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JUNE 12, 2009

PDT), there will be an unprecedented rush to the Facebook website as millions of users try to be the first to claim their desired Facebook username. Right now, to direct your friends and family to your Facebook page, you must share the current URL, which likely includes a string of random characters and numbers. At 12:01 a.m

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Chances are that you’re one of the over 300 million people who have set-up a virtual home on Facebook because it is a great place to keep up with family and friends, as well as connecting with businesses and groups of interest. It is also a place filled with fascinating information – blog posts, videos, photos and news articles.

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MAY 26, 2010

As you probably know, Facebook has been facing a barrage of complaints regarding their “public is the new norm&# approach to privacy which resulted in much of your/our content being made public by default. Significantly reduce the amount of information that must be visible to everyone on Facebook.

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JULY 26, 2009

It was inspired by a very real exchange with someone on Facebook and the excerpt from my email below is verbatim, but please take this for what it is – an example which highlights how we have different ideas about how best to use social media and how we define what type of conduct is appropriate for members of our own networks.

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MAY 3, 2009

Who doesn’t have a blog these days? Many people started a blog way back when, but may have since abandoned them for other pursuits. Blogging provides a simple,?yet What is your take on blogs? Etymology: shortened form of Weblog Usage: blog, blogged, blogging v, blogger n A few of my friends on Twitter define a?blog

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DECEMBER 27, 2009

Just Ask the Goat) Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Social Media , Tips on December 27, 2009 | one response OK, people, who tagged the photo of the goat on Facebook ? After a couple of attempts to post the information, I was informed that I had been locked out of Facebook. One Response to “Hey, Facebook, It?s

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JULY 20, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Facebook , LinkedIn , Social Media , Twitter on July 20, 2010 | 15 responses Does it ever feel that there is a non-stop downpour of Facebook posts, YouTube videos, Twitter tweets, LinkedIn connections and blog posts? 1300 blog posts were uploaded since I started writing this comment!

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JULY 12, 2010

Real Life Friends Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Networking , Social Media on July 12, 2010 | 34 responses While many of us use social networking tools differently, most of us struggle with similar questions and challenges. Should I connect only with family and good friends on Facebook and only business contacts on LinkedIn?

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JULY 19, 2011

With the launch of Google’s new social network, Google+ , there are many who have rushed to publish opinions about the demise of other networks, most notably Twitter and Facebook. R.I.P. Over the last couple of years, I recall hearing of a few other deaths; among them were email, blogs and the telephone. It would be redundant.

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

We’ve set up our LinkedIn profiles, started blogging, created websites, invited others to be our friends on Facebook and tweeted like crazy on Twitter. The crepe was not in exchange for this blog post, but I understand that perception is everything. And you needn’t even write a blog post about it.

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JULY 13, 2011

An excerpt of the blog post illustrates part of the reason I think they screwed up the how. Many thousands of customers posted messages on the company’s blog post, Facebook page and Twitter , only to be met with deafening silence. Netflix has a bit of a public relations nightmare on their hands at the moment.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

When a social media geek like me doesn’t post updates to Facebook or Twitter and too many days have passed since my last blog post, people begin to wonder if I’ve fallen off the face of the Earth. Note to Mom (who sometimes reads my blog): Hi there! The good news is that gravity has not betrayed me.

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MAY 23, 2011

You are the friends and family you on Facebook. In addition to finding the professional you on LinkedIn, I may easily find content you shared on Facebook which you thought was only visible to friends, your ranty comments on YouTube videos and blog posts, and all sorts of photos of you (whether posted by you or someone else).

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

My Parents Just Joined Facebook&# On this site, you’ll find hundreds of gems sent in by kids who take revenge on their parents for humiliating them on Facebook, by sharing it with the world. Oscar Del Santo´s last blog. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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AUGUST 11, 2011

As much as I also adore Twitter and Facebook, LinkedIn is still the one place to get started building your brand and career online. Facebook has a track record of irking its members in this area on a seemingly regular basis. This change was announced via a blog post on LinkedIn on June 23 of this year. But, LinkedIn? Click Save.

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APRIL 15, 2011

Welcome to my shortest blog post ever. Post your photo and share feedback on others’ photos here: Almost Savvy Page on Facebook. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on March 31, 2010 | 16 responses Hey, you! We’ve been connected for awhile on Twitter and Facebook. The results of my absolutely unscientific poll on Twitter and Facebook were unanimous. We need to have a word. I like you, really I do.

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MAY 7, 2009

What’s that you say: LinkedIn is really just Facebook for old people? Other helpful LinkedIn resources which may be of interest… More great LinkedIn tips from Almost Savvy Tips from the LinkedIn blog for graduates If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! How did you stumble across my blog?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

The primary networking platforms which many of us use – Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn – have all undergone huge changes, seemingly at a breakneck pace. My Request and Solution Whenever possible, I invite you to post your question to the AlmostSavvy Facebook fan page. This addresses all three issues above.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

We see them online on Facebook and Twitter, though we’re not always quite sure what they’re doing there. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Are they there to sell products? Reply to customer complaints? Monitor our conversations? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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MARCH 11, 2010

The festival has three primary tracks: Interactive (Tech/Social Media): March 12- 16 Film: March 12 – 20 Music: March 17 – 21 I’ll be attending Interactive events and will be blogging one of them (my blog posts will end up on the SXSW site, not here). Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Blog, SlideShare, etc.) And didn’t know a thing about that until you blogged about it. Reply Susan says: February 5, 2010 at 7:18 pm Thanks for blogging about this Irene! Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Thanks, Irene. Glad you found it useful. I was not aware.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Use the same photo on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Flickr, YouTube channel, your blog, etc. I can hear you all the way across the internet, “But I use the different social networking platforms differently and that’s why I have puppies on Facebook and am wearing a suit and tie on LinkedIn.&# You are in good company.

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Step 1: Be a Consumer Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Branding , Business , Social Media , Tips on October 20, 2009 | 3 responses In the last post, you heard Chris Brogan describe how important having a blog can become in the quest to be found more readily online. What do you like about the blogs?

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APRIL 22, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends How-to: View and Organize Fan Pages on Facebook How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Jim is a super-smart marketing mastermind and is also the brains behind The Tech News Blog and The Ideas Blog. Since these first tweets, I’ve come to know Tony as a savvy business leader (he’s the CEO of TechWeb ) with keen insight into all things tech and media related (he blogs at Uphoff On Media ).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets. Earlier in the year I got up and spoke in front of a group of 40+ people about my blogging and job search, the the room was set up with wi-fi and there were plenty of laptops there then too. Martin Piraino´s last blog.

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JULY 11, 2009

This is where most of your tweets are just broadcasting links to your blog, your e-book, your teleclass, your LinkedIn profile…enough already. I don’t know your name and can’t find your blog, your LinkedIn profile or any other online presence. You talk about yourself endlessly. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

I want to make it incredibly easy for the email recipient to learn more about me, so I include links to find me on my own website , my professional profile on LinkedIn , Twitter ( two accounts ), and the Almost Savvy page on Facebook. Related articles which may interest you: Do You Have a Digital Business Card?

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Social Media on October 13, 2009 | 4 responses I am *so* not a Las Vegas person. Here a blogger, there a blogger… My goals are to learn from others’ blogging experiences and to network with people I know “virtually&# but have never met in person. Nathan Hangen´s last blog.

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Please Enjoy This Spam Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Facebook , LinkedIn , Networking , Social Media on January 12, 2010 | 5 responses Over the last few weeks, I have been inundated with holiday cards and greetings of all types. Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Networking , Social Media on February 25, 2010 | 3 responses As the blog’s readership and community have grown, I’m continually impressed with all of you. You share your thoughts by commenting on blog posts, sending emails and tweets, and participating on my Facebook fan page.

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career?

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JUNE 29, 2009

As I read Are Baby Boomers Killing Facebook and Twitter? Are Facebook and Twitter just the new radio? She’s got her Facebook; why mess with my radio? Are Baby Boomers Killing Facebook and Twitter? Monica Diaz´s last blog. Frank´s last blog. Of course, I write this completely tongue-in-cheek.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Oscar Del Santo´s last blog. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Does it Work? Appreciate the comment.

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AUGUST 3, 2009

There is no doubt in my mind that many of those photos were already uploaded to Facebook and shared with friends. Attended a party or other gathering when someone starts taking photos and then suddenly find that they’ve been posted and tagged on Facebook. s last blog. Dean Brandon´s last blog.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

It is clear that the team at Google thought long and hard about how people and brands use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and worked to incorporate the best features of all, while adding a few cool features we haven’t seen before. I’ll be addressing those features and how to get started using Google+ in the next few posts.

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