How Will You Make Change?
Talk about social media and many people automatically think of its business uses. While it’s as good a tool for individuals as it is for business, most social media talk at the moment is how it can benefit businesses. I’m as guilty as the next person for this, as it’s an area I always recommend clients both new and existing take a serious look at.
Microsoft’s Windows Live Social Network
I got my first invitation today to join a "network" on Microsoft’s new "Windows Live" social network. Here are some of my rough initial thoughts.
Yahoo Real Estate Unveils New Search Experience
Pity the poor person who’s trying to sell a house in this market; with prices diving and places available on almost every street, they probably won’t get a great deal. But an updated Yahoo Real Estate aims to make sure sales at least occur, and it might become a buyer’s dream.
Explaining Blogging to Jon Stewart
Ariannna Huffington, the renowned blogger and founder of the Huffington Post, who once campaigned against the Terminator for Governor of California, appeared on the Daily Show with Jon Stewart last Wednesday to talk about cheese, blogging, and the new Huffington Post Complete Guide to Blogging book.
FriendFeed Expands With Six New Interface Languages
There are all sorts of stories about friendships that were formed despite language barriers, and let’s not forget that many people have learned how to speak English even if it’s not their native tongue. But FriendFeed has taken a step towards accommodating current members and recruiting new ones by launching six new language interfaces today.
Small Biz Takes Monster Case to eBay
It turns out you can’t sell justice for a dollar on eBay, Christina Vitagliano, proprietor of Monster Mini Golf, told Murdok, but you can sell discount coupons to raise money for a legal fight against Monster Cable.
Making Millions with LinkedIn
LinkedIn has posted a "success story" about a guy that has used the social network to help him make millions of dollars. It’s probably safe to say that LinkedIn isn’t solely responsible for this man’s success, but he had no problem providing a testimonial about how it played a part.
Google Rolls Out AdWords To iPhone, G1
Google said today that AdWords will now be available on the iPhone and on the T-Mobile G1 along with other mobile devices that have full HTML browsers.
Are You a Social Media Believer?
Those who find success using social media are the ones that truly believe in the medium. They’re out there using it consistently, and they’re constantly making new contacts. They know how to play the game. It’s not just a marketing trend to them. It’s a way of life. A successful life.
Report: People Unwilling To Pay For Ad-Free Sites
Some individuals will, without thinking, spend $40 on a single meal. Others will buy a few DVDs they’ll watch only once each. But the results of a new survey indicate that a lot of folks aren’t willing to pay 40 bucks in order to see ad-free versions of their favorite sites for a whole year.