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MARCH 4, 2010

With the most recent redesign of Facebook, some people are finding it much more difficult to keep up with their favorite fan pages as their updates drift by in the stream along with your friends’ status updates. Organize them in a way which makes your favorite content easier to find. Was this tip helpful?

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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. Why would she have blocked me?

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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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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. One of the many recent tweaks which hasn’t received much coverage is the ability to control who sees your list of friends. Click on Profile.)

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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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OCTOBER 28, 2011

If you’re a Facebook user, you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes, especially on the homepage where you see updates from your Facebook friends. Facebook is a wonderful tool for connecting with family and friends, as well as your favorite brands and businesses. How do I mute certain types of updates?

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OCTOBER 28, 2011

If you’re a Facebook user, you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes, especially on the homepage where you see updates from your Facebook friends. Facebook is a wonderful tool for connecting with family and friends, as well as your favorite brands and businesses. How do I mute certain types of updates?

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

While it may seem that David Bowie is referring to Facebook when he sings, “Ch, ch, ch, ch, changes.” If you’re a Facebook user, you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes, especially on the homepage where you see updates from your Facebook friends. The good new is that you’re not alone.

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Almost Savvy

OCTOBER 14, 2011

While it may seem that David Bowie is referring to Facebook when he sings, “Ch, ch, ch, ch, changes.” If you’re a Facebook user, you’ve probably noticed a lot of changes, especially on the homepage where you see updates from your Facebook friends. The good new is that you’re not alone.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Today’s post is written specifically for those responsible for managing a Group on Facebook. Facebook Groups don’t get as much buzz as Facebook Profiles (soon to be known as Timelines) and Facebook Pages. You may also view the How to Find and Ban Members in Facebook Groups video on YouTube.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

Today’s post is written specifically for those responsible for managing a Group on Facebook. Facebook Groups don’t get as much buzz as Facebook Profiles (soon to be known as Timelines) and Facebook Pages. You may also view the How to Find and Ban Members in Facebook Groups video on YouTube.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Yes, there are people who, by choice, do not have Facebook, Twitter or Google+ accounts. Lola doesn’t use Facebook. Hadn’t she read articles about business-related successes on Facebook, along with the articles about oversharing and privacy risks? A few days ago, I had a chance to have lunch with a dear friend.

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JULY 19, 2011

With the launch of Google’s new social network, Google+ , there are many who have rushed to publish opinions about the demise of other networks, most notably Twitter and Facebook. Some have even gone as far as to shut down their accounts on these other networks to move their entire online network to Google+. It would be redundant.

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AUGUST 10, 2011

It is clear that the team at Google thought long and hard about how people and brands use Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn and worked to incorporate the best features of all, while adding a few cool features we haven’t seen before. I’ll be addressing those features and how to get started using Google+ in the next few posts.

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MAY 23, 2011

You are the friends and family you on Facebook. In addition to finding the professional you on LinkedIn, I may easily find content you shared on Facebook which you thought was only visible to friends, your ranty comments on YouTube videos and blog posts, and all sorts of photos of you (whether posted by you or someone else).

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JUNE 16, 2011

Public vs. Private: Know what content (information, photos, etc.) Connect the online and offline worlds: Most of your activities and content should have both online and offline components woven seamlessly together. The fish are on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube; not on your website. They might even be heavy Facebook users.

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MARCH 31, 2010

Posted by Irene Koehler in Facebook , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on March 31, 2010 | 16 responses Hey, you! We’ve been connected for awhile on Twitter and Facebook. The results of my absolutely unscientific poll on Twitter and Facebook were unanimous. We need to have a word. I like you, really I do.

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MARCH 11, 2010

While all the festivities take place in Austin, Texas from March 12 – 21, there should be quite a bit of content you can enjoy from the comfort of your own home (or office…just don’t tell the boss you heard it from me). Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook!

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

I spend way too much time online, most of it on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn. If you feel they’ve made a mistake and there is a lesson to be learned, do you share their content publicly without having hidden their identity? Related articles which may interest you: Facebook Friend Requests: Accept or Ignore?

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NOVEMBER 30, 2010

Even a quick glance at the agenda for the two-day event makes it clear that the opportunities to find interesting content will be plentiful. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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JULY 11, 2009

Of course, you are always welcome to similarly unfollow me if you feel my content is inappropriate or a bad fit for your twitterstream. I’m not talking about RickRolling here; I mean making it seem like there is really great content if you just follow this link, only to have it lead to promotional material or a squeeze page.

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APRIL 26, 2011

Between email, blogging, Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, my fingers are constantly tap-tapping away. Unfortunately, I quickly found myself needing to edit content when the software misunderstood me. Gradually, the pain moved to my wrist, up my arm and eventually to my shoulder. I Don’t Care Where.

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MARCH 24, 2011

Constant republishing of others’ content (RSS feeds, quotes, etc.). Good uses of your inside voice: - Commenting on content posted by someone else. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Yes, there are people who, by choice, do not have Facebook, Twitter or Google+ accounts. Lola doesn’t use Facebook. Hadn’t she read articles about business-related successes on Facebook, along with the articles about oversharing and privacy risks? A few days ago, I had a chance to have lunch with a dear friend.

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Almost Savvy

JANUARY 30, 2012

Yes, there are people who, by choice, do not have Facebook, Twitter or Google+ accounts. Lola doesn’t use Facebook. Hadn’t she read articles about business-related successes on Facebook, along with the articles about oversharing and privacy risks? A few days ago, I had a chance to have lunch with a dear friend.

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APRIL 22, 2010

The potential benefits are huge, but filtering content can become a challenge. Additional comments powered by BackType Click ‘Like’ to join us on Facebook! Great question, David! LinkedIn can be a real workhorse when it comes to our networking efforts. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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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. One peek at the agenda and it is easy to see that the conference is packed full of meaty content. Watch and Play Along!

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

What would you do differently in terms of content or design? Have you taken the time to be a consumer of content first before being a publisher? There is no real down side to being a content consumer first. Adding a link to your own content is a great idea when you comment on blog posts.

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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? 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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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

While I truly love the energy and content at tech conferences, I’m struck (and, at moments, slightly entertained) by the differences in style and etiquette between the entrepreneurial tech events and those with a? On their computers, I see Gmail, Facebook, Tweetdeck, Skype, Flickr and a host of other apps and widgets.

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OCTOBER 20, 2010

LeWeb does require their Official Bloggers to post related content prior to and following the event. Day after day, I try to share helpful information through my blog, Twitter , the Almost Savvy page on Facebook , speaking engagements, etc. I shared this on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook and asked if I had made the right decision.

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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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AUGUST 3, 2009

There is no doubt in my mind that many of those photos were already uploaded to Facebook and shared with friends. Am I saying that only those who end up drunk in Las Vegas are the only ones who need to be concerned about their online content? Online content can be easily found and shared. Absolutely not.

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

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AUGUST 16, 2011

While it remains to be seen how searchable Google+ profiles will be, we do know that Google will be giving some visibility to public content on Google+. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the Almost Savvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. .

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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. Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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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. I Don’t Care Where.

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