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

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I’ll admit (a little secret of mine) that I initially befriended a few folks I admired on TV (specifically, 2006-2007′s Beauty and the Geek) but since I have no personal connection to the guys, I deleted the non-genuine contacts. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. But how would you count how often you “visit&# Twitter?

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The History of Social Media in 33 Key Moments

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LinkedIn “in the Black” (2006) In sharp contrast to other networks, LinkedIn was the first to offer users paid premium packages. Ahead of its acquisition by Google in the fall of 2006, the site grew to 100 million videos watched by 20 million dedicated users. and really set the tone for future tweets. My, how times have(n’t) changed!)

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Best Internet Marketing Posts of 2009

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Here’s 2006. Good thing he proposes how to fix them also! 5 Advanced Social Media Marketing Strategies for Small Businesses (Mashable): Here are five techniques proposed by Samir Balwani that go beyond the mere social media presence, including contests. Here’s my list for 2008. Here’s 2007.

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Is Social Media Becoming Boring?

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

In the past week alone I’ve received several unsolicited proposals for “social media&# something, each one with a staggering price tag. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. I don’t know if it’s bored so much as just kind of disheartened by the commercialization of social media. All rights reserved.

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The Audacity of Free: The Products and Services Edition

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

I always tell people that I would be happy to provide them a proposal to help them which sets out what I will do and for what fee. I have to wrestle again with those that want you to tell them the information before they want to accept the proposal. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. Maybe that is just me. I am 47 years old.

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Why Nobody Should Buy Digg ?» Techipedia | Tamar Weinberg

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

One can only wonder if this is because Digg is more concerned with a proposed $300 million sale. It is a proposal of an open system where everything is transparent and users themselves can vote on decisions. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. And therefore, I implore you: to anyone looking to potentially buy Digg, just don’t.

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Dear Facebook Friends, You're Doing it Wrong

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

Case in point: in 2006, Facebook removed the only Facebook friend I had who wasn’t a real person. A more automatic process is what I’ve been proposing. That is like proposing to someone without first introducing yourself and getting to know one another. © 2006-2010 Tamar Weinberg. That person was St.

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