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Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends | Almost Savvy

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Social Networking Lines Get Blurred With the unprecedented growth of Facebook, it has become the largest social networking platform by far. Is this because social networking is new? No, gathering with our friends, sharing news and planning events is not new. When did things become so complicated?

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Just Because We're Social Networking “Friends” Doesn't Mean I'll.

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If this happened at a live networking event, the conversation would go something like this: “Hi. Related articles which may interest you: How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Happy Holidays! Uh…ewww. My name is Irene.

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Adventures in Social Networking with Mom and Dad | Almost Savvy

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As the number of multi-generational families using online social networks increases daily, so does the number of “Oh no, she didn’t!&# Let’s take a peek at three humorous looks at how social media is, or might be, used to connect with our beloved family members. Ready for Yet Another Social Platform?

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Virtual Personal Space | Almost Savvy

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Whether at a live networking event or connecting with people through virtual social networking sites, no one want to receive sales pitches, marketing emails, and links to buy the “latest, greatest product on the market guaranteed to make you rich in just 10 days.&# tune us out. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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13 Signs That You're At a Tech Conference | Almost Savvy

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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? Sadly, this is a commentary on the male/female ratio at these events. more traditional, corporate bent.

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How To: Enjoy SXSW (Without Being at SXSW)

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The festival has three primary tracks: Interactive (Tech/Social Media): March 12- 16 Film: March 12 – 20 Music: March 17 – 21 I’ll be attending Interactive events and will be blogging one of them (my blog posts will end up on the SXSW site, not here). Which of the events look most interesting to you?

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8 Tips for Using Social Media for Political Campaigns

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If you primarily use these new channels to push out your “ Come learn about me &# events and links to your “ Donate here &# page, people will tune out pretty quickly. 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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