social networking

The Whores of Social Networks

I gotta tell you, I am pretty 9!$$ed off right now. Apparently there are some morons out there selling facebook, digg and twitter fans.
I had seen this happening at twitter since the early days, people paying money for “friends” and followers. And of course I thought to myself, “what a worthless load of [...]

A Rant About the Improper use of Facebook

I don’t want to say it again, so just watch the video.
UPDATE: There was a video here where I did two things – First I disparaged the facebook profile of a friend to make a point. I thought it was funny at first, but thanks to Shane (see the comments) I realized it might [...]

Did the Christians Get it Right? or not?

I have spent the last couple of hours over at gospelr.  This new web service is alot like twitter.  While I was interacting with the community, one user actually said:

So there is no denying that this is a twitter copycat – even the users see this. The real concern I have is whether this a [...]

Is the New Facebook the Future of Social Networking?

I have been writing a post on effective uses of facebook to promote yourself and your websites for some time now, but first I need to address the new facebook.  This Mark kid really has out done himself this time.
I love the new facebook.  Often I jump in with both feet when any updates or [...]

Finding New Friends in Social Networks

Often when I talk to people about building a network in (place name of online social network here) I am met with a blank expression or an astounded and confused “but how?”
The effectiveness of your social network marketing depends upon two things.  The breadth and the depth of your connections.
Like all media marketing your [...]

Social Networking is why Obama will win the race

The Rant
Well, OK that plus the fact that Bush pretty much handed the democrats the presidency three years ago.
But war, economy, secrecy, sketchy leadership and poor decision making aside.  Obama is slaughtering the competition because he understands the importance of web 2.0.
And the Grand Old Party is going to be exactly that unless they catch [...]

Overcoming Obstacles when Starting a Blog

When I am counseling a business owner about expanding their influence, I always recommend a blog. In the web 2.0 world of social media and authenticity, your customers want to see a person on the other side of the cyber connection.
I think almost anyone active in today’s marketing environment will recognize the value of [...]

Post in Many Social Nets From one New Service!

Ping.fm my new friend and time saver! Where have you been all my life!
Friends, Ping.fm is a new service, still in BETA. It allows you to update your status on multiple services all at once. Myspace, blogger, facebook, twitter, pownce, jaiku, linkedin, plurk and MORE!
Finally from one place you can update multiple [...]

Amen to Darren on the Twitter Post

Lately Twitter has been a bit frustrating.  Up down, up down – making you angry and sick to your stomach – like a bad porn flick.   As a result I have seen a plethora or posts and submissions at a lot of different Social Networking Sites bashing the application.
When I saw something in my [...]

TheBloggersDesktop is on Myspace

I have a confession.  I hate myspace.  Seems like every time I login I see some half naked chica typing on a computer that she can’t wait to meet me.
But for the sake of obnoxious self promotion, I am now a member.  If you use it, feel free to pop on over there and add [...]