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6 Ways Emerging Technologies Are Set to Change the Use of Social Media

SocMed Sean

But Facebook, which is one of the leading social networks in the digital space, has already launched its own multi-user online virtual reality platform called Spaces. The question is whether social networks can bring the interactive features of their networks and overcome the isolation that virtual reality currently creates.

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Uncovering The Remarkable In Your Social Networks

Waxing UnLyrical

Yet how much do we really know about the people behind the avatars? And that made me think some more: what is the hidden remarkability in the lives of those we encounter every day – or, at least, every few days – in social media? Would you please share whatever you’re comfortable sharing via a comment below?

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Chances Are You’ve Met Less Than 5% of the People in Your Social Network

Direct Marketing Observations

Social has allowed us to connect with people all over the place. It’s being familiar with an avatar, a name, a nickname, and a location. It’s engaging in some Twitter banter, dropping a blog comment, and maybe having some extended conversations either via Twitter, IM or email. A phone conversation?

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How to Create a Reader Avatar for Your Blog

ProBlogger

For several years, I’ve been using Reader Avatars (also called Reader Profiles or Personas) on my blogs – and I’ve found them very effective and helpful. To create your first reader avatar, you’ll need to spend some time thinking and writing about a type of reader that you’re either attempting to reach or who is already reading your blog.

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18 Tweetable Twitter Tips for Newbies

Waxing UnLyrical

They include tips on how to get set up with , and use smartly, a social network I still love. Use a real photo of yourself for your avatar. (I Make sure your avatar is “SFW” (safe for work… and yes, you’d be surprised again). < < tweet this > 2. (I < tweet this > 2.

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Meet Everett Bogue: A Blogger Who Only Wants Blog Readers Who Tweet Because Everyone Else is a Low-life

Ari Herzog

I first wrote about Everett Bogue six months ago when I was displeased he turned off the ability for people to comment on his blog. If a blogger wants to turn off comments, so be it. Many blogs will encourage you to ‘join the conversation’ in a place called “The Comments”. Case Study of 2 Blog Commenting Truths.

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Instagram vs Facebook: which is best for your brand’s strategy?

Sprout Social

billion users , making it the top social media platform for the total number of active users. Over the past decade, Facebook has redefined the way we look at social networks and also expanded the possibilities of social media for businesses. On top of that, it also has 20 comments while the Facebook post only has one.

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