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AUGUST 16, 2011

Once you sign-up for Google+, the first order of business should be to build your profile. As with any social networking site, your profile is your home base. This is where you showcase the information you want to be publicly available when someone searches, or googles , you online. I’d love to see your Google+ Profile.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. Yes, there are people who, by choice, do not have Facebook, Twitter or Google+ accounts. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

To those of us who live and breathe social media every day, it is easy to forget that not everyone is as comfortable online as we are. Yes, there are people who, by choice, do not have Facebook, Twitter or Google+ accounts. To my fellow social media aficionados, I realize this may come as a shock.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2009

A key part of a successful social media business strategy is identifying those with influence and an interest in your brand, and then finding a way to engage them turning them into fans and evangelists. To learn more about how Cirque du Soleil is using social media, I spoke with Cirque Social Media Manager, Jessica Berlin.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. The number of businesses on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube is mind-boggling, but the real question is how many of them are using the tools wisely? Meet Your New Chief of Social Media: The Neighbor’s Kid.

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

Beware the hidden dangers of social media. Social media is all the rage. The number of businesses on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google+, and YouTube is mind-boggling, but the real question is how many of them are using the tools wisely? Meet Your New Chief of Social Media: The Neighbor’s Kid.

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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+.

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JULY 12, 2010

The Real Life Social Network I’m excited to share a thought-provoking presentation about Real Life Social Networks from Paul Adams , a blogger and researcher at Google. Could this be a glimpse into what’s next from Google? There are other components that still needs to be including tradition media, pr etc.

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AUGUST 11, 2011

While some say Google+ may steal some of the professional spotlight away from LinkedIn, it is much too early to know if this will ever come to pass. If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here to be sure you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates and news.

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MAY 23, 2011

When I want to learn about you, I head straight to Google. When someone Googles you, and believe me they are, are they finding the information that you want them to see or are they finding information that doesn’t tell your story in the best possible light? When was the last time you googled yourself?

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

It takes a bit of time and you’ll need Google Chrome to make this trick work. If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here so you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates and news. The good news is that there is at least one workaround. Image courtesy of elycefeliz.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

I spend way too much time online, most of it on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn. While there will be always be an ongoing debate about which metrics (number of followers, fans, clicks) are most important when calculating social media ROI (return on investment), I wonder if there is a downside to being a metric-holic.

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JULY 13, 2011

“She’s probably on their social media team and contributes to their blog,&# I thought, “She’s probably feeling really awful right about now.&# Two other pieces which provide valuable perspective on this situation: Why Netflixgate Is More Interesting Than Google+ (To Me).

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter I Don’t Care Where. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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JUNE 14, 2011

LinkedIn doesn’t get much love in the “I can’t wait to go online and have fun with my friends&# category of social networking sites, but make no mistake – for professionals, wannabe professionals, businesses or non-profits, LinkedIn is where the real action is.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2010

When a social media geek like me doesn’t post updates to Facebook or Twitter and too many days have passed since my last blog post, people begin to wonder if I’ve fallen off the face of the Earth. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends I Don’t Care Where.

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OCTOBER 14, 2011

If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here so you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates and news. 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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SEPTEMBER 17, 2009

If this is the case when our kids or parents say something “inappropriate&# in person, imagine the widespread humiliation (and hilarity) that ensues when this all takes place on a social networking site for all of your friends to see. Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz Happy Holidays!

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NOVEMBER 11, 2009

If you had the opportunity to meet technology and social media users and entrepreneurs from around the globe, what one question would you ask them? I’ve got a few extra invitations to Google Wave and will randomly select some of the commenters. While I’m there, I would like to ask one question of those I meet.

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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? Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Ready for Yet Another Social Platform?

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FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Register for.tel for free) Posted by Irene Koehler in Branding , Business , Career , Networking , Tips on February 23, 2010 | 47 responses We all want to be found more easily online when our friends, potential clients and employers Google us. What would be the advantage of posting the information on a.tel site versus a Google Profile?

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AUGUST 3, 2010

We combine information from several sources; at the moment, these are Google Profiles,Gravatar, Plancast, Rapleaf. social networking sites) and private (e.g. Here Comes Google Buzz What is Your Favorite “Real-time&# Tool? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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JUNE 5, 2009

Lately, I’ve been speaking about social media more often than ever and doing more individual coaching and business consulting. Best wishes on the continuing success of your social media business! I have the widget code for my own Google Voice, but haven’t placed it yet on my site. s last blog post.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz 13 Signs That You’re At a Tech Conference I’m Engaged! (4 If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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MARCH 16, 2011

Because the focus of my work revolves around social media, it isn’t surprising that most of it is done while sitting in front of a computer. 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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JUNE 23, 2011

His talk was hitting all the right notes, exceeding my expectations, when he began to discuss the need for transparency for corporate executives and the critical opportunity, and must-have piece of their communication strategy, social media now represents for everyone in the C-suite. They’re all social media experts today.&#.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

I spend way too much time online, most of it on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn. While there will be always be an ongoing debate about which metrics (number of followers, fans, clicks) are most important when calculating social media ROI (return on investment), I wonder if there is a downside to being a metric-holic.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

I spend way too much time online, most of it on Twitter, Facebook, Google+ or LinkedIn. While there will be always be an ongoing debate about which metrics (number of followers, fans, clicks) are most important when calculating social media ROI (return on investment), I wonder if there is a downside to being a metric-holic.

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APRIL 6, 2011

As long as you understand what can be seen when a potential client or employer Googles your name and you’re OK with it, that’s all that matters. 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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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

4 Tales of Accidental Twitter Friends) Posted by Irene Koehler in Business , Networking , Social Media , Tips , Twitter on November 17, 2009 | 16 responses It’s true, I’m engaged. Still, as we all know, even when we network and use social media for business, we don’t talk about business 100% of the time, right?

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OCTOBER 13, 2009

Posted by Irene Koehler in Blogging , Social Media on October 13, 2009 | 4 responses I am *so* not a Las Vegas person. Lots of social media bloggers. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Social media is very new and anyone who claims they are a guru likely isnt.

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

It takes a bit of time and you’ll need Google Chrome to make this trick work. If you enjoyed this post, sign up to receive free updates by email here so you don’t miss any future Almost Savvy social media updates and news. The good news is that there is at least one workaround. Image courtesy of elycefeliz.

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DECEMBER 7, 2008

Finally, keep in mind that if your question can be answered through a google search, perhaps you might want to search google rather than asking a question here. I Didn’t Think You Meant *That* Kind of Pink Slip Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! 22 Responses to “How Can I Help You Today?

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DECEMBER 7, 2008

Finally, keep in mind that if your question can be answered through a google search, perhaps you might want to search google rather than asking a question here. If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place. Social media is very new and anyone who claims they are a guru likely isnt.

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MARCH 25, 2010

The larger issue for me was one I’ve been feeling a lot lately after attending many tech and social media events. Ready for Yet Another Social Platform? Here Comes Google Buzz Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? If you are looking for a social media guru, youve come to the wrong place.

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AUGUST 28, 2008

For example, if you were to google “Paul Scheer&# you’d get many hits on an east coast actor/comedian. twitter organize spam Students technology trust Twitter Proud to be featured on Social Media Informer The what and why How can I help you leverage social media and networking for your business or career?

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DECEMBER 8, 2011

It takes a bit of time and you’ll need Google Chrome to make this trick work. If you aren’t able to find their name, it is impossible to remove and ban them from the group. The good news is that there is at least one workaround.

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