Almost Savvy

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. How are you using, or do you expect to use, the new “mentions&# feature on Facebook?

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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Most people don’t seem to mind if the world can see who they’re connected to on Facebook. When logged into Facebook, look over to the right at the top of the page. What’s public? What’s private? How do I know who is seeing what I post? Staying on top of all the changes can be an overwhelming task indeed.

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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

How, then, with all this self-confidence, did Facebook (a thing, not even a person) manage to hurt my feelings? I am fairly particular about who I connect with on Facebook. Strategies for using Facebook run the gamut from closely manage to wide open. We used to communicate on Facebook. Was I wrong?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Make Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You. LinkedIn is a professional network built around one’s employment capabilities. People who use LinkedIn expertly, like Christopher S. Here are some thoughts on amping up your LinkedIn presence. LinkedIn has an official opinion on connecting up with others. Newsletters.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2009

The New Community Rules talks about the important role social media has begun playing in our lives. Fortunately, we have social media communities to inspire us. Access to these social media communities is free. You’ll learn: What’s the hype about LinkedIn and how can I use it? The best part?

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Almost Savvy

JANUARY 2, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Career , LinkedIn , Networking on January 2, 2009 | 7 responses There was a time when a recommendation from your mother that you were a real catch was enough of an objective opinion to satisfy others’ due diligence to determine if you were all you claimed to be. Time to get rolling!

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 12, 2010

That doesn’t typically fly elsewhere (Facebook will kill the account), but Times Square on Friendster required 2 accounts at the time because I maxed out on the initial 500 person limit. The High Point: Facebook In 2004, I joined Facebook and my behavior changed drastically. I had many friends just like that.

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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 31, 2008

One small example of this relates to the LinkedIn invitation. When we invite someone to join our network of connections on LinkedIn, the invitation is populated with generic, default language. Those who comment (a “real&# comment) on the LinkedIn tip of the day on this blog will also be entered. What’s Your URL?&#

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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 28, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 28, 2008 | 5 responses 1. LinkedIn is: a) Something for people looking for a new job b) Facebook for old people c) Nothing more than another source of email spam d) Kind of confusing 2. LinkedIn is a powerful tool, but that’s it. If only it worked that way!

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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 30, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 30, 2008 | 9 responses You meet someone at a conference or a networking event and want to stay in touch. You exchange business cards and decide to connect on LinkedIn.? She asks for the link to your profile on LinkedIn so she can send you an invitation to connect.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 11, 2010

Here’s the real Facebook, long before I joined the social network myself: Truthfully, it doesn’t matter who invented Facebook. Here’s the real Facebook, long before I joined the social network myself: Truthfully, it doesn’t matter who invented Facebook. Facebook is like Classmates.com.

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Almost Savvy

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? Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in content?

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Almost Savvy

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. Some have been well communicated in advance, many weren’t. This just gives us a home for the interaction to take place within our community.

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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

MARCH 11, 2010

I’ll be sure to post a link on Twitter and to the AlmostSavvy fan page on Facebook , so stay tuned for that. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! If you happen to be at the Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator event on Monday, be sure to stop by and say hello.

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Almost Savvy

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. You know who you are. Stay right there; I?ll

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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 29, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on December 29, 2008 | 7 responses Dear Professional, You and I were set up on a blind-date of sorts. Fondly, Your (incomplete) LinkedIn profile The number of incomplete profiles I see on LinkedIn is huge, but not surprising. Related articles which may interest you: LinkedIn-apalooza!

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Almost Savvy

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! Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Do you expect oneforty.com to be a helpful resource to you? Does it Work?

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Almost Savvy

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. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Parents, you’ve been warned!

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Almost Savvy

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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Almost Savvy

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. Related articles which may interest you: LinkedIn-apalooza!

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Almost Savvy

AUGUST 17, 2010

However, their Twitter account had only been linked to their Facebook fan page, meaning that all of their posts on Facebook were automatically broadcast to Twitter. In fact, the net result is that the business comes off looking disconnected and less interested in their community than they are in hawking their wares.

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 7, 2009

URGENT: Facebook Rush Tonight – Claim Your Name Moments and The Power of Not Laughing Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Please add your thoughts. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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Almost Savvy

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. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Watch and Play Along!

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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I’ve heard that all businesses should have a Facebook page. Should I get a LinkedIn account so this will happen?” Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! Should I get one?” I need to get more leads.

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Few in the audience appear to be paying attention to the speakers, though I imagine some are. (On I only spot two people actually sleeping.

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 16, 2009

Excellent questions poured in via email, Twitter, the AlmostSavvy Facebook page , and comments on my blog. LinkedIn-apalooza! Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! You certainly didn’t disappoint! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match How Facebook Hurt My Feelings BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead 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 ?

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 28, 2009

Facebook entirely redesigned its most important assets, its home page and opened its feed to third parties. Given the growth of the Twitter and Facebook ecosystems with thousands of applications and new uses, startups as well all major players are adapting their services to compete in this environment.

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Almost Savvy

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

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? Facebook is absent from the list. It’s enough just trying to find relevant content using Twitter and Facebook, do we really need this Google offering?

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Almost Savvy

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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Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Build community platforms around real communities of shared interest. Start a community group on Facebook or Ning or MySpace or LinkedIn around the space where your customer does business. Consider the value of hiring a community manager. Consider a Lijit Wijit or other aggregator widget.

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 20, 2009

Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply. 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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