Small Business Mavericks

APRIL 18, 2011

Mixx is popular, but it’s not as popular as, say, StumbleUpon, Digg, Facebook, or Twitter. And any competing microblogging service is going to have an uphill battle against Twitter. The question is, does UberMedia have the digital cojones ? There are some big variables there.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 12, 2010

That doesn’t typically fly elsewhere (Facebook will kill the account), but Times Square on Friendster required 2 accounts at the time because I maxed out on the initial 500 person limit. The High Point: Facebook In 2004, I joined Facebook and my behavior changed drastically. I had many friends just like that.

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Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 30, 2011

implementation – be it a wiki, a blogging platform, discussion forums, microblogging, or Sharepoint – fail miserably because they forgot to focus on the fundamentals. vendor out there offers a similar set of features – blogging, microblogging, wiki functionality, profiles, tagging, search, etc. Everything looks great.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 19, 2009

It also serves a specific purpose, while its chief competitor, Facebook, does not. That’s why I, like Eric , won’t be spamming Facebook, but I feel fine about doing so on Twitter. I don’t want to lose friends over Facebook mini feed abuse. So while I love Facebook , Twitter fulfills many needs.

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Twitter Microblogging MySpace Yahoo 131

Twist Image

MARCH 22, 2012

Afterall, you can Blog on your Facebook page, you can micro-Blog with Twitter or video Blog on YouTube. While we do live in a world of RSS feeds and links tossed around via Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter, the best Blogs are designed well. There will be times when you will question if anybody is reading your Blog and if anybody cares.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

OCTOBER 7, 2010

People often brand themselves as an expert in a field or an authority on a topic, but are careless with the way they present themselves, calling into question their expertise, and injecting doubt into the minds of potential customers. I will need a different Facebook profile for me the entrepreneur, evangelist, brand manager etc.

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Brands Handbook MySpace Construction 236

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JUNE 18, 2008

So now the question is…Who’s going to develop Plutter Kite? Which can be used as – a part of – a checklist, when developing the ultimate microblogging application. misc/images/timeline.JPG) emote is a microblogging service; which is a platform to – 1. It’s sad, but true. Thank you for that!

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Microblogging API MySpace Yahoo 102

Firebelly

JUNE 11, 2010

Twitter to Change Links and How They Are Displayed By Ben Parr In an effort to bypass the obscurity of shortened links and to prevent malware and phishing attacks, Twitter has begun the rollout of t.co, its official URL shortener, along with some major changes to how the microblogging platform handles links. Have a great weekend everyone!

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Social Media News Paid Search Microblogging 100

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 2, 2008

We pause for 10 minutes, and when we return, the class asks questions or makes comments, to which Professor Jutras responds. The blogger (Professor Jutras) posts his ideas, occasionally throws in some editorial and takes some light, widget-fed microblogging (the current events some students share). I see this seminar as a blog.

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Social Media Class Forums Microblogging 189

Proactive Report

NOVEMBER 12, 2010

And I get to chat with them and ask them questions. Not quite what I would call an active Twitter account, being that it is a real-time microblogging service.) These are also the three top industries using Facebook. They know that their customers expect them to be on Facebook and Twitter. Dr. Nora Ganim Barnes, Ph.D.,

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Social Media Engagement Microblogging Insurance 74

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 18, 2010

It’s a good question, and one that everyone should ask before they get started. You can search for related groups and Fan Pages through Facebook, start accounts on social bookmarking sites such as Digg or StumbleUpon, and check on who is linking to your site to find out who’s interested. Why do businesses need social media?

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Social Media Strategy StumbleUpon Digg 269

Convince & Convert

JULY 23, 2012

But it’s no question that the development of social platforms has changed how we play, enjoy and cover sports. Facebook is the new hub for fans. This has given the old-school media guys something to point to when they criticize the legitimacy of sports blogging and microblogging. Twitter is the new sports ticker.

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Sports Social Media comScore Tweetdeck 134

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 31, 2009

Facebook Create a Facebook Page and tell everyone about it. You can use the many applications that Facebook offers, so that others can answer questions on a survey, have discussions on the forums, and/or have notes to bring awareness to a topic. GetSatisfaction provides a way for companies to do that.

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Crowdsourcing scribd Ustream Social Media 192

Social Media Network Marketing

JUNE 13, 2010

Social networks like Facebook and others. Microblogs e.g. . Microblogs e.g. Twitter. We cannot possibly control the direction of every conversation, nor should we try to, but we can be available to answer questions and provide honest and helpful input wherever possible. Professional networks like LinkedIn.

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Reputation Xanga Microblogging Technorati 50

Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2010

65% to social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. 52% to microblogging services such as Twitter. 23% want “answers to questions and targeted information”. 89% turn to blogs. 61% use Wikipedia. Do they believe everything they read? No, says the survey. Where do they go for primary research?

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Press Release Microblogging Wikipedia Survey 78

Social Media Strategery

JANUARY 23, 2012

As CIOs and Chief Knowledge Officers bring tools that have been used on the Internet – blogs, wikis, microblogs, profiles – behind the firewall, they tend to expect the same results. "We'll " Or Facebook…or Twitter – you name it. Why do you log into Facebook every day?

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Communities Wiki Microblogging Press Release 121

Proactive Report

JANUARY 21, 2010

65% to social media sites such as Facebook and LinkedIn. 52% to microblogging services such as Twitter. 23% want “answers to questions and targeted information”. 89% turn to blogs. 61% use Wikipedia. Do they believe everything they read? No, says the survey. Where do they go for primary research?

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Press Release Microblogging Wikipedia Survey 74

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 19, 2010

One of the most common questions in social media is – “is it worth it?”. However, the question remains to be answered – is it worth it? When it comes to profitability, increased revenue, and efficient use of time – the question of “is it worth it”, takes on a life of it’s own. Every industry can benefit from social media.

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Social Media Yahoo Discount Training 164

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

APRIL 20, 2010

Unless the person in question has earned social media deity status where even their most tiresome ramblings generate a high volume of comment and conversation, anyone attempting to seed a new conversation needs to earn the attention of their potential audience. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009).

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Social Media Chemicals Wikipedia MySpace 208

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 25, 2010

Don’t check in on Twitter and Facebook once or twice a week and only for 10 minutes. The Facebook page could be totally overrun by bandits and they’d never know because they aren’t paying that much attention. Along those lines, I have a question about “recovery&# after blundering in approaching an influencer.

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Social Media Engagement Forums Policies 272

Jeff Esposito

JUNE 2, 2011

There is no question that Twitter is my favorite social network. I must also confess that I am a social media junkie, so my love affair and ease of use does not apply to the non-geeky populous who flock to Facebook like it was the last piece of dry land in Waterworld.

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Microblogging Tips Sites Twitter 43

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 31, 2008

You’re given four questions and you need to provide four answers. I dabble in social media sites, particularly Twitter, Facebook, and StumbleUpon. I tag Tamar to answer four more questions (different ones). Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca The other site?

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Jeff Esposito

JUNE 17, 2011

10 Tips for New Community Managers – There is no question that community management is one of the hot job titles right now. The big question on many people’s minds though is what the heck does it mean and what does this person do? Does Google Use Facebook Shares to Influence Search Rankings? – Where Does Social Belong? –

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Microblogging Education Communities Engineering 37

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 4, 2008

I also remember being “elected&# as the note-taker in high school; one of the easiest ways to absorb lecture notes and book notes was to type up questions and answers in a frequently asked questions document and ask myself the questions again and again. Tamar is also the author of The New Community Rules (July 2009).

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Social Media Network Marketing

AUGUST 19, 2010

Social networks like Facebook and others. Microblogs e.g. Twitter. We cannot possibly control the direction of every conversation, nor should we try to, but we can be available to answer questions and provide honest and helpful input wherever possible. microblogging-sites August 25, 2010 4:56 PM Pervara Kapadia said.

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Reputation Social Media Xanga Microblogging 87

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

AUGUST 14, 2009

This is a good question and one that Epic Change has mastered rather successfully. Most of these kids have never seen the ocean, let alone been able to ask questions about anything and have answers to their curiosity at their fingertips. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca

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Social Media Case Study MySpace Yahoo 172

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 15, 2008

robots.txt, IP questions for hosting, etc.), Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca In addition to a bit over overlap from my previous post, Matt covers other categories pertinent to search marketing, including local search, search technology (e.g.

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Marketing StumbleUpon MySpace Yahoo 100

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 12, 2010

They want a blog, an iPhone app, viral videos, a Twitter handle, a Facebook fan page complete with custom applications, blogger and influencer engagement initiatives, an ad.ly Feel free to reach out to me directly if you have any questions or just want to talk shop in the future. I’m glad you found this article useful.

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Smart Phone Mobile Social Media SEO 218

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JANUARY 28, 2010

Reply Tamar Weinberg January 28, 2010 at 10:25 pm Tim, great question but I think that there’s no perfect answer for this. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca Would love to see you tackle this topic from a monetization point of view as to who is getting “Green Eyeballs.&#

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Video Flash Mob YouTube MySpace 236

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MAY 5, 2010

After all, Facebook could eat the web. In fact, you’re likely spotting the shift; instead of companies posting their URLs on television commercials, they’re asking their followers to join them on Facebook. Don’t use a Facebook Group. Your Facebook Page should be created under your primary Facebook login.

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Facebook How To Marketing URL 279

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2009

How do I make a killer Facebook page? How can I navigate the millions of questions on Yahoo! Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca You’ll learn: What’s the hype about LinkedIn and how can I use it? Is MySpace marketing really worth it? When should I use Digg ?

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Communities Marketing MySpace Yahoo 170

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

DECEMBER 8, 2009

Just because I choose to reach out to you, comment on your blog post, follow you on Twitter, become your Facebook friend, or join your LinkedIn group, it was a desire for me to possibly get to know you in the future. Reply Janie Coffey December 17, 2009 at 8:53 pm I have a big question. But in general, there is no implicit invitation.

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Newsletter Handbook Virtual World LinkedIn 144

Social Media Strategery

NOVEMBER 2, 2008

That’s the question I was recently asked by a colleague working on a project where they had just deployed an internal wiki. Before rolling out ANY type of social media application, whether it’s blogs, or a wiki, or microblogging, make sure that you do an assessment of your user culture first. Is risk-taking rewarded?

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Gov 2.0 Wiki Social Media Yammer 63

The Way of the Web

MARCH 28, 2011

When I mentioned the questions and answers service I set up on a site many years ago in my post on responding to negative reviews , it reminded me of something I meant to write a while ago. Like most people who have worked in digital, I’ve spent many an hour trying to come up with new ideas or ways to evolve an existing one.

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Startup Microblogging Flickr Virtual World 44

Bare Feet Studios

SEPTEMBER 9, 2008

Check it out and leave a comment with any ideas or questions you have on how your company or organization could use Yammer. Technorati Tags: yammer , techcrunch50 , twitter , geni , david sacks , microblogging Share/Bookmark Thanks for reading! Right out of the box and you are already on it. I love that about you Shane.

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Yammer Company Microblogging AJAX 40

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

FEBRUARY 2, 2010

It’s awesome people can promote knowing trick in the book about facebook and twitter, but do they know how to read the subtext of a situation and really get in someones world in a conversation. Looking forward to more of such…… Reply nick tadd June 8, 2010 at 10:20 am Question: Can you be a social media expert?

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Social Media Influencer MySpace Consultant 229

Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

SEPTEMBER 23, 2009

Networks like Digg, FriendFeed, and Facebook are seeing huge growths in value, but the little guys, the ones actually providing the meat and potatoes for those operations, rarely see a nickel. It made me start to question what the value is in posting to some of these social networks. Let’s be honest for a second here.

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