Facebook Scrapbook: How to Remember Embarrassment in Real Life
Let’s face it: the vast majority of us have a Facebook account that we update regularly with statuses and pictures, some very flattering and some just shocking. I can bet that the shocking pictures that you wish you could burn have been uploaded by your friends, too, so yeah. Thanks guys – thanks a lot. Facebook has now become the first port of call for sharing anything new online, but wouldn’t... July 20th, 2011 by admin
Japan/USA Final Brings Out Facebook’s Ugly Side
Social media, because of things like this, every time I think I can’t quit you, something like this shows up and I’m disgusted with myself for even being associated with the applicable platform. Now, I’m not talking about screw ups … July 19th, 2011 by admin
Facebook Seems Worried About Google+. Should it Be?
In a recent article, we looked at some obstacles Google+ would have to overcome. We also looked at how Google+ might maim (as opposed to kill) Twitter. I don’t think Twitter’s going to die anytime soon, but Google+ is already … July 19th, 2011 by Chris Crum
A List of Facebook Employees on Google+
Is Google+ a clear and present danger to the success of Facebook, or is there, to quote Q-Tip from a Tribe Called Quest, “room for it all as we mingle at the ball?” If you follow all the blocking of … July 19th, 2011 by admin
Google+ Humor: A Collection of Images
Reddit.com is a great place for web content, truth be told. One such area that especially rings true is for Google+. Whether its making fun of the upcoming Google+/Facebook war, or the lack of invites, or the lack of female … July 18th, 2011 by admin
Facebook Lets Page Admins Send Direct Invites
Facebook is now letting Page owners and admins invite their friends to “like” their Facebook Page directly through notifications. This could be very helpful for Page owners to give their Pages a boost in users, and offers more incentive for … July 18th, 2011 by admin
Facebook Comments: A Game-Changer for Mainstream Media?
If you’ve ever read a mainstream media outlet online, you know one thing’s for certain: You’re going to get a healthy dose of extreme remarks and opinions in the comment section of the article. Why? Because most mainstream media outlets … July 18th, 2011 by admin
Facebook Blocks Google+ Ad From User
It appears that that trying to advertise your Google+ profile on Facebook may not be the best idea if you wish to continue to run ads on Facebook. Michael Lee Johnson tried to do just that, and says Facebook suspended … July 16th, 2011 by admin
Report: Facebook CPCs Up 22% for the Quarter
According to the latest Global Digital Marketing Performance Report from Efficient Frontier, Facebook ad CPCs increased by 22% from Q1 to Q2. “We predict that brands will double their Facebook fan base by October of 2011 and the cost for … July 16th, 2011 by admin
Transfer Your Photos From Facebook To Google+
Having trouble getting all of your Facebook content over to Google+? There’s a Google Chrome Extension for that! Actually, the “Move Your Photos” extension, developed by Aman Kumar Jain, makes use of Google’s photo service, Picasa, which functions as a … July 15th, 2011 by admin
Kawasaki Disease Diagnosed Via Facebook, Saves Young Boy’s Life
Here’s one from the social media is awesome file: Next time you think you are oversharing on social media, remember that all those pictures and updates you post are being read by hundreds of people – some of who might … July 15th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
67% of shoppers spend more following recommendations from their social networks (infographic)
Making purchases directly from within Facebook (a form of social commerce) has the potential to make the social network a place where we spend not just considerable amounts of our time, but also our money. Social Media Influence has created this infographic which reflects on the past two years of Facebook commerce (known as “F-commerce“). From the very first purchase ($34... July 15th, 2011 by admin
Social Media: Is it Becoming More, or Less, Individual?
Something strange seems to be happening in the world of social media and it only looks to get worse – whether Google+ survives or not. As expectations get higher and technological norms become more impressive, people seem to be gradually abandoning individuality in favour of simple, across-the-board standardisation from the likes of Facebook and Twitter. However, it’s hard not to agree... July 15th, 2011 by admin
Spotify Gets Sean Parker’s Approval…In a Big Way
It’s always interesting when past voices in a particular area talk about the up and coming, brand new thing. It was interesting when MySpace’s Tom Anderson discussed Google+ shortly after it launched. And today, it is even more interesting to … July 14th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
Spotify First Look: American Launch Day Hands-On
The Spotify fairy has taken it upon herself to leave an invite to her little music service under my pillow, so I feel it is my obligation to see if it lives up to all the hype. At very first glance … July 14th, 2011 by Josh Wolford
