Social Media Insights: The Many Uses of Online Communities
April 30, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - While social media is great for staying connected and in tough with others it can also be detrimental. Children and adults alike prefer to interact more with the computer than the people around them. People who frequent these sites and less likely to talk to family members, dine with families, or talk on the phone. These sites can become a replace for their real world relationships. Spending too much time online can lead to loneliness and other mental health issues. Educating people on safe healthy ways to use the social media sites if very important. For many young people it can become very addictive and can cause them to isolate themselves from real life people.
Social media sites are now playing a role in today’s government. The Obama administration has adopted the use of social media. Twenty- five agencies now have YouTube channels and 30 agencies, including the White House, have joined Facebook. White House lawyers have been working with other agencies to create new “term of use” agreements that will allow the government to use social networks such MySpace, YouTube and Facebook. Examples of how the government uses social networks are the CIA using Facebook to invite students to work for the agency and US government started a Facebook page for RSS feeds, videos, photos, and news.
There are many positive aspects to social media besides keeping in touch with friends and family. It is a way to make connections with others who have the same interests and goals. Some sites offer college students an easy way to stay connected to the campus events, parties, and other information on campus. These sites also give people a chance to display their creativity and create a positive self image of them. It allows members to put their best qualities on display for the public to see. This builds self confidence, self worth and show that you care about your reputation and appearance. So social media is proving to a powerful and beneficial tool in this day and age.
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Social Networking and Collaboration
April 29, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - Collaboration is defined as people working together on non-routine cognitive work. To name a few, collaboration is about behavior, work, habits, business goals and values. Some web services are geared toward collaboration from the beginning. Examples of collaboration applications include Basecamp and Central Desktop.
Basecamp is a project management and collaboration tool that that ties schedules, files, tasks and messages together to keep employees, business partners and customers on the same page. Central Desktop is a collection of work space and web meeting tools. Many of these web applications are getting social with one another. Many business applications are able to tie into the popular social networking sites like Flickr, Photobucket and Picasa Web albums.
The Web is not trying to change the way businesses manage or work. Kluster, developed by Ben Kaughman, is a web-based platform where companies can run projects for any decision making activity that could be better served by asking a group of people. Kluster includes social features and community involvement.
When looking to see where businesses applications are heading, the consumer space is a good indicator. Online video sharing, blogging, social networking and social media all thrive with consumer focus that soon find business purpose. Business blogs attract search engines and encourage customer participation.
The new generation of employee and entrepreneurs will hopefully be more comfortable working online and will be most productive when these sorts of web tools are available to work with. When using online applications time is saved. In the future if not already the present, it will be a natural process for companies to become more web centric as they notice what the benefits are.
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Social Media Insights: What Are You Doing Now on Twitter
April 28, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - Twitter is the newest site on the rise, which was introduced in August 2006. Twitter is a way to connect with friends, families and co-workers to get a sense of what they are up to. Twitter simply asks “What are you doing Now? and it is up to the member to respond or not. Responses to the question are called “tweets” which are text messages with a 140 maximum characters. Twitter is great for both business and personal use as it is a great way to let friends know where you are and what you are doing. It can also benefit businesses as it allows you to talk to customers and update the latest company news.
Social media can be a great tool for reaching out and getting to know others in an unconventional way, It allows one the ability to choose to disclose information or not , as well as whether to communicate with others or not. For example, the option as a member of MySpace to deny other members access to your profile and not adding them to their friends list. This can also lead to social drama and social discrimination, as some people may become offended by denials or something said on a person’s page.
In the Online world a person can remain anonymous and therefore they can exercise their opinions without fear of being known. Many social media sites allow users to blog, where they can freely express their opinions on anything they want. Although blogs are the opinions of the user, other may be offended by some of their content.
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Social Networking Today
April 27, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog, Twitter
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - Social networking on the Internet has become very popular for the last few years among the younger generations and the general population. The real power of social networking is utilizing sites like LinkedIn and connecting with people that you already know. The real power o social networking is the ability to build a large social network of contacts or connections that could not otherwise be built without the use of Internet.
Most companies are allowing employees to access social network websites at work. Social network sites are powerful and are aimed at teenager and young adults. Social networking is so powerful that the average teen spends around 31 hours each week online visiting sites such as Facebook, YouTube, and MySpace.
MySpace, YouTube, and Facebook are three of the most popular websites for social networking. MySpace was created in 2003, by Tom Anderson. It was the most popular social networking website in 2006. It allows the user a much wider range of customization. With about 70 million visitors, it has become the digital equivalent of hanging out at the mall for today’s teens.
YouTube was found in February of 2005, by Steven Chen, Chad Hurley, and Jawed Karim. Users can share videos that contain useful information along with viewing videos. The videos include a variety of information that is resourceful to all individuals.
Mark Zukerberg founded Facebook in February of 2004, which is a social network that enables individuals to interact with others from different areas of the world. It allows users to post pictures of themselves and family members. In February of 2009, Facebook was the most used social network. In June of 2009, individuals spent more time on Facebook than any other web page.
The Federal Trade Commission suggests tips for socializing on-line. First, think about the site and its reason for wanting you to join.
Secondly, keep personal information exactly that; personal. Do not post your entire name, address, social security number, etc. Posting personal information is easy access to being harmed.
Third, make sure your social website does not say too much about you. Although an individual may think their user name is not common, it can give clues about you.
Fourth, only post information that you are comfortable with other individuals viewing. Once information is posted, it cannot be taken back.
Finally, be cautious of any friends that may be met through social networking. Individuals my portray themselves to be sophisticated, knowledgeable, or interested. On the other hand, they may be your worst social network buddy trying to harm you.
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Social Media Insights: The Evolution of MySpace and Facebook
April 26, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - MySpace users have the option of making their profiles open to the public or limiting access to those they choose as friends. Facebook is different, as members become as part of the same network and has access to profiles in that network unless they are denied permission. Twitter is accessed by followers who send “tweets “to the members asking “What are you doing?” to find up what others are up to.
When MySpace was founded in 2003, it made a big impact by allowing members to personalize their pages and regularly adding features that would entice members. MySpace members have the ability to copy and paste codes on their page that give members their backgrounds and layouts of their choice. This allows members to be creative and show off their personalities through pictures, blogs and music. By 2004, teenagers began joining MySpace as they changed their policy to allow underage members to join. The average age for a MySpace user if 14-34, and their membership is growing by 5million a month.
Facebook was launched in early 2004 as a Harvard- only social media site. A Harvard only email address was needed to join the site. Facebook was originally designed to keep numbers in a semi private community of universities and communities of Facebook created so he and his friends could rate girls at Harvard. It then grew into a Harvard-only site. From there, other universities asked to have it developed for their student intranets.
Yet beginning in September 2005, Facebook was expanded to everyone who has an appropriate .com address. Unique factors of Facebook are that users are unable to make their profiles open to the public and members can choose applications to personalize their profiles. Facebook allows members to keep in contact with their previous classmates from high school and college as well as previous coworkers.
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Social Media Insights: The New World of Communicating Online
April 23, 2010 by DrDaveHale
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Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - As the age of technology has progressed, millions of users have migrated to the use of social media sites such as MySpace, Facebook, and Twitter. Social media sites are defined by as web-based services that allow individuals to construct a profile that is available to the public or that can be viewed by a select few.
Members of the site are also able to communicate with other members who they share or wish to share a connection with. It also allows members to view and share their friends and connections with others as well give them the same capability. Social media is unique because not only does it allow people to meet and interact with strangers but it allows members to socialize and show off their own social network and status.
Although many social media sites have different features, the majority of the sites have a personal profile that lists friends that are also members of the site. Members are able to list information that introduces themselves to other members. The member is asked questions to describe themselves such as age, location, interests, and a section usually entitled “about me”. Members are also encouraged to customize their profiles by uploading photos, graphics, and media to suit the preferences.
Members are usually able to choose who has access to view their profiles. Not all social media sites have privacy features some sites make profiles visible to anyone who has a paid account.
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The power of social networking
April 22, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Social Media Wheel
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - The power of social networking sites presents a number of advantages and disadvantages for small business. The advantages of social networking include many. First, social networking sites are usually free to join and advertise. Second, creating a profile usually does not cost money. Third, another advantage of social networking is the ability to keep your clients up to date on the progress of your company. You can also set your pages up to allow people to add links on their own pages. Therefore, people will be able to find each other easier.
Next, social networking allows businesses to connect with their customers if they are in a different State, or Country. The Internet never closes, therefore, advertising through social networking sites has the potential to reach many more customers than using traditional forms of advertising.
Finally, one of biggest advantages of social networking sites is the ability to build a great client and promote your business.
On the other hand, there are disadvantages of social networking sites. First, some people are harmful within social networks. Secondly, people may be unrealistic. Young children and teenager may portray themselves being someone they are not. Immature children, not knowing any better, may post information they are too young to understand. Lastly, people may have a tendency to say anything.
In conclusion, individuals should be careful of the information placed on their profile page. A lot of companies are starting to use social networking to get detail information about individuals who apply with their companies. If an individual profile page displays them in an unfashionably way, it can cost them a great job opportunity. Therefore, social networking is more than just an opportunity to provide information. It is an opportunity to gain information.
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Social Networking and its Benefits
April 22, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - There is a technique to make social networking beneficial. When creating a site, first, create an attractive and effective profile. This is very important if you want people to listen to a product or simply an idea. When trying to sell a product this is one way people will know who one really is. Remember, the first impression is always the best. Next, offer friends and visitors free gifts. If you give something free, this will seem as if you are established. Finally, build a strong relationship with people. People like to do with business with people they know and confide with.
Social networking has empowered businesses in many ways through the creation of communities, corporate networks over the web, creation of wireless and mobile community portals. Of the three listed, the Internet has been more effective. There are two ways in which businesses gain presence over the web; first is through search engines and the other is by social networking. Social network websites such as Facebook and Twitter have become popular. People are able to interact on different topics and find answers to solutions.
There are hundreds of social networking sites available on the web today. Approximately one-fourth are focused on businesses. Hundreds of companies worldwide use internal social networking.
Web applications are a smart choice for any business. You can collaborate, store and save from anywhere in the world. Web applications are programs that run on web servers and use web pages as the user interface. For the average user, this software is easier, cheaper, more mobile and reliable. A web application is also an application in which all or some parts of the software are downloaded from the web each time it is run. Web applications are used to boost employee productivity, keep IT costs under control and reach out to employees and clients around the globe. Moving businesses to the web is not a bad idea. Web applications offer a new way to work and support how you work through personal web e-mail accounts and internet services.
Web-based applications have several advantages over software programs. First, web-based applications cross-platform capability are much easier to download than software applications. Secondly, web-based applications do not necessarily need to be downloaded, installed and configured. Accessing accounts online are ready to work no matter where setup or hardware is. Third, web applications are less likely to crash and create problems with other existing applications. Since businesses are using the same version, all bugs can be fixed as soon as they are discovered. Last, users will hear less about information disappearing because data would be safer.
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Social Networking and Common Interests
April 20, 2010 by DrDaveHale
Filed under April 2010, Blog
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - A social networking service focuses on building on-line communities of people who share common interest and activities. Businesses, organizations, and even churches are part of social networking services. Most social networking services provide a way for users to interact such as e-mailing. Social networking is used by millions of people for communicating and sharing information. Popular social networking cites include: My Space, Twitter and LinkedIn.
There are many reasons why companies use social networking. Companies want to understand their customers and meet their needs through every aspect possible. One way this is accomplished is through blogging. A blog is a conversation between a company and its customers. Blogs provide opportunities for companies to know their customers.
Communicating with customers can tell you what they like, dislike, and give positive and negative feedback. It is important to take the time to engage with customers because ultimately they can make or break a business. Social networking is used throughout a company, not just for a particular department.
If a company has a blog, and a customer asks a question related to technology, chances are the marketing department would not be able to give an accurate answer as the technology department would. Therefore, if the technology department is involved in social networking, this would allow them to give a more accurate answer.
Social networking sites play an important role in the business world. Despite the fact social networking sites create an opportunity for a circle of friends; social networking can also decrease a person’s exposure to people that are considered not so friendly. Not everyone is a people person. For an introverted person, avoiding direct contact with people is a plus.
Since social networking is one of the most popular ways to meet people, meeting people with diverse backgrounds open doors for companies that are in different parts of the world. It also helps businesses to grow. Social networks through the internet, help strangers connect with each other based on their common views and interest on certain things.
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Social Networking Use in the Medical Community, Part 1
April 8, 2010 by DrDaveHale
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Social Media Evangelists
Internet Marketing Professor, Columbia, SC - Social networking is very popular amongst teens when sharing information with friends online and through websites such as Facebook, which is now blooming in the business world. New social networks have enabled professionals and executives to share important information amongst colleagues. Millions of professionals use sites such as LinkedIn to swap job details and contact information and business executives have also turned to online forums, email list and message boards.
Sermo is a social-networking site for licensed physicians to visit regularly to consult with colleagues specializing in different areas of the medical field. Online networking services are trying to broaden their appeal with new ways of making sure their members are who they say they are. In order for members to be a part of Sermo, its member’s credentials are checked against several other 100,000 databases they have access to. The site was founded by Daniel Palestrant. In 2006, he was a surgical resident in Boston when he launched the site Sermo. Sermo is different from other sites.
Doctors are more interested in getting treatment advice and access to other doctors’ experience than in networking for new business partners. The site does not require users to use their real name. Like most other sites, the service requires users to answer three verifiable personal questions, ranging from a phone number to where they got their medical degrees before signing up. The site has features such as profile pages showing professional credentials, personal blogs and instant messaging. Sermo was created when a radiation oncologist saw a 21-year-old patient whose eye was sticking out from its socket. The oncologist turned to his fellow physicians for help. Many doctors gave suggestions, eventually steering him toward the correct answer.
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