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The Lance Armstrong Effect

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But, in the world of the real-time Web, mobile devices, Twitter , Facebook updates, YouTube videos and the like, what once was a brand's most powerful tool to communicate directly with consumers, suddenly becomes its worst nightmare. Suddenly, Armstrong's Twitter feed is nothing but digital crickets and virtual tumbleweeds. livestrong.

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Social Media Insecurity: What to do When Online Activity Affects.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

It’s hard to explain passion for Twitter or a love of a blog. Facebook’s intended purpose when created by Mark Zuckerberg in 2004 was for connecting college students with each other in their respective universities. Or why we continue to spend so much time blogging even if it’s not bringing in money. Mafia Wars?

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How I Network on Friendster, Facebook, MySpace, and LinkedIn Â?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

The High Point: Facebook In 2004, I joined Facebook and my behavior changed drastically. Social media connections are those I know through a variety of online forums, the blogosphere, Twitter, and the like (but I generally don’t befriend someone immediately; I still give it time). The jury is still out for me on Twitter.

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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The Facebook” followed in 2004. Tumblr and the age of the microblog (2007) In 2007, the social network described as “Twitter meets YouTube and WordPress” came a-tumblin’ along when 17-year-old David Karp launched Tumblr from his bedroom. In 2009, Twitter capitalized on the hashtag by adding hyperlink capabilities.

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A Review of Google Social Media Tools

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This was just a little bit less than 3 years earlier than the founding date of Facebook: February 4, 2004. Google Buzz was a social networking, microblogging and messaging tool developed and integrated into Gmail so that users could share links, photos, videos and messages. informative infographics) to attract visitors to your site.

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Analysis of Five Top Blogs and What You Can Learn from Them

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Based on my findings, Problogger started in 2004, Copyblogger started in 2006, Daily Blog Tips started in 2006, Steve Pavlina’s Blog started in 2004, and Entrepreneur’s Journey started in 2004. You will notice that all these blogs did not just start yesterday or even last year. They have been around for years now.

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Want to Friend Me on Facebook? Please Use My Public Page or.

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

See, I’m one of those Facebook users who have been on the service since February 2004, which is quite a long time considering Facebook was open to about three schools at the time that I signed up. I actually practice what I preach. Reply Tamar Weinberg January 12, 2010 at 12:46 pm Hey Joel – Woohoo! It’s not.

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