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Facebook groups vs. fan page – what should you use?

Posted on February 4th, 2010

I get a lot of questions from clients about Facebook Fan Page vs. Facebook Groups. It can be overwhelming to know which one to choose, but here’s a breakdown for you:
Facebook Groups are best used for non-profits, fundraiser groups, and friend gatherings such as a bowling group. The group is very oriented around events and [...]

How to use Google Alerts to track your business

Posted on January 21st, 2010

I promise you, after using Google Alerts, it will change your life – Google Alerts are a simple and free alert that will update you  about something that interests you. Google will send you an email any time a new web page appears in the top 20 web results or top 10 news results for [...]

Social Media Predictions for 2010

Posted on December 22nd, 2009

Wow, it’s the end of a decade! What does the future hold? I read somewhere that in just the last 3 years technology has advanced more compared to just the last 15 years. Whoa, that’s a huge amount of data and knowledge! Here’s my predictions of social media in 2010:

1. Mobile gets bigger -  Smart [...]

Being authentic & sharing through Twitter

Posted on December 16th, 2009

Some folks are really great at connecting with people. Shona Lepis from Eye Design Studio has figured it out. I got to know her through Twitter and have really enjoyed the links and projects she’s shared. How can you personally brand yourself through Twitter?
What’s your business?
I have a boutique design studio called Eye Design Studio. [...]

Toy Retailer cashing in on Facebook

Posted on December 10th, 2009

Toys “R” Us has become one of the fastest growing brands on Facebook. They gathered 100s of new fans over Thanksgiving holiday and the last few weeks…
How did they do it?

Yesterday I went to the Toys R Us Facebook Fan page and the offer is if I become a fan of Toys R Us, they [...]