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MARCH 4, 2010

Do you try to keep up with groups and fan pages that you join on Facebook? What other questions would you like to see answered in this way? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

But, we’ve got some brilliant folks in our community who may know the answer or have advice to share. This just gives us a home for the interaction to take place within our community. Since these interactions are private, no one else gets the benefit of hearing the advice or solution. I don’t always know the answer.

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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. I’m pretty sure that I’ve learned far more from you than you have from me.

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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. The good news is that it’s all up from here! If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Social Media on October 28, 2009 | one response Me? You know that feeling when that really good-looking person looks over at you and you’re really pleased with yourself for a moment, but then wonder if they are *really* giving that “Hey, baby! Stay tuned for more information about this very soon.

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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. You just might find the perfect app to make your day a little easier or more productive. What do you think? Do you expect oneforty.com to be a helpful resource to you?

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

To learn more about how Cirque du Soleil is using social media, I spoke with Cirque Social Media Manager, Jessica Berlin. Have you seen examples of brands using social media well or others missing the mark? Please add your thoughts. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets. I only spot two people actually sleeping. I guess we all multi-task in our own way.) Hey, leave the guy alone, he was doing a great job! I’d like to see you get up there and speak in front of hundreds of people. What have I missed?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

Do any of these examples sound familiar? Have you seen other sites offering a humorous look at the perils of connecting with one’s parents or kids? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

I Defy You to Disagree. 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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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Watch and Play Along! 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. Related articles which may interest you: Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! I Don’t Care Where.

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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? Image courtesy of Tiago Ribeiro.

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MAY 26, 2010

Users can now opt out with just one click.I encourage you to take a moment to read our CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s blog post and check out the new Facebook Privacy Page. Thanks,The Facebook Ads Team If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! You might also be interested in these: TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Branding , Business , Social Media on October 16, 2009 | 4 responses Holy Toledo, am I having a great time at BlogWorld ! What do you think of Chris’ advice? If you have a blog, has it made it easier for you to be found online? What key points would you add? Is SocialShield the Answer? LinkedIn-apalooza!

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Josh S Peters

JUNE 11, 2010

She facilitate s inspiring community around her blog, which is known as SCG – Super Cool Gang. She is “shipping” blogs and vlogs for Inspiring Ship ments blog. Ivana’s “Live CV” will tell you more about her journey in moving pictures. You can follow her on Twitter @ IvanaSendecka or simply “feed yourself “with Inspiring Shipments RSS feed.

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JUNE 27, 2008

community is uniquely prepared to solve. Lijit Search. Ross Mayfields Weblog. Markets, Technology & Musings. « Techmeme Persistent Search Feeds | Main. Enterprise 2.008 » June 12, 2008. Elevating the Enterprise 2.0 Conversation. UPDATE: Video of the keynote. My presentation at the Enterprise 2.0 Conference. Comments: Feeds.

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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? What do you think? Will you give it a try? Take a look at the high-level overview from Google and let me know your thoughts.

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JULY 12, 2010

I’m sure this has been going on since the early days of humans interacting and forming communities. No, gathering with our friends, sharing news and planning events is not new. Doing all of this online is the part that is new and this is where things get really interesting – and a little messy. Anything else you’d add?

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AUGUST 17, 2010

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. It seems like the cool thing to do, sure, but does that make it smart? In short, no. Bad form all around. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Still, this is a fabulous step in the right direction. Take a peek at the LinkedIn video and let me know in the comments what you think of this new feature. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile? LinkedIn Tip – Got Street Cred?

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 2, 2008

What functionalities do you think WordPress, vBulletin, and other common platforms need to be able to better develop communities? Beyond the core of people who want to demonstrate their expertise in a niche by blogging, will blogging continue to grow, or will community-oriented sites become more popular? Again, super post!

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MAY 7, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in LinkedIn on May 7, 2009 | 6 responses Do you hear that sound? It’s your future knocking. Have you done everything you can to show that you’re ready? Related articles which may interest you: BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. Is SocialShield the Answer? LinkedIn-apalooza!

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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. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Let me know in the comments if this tips has worked for you or if you’ve got any questions or suggestions. Image courtesy of DoctorWho. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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JULY 11, 2009

And, by the way, if you know anyone new to Twitter, you might want to invite them to this free Getting Started on Twitter webinar to them on July 22. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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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. And, furthermore, don’t send me any more spam disguised as holiday fruitcake personal greetings.

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Social Media on October 13, 2009 | 4 responses I am *so* not a Las Vegas person. All the lights, people, gambling and drinking really aren’t my thing. Vegas, here I come. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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JUNE 23, 2010

Which words, abbreviations and acronyms do you see used online which really get your skin crawling? C ya l8r, thxbye. Image courtesy of trpnblies7. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: I Don’t Care Where.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here to be sure you don’t miss any future AlmostSavvy news. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

I am most interested to know what you, the AlmostSavvy community, want to know from them. And…to further show my appreciate for you, the AlmostSavvy community, do I have a deal for you! It can be related to software, hardware; serious or fun. I will ask them and compile their answers into one blog post once I’ve returned.

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

SEPTEMBER 30, 2008

Here’s the first paragraph of my summary: I show businesses how to use social media technologies for external community building and outreach, and for internal collaboration. For the bonus round, I recommend staying up to date via LinkedIn’s community superhero, Mario Sundar. Update at least every three months.

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APRIL 6, 2009

While I have heard such tales from others and have experienced several myself, I’m more interested to hear your perspective. Is there such a thing as personal space in the world of virtual and business networking? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 28, 2010

12484 SUBSCRIBERS FOLLOWERS Lijit Search Read more about The New Community Rules Get Techipedia on your iPhone or iPod touch! She provides consulting in internet marketing and manages Community Support & Advertising at Mashable. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009).

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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. Winners will be contacted on April 15, making tax day just a little brighter. Please share!

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AUGUST 28, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding on August 28, 2008 | no responses Big companies, small businesses – we all work very hard to deliver an extraordinary product or service to our customers. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Is SocialShield the Answer? LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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AUGUST 28, 2008

Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding on August 28, 2008 | no responses Big companies, small businesses – we all work very hard to deliver an extraordinary product or service to our customers. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Is SocialShield the Answer? LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

People use this tool in many different ways, and for those of us who are particularly active, our own investment in the community is a reflection of our real-life engagement. Sure, I have days where I wonder about my place in the world or why, despite my best efforts, I continue to have jiggly arms.

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