Disqus 3 – the latest commenting system from Disqus, is coming next week. This is the second real-time commenting system to come out, the other being JS-Kit’s Echo which I am still on the waiting list for… looks like Disqus 3 will be my choice. I have been really happy with my current version of [...]
Has Facebook Buying Friendfeed Given Friendfeed Credability?
Since the announcement on Monday that Facebook has bought Friendfeed I have noticed a large jump in the number of people subscribing to my feed on Friendfeed. My feeling, backed by no statistics, is that there has been an increase in the number of people joining Friendfeed, due to the announcement, to check it out [...]
The Importance of Monitoring Your Brand
In today’s web, one full of blogs, tweets, and social networking sites it is more and more important to monitor your brand. Your brand could be anything from your own name and reputation to big corporations.
Here are just a few of the reasons why you should monitor your brand:
People are “talking” – Social media has [...]
Should Parents get on Facebook… I Say Yes
This post was originally posted on Family Nester – my family life and parenting blog.
Facebook is now a big part of society. It has been around for a few years now and has changed the way we interact with friends and keep connected. It is also a big way for our kids to [...]
Social Media – It’s Changing the World
Social media is becoming more and more part of the way we interact on line. It is also becoming a great source for breaking news and communication. With recent examples like the conflict over the Iranian Election results to YouTube being awarded a Peabody award for promoting democracy. I have put together the following presentation [...]
Social Media Marketing for Free – For the Small Business
One of the great things about social media is that it gives anyone the opportunity to have powerful marketing tools at their fingers and many of the best ones are free. Free, at least monetarily, there is still the cost of time and effort.
This post is prompted by a request I received today from one [...]
A Social Media Job Hunt… Using Social Media – Vann’s
Vann’s, a Montana based home electronic and appliance store, is looking for someone to manager their on-line community through social media sites. The way they are doing this is forward web 2.0 thinking and part of a good social media marketing plan. I’ll describe just what they are doing:
They are advertising the position [...]
Collecting Boise – TJ Thompson Campain’s Social Media Use
Today, while checking out all the fun on Facebook, I noticed an ad on the sidebar, “TJ Boise City Council.” The use of Facebook for a city election is a great way to get the word out to your constituents. On Facebook, most people belong to a local network – I am sure this is [...]
What’s Old Navy Doing with Their Mannequins!
Old Navy has one of the most creative social media business plans I have seen. I have been intrigued at how they have rallied their customers to their social media sites web page and stores. They have also incorporated their traditional marketing to blend with their social media campaign.
The reason I am aware of their [...]
P2 – Micro Blogging Wordpress Theme
P2 is a great new Wordpress theme that masters the micro-blogging art on your blog. It allows you to post on the page itself, comment, up-load photos and videos, and interact the way micro-blogging should be. I see this becoming a standard for the type of interaction we will be seeing on on-line [...]
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