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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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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. In fact, they are likely more important than ever as stark words on a computer screen are easily misunderstood if we’re not careful.

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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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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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MARCH 13, 2019

They’ve adapted to using online social networks (namely LinkedIn) to identify passive candidates in the last few years and it’s serving them well. Register for a webinar , a seminar, or a newsletter. I frequently answer questions on LinkedIn and leave a link to relevant blog posts I’ve written.

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JUNE 12, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! I’ve got my alarm set to remind me to be online at this time. Will you be there to claim your Facebook identity? Related articles which may interest you: Do You Have a Digital Business Card?

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

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DECEMBER 12, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! I invite you to hear from some of the attendees as they share a few of their favorite tools. Let me know in the comments which tool is your favorite and why you’re a fan.

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

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MARCH 4, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! How to: Turn On/Off LinkedIn Notifications Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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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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MARCH 11, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Which of the events look most interesting to you? Will you be there or have you been before? Any tips for me, a first-time attendee? Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! The good news is that it’s all up from here! Take a look at a few seconds of one of my earlier, and ill-fated, attempts. ). Here Comes Google Buzz 13 Signs That You’re At a Tech Conference I’m Engaged!

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

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Your turn: Which brands or companies do you see “doing social media&# right? What lessons have you learned which you’d like to apply on a smaller scale? Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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JULY 12, 2010

Should I connect only with family and good friends on Facebook and only business contacts on LinkedIn? I’m sure this has been going on since the early days of humans interacting and forming communities. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Anything else you’d add?

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! 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? Related articles which may interest you: TrueTwit: Managing Spammers on Twitter. Does it Work?

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Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 20, 2011

Let’s see – there’s Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and a whole host of other websites that have both a global reach as well as a local reach. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 About Us What’s a Maverick? So what is meant by social media?

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! 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? Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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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. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Ready to rev-up your profile? Who Influences You?

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

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

Should I get a LinkedIn account so this will happen?” If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! 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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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

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

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! But, for once, it was nice to be able to breeze in and out. How’s that for a silver lining?). Does any of this sound familiar? What have I missed? Here Comes Google Buzz New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter I Don’t Care Where.

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Live streaming from the Main Stage at LeWeb: Video chat rooms at Ustream Live streaming from Salle 400 at LeWeb: Live TV : Ustream If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! I Don’t Care Where.

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MAY 26, 2010

Thanks,The Facebook Ads Team If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! LinkedIn Tips – Pop Quiz! 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. Does it Work?

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OCTOBER 16, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! LinkedIn-apalooza! If you have a blog, has it made it easier for you to be found online? What key points would you add? Related articles which may interest you: How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Does social media allow for “real&# connections? I defy you to say it doesn’t. UPDATE: Brief news article about the tragic accident: [link]. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! What I blog about while I am at the conference will be partially up to you. Stay tuned for more information about this very soon. In the meantime, I’d better dust-off that passport! I Don’t Care Where. What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool?

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Small Business Mavericks

MAY 11, 2011

You can link to your Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, and other social sites around the Web from your About.Me You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 About Us What’s a Maverick? You can set up an About.Me If you hire a web designer to do it for you, it will cost you money. profile page.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! 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. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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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. Image courtesy of pandemia If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! If you’ve enjoyed these interviews and are interested in learning more about how to get started using social media, be sure to enter your email address in the box over to the right and you won’t miss a thing. Is SocialShield the Answer?

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JUNE 23, 2010

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

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! 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. Reply Irene Koehler says: September 15, 2010 at 4:52 pm Hey, Shellie.

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APRIL 6, 2009

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile? Who Influences You?

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