Are We Seeing the First Facebook "Worm"?
Today I received some interesting wall posts that claimed to be from my Aunt. The first looked like the following: hey do me a favor and try the new crush calculator, don’t worry its not some annoying facebook application that makes you invite all your friends, the crush calc works with your mobile phone and […]
Read more...I’m On Facebook–Now What??? Makes the New York Times
My Google Alerts notified me yesterday that the book I wrote with Jason Alba, “I’m On Facebook–Now What???” was featured in the New York Times. The New York Times was interviewing my co-author on new ways to find a job if your current methods aren’t working. It was a brief mention, just stating Jason was […]
Read more...Amazon, the Social Network?
Did you know Amazon has a Social Network? In fact, it’s pretty robust! In Amazon, if you click “(your name)’s Amazon”, then “Your Profile”, you have the option to set up a profile, including a biography, information about yourself, and get this – a list of all your friends currently on Amazon.com. It can show […]
Read more...My Technometria Interview
I had the privilege last week to interview with Phil Windley, host of Technometria on the IT Conversations podcasting network. He talked to me about Facebook, its use in business, privacy and security issues surrounding Facebook, and some quick questions on how to set up an application on Facebook. I think we covered a lot […]
Read more...The Book is Off to the Press, but Wait — There’s More!
I’m extremely happy and relieved to say that “I’m on Facebook — Now What???” is off to the press, and the eBook is now available for purchase on the HappyAbout.info site. It has been a long time coming, but we’re finished! “I’m on Facebook — Now What???” is now officially one of the first books […]
Read more...Better Blog Visibility With Facebook Notes Tagging
On FacebookAdvice.com (the official blog for the book, “I’m On Facebook — Now What???”), I go over how you can use Facebook Notes tagging to get the attention of those with larger networks in Facebook. This is my first time using video, so be light on me! I see a lot of potential for using […]
Read more...Facebook Makes Their URLs Search-Engine Friendly
I just noticed, while browsing the I’m On Facebook — Now What??? Facebook Page that Facebook has now made their URLs search engine friendly. So now, instead of: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=6816644117 It is now: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Im-On-Facebook—Now-What/6816644117 This appears to apply only to public-facing Facebook Pages, and not User Profiles or Application About Pages (which are also supposed to […]
Read more...“I’m On Facebook — Now What???” Available for Pre-Order!!!
Jason and I are excited to announce that HappyAbout has launched their Pre-order page for “I’m On Facebook — Now What???”. You can order it here: http://happyabout.info/facebook.php The Paperback edition will sell for $19.95, but all those who order now get a 15% discount, making the book just $16.96. The eBook can be pre-ordered for […]
Read more...SocialToo.com — Your Companion to the Social Web
I’ve been working on a little side project lately, that I think will solve a lot of the headaches caused by lack of certain features in the Social Landscape. In the spirit of the book Jason and I are writing, my company, SocialOptimize.com is announcing the beta launch of SocialToo.com. What is it? It is […]
Read more...Plaxo’s Mistake Costs Scoble His Facebook Account
There’s a storm a brewin’ in the Bay Area today, and it’s not just those rain clouds coming their way! For those following the Twitter Storm, and Scoble’s blog, Scoble was banned from Facebook today due to some testing he was doing with an unreleased version of Plaxo Pulse. While Scoble is understandably upset, I […]
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