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Social Media

The Problem with Social Media Fame

The Problem with Social Media Fame

July 1, 2009

No one knew what Internet or social media fame was 10 years ago. I don’t even think anyone thought ahead far enough to see it was a possibility. It’s interesting, though, looking at some of the “famous” people and watching what they do with this fame. There are some stories of true [...]

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Get a Following on Twitter by Giving

Get a Following on Twitter by Giving

April 10, 2009

It’s really not a mystery how people become a success.  They provide something of value.  All too often on the sites many of us frequent, such as Twitter, I find the majority of users thinking that if they just get their spammy message in front of enough people, the numbers dictate they will eventually get [...]

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The Twitter Followholic: a Definition

The Twitter Followholic: a Definition

March 10, 2009

I have an article coming out on Mashable either today or tomorrow [It's up and you can read it here], and I wanted to touch base with my readers to inform them about what it is I’m talking about.
My article uses dry humor to describe the epidemic going on online. I coin the term [...]

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Twitter Enlightenment for Business Owners

Twitter Enlightenment for Business Owners

February 28, 2009

You’re confused and I know it. The increase in questions I’ve been getting lately from small or home business owners confused about how to tackle the Twitter service is astounding.
I’m sensing that the crossover from Twitter being a “geek-only” tool and then partially spread into the mainstream has started to hit full-throttle [...]

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Add Social Networking to Your Website

Add Social Networking to Your Website

February 13, 2009

With a couple of new tools, anyone (yes, even you) can add social networking features to their website!  If you’re not sold on the idea, imagine going to a Starbucks in the morning and everyone being invisible.  No talking, no meeting someone new… just empty silence.  THIS is the standard world of visiting a website [...]

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HOW TO: Build a Small but Powerful Network

December 15, 2008

It’s not too often that social media bloggers post something that really catches my eye – something obvious, simple, but rarely done correctly.  Today, Chris Brogan posted about creating goals for the new year and creating a small network, specifically via Twitter, in order to help those goals become reality.
You can find his post here, [...]

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