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New Facebook Design – Thumbs Up Or Down?
Are you enjoying the new Facebook look, feel, and features? I’m hearing mixed reviews, and am not fully sold on all the changes myself yet. There are a few nifty features and some “whaaaat happened?” changes! (If you are not yet seeing the new Facebook design – you should be able to trigger it with…
Read MoreFacebook Email Etiquette
Are you growing weary from the inappropriate use of email on Facebook? I’m referring to the friends who email you their latest blog post, affiliate link, or MLM program and/or insist on sending bulk emails – that is, emails addressed to multiple recipients. (Facebook allows you to email lists of up to twenty friends). Though…
Read MoreFacebook Event Invitations – Unsubscribe Option?
Are you tired of the incessant irrelevant Event invitations on Facebook? I certainly get my fair share on a daily basis. However, when the tables are turned and I’m hosting my own Event… it sure can get tricky. Facebook’s current features don’t make it all that easy to manage larger networks of friends in terms…
Read MoreHow Do I Make Money On Facebook? – Is The Wrong Question
This is the question I get asked most often: How do I make money on Facebook. I can tell a lot right away about someone who asks me that question. Usually it tells me (a) they don’t have much online business experience, (b) they’re not a natural people person and (c) they don’t understand social…
Read MoreSocial Media: Modern Day Gold Rush?
I just got back from several days in historical Skagway, Alaska – gateway to the Klondike Goldfields. I’m fascinated by the visceral history hubby and I are soaking up as we journey the country in our motorhome. Travel definitely broadens the mind… and got me thinking about the amazing correlation between the crazy gold fever…
Read MoreHow To Increase Interaction With Your Facebook and Twitter Network
I received this question from a gal in my network we’ll call Sonia who’s wondering how she can increase the interaction and response from her Twitter followers: “I really appreciate your down-to-earth personality. It’s no wonder you have so many followers and have become so successful… now to emulate you 🙂 “…Back to my twitter…
Read MoreSocial Media Marketing: Battle Of The Sexes?
I’ve noticed quite a stir in cyberspace recently. Whether it’s traditional internet marketers vs. web 2.0 marketers, heart-based vs. numbers-based marketers, or male marketers vs. female marketers – some folks seem polarized in their discussions… and thinking. I don’t really care for rivalrous behaviors. Men and women are different. Period. Both genders are a vital…
Read MoreMy Facebook Features Wish List
Everyday I use Facebook and everyday I find myself wanting just a few refinements to the current features. Nothing major (well, except the broken email system!), just certain things that would make my user experience more powerful, positive and productive. Here’s my wish list of Facebook features, (1) Radically improved email. C’mon Facebook – don’t…
Read MoreWhat To Do With Constant Facebook App Invites
Many people who join Facebook for business and professional reasons often seem completely stumped by the overwhelming number of invitations to install applications. And, the more friends you have the greater the number of invites you’ll receive. From what I’ve seen, new Facebook folks respond to constant app requests in one of these three ways:…
Read MoreTen Steps to Leverage Your Blog Posts With Facebook Notes
If you’re an active blogger (and I recommend online marketers for sure have a blog), here’s a ten-step process to create valuable exposure, build rapport, nurture relationships and advance your credibility: Make sure you’re importing your primary blog using the Facebook Notes app. Check that you’re already friends with certain prominent people in your industry.…
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