Americans are not the only people falling in love with social networking. In the UK, Facebook has taken control of Microsoft’s 2nd place position of the most popular websites visited, reports MSNBC. Even more surprising is the age group many of these visitors fall under. Facebook attracted a record 26.8 million visitors in Britain in […]
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The following is a guest post by Kristen Bradley. We’ve all been pitched the social media hype about how setting up a business profile will miraculously make our businesses more popular or successful. The unavoidable media frenzy proclaims, “Your business needs to be on Facebook and Twitter NOW!” Although sale conversions on social media sites
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No one charges you for joining Facebook or Twitter, but just how “free” is that account? According to Forbes, you’re investing in people, technology, your reputation, and time. Before you join every social media service available, here are some things you should consider: There are risks as well as benefits. As with many startup activities,
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When most people think of this woman, they think of her outlandish outfits. However, even the pop star knows the power of social media. According to Forbes, she is reaching out through the popular social game, FarmVille, to draw people in to her music. What else from the real world will seep into the virtual
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Can your small business have a web presence without a website of its own? As the WSJ reports, yes you can: When Leslie Richin launched a public-relations business after getting laid off in 2009, her first instinct was to invest in a company website. But hiring a professional to build one for her wasn’t in
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Need to know where the stock market is going? Do as the pros do and search through Tweets. USA Today reports there is a new trend rising among the people who work on Wall Street. They are using computer programs to analyze the messages posted on social media websites to determine how well a stock
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It is often argued that social media helps companies reach out to their customers. The more they reach out, the more money there is to be made. However, USA Today says a new study is arguing that social media has no real effect at all. The report, a collaboration between Forrester Research and GSI Commerce,
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Entrepreneurs have a ton of tasks they need to complete each day, and almost never enough time to do it all. Unfortunately, this kind of business schedule does not do much good for your businesses’ social media presence. Business Insider believes if you do not have enough time to keep your online presence fresh, it
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People use social networks to keep contact with their family and friends, businesses use it to promote their products or services, and it has even been used by companies to determine the type of person a potential employee may be. According to Fox News, there is also a feel-good side to networking: finding lost children.
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It is often said that pictures can say a thousand words. For a social network that is replacing words with pictures, it has never been more true. Color has been called the Twitter for photos and video. However, it couldn’t be more different reports Forbes. Color is unlike any [other photo app]. It’s simple yet
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