This week Twitter and Linkedin united to share status updates across their mass social media networks. I was thrilled, as I love both communities. As soon as the functionality was released, I was on my Linkedin profile attempting to unite the two applications. And for a moment, I quickly fell out of love with them and all the social ramblings they represent. At first, the process was bug ridden and would not connect my profiles. I am fairly savvy on the computer, so I knew this was not user error. It was just a few bumps in a pretty elaborate launch. I waited a day and returned Read more
Twitter and Linkedin Unite in Social Matrimony
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | November 12, 2009
Tagged With: LinkedIn, Social Media, Twitter
When the Secret Service Goes After Social Media Misfits
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | September 29, 2009
Social media is not for everyone and the events of the last few days are a classic example of why this statement is true. Over the weekend a poll was released on Facebook that questioned the public’s desire to have someone kill President Obama. Yes, as amazing as it is, this story is true. Facebook responded quickly and shutdown both the poll and the third party application used to generate it. While some may dismiss this as just pure silliness, it is not. It is not only a very sad display of social media usage; it is a reminder that your personal activity on the Internet has Read more
Tagged With: Facebook, MySpace, Social Media, Twitter, YouTube
9/11 Remembered Through the Eyes of Social Media
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | September 10, 2009
I was sitting by my computer when the phone rang. My sister was calling my office in the middle of a workday, which was very odd. Did you hear was all I remember her saying and then silence – utter silence. I had not heard about the 9/11 attacks and quite frankly I almost did not believe her. I tried to access CNN’s website, but our Internet lines were jammed with activity and my screen stood in an abyss of grayness. I was completely cut off from the world or at least this is how I felt. I remember walking quickly to our corporate cafeteria in hopes CNN was on the tiny TV that Read more
Tagged With: Facebook, MySpace, Social Media, Social Networking & Social Media, Twitter, YouTube
MySpace Proposes to iLike
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | August 22, 2009
Prior to launching my own Internet marketing company, I worked for an ERP software developer for almost a decade. I loved the company and the people, but was amazed at the industry. I watched in disbelief as Y2K came and went, and countless ERP software vendors evaporated through my ten year stint. As I transferred myself fulltime into search engine optimization, social media, and web design, I thought this would change. I thought these acquisition crazy companies were just ERP software companies. Silly girl. This last week brought yet another acquisition announcement in the land of Read more
Tagged With: Facebook, LinkedIn, MySpace, Social Media, Social Networking & Social Media, Twitter
Facebook Agrees to Acquire FriendFeed
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | August 11, 2009
The world of social media is a buzz today as social networking giant Facebook announces the acquisition of FriendFeed. As part of the agreement, all FriendFeed employees will join Facebook and FriendFeed’s four founders will hold senior roles on Facebook’s engineering and product teams. "Since I first tried FriendFeed, I’ve admired their team for creating such a simple and elegant service for people to share information,” said Mark Zuckerberg, Facebook founder and CEO. "As this shows, our culture continues to make Facebook a place where the best engineers come to build things Read more
Tagged With: Facebook, FriendFeed, Social Media, Social Networking & Social Media
Users Revolt in Response to Recent DDoD Attacks
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | August 10, 2009
Last week was a rough week for the world of social media. Social networking sites from Twitter to Facebook were sluggish or taken down due to a denial of service attach, also know as DDoS. While some may dismiss these short-term issues, others are taking a closer look on the public’s reaction. While this last week put strain on the social media giants, it was a blessing in disguise for us Internet marketing consultants. As the world reacted to the momentary lose of Facebook and Twitter functions, the world realized just how important these websites have become over the last year. Read more
Tagged With: Facebook, Social Media, Social Networking & Social Media, Twitter
The Twitter Confusion
Posted in: Social Networking & Social Media | July 28, 2009
The Los Angeles Times recently ran an article concerning a LinkedIn survey that questioned the general public's knowledge of Twitter. Surprisingly enough, most didn't have a clue what Twitter was or why they would use it. In fact, the reference to "most" meant 69% of people didn't know enough to respond or comment on the social media site. Does this mean you should forget Twitter? Absolutely not! Twitter is growing by leaps and bounds. It can significantly help ranking of keywords and overall Internet marketing efforts. While not everyone is on the bandwagon, many are and this Read more
Tagged With: Internet Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking & Social Media, Twitter