There is always a lot of hoopla and excitement associated with this annual event, though I’ll reserve my comments for later. Thus far this week we’ve discussed Facebook Subscribers and Smart Lists - both of which in my opinion are favorable enhancements for social networking and marketing. As of yesterday, anyone can comment on your Facebook page. Previously, one had to Like a page in order to make comments. Why You Should Love All Comments. Comments are one of the most loved and feared aspects of social media. We all get that. MORE >>

How much information are you willing to make public in order to improve your social networking experience? What capabilities might the next social networks  have to “improve&# our intimacy with our online friends? Creddy is a social network that makes your FICO credit score available to all of your social network friends. As you make purchases and pay bills, friends can see your score go up and down, and they can comment on various items on your account, offering information that credit agencies might use to adjust your score. MORE >>

Did you know that you can edit comments you’ve made on Facebook after you’ve published them?  Just click in the top right corner of your comment, then go down to ‘Edit’   Change your mind again?  Just hit escape and the original comment will stand. This is a boon to Facebookers who comment without their reading glasses on (like me). Related posts: Embarrassing updates in social media. Which social network would you quit? Facebook Will Allow You To Edit Comments – It’s About Time [Updates]. MORE >>

When any global company undertakes a social media strategy, there is an expectation that even company-wide initiatives will need to be customized for each region. Whether it's local customs, language or even the device on which the networks are accessed, it's vastly different all over the world. Not yet at least. ;-) The growth of social networks globally is a sure thing. The question is, where are they growing and which networks are dominant in which markets? Here's a breakdown of top three social networks in the top 10 markets: Is there anything you'd add? MORE >>

Social media is an interesting animal. And that made me think some more: what is the hidden remarkability in the lives of those we encounter every day – or, at least, every few days – in social media? So I asked the question: “What remarkable thing have you done that your social networks do NOT know about you?&#. Rather, it should be fueled by the spirit of social interaction; by the curiosity that drives our intellect and emotion; by really, truly, wanting to know each other better. Image: digitalbob8 via Flickr, CC 2.0. GPA.&#. O.M.G! MORE >>