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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Are the same strategies they’re using applicable to small businesses without the same brand recognition? Recently, at BlogWorld in Las Vegas, one of the nicest guys in Silicon Valley, Michael Brito , shared some of the principles he feels are central to effectively using social media for business.

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APRIL 6, 2011

Logo – Unless your business is a well known brand (think Ford or Macy’s), it is probably best to use your photo rather than a logo. Consistency – A great way to help your own branding is to use the same photo for all of your online profiles. In general, we like and want to connect with people, not businesses.

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MARCH 4, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends 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! Reply So Many Blogs to Follow, How to Decide?

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APRIL 22, 2010

I’ve recorded a short video demonstrating how to change how you receive these notifications from LinkedIn. 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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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). What are your goals and how can I help you achieve them?

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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. 3 Responses to “New to Social Media?

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JANUARY 13, 2011

Very quickly, though, creative minds went to work and produced many beautiful examples of how to use the images at the top of the page to make a statement about what you want others to know about you. In this video, I walk you through exactly how to do this, step-by-step. Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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APRIL 15, 2011

The response to my recent post about how to select the right photo for your online profile has been fantastic. I invite you to watch this video to find out… How you can get valuable feedback on the photo you’ve chosen for your profile As my friend, Hjortur Smarason says, we should think of this photo as our own personal logo.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Lately, I’ve been speaking about social media more often than ever and doing more individual coaching and business consulting. 14 Responses to “The Re-Branding of Me: Website Under Construction&# Silouan says: June 6, 2009 at 9:30 am Site looks nice and crisp. It takes hard work to stand out from the crowd.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. The number of businesses on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube is mind-boggling, but the real question is how many of them are using the tools wisely? Did you know up front how to connect those investments to the bottom line?

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. The number of businesses on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube is mind-boggling, but the real question is how many of them are using the tools wisely? Did you know up front how to connect those investments to the bottom line?

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AUGUST 3, 2009

I marveled at how they were able to stay atop those five-inch stiletto heels, despite the obvious challenges in pay. 6 Responses to “What Happens in Vegas… (Or How to Ruin a Reputation With Just One Click)&# CjJune says: August 3, 2009 at 11:19 am Hi, Following you from twitter and retweeting. Have a great day!

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JUNE 1, 2011

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. If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here to be sure you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy news.

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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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MAY 23, 2011

It’s really a question of brand or be branded. 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. Sharing, But Not Monitoring.

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FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Choose a good photo, one that makes you look good or makes your story or brand more compelling. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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JULY 19, 2011

Google+ is brand spanking new and has just begun to develop. 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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AUGUST 16, 2011

Add links to your social accounts, blog, website, presentations, publications, videos, photos – anything you feel helps tell your story online. For me, the answer is 1,000,000% yes because I know what a huge branding and visibility opportunity it is. Search Visibility: Now this is key.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Don’t they know how to spell? We remember how to spell correctly, we just don’t always do it. How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! What’s up with those people anyway? Did they nap all through elementary school?

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APRIL 6, 2010

Plus, get a free book) Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Tips on April 6, 2010 | 18 responses One of the best ways to learn is to watch others; see what works, what falls flat, what suits your style and what doesn’t. Think about individuals and brands that influence your thinking, decisions or actions.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

The challenge is figuring out how to stand out amidst all the others. Rather than just telling someone how talented you are, how can you creatively prove it in a way that is easily accessible to them? Have you taken the time to understand social media and social networking tools which can be a huge asset in this area?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Social Media , Twitter on September 30, 2009 | 5 responses Twitter can be confusing, especially when you’re just getting started. 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!

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JULY 12, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop 1 Comment 28 Tweets ?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Rather than explain how to do this in writing, I think it might be simpler to demonstrate how this works step-by-step. 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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OCTOBER 4, 2010

We’ll also talk about how to WOW your audience when they find you! Join me for an impromptu session to get some valuable tips and learn how to bring greater visibility and credibility to your presence on LinkedIn. Tags: Branding Business Career LinkedIn connections Networking Online reputation.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

We talked about our kids, observations about life and social media. He seemed like a friendly person who had a passion for using social media to connect with others. The guy was a complete stranger, yet here we were having a delightful and very natural conversation.

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MAY 26, 2010

I’m hopeful these changes will make it simpler for all users to understand how to control you can see and have access to their information. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Social media is very new and anyone who claims they are a guru likely isnt. Does it Work?

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

What you may not have noticed are the significant updates in how you manage your privacy, along with other new features and changes. Facebook is a wonderful tool for connecting with family and friends, as well as your favorite brands and businesses. Image courtesy of purplemattfish.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Networking , Social Media , Twitter on November 1, 2009 | 2 responses If you believe Twitter is a place where only trivial information is shared, I invite you to read the “tweets&# posted by Apple engineer, Mike Lee ( @bmf ) today. Does social media allow for “real&# connections?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Please Enjoy This Spam Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop 18 Tweets ?

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JANUARY 3, 2009

To that end, I’ll be hosting a webinar on Sunday, January 4, at 4:00 pm (PST) to cover the basics and key ‘how-to’ concepts to get you started. The instructions about how to participate are the same as above. Keep in mind, this is not intended for advanced or experienced users.

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JULY 24, 2009

How to Register To use TrueTwit, it is necessary to register by providing your Twitter username, your email address as well as create a TrueTwit password which will be used to manage your TrueTwit account. Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Does it Work?

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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. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

Twitter, like all online activity, will become part of your reputation and brand, whether you like it or not. It is yet another way to include more information about yourself and show that you’ve taken a few extra minutes to brand yourself online. Your Twitter Profile – Be you, the real you. Wendy Hoechstetter Interiors?s

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AUGUST 3, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. What are your goals and how can I help you achieve them?

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DECEMBER 14, 2010

How to appear that you fit in while also appearing to stand out from the crowd. We really work hard to think of just the right words to use to let others know how irresistibly awesome we are. Related articles which may interest you: How to: Keep Your LinkedIn Profile Visible to Everyone Free LinkedIn Session Tuesday! (My

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JUNE 29, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Social Media on June 28, 2009 | 6 responses The story is as old as time itself: Technology which played an important role in the formative years of one generation has been adopted, dare I say, commandeered, by a younger generation. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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