Note: This post deviates from the regular voice of this blog. It is meant to document the beginning of my fundraising efforts for the Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation. I am posting it because it will give some context to future posts. It also lets readers know where else they can … “Charity Runner: The Beginning of a Fundraising Journey”
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On Friday, picplz announced that on July 3, 2012, it will shut down permanently. This is not surprising, given the fact that Instagram recently released an Android version of the Instagram app. Prior to the release of Instagram’s Android app, picplz was one of the best alternatives available to people … “Social Networking Sites Should Not Replace Your Website or Blog”
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Many businesses have dedicated a lot of resources to try to figure out why content gets shared on the Internet. While many factors play a role in influencing what gets shared and what doesn’t, most experts agree that posting great content is essential. After all, why would people share something … “Some Things to Consider When Choosing Where to Post Content”
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Let me start off by saying that I’m not a lawyer, I’ve never studied law nor do I plan to. However, the things that I’ve been reading online lately have me thinking a lot about copyright law and how it relates to social media. In particular, a lot of articles … “Pinterest Users: Beware of Copyright Law”
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Last month, I wrote a blog post that listed my top 10 social networking sites for 2011. On Sunday, I signed up for a social networking site that I predict will be included on the 2012 version of that list. In fact, by the end of the year, I think … “Pinterest: Tumblr for Grown-ups”
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As I mentioned in a post earlier this month, comScore reported that for the three-month average period ending in October 2011, 90 million people in the United States owned smartphones. As would be expected, this number continues to increase. In fact, according to Flurry Analytics, 6.8 million Android and iOS … “What Apps Are Currently on Your Smartphone?”
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This is the time of the year for holiday parties, college football bowl games, Santa Claus, and looking back at the year that was. It is also the time of year for “best of” lists… and lots of them. So, in keeping with the tradition, I submit to you my … “1911 Main Street’s Top 10 Social Networking Sites for Business 2011”
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In order to compete, it is becoming more important for brands to have a presence on social networking sites. When it comes to social media, a lot of focus has been placed on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube and more recently, Google+. However, brands, particularly those that are targeting consumers age … “In the Spotlight: Tumblr”
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