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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. What would you add to the list? You talk about yourself endlessly.

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OCTOBER 7, 2010

Not only have I heard and seen a zillion blog posts and news reports about the latest Facebook changes in the hours following the press conference, many of the posts were even published during the press conference – all indicative of the frenzy to cover all things Facebook. Or so it seems. Public is self-explanatory.

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DECEMBER 16, 2010

As I was listed as one of the LeWeb Official Bloggers , I received a few requests to meet from those interested in obtaining coverage for their product or for one of their clients. Anyone who reads my blog will easily see that this really isn’t the way I work. Next time, a little homework (and etiquette) might prove helpful.

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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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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. First, it is important to understand that registering a.tel domain is similar to registering any domain – it is not free, unlike the other sites I’ve listed above.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Blog, SlideShare, etc.) Experience Education Recommendations These sections were listed in this order and there was nothing you could do to change things around. 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!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I will ask them and compile their answers into one blog post once I’ve returned. Blogging Between Hot Flashes New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! I would like to see a list of best practices for click and mortar mobile savvy sites. s last blog.

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JANUARY 12, 2009

and list of highly-placed references. Also, I’m tagging this here blog. Totally optional of course but here’s the Tagged post on my blog. Too many twitterers just give a list of @’s on #followfriday – no reasons, just a list. Recommendations are only good if they are followed by the reasons.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Social Media on October 28, 2009 | one response Me? Reading the list of LeWeb Official Bloggers , you’ll quickly note that it is a diverse group, coming from many different countries. What I blog about while I am at the conference will be partially up to you.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Business , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 8, 2009 | one response Here in Paris, the excitement about LeWeb is palpable. (To As you hear one of the speakers use one of the terms listed somewhere on the Bingo card , place a large X in that square.

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AUGUST 28, 2008

Several of the sites listed in the search engine results included information about Melanie, but each gave a vastly different picture of who she is. s website, where Melanie is listed as one of the top executives. It made me want to ask, ?Will Will the real Melanie please stand up?? First, I headed over to her company?s

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Facebook is absent from the list. I have my doubts Craig´s last blog. Here Comes Google Buzz Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Twitter on February 9, 2010 | one response Are you ready for a new social platform? As always, I’ll give it a try and get a feel of how it can work best for me.

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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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JUNE 5, 2009

My webinars were run through software which did not integrate with my blog. Email distribution lists are housed on yet another site to manage newsletters and updates ( ConstantContact ). Related articles which may interest you: Blogs: I’ll Show You Mine if You’ll Show Me Yours Do You Have a Digital Business Card?

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

This is not a list of tasks or duties. Instead of looking for that one thing that you “should” do, you may want to take a step back and begin by asking yourself a few hard questions, such as: What have I accomplished? This is a story of what you’ve learned, along with the value and results you’ve been able to deliver. What makes me special?

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

This may likely be your blog or website. People ask for travel recommendations, advice how to fix a problem with their blog and everything in-between. Rather than list those cardinal sins here, follow the link to read 11 Sure-Fire Ways to Get Me to Unfollow You on Twitter. It tells people that you’re not even trying. -

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MARCH 25, 2010

Prior to heading to Austin, I read a blog suggesting that SXSW attendees password-protect their phones to prevent any unauthorized access. As an alternative, I found jillions (yes, I counted) of listings on craigslist.org for places to rent in the area. They did a fabulous job of juggling room cancellations and the wait-list.

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DECEMBER 27, 2009

One bride I narrowed down to one of two names on the list and took my best shot. Looking forward to having to identify pictures of my friends from kindergarten. =] Kenneth´s last blog. I wanted to either pass or have her laugh along with me at your impossible-to-identify photos as I failed once again. And the goat? m not sure?

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

This is a chance to be more descriptive about the big picture and key areas of expertise or accomplishment, rather than a list of duties. The decision to list all prior jobs depends on where you are in your career. Those who comment (a “real&# comment) on the LinkedIn tip of the day on this blog will also be entered.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Would you believe there is a website that republishes lists of people and the locations they are at, so other people can know they’re not home — so their home (if they also publish those details elsewhere online) could potentially be robbed? Ari Herzog´s last blog.

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DECEMBER 28, 2008

I’ve heard people bemoan the fact that no sales, job offers or consulting gigs drifted their way after having listed themselves on LinkedIn. Those who comment (a “real&# comment) on the LinkedIn tip of the day on this blog will also be entered. Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 28, 2008 | 5 responses 1.

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MARCH 1, 2009

Susan says: March 1, 2009 at 2:13 pm Irene, Timely blog. In addition to my pertinent contact information on the front of the card, I have a message about and URL for my blog site. Found a great solution on your blog – CardScan. Reply Claire Tompkins says: March 2, 2009 at 5:19 pm Hey, thanks for checking out my blog!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2008

In addition to these top priorities, there are many other items which should quickly make their way onto your to-do list… What to Do Right Away (aka NOW): Tell your immediate family and close friends Be honest with facts and feelings. We all know that it is critical to get one’s finances and resume in order? right away.

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OCTOBER 22, 2008

With the advent of LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter and an endless list of other networks, our connections are global. If you areat all interested in blogging or social media, I strongly recommend that you subscribe to his blog and follow him on twitter. The immediacy of email, blogs, etc. You’ll learn a lot!

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AUGUST 29, 2008

Them: Many events publicize the list of attendees ahead of time. Take some time to review the list and figure out who you?d Add your new acquaintances to your email/newsletter distribution list Your newsletter has an opt-out feature, so this makes a lot of sense, right? s what you?re d like to meet. Even though you?re

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AUGUST 29, 2008

Them: Many events publicize the list of attendees ahead of time. Take some time to review the list and figure out who you?d Add your new acquaintances to your email/newsletter distribution list Your newsletter has an opt-out feature, so this makes a lot of sense, right? s what you?re d like to meet. Even though you?re

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MARCH 8, 2011

This may seem like an odd item to add to the list of tips, but it matters. What would you add to the list? Blogging for Tickets. Speaker Selection Was it deliberate or arbitrary? I’ve been asked to speak at events which really weren’t a fit and left me wondering why they asked me. Have you been in my shoes before?

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JUNE 18, 2010

click on image to enlarge) To add my daughter, I added all of her email addresses and selected “I attest that this is my daughter&# from the drop-down list of choices. On the list are son/daughter, nephew/niece, grandson/granddaughter, other male/female. You read my blog — and you commented on it! Double whew.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2009

They are all the rage on blogs and Facebook, but enough already! After reading some of the lists created, they seem to range from insightful and revealing to dull and boring. I don’t think I could come up with 25 interesting things you’d want to know about me. Apparently, I’m not the only one.

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