessing FaceBook or Twitter or YouTube, then your company is missing the boat. How do you remedy this situation? Start with a social media policy that will help your company grow revenue, set parameters for what behavior is appropriate and build morale. There is a link in the [...]

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Integrating Twitter into LinkedIn

LinkedIn and Twitter have a great marriage going on. You should have your Twitter account integrated into your LinkedIn profile. If your company employees are anti-Twitter, then integrate the company Twitter account into the employees profile (think about the power of this). Ok, now that you have Twitter integrated in, what should you avoid? Set [...]

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Finding Niche People To Follow On Twitter

I have been thinking about and working with Twitter a lot lately. A core competence you will need as you expand your social media presence on Twitter is the art of finding the right niche people to follow for you or your organization. Where do you start? Try searching a few hash tags. These are [...]

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Checking your newsfeed on FaceBook and LinkedIn

If you have been listening and taking my advice, then you have been building up your network – adding connections on LinkedIn and FaceBook. Finding your friends and getting to know people better. It is critical to check your newsfeed regularly. Why? Because you will see opportunities to help others and yourself by the news [...]

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Social Gaming – Why you should be playing Farmville

I have been thinking about the value of social gaming for the last few months, trying to put into words why social gaming is so critical to your participation in effective social networking. I have become accustomed to responding to the question “Do you Golf?” with “No, but I FaceBook…” Yes, I am joking, but [...]

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Twitter – how local business should be using Lists and Hashtags

The most useful features for your local business on Twitter are Lists and Hashtags. Why? Because they help you connect with people in your area. Try searching on Twitter for hashtags like #cleveland or #NYC and look at how many people pop up from those cities talking about what is happening in those cities. You [...]

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