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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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JUNE 1, 2011

While I know throngs of hyper-connected people for whom using Google Alerts is second nature, the fact is that this is a new tool for many people. There are definitely more comprehensive and sophisticated tools out there, but this is the place to get started tracking what’s said about you online. What is Google Alerts?

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2011

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. It’s easier to focus on something I know than on something I have no way of knowing.

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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. Ready to rev-up your profile? Who Influences You?

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AUGUST 17, 2010

In fact, the shop is even leveraging social networking tools. Don’t Use Tools You Don’t Understand I quickly discovered that the frozen yogurt shop was *on* Twitter, but not *using* Twitter. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Worldwide, time spent on social networking sites has increased 82%. Tags: Facebook Social Media Tips Twitter spam trust. After all, you know not to trust those random links. But, when they come from a friend, you can trust that they’re safe, right? Well, as it turns out, maybe not.

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SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Happy Holidays! Something changes with either and we go into a tail spin! Thanks for the comment. Hope that makes sense!

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. Tags: Blogging Social Media technology. Just in case you were wondering. Is SocialShield the Answer?

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DECEMBER 15, 2011

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? If you own a business, work for or with businesses, I’m sure you’ve heard from nearly everyone you know that you must be using social media.

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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? Here, the internet is your friend.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button. What is Your Favorite “Real-time” Tool? Judging from a distance. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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DECEMBER 17, 2010

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Blogging for Tickets. Am I Selling Out? Facebook Groups: Privacy Bait and Switch?

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JANUARY 13, 2011

While many of these incredibly creative examples were created through the use of advanced photo editing tools, there is a very easy way to put these images to work for you right away. You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips.

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OCTOBER 18, 2010

As I wrote in an earlier post , the simple act of going online to “get social&# will not fix or enhance any business or organization, unless there is already a solid infrastructure, history and plan in place which places customer service at the top of the priority list. Happy Holidays! Please Enjoy This Spam.

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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. Related articles which may interest you: Happy Holidays!

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JANUARY 6, 2011

You are also invited to connect with others interested in social media on the friendly folks on the AlmostSavvy page on Facebook where we share news and tips. My birthday gift to you) BREAKING NEWS: It Takes Work To Get Ahead.

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MARCH 31, 2010

The great thing about using technology and social networking platforms is that we can easily connect, no matter where we happen to be. With all of these cool online tools, it is time we think about our friends first, ourselves second, lest we find ourselves with fewer friends caring what we have to say. Seriously, stop it!

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APRIL 22, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: Facebook Tip: How To Choose Who Can See Your Friends New Tool Makes My Email Work Harder and Smarter Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends How-to: View and Organize Fan Pages on Facebook How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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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. What have I missed? If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed !

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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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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. Take a closer look and you’ll see that you can customize the data you see by selecting a timeframe and type of information (social media, mobile or games).

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JUNE 16, 2011

but using the tools as if they only wanted to be in touch with an existing audience. Understanding best practices, the nuances of various tools, social media analytics and the pace and etiquette of the different social platforms are not simple tasks. Do you want to raise funds, awareness or both? Engage (a.k.a.

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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! Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Helping Kids Stay Safe Online. Any tips for me, a first-time attendee? Is SocialShield the Answer? I Don’t Care Where.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Now, we do have spell-check and it is embedded is most of the applications we use everyday – email, smartphones and social networking sites. How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content! Where was spell-check when they needed it?

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JULY 26, 2009

Related articles which may interest you: Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! says: July 26, 2009 at 7:02 pm I too believe when using social networking it’s about building positive relationships and one should speak positively, be uplifting and pleasant. Ready to rev-up your profile?

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

However we connect on Twitter and on other social networking sites, it’s all about engagement. 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 ?

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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! Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ? Does it Work?

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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? 13 Signs That You’re At a Tech Conference Social Media Stats – It’s Raining Content!

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DECEMBER 7, 2008

You might also be interested in these: Help Me Help You – When You Have Questions Dear Ex-Facebook Friend… Blogging Between Hot Flashes Words That Totally Make My Head Hurt Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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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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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! Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends Shopping Cart Your shopping cart is empty Visit the shop ?

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SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

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JANUARY 12, 2010

Related articles which may interest you: How Facebook Hurt My Feelings Just Because We’re Social Networking “Friends&# Doesn’t Mean I’ll Go To 3rd Base With You Social Networking Friends vs. Real Life Friends LinkedIn-apalooza! Ready to rev-up your profile?

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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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JANUARY 30, 2012

Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button. She never has and has absolutely no interest in starting now. Judging from a distance.

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JANUARY 30, 2012

Though she has never used Facebook, she has extremely strong opinions about many aspects of the widely popular social networking site, ranging from privacy to rampant oversharing to the implicit meaning of the Like button. She never has and has absolutely no interest in starting now. Judging from a distance.

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