This is the final installment of our epic coverage of social media tools, what they’re good for, and how you might want to use them. In this list, we will be taking a look at tools that you can use to help improve the quality and professionalism of your posts, as well as some tools […]
Read MoreNeed help with your new business? Check out these great services for startups
It’s easier than ever to launch a new business today because there are so many services that can save you money. Here are a few that startups can use to grow faster by tapping into a team of designers, legal experts, and other reasonably-priced services. Design Services Canva Create your own designs with this remarkably […]
Read MoreSocial media tools to build your network, measure influence, and track trends
Social media has grown from a quirky time-waster for cubicledwellers to kill time waiting for the 5 o’clock whistle, to an unstoppable force that topples governments and makes nerds into overnight billionaires. Which then led millions of people to scramble to try to keep up with the latest, greatest social phenomenon … and then to […]
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If you haven’t updated your status on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter lately, consider using one of these ideas. Ask a question related to your project, business venture, or book. As we were writing our Social Media Design For Dummies book, we asked our followers to send links to social media profiles they thought were especially […]
Read More SEO, social media, social media aggregation, social media design tools., social media measurement tools3 Steps to a Great Facebook Timeline Design
Creating a captivating cover for your Facebook timeline is easier than you might imagine. With the most basic photo-editing skills, and my Facebook template, you can create a great Timeline Cover Design in three easy steps. 1. Get inspired by great Facebook Timeline designs Some of these designs will blow your mind… These designs are […]
Read More online reputation, social media, templatesWhy I started cyberstalking my friends and colleagues
True confession: I started researching people online in an effort to save myself embarrassment. Too many times I met someone at a professional event and politely asked who they were, only to discover they were someone I “should” have known about, such as the CEO of the company that had sponsored the seminar or […]
Read MoreWhen your online reputation matters most
You never know who will search for you on the Internet before your next job interview, business conference, or blind date. The question is, what will they find? Your online reputation is at least as important as a good credit rating or a well-edited resume. You can’t build a good online reputation overnight, but you […]
Read More5 ways you’re making it easy to steal your identity
1. Your password is easy as 123 If your password is as easy to guess as the name of your pet — and you’ve posted photos of your pet with her name on Facebook 27 times already. You’re not alone, using your pet’s name as a password is very common, but if you’re posting the […]
Read More“I didn‘t think ’lol’ would put me in jail.”
This quote is from Kentucky teenager who spent two days in jail because she refused to close her Facebook account. A just had ordered her to close the account after she updated her status with the following post: “My dumba** got a DUI and hit a car LOL.” The 18-year-old, who was charged with driving under […]
Read MoreVanity Searches Aren’t Vain Anymore
If you haven’t done it already—Google yourself. But before you race off to the nearest search engine, here a few suggestions. First, don’t stop at Google’s home page. It’s not a bad idea to begin at the front door of the world’s most popular search engine, but if you’re like most Internet users, you’ve already […]
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