Almost Savvy

AUGUST 17, 2010

I know this because I saw the big “Follow Us on Twitter&# sign on the cash register. And, now that they’ve armed me with the news that they’re using Twitter, I went online after my last visit to share my thoughts about their level of customer service. Yes, they had an account on Twitter and it seemed to be active.

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Almost Savvy

JULY 11, 2009

To me, Twitter is about building relationships. Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. Like all social media tools, there is no one right way to use Twitter. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt, but I do aggressively unfollow if your use of Twitter is not aligned with my own style.

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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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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. How do I make a killer Facebook page? The best part? The only substantial cost for you is time.

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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

JULY 24, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Twitter on July 23, 2009 | 11 responses Note: This was written prior to Twitter’s purge of spam accounts this evening. One can only hope this is a sign that Twitter will be managing this problem more aggressively, possibly eliminating the need for tools such as TrueTwit. Does it Work?

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Almost Savvy

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. 2 Responses to “Twitter Allows “Real&# Connections.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 19, 2009

Twitter as a tool to communicate during conferences. After attending SMX (I’ll post something on that soon) and SES NY, I realized that Twitter is a useful tool for conferencegoers to communicate their whereabouts or to share breaking news and announcements. Similarly, Michael Twittered during SES in April.

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Almost Savvy

JANUARY 3, 2009

Twitter is growing quickly, at the rate of 5,000-10,000 new accounts per day, according to a new report from Hubspot called State of the Twittersphere.? More individuals (of all ages), businesses, news outlets, academic institutions, government agencies and non-profit organizations are finding unique value in having a Twitter presence.

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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

How you set-up and manage your Twitter account has a huge impact on how many people decide to follow you (translation: follow = subscribe and have the chance to read what you post). It is all public and searchable by anyone, not limited to those who follow you or only those who use Twitter. I’m very happy to oblige.

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 17, 2009

4 Tales of Accidental Twitter Friends) Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on November 17, 2009 | 16 responses It’s true, I’m engaged. As with other networking platforms, I use Twitter primarily for business purposes. No, not that kind of engaged.

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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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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 2, 2010

Now with more than 500 million global members, Facebook is changing the way we interact, communicate, share, and shop. Despite Facebook’s apparent addiction to public relations missteps and half-baked schemes, they still keep chugging along, taking over the world one “like&# button at a time.

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Almost Savvy

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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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? This post was mentioned on Twitter by Irene Koehler, Elaine Kirk.

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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. But, we’ve got some brilliant folks in our community who may know the answer or have advice to share. I don’t always know the answer.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 22, 2009

If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. If you take a look at any one of their four accounts , you’ll notice one thing: they’re not using Twitter to converse but to broadcast. Is that even professional?

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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? What lessons have you learned which you’d like to apply on a smaller scale?

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Almost Savvy

DECEMBER 12, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Career , Facebook , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on December 12, 2009 | one response The theme of LeWeb ’09 was “The Real-time Web,&# but what exactly “is&# real-time? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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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

JULY 12, 2010

Should I connect only with family and good friends on Facebook and only business contacts on LinkedIn? How secure should I feel when using Facebook’s privacy settings to determine which groups of friends can or cannot see particular photos? And, a few of their kids wanted to become Facebook Friends, too.

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 28, 2008

To leverage the medium, the opportunity to connect with someone new and in the spirit of the holiday season, I invite you to come Twitter caroling with me. a little bit contest, a big bit fun and a chance to meet someone new You and one other Twitterer will work together to write a Twitter Carol (rather than a traditional Christmas carol).

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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. Is it too noisy?

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Convince & Convert

JUNE 17, 2010

I love the Twitter culture and community, and I spend quite a bit of time using Twitter. Maybe you found this blog from Twitter? But, for about 99.999999% of the world, Twitter usage is not an end, it’s a means to an end. Your Twitter goals may vary. 53% of Twitter users never tweet ).

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Almost Savvy

APRIL 9, 2010

Please Enjoy This Spam Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match LinkedIn Tip – Got Street Cred? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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Almost Savvy

SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Twitteleh – Twitter for Your Jewish Mother Why answer the simple “What are you doing?&# question on Twitter, when you could be providing the information you mother really wants to know? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! “Oh Crap.

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Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Build community platforms around real communities of shared interest. Check out Twitter as a way to show a company’s personality. 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.

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Almost Savvy

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

I’m an avid LinkedIn user, not an expert but definitely much more comfortable using LI than Twitter but I had yet to discover this very useful feature. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! I encourage you to think again. It only took a few seconds!!

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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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Josh S Peters

NOVEMBER 3, 2009

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » What do PPC (pay per click) and Twitter have in common? What do PPC (pay per click) and Twitter have in common? What do PPC (pay per click) and Twitter have in common? Everything! Everything!

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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

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

I’ve heard that all businesses should have a Facebook page. RT @IreneKoehler BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead [link] This comment was originally posted on Twitter Reply jaculynn says: September 13, 2010 at 1:50 pm Good advice > RT @IreneKoehler: BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead [get a job, more biz, etc.]

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Almost Savvy

NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Nametags are awkwardly enormous as they include name, company, website and Twitter @username. When demo-ing new apps, all problems are explained away by “Twitter must be running slow.&# On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets. Everyone here already has one.&#

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Almost Savvy

MAY 7, 2009

What’s that you say: LinkedIn is really just Facebook for old people? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! With just a bit of work, you can now look as impressive online as you are in real life. Not at all. Reply Leave a Reply Click here to cancel reply.

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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! Watch and Play Along!

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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. Related articles which may interest you: How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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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? You will be able to connect with Twitter, but only to pull in content, not to publish tweets (at least, not yet). Facebook is absent from the list.

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