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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

More importantly, if they are using the tools and platforms successfully, is there anything that those of us with small businesses can learn from them? As Michael says, it is all about the people and the relationships, not the tools. Are they there to sell products? Reply to customer complaints? Monitor our conversations?

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Here Comes Google Buzz New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter I Don’t Care Where. 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!

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MARCH 1, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Networking on March 1, 2009 | 40 responses After spending much time deeply immersed in the high-tech, heavily wired world of virtual networking, it can become easy to overlook some of the “old school&# networking tools. Front and center among these time-tested tools is the business card.

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JULY 20, 2010

Luckily, Gary Hayes from Personalizemedia has put together a nifty tool which easily allows us to get a snapshot overview of the flow of uploaded content. Related articles which may interest you: What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? How frequently is new content added online, you may ask? Image courtesy of Tiago Ribeiro.

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OCTOBER 28, 2009

What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? Twitter has grown exponentially in one year with an extremely simple service that does only one thing keep you in touch with what your friends are doing, in real time. Facebook entirely redesigned its most important assets, its home page and opened its feed to third parties. LeWeb Bingo!

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MARCH 4, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends 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! What other questions would you like to see answered in this way?

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MARCH 11, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! 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? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

If you are willing to put in the time to develop a plan and learn how best to use the tools available to tell your story, you’re already ahead of the game. Have you taken the time to understand social media and social networking tools which can be a huge asset in this area? If it was easy, everyone would be doing it. Am I connected?

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JUNE 12, 2009

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

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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! Do you expect oneforty.com to be a helpful resource to you? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Does it Work? Social Networking Friends vs.

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FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? Take a look at the high-level overview from Google and let me know your thoughts. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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JULY 24, 2009

One can only hope this is a sign that Twitter will be managing this problem more aggressively, possibly eliminating the need for tools such as TrueTwit. 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!

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? 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!

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NOVEMBER 1, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match How Facebook Hurt My Feelings BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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MARCH 24, 2011

As I often write, the beauty of social media is that it is up to each of us to create the type of presence we’d like to have online and to find and connect with those who use the tools in a way which aligns with our own preferences. Bad uses of your outside voice: - Repeatedly tweeting self-promotional information.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Matchmaker, Matchmaker, Make Me a Match How Facebook Hurt My Feelings BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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APRIL 9, 2010

While I probably won’t be able to cover everything, your input is most helpful as I prepare the best presentation to meet your needs. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: LinkedIn Lets You Show Off Your Best Assets Happy Holidays!

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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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FEBRUARY 25, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter LinkedIn-apalooza! And, if I do go ahead with these features, I’ll need a snappy name for them – any suggestions? Ready to rev-up your profile?

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OCTOBER 20, 2009

Adventures in Social Networking with Mom and Dad How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! There are many more helpful tips to come and I’ll deliver them right to your emailbox. Is SocialShield the Answer?

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

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. ). If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Here Comes Google Buzz 13 Signs That You’re At a Tech Conference I’m Engaged!

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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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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 17, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… How Facebook Hurt My Feelings BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? A few months ago I was lucky to make page 6!!

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Please Enjoy This Spam Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop 18 Tweets ? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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APRIL 6, 2009

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! Is there such a thing as personal space in the world of virtual and business networking? Ready to rev-up your profile?

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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

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? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed ! Related articles which may interest you: How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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DECEMBER 28, 2008

LinkedIn is a powerful tool, but that’s it. It’s just a tool, meaning that you get out of it what you put into it.? With so many interested in learning to use available tools, such as LinkedIn, most effectively to manage their careers, this got me to thinking…how could we reach more people to share this information?

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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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MAY 7, 2009

Other helpful LinkedIn resources which may be of interest… More great LinkedIn tips from Almost Savvy Tips from the LinkedIn blog for graduates 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 Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. LinkedIn-apalooza!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? Blogging Between Hot Flashes New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Even if you aren’t, please share your thoughts. I want to hear from you! Social Networking Friends vs.

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JUNE 29, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Blogging Between Hot Flashes New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Truth is I really like Green Day, just don’t let it get around. Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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NOVEMBER 25, 2009

I had already been a huge LinkedIn user and advocate for years prior to this and, similarly, was frequently asked to help others learn how to best use the tool. The presentation was well received and the requests for me to speak and coach others began to pour in. I didn’t get my first email account until I was well into my career.

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APRIL 6, 2010

I can’t wait to learn from your experiences. If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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JANUARY 12, 2010

And, furthermore, don’t send me any more spam disguised as holiday fruitcake personal greetings. Image courtesy of pandemia If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

BlogWorld has a jam-packed schedule of conference sessions, networking, and socializing, but I will do my best to get you some feedback and advice in response to your questions. 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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