Social Media News: Issue 29Welcome to this week’s social media news.
LinkedIn now allows company status updates
Since Thursday, the professional networking service LinkedIn is finally allowing businesses with company pages to post status updates to their followers. Company Status Updates will enable assigned administrators to post updates, up to 500 characters in length, to the “Overview” tab of their pages. The new feature is designed to allow companies to build engagement with customers and potential employees.
Social Media News: Issue 19
Welcome to this week’s social media news!
App prices to rise by up to 25 per cent
Apple has recently increased its App store prices in response to shifts in global currency values. The extent of the increase varies depending on the price tier, with the second lowest, £1.19 price group being increased to £1.49 and the lowest price group rising from 59p to 69p. Similar price changes have also been applied to the MacApp stores and the iTunes store. (more…)
Social Media News: Issue 17
Welcome to this week’s social media news!
Facebook and Google to bid for Skype
Last week, Reuters reported that internet giants, Google and Facebook, are in a bidding war to buy, or at least partner up with, the popular web-video telephone service, Skype.
So far, Facebook and Google made no comments about the rumours. However, with an estimated 124 million connected users each month, Skype is definitely an asset worth fighting for. It has been mentioned that Facebook is considering a buyout of Skype at a price of between $3 billion and $4 billion, and Google is likely to match that amount to prevent its rival from acquiring the brand.
Social Media News: Issue 5Good morning! Take a look at the links we’ve found for you this week, covering all types of social media news…
1. New Facebook Profiles Now Available
The new Facebook Profile Pages are now available to try out — Facebook heralded their arrival via Twitter, mere hours before Founder Mark Zuckerberg’s appearance on60 Minutes yesterday. (more…)
Social Media News: Issue 1
Welcome to the first of our weekly “Top 10 Social Media stories” – something to start you off on a Monday morning!
Internet World 2010As the title suggests Internet World 2010 is everything related to the web in a conference/expo format.
Some of the big web hosts were there, Rackspace were pushing there new no more servers and had a huge stand as you walked in, Ukfast probably had the biggest stand and most appeal with a race car right in the middle of the expo floor, obviously a big win for the amount of men and suits who attended Earls Court 2 (yesterday)
This weeks top 5 social media news 17/04/10 to 23/04/10This week there has been many stories in social media, some good news some bad news, here are my top 5 news worthy stories -
1. Facebook like button
This was a small change from Wednesday, rather than becoming a fan, you know Like it.
There have been are a few groups started which have made me giggle this week -
If you need to think about these, you probably do not get the humour
It rough
It dirty
Nice and slow
What is social media? What is your favourite social network?With so many social networks available online, I thought to myself it might be interesting to ask people what their favourite social networking site is?
Why did I want to know this?
Well, It is something that is good to know for a start.
The second, what is the preferred choice for the masses.
Thirdly and very importantly, you can help guide clients and help them understand why you suggest them to use Facebook over Twitter or why to target LinkedIn.
It’s always good to offer the bigger picture.
5 tips for social network profilesTo keep my little tradition going, here are five top tips for your social network profiles.
1. Upload a picture of you – default pictures are rubbish and everyone likes to see your face (however photographic you may or may not be) It’s a personal experience, help people associate your voice and opinions with your face.
2. Do not lie – Best example is LinkedIn, LinkedIn is like your online CV. So if you lie on there you will be found out. Don’t get to an interview and be caught out, many potential employers do check the potential employee’s. (I know I did)
3. Its not all about you – Social networks aren’t always about you, it might be your escape or your own little world, however social networks are all about conversation, so interact….please.
4. No one likes a moaner – Everyone loves a moan, especially us in the UK, but constant moaning online is not cool. 2010 is unofficially (of course) the year to be positive.
5. Status updates are seen by all – Unless you protect your updates or have a hidden identity, do not update your status’ with I hate my job, my boss is…., she’ll never find out. You get the idea, you update your status your likely to cause yourself a few issues.
Danny Denhard
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