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LinkedIn Tip - “Hey, Baby. What's Your URL?”

Almost Savvy

What’s Your URL?&# Each LinkedIn profile is given a default URL, which is a combination of the LinkedIn domain and a bunch of numbers.? Click on “Edit&# to change the URL to include your name. Those with a common name may find that their desired LinkedIn URL is already taken by another member of the same name.

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The CS guide to avoiding Twitter (and any) Phishing Scams

Josh S Peters

When it comes to avoiding Twitter phishing scams (or any for that matter) there are 3 “ C ommon S ense&# things you can do to avoid getting swindled. Look at the url on this one: videos.dskjkiuw.com does that really look like a trustworthy URL with the garbled mess in the center? The links usually hold some clues as well.

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How Not to Use Twitter for Business (FroYo Edition) | Almost Savvy

Almost Savvy

I know this because I saw the big “Follow Us on Twitter&# sign on the cash register. And, now that they’ve armed me with the news that they’re using Twitter, I went online after my last visit to share my thoughts about their level of customer service. Yes, they had an account on Twitter and it seemed to be active.

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URGENT: Facebook Rush Tonight - Claim Your Name

Almost Savvy

Right now, to direct your friends and family to your Facebook page, you must share the current URL, which likely includes a string of random characters and numbers. PDT), there will be an unprecedented rush to the Facebook website as millions of users try to be the first to claim their desired Facebook username. What is the fuss all about?

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LinkedIn Lets You Show Off Your Best Assets | Almost Savvy

Almost Savvy

What’s Your URL?&# I’m an avid LinkedIn user, not an expert but definitely much more comfortable using LI than Twitter but I had yet to discover this very useful feature. I encourage you to think again. Ready to rev-up your profile? LinkedIn Tip – Got Street Cred? LinkedIn Tip – Does Your Profile Miss You?

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Ross Mayfield's Weblog: Elevating the Enterprise 2.0 Conversation

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TrackBack URL for this entry: [link]. URL: Remember personal info? follow me on Twitter. Dmitri on Twitter Tips the Tuna. Lijit Search. In this keynote, Socialtext Chairman, President & Co-founder Ross Mayfield will share his insights from the past five years in business, and look to the next. Post a comment.

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HOW TO: Build your own link shortener | Shuaism

Josh S Peters

Home About eBooks Social Media and Internet Marketing Speaking Twitter Says You Are Here: Home » Social Media » HOW TO: Build your own link shortener HOW TO: Build your own link shortener Written on November 20, 2009 by Josh Peters in Social Media 8 Comments - Leave a comment!

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