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Really Mr. Zuckerburg? Trademarking the Word “Face”?

  • November 29th, 2010 by Tisha Tolar
Mark Zuckerburg and the Facebook team are on the fast track to getting a trademark on the word ‘face’. The word ‘book’ however, is proving to be a bit more of a challenge. The word ‘book’ has already been claimed by an online company called myeworkbook.com. Their claim on the word is as a result of their business which is… Read more

The Best Social Media Sites to Increase the Exposure of Your Business

  • November 24th, 2010 by SEM Contributor
If you want to make social media work for your business, the only real blueprint for success is to be patient, creative, and open to anything. Social media success isn’t an exact science, but anyone looking to improve their visibility should look into these top social media sites for business. Twitter If you are looking to raise your business’ profile… Read more

The Rise of Real Time Search Engines

  • November 22nd, 2010 by Ann Smarty
There are some search engines that immediately come to mind when you conjure a mental list. Google, Yahoo and Bing are almost always going to be the three that are put ahead of the rest. But these are usually only good for basic searches, not live results. When you want to get the best live results on the web, where… Read more

Launch of Hearsay

  • November 22nd, 2010 by Damian Davila
“Who we think we are and what others think of us is often very different”
is the motto that fuels the social media startup, Hearsay. Founded in 08/01/2010 and based out of Santa Monica, CA, Hearsay has a team of 6 people, including Ryan MacInnes, CEO and Founder, and Chris Huse, Director of Marketing. McInnes and his team launched a… Read more

Using Facebook to Drive Traffic to Your Online Store

  • November 18th, 2010 by SEM Contributor
Facebook is the clear leader of the social media pack with over 500 million active users. Many people check their accounts daily, and users spend more than 700 billion minutes a month on Facebook – and growing! For some people, it’s all they use the Internet for. For these reasons, it’s a good idea to set up a Facebook page… Read more

DUI – The Social Media Sobriety Test

  • November 18th, 2010 by Tisha Tolar
Everyone likes to have a good time but some individuals go over the edge and leave inappropriate messages on social media sites while in a drunken stupor. Text messages, Facebook status and Twitter updates should not be done while fueled with tequila chasers. To avoid making what seemed at the time to be a clever response, welcome the Social Media… Read more

Facebook is the First Real “Second Life”

  • November 16th, 2010 by Adam Schechter
About a month ago The Social Network hit wide release across the country. It garnered very positive reviews and hit the #1 spot in the domestic box office for a couple of weeks, and it’s easy to see why. The acting was great, the direction was spot on, and the script was one of the best I can remember in… Read more

Sharing is Caring: 3 Fun Facebook Apps for Extroverted Facebook Fanatics

  • November 15th, 2010 by SEM Contributor
Do you want to boast about your latest holiday and show everyone what a great time you had while they have been working? Or maybe you finally want to hear what your friends really think of you? Here are 3 great Facebook apps for those who like to share:

1. Where I’ve Been

This app allows you to stick virtual… Read more

Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – The Social Media Powerhouses

  • November 10th, 2010 by SEM Contributor
The use of the world of online social media such as Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn is now inevitable if you want to conveniently connect with others, perform any type of online business, or to simply develop relationships with school or college mates or relatives. Facebook was created as a social association service, specifically for college students in February 2004 by… Read more

How Blocking a User on Facebook Works

  • November 8th, 2010 by Ann Smarty
Facebook has numerous new and old features. It is so easy to get lost. Besides, there are tons of people there now. No wonder “blocking” tool has become so popular. But how does it work actually? Will blocking a person restrict him from seeing your messages on your mutual friends’ wall? Will it restrict him from seeing your profile? How… Read more