5 Social Media Management Tips for the Real Estate Industry ...
You have to have a content strategy to be successful in the long haul with social mediamanagement for real estate.
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You have to have a content strategy to be successful in the long haul with social mediamanagement for real estate.
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Brokers Mine Social-Media for Data, House Lawmakers Say
Businessweek
People who use social-media websites such as Facebook (FB) and LinkedIn may have their information harvested by companies that collect, analyze or sell consumer data, a group of U.S. lawmakers said today. Acxiom Corp. (ACXM); Epsilon Data ...
Don't Panic: Twitter Accidentally Reset Too Many Passwords
Wall Street Journal (blog)
There is some concern on Twitter and other websites today that accounts are being hacked, as Twitter sent a large number of emails to users that it reset their passwords because their accounts may have been compromised. Twitter just published a ...
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition
Voice of America
November 08, 2012. Several China-based foreign journalists and analysts are reporting an attempted hacking of their Twitter accounts, as China's Communist Party begins a sensitive meeting that will set in motion a once-a-decade leadership transition.
Voice of America
Facebook EdgeRank: The Truth About Page Feed Reach and Promoted Posts
Search Engine Journal
There have been a lot of articles circulating through the blogosphere over the last several days about whether or not Facebook intentionally adjusted the EdgeRank algorithm to get brand pages to spend more money on promoting posts to their fans. Blogs ...
Businessweek
People who use social-media websites such as Facebook (FB) and LinkedIn may have their information harvested by companies that collect, analyze or sell consumer data, a group of U.S. lawmakers said today. Acxiom Corp. (ACXM); Epsilon Data ...
Don't Panic: Twitter Accidentally Reset Too Many Passwords
Wall Street Journal (blog)
There is some concern on Twitter and other websites today that accounts are being hacked, as Twitter sent a large number of emails to users that it reset their passwords because their accounts may have been compromised. Twitter just published a ...
Wall Street Journal (blog)
Twitter Accounts Hacked as China Begins Transition
Voice of America
November 08, 2012. Several China-based foreign journalists and analysts are reporting an attempted hacking of their Twitter accounts, as China's Communist Party begins a sensitive meeting that will set in motion a once-a-decade leadership transition.
Voice of America
Facebook EdgeRank: The Truth About Page Feed Reach and Promoted Posts
Search Engine Journal
There have been a lot of articles circulating through the blogosphere over the last several days about whether or not Facebook intentionally adjusted the EdgeRank algorithm to get brand pages to spend more money on promoting posts to their fans. Blogs ...
People love talking about the election on Facebook
CNN
(CNN) -- Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday. In a stunning nod to the power of social media in this election, Obama's first public ...
Search Engine Journal Getting Its Social on in Vegas
Search Engine Journal
SEJ will be well represented at Search Marketing Expo's Social Media Marketing conference in Las Vegas in December. Yours Truly will be taking the podium during the Twitter Traffic session to talk up hashtag based chats and how to drive qualified ...
These 9 Advertisers Are Killing It In Social Media
Business Insider
Of all the available media, social isn't attracting the most advertising dollars -- yet. But it's fast rising. Some advertisers have taken to the new medium like ducks to water. Others are floundering. Here's a guide, based on BI's own reporting and ...
Business Insider
Brands Prefer Online Publishers Over Social Media
Associations Now
Social media may get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, many brands — associations and trade groups included — just want to be tied to a trustworthy name. The Online Publishers Association (OPA), in its new “Branding on Display” report ...
Accenture Wins DHS Social Media Analytics Contract for Health Surveillance ...
ExecutiveBiz (blog)
“Social media platforms are now an everyday part of peoples' lives, finding their way into all forms of communication,” said John Matchette, Accenture's public safety agency work lead. “Rapidly collecting and understanding what information is being ...
Hollande and Sarkozy: How not to use social media in politics or business
Econsultancy (blog)
As we reflect on the Obama-Romney duel, one can observe that social media and politics are inextricably linked. While social media has had a well-noted impact in the Arab Spring and, increasingly, in deeply controlled countries such as Saudi Arabia and...
Econsultancy (blog)
Celeb-infused Pheed takes on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube with new app
CNET
The new site was seen as potential threat to social media kingpins like Twitter because of its real-time action, celebrity users and paid subscription model. When Twitter temporarily shut off Pheed's connection, stopping Twitter users from logging into ...
Election 2012: Obama Smoked Romney in Social Networks
Huffington Post
I've written previously on the tracking of the various social network feeds of the two presidential candidates (See: "Less than 30 days to Election 2012" -- as they related to utilizing the xPatterns big data analytic platform to reveal the appropriate ...
FedEx Keeps Friends Connected with the Launch of an Innovative, New ...
DailyFinance
In fact, experts at Booz & Company expect the market for social commerce—a subset of e-commerce that uses social media to buy and sell goods—to explode to $30 billion USD in just three years. FedEx Corp. (NYS: FDX) is ahead of that innovation curve, ...
Mapping out a social media plan? These tips can guide you
Globe and Mail
As someone who runs a business in the social media space, I'm often asked 'where do I start? There's so much out there these days.' There's YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the list is getting longer and longer, with no signs of ...
Globe and Mail
Social networks give rise to Internet law specialty
Phys.Org
The next time you log into Facebook, Twitter or any other social media network, keep in mind that anything you post could be used as evidence in a lawsuit. That's the message that experts in Internet law, a complex and new emerging aspect of the legal ...
CNN
(CNN) -- Facebook, where people love to discuss politics and complain about other people discussing politics, saw a huge surge in Election Day chatter on Tuesday. In a stunning nod to the power of social media in this election, Obama's first public ...
Search Engine Journal Getting Its Social on in Vegas
Search Engine Journal
SEJ will be well represented at Search Marketing Expo's Social Media Marketing conference in Las Vegas in December. Yours Truly will be taking the podium during the Twitter Traffic session to talk up hashtag based chats and how to drive qualified ...
These 9 Advertisers Are Killing It In Social Media
Business Insider
Of all the available media, social isn't attracting the most advertising dollars -- yet. But it's fast rising. Some advertisers have taken to the new medium like ducks to water. Others are floundering. Here's a guide, based on BI's own reporting and ...
Business Insider
Brands Prefer Online Publishers Over Social Media
Associations Now
Social media may get all the attention, but when it comes down to it, many brands — associations and trade groups included — just want to be tied to a trustworthy name. The Online Publishers Association (OPA), in its new “Branding on Display” report ...
Accenture Wins DHS Social Media Analytics Contract for Health Surveillance ...
ExecutiveBiz (blog)
“Social media platforms are now an everyday part of peoples' lives, finding their way into all forms of communication,” said John Matchette, Accenture's public safety agency work lead. “Rapidly collecting and understanding what information is being ...
Hollande and Sarkozy: How not to use social media in politics or business
Econsultancy (blog)
As we reflect on the Obama-Romney duel, one can observe that social media and politics are inextricably linked. While social media has had a well-noted impact in the Arab Spring and, increasingly, in deeply controlled countries such as Saudi Arabia and...
Econsultancy (blog)
Celeb-infused Pheed takes on Twitter, Facebook and YouTube with new app
CNET
The new site was seen as potential threat to social media kingpins like Twitter because of its real-time action, celebrity users and paid subscription model. When Twitter temporarily shut off Pheed's connection, stopping Twitter users from logging into ...
Election 2012: Obama Smoked Romney in Social Networks
Huffington Post
I've written previously on the tracking of the various social network feeds of the two presidential candidates (See: "Less than 30 days to Election 2012" -- as they related to utilizing the xPatterns big data analytic platform to reveal the appropriate ...
FedEx Keeps Friends Connected with the Launch of an Innovative, New ...
DailyFinance
In fact, experts at Booz & Company expect the market for social commerce—a subset of e-commerce that uses social media to buy and sell goods—to explode to $30 billion USD in just three years. FedEx Corp. (NYS: FDX) is ahead of that innovation curve, ...
Mapping out a social media plan? These tips can guide you
Globe and Mail
As someone who runs a business in the social media space, I'm often asked 'where do I start? There's so much out there these days.' There's YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram and the list is getting longer and longer, with no signs of ...
Globe and Mail
Social networks give rise to Internet law specialty
Phys.Org
The next time you log into Facebook, Twitter or any other social media network, keep in mind that anything you post could be used as evidence in a lawsuit. That's the message that experts in Internet law, a complex and new emerging aspect of the legal ...
Managing a social media crisis - the do's and don'ts
Cream (blog)
Last week, American Apparel found itself fighting a Twitter backlash after it used the site to promote a 'Sandy sale' at those directly affected by the hurricane that left parts of the US devastated. On tweeting the words “In case you're bored during ...
Winter Storms Now Have Names? Yes, Thanks to Social Media
Mashable
A new naming system put in place by The Weather Channel has its roots in social media to make it easier for people to communicate and share information about winter storms. The network is the first to name them, similar to how tropical storms and ...
Social media sets election day records, damages friendships
KFVS
One thing's for sure, it appears social media is here to stay. "It's good to see people care, even though I think some of the comments are ignorant," said Maurice Burns, a Southeast Missouri State University student. "I think ignorance is better than ...
Election 2012: CNN Won The Social Media Battle
Forbes
CNN has not had a banner year. From debacles covering the Supreme Court (FOX made the same mistake) and fact-checking mid-debate to the basement ratings, any kind of momentum shift would have been warmly welcomed. Well it's here. CNN's election ...
The Anatomy of a Social Media Command Center | Visual.ly
By mbwesson
In the recent months, many major brands have developed what they are calling “Social Media Command Centers.” These centers are state-of-the-art li.
Visual.ly - Social Media
Cream (blog)
Last week, American Apparel found itself fighting a Twitter backlash after it used the site to promote a 'Sandy sale' at those directly affected by the hurricane that left parts of the US devastated. On tweeting the words “In case you're bored during ...
Winter Storms Now Have Names? Yes, Thanks to Social Media
Mashable
A new naming system put in place by The Weather Channel has its roots in social media to make it easier for people to communicate and share information about winter storms. The network is the first to name them, similar to how tropical storms and ...
Social media sets election day records, damages friendships
KFVS
One thing's for sure, it appears social media is here to stay. "It's good to see people care, even though I think some of the comments are ignorant," said Maurice Burns, a Southeast Missouri State University student. "I think ignorance is better than ...
Election 2012: CNN Won The Social Media Battle
Forbes
CNN has not had a banner year. From debacles covering the Supreme Court (FOX made the same mistake) and fact-checking mid-debate to the basement ratings, any kind of momentum shift would have been warmly welcomed. Well it's here. CNN's election ...
The Anatomy of a Social Media Command Center | Visual.ly
By mbwesson
In the recent months, many major brands have developed what they are calling “Social Media Command Centers.” These centers are state-of-the-art li.
Visual.ly - Social Media
Six YouTube Tools and Tips For Social Media Success | Social ...
By NealSchaffer
It seems that YouTube gets overlooked as a social network despite the fact that it is the most popular of the video sharing sites. (Vimeo is second.) In fact, seventy-two hours of video are uploaded to YouTube every minute, but not enough of it ...
Social Media Today - The world's...
Social Media Intelligence Brief: November 8 2012 | Social Media ...
By Steve Momorella
VerticalResponse recently conducted a survey on small business adoption of social mediahighlighting that while companies are increasingly http://www.eweek.com/small-business/facebook-twitter-lead-small-business-social-media-focus/
Social Media Today - The world's...
By Steve Momorella
VerticalResponse recently conducted a survey on small business adoption of social mediahighlighting that while companies are increasingly http://www.eweek.com/small-business/facebook-twitter-lead-small-business-social-media-focus/
Social Media Today - The world's...
12 points on social media and defamation - Holy Kaw!
If the Internet is known for one thing (other than cat videos), it's vitriol, and with the prominent rolesocial media plays in our lives, it's all too easy to fall into the trap of defamation when tempers start to flare. That's why Sara Hawkins of 12Most ...
Holy Kaw!
15 interesting facts about international social media use ...
Compiling our International Guide to Social Media has led us to some very strange places in social networks.
econsultancy.com/.../10955-15-interesting-facts-about-internat...
Compiling our International Guide to Social Media has led us to some very strange places in social networks.
econsultancy.com/.../10955-15-interesting-facts-about-internat...
iPad is king of mobile web traffic, plus more intriguing data from OnSwipe
VentureBeat
The company also notes that Google Chrome is slightly more popular on iOS with 2.33 percent of usage compared to 2.13 percent on Android. Not surprisingly, the iPad is also continuing to dominate tablet web traffic share entirely, accounting for 98.10 ...
VentureBeat
Brands, Google Plus and the Knowledge Graph: A Love Triangle
SEOmoz (blog)
So it's probably no surprise Google really piqued my interest when they announced the Knowledge Graph earlier this year. As a user, I was impressed by the instant access to information - no opening a Webpage required. But as an SEO, I was most ...
SEOmoz (blog)
Driving Web Traffic With Google Plus
Business 2 Community
Even if you are getting what you think is an extremely high volume of traffic, you can always use more traffic. The more, the better, in fact! Google+ can make a big difference to how much traffic comes to you. Google+ is a powerful and effective tool ...
One-third of Google employees haven't posted to Google+ in a month: report
Sydney Morning Herald
Working strictly off of public posts, Google Plus Ghosts trawled the social network to find more than 2000 users who have indicated on their Google+ profile pages that they work at Google, and tracks how frequently these profiles are updated. The ...
Sydney Morning Herald
The Perfect Length For An Online Video
Business 2 Community
How long is a piece of string? There are no hard and fast rules when it comes to the length of online videos. It is not as though you are paying for airtime for a TV commercial which would restrict you to 30 seconds. Instead, you have the freedom to...
Business 2 Community
Twitter compels more users than necessary to change passwords
USA TODAY (blog)
Twitter, Facebook, Yahoo, Microsoft, Google and AOL cross reference the 28,000 disclosed e-mail and password combinations against account logins for their respective social networking and web e-mail services. This is standard operating procedure.
Facebook Down: The Great 60 Second Outage Of 2012 (TWEETS)
Huffington Post
Just before 2 p.m. EST, Twitter lit up with reports of users being unable to login to the world's largest social network. Some were greeted with a white screen after directing their browsers toFacebook.com, while another user reported being unable to ...
Did Facebook Give Democrats the Upper Hand?
The Atlantic
You went about your day, clicked around Facebook, and you may have voted. Now your behavior is data that social scientists will scrutinize in the months ahead, asking one of the core questions of democracy: What makes people vote? If patterns from ...
Pope to join celebs, presidents with Twitter feed
Huffington Post
The new Twitter account will be his own, though it's doubtful Benedict himself will wrestle down his encyclicals, apostolic exhortations and other papal pronouncements into 140-character bites. Benedict, who writes longhand and doesn't normally use a ...
Melotweet: Evian makes Twitter musical, encourages you to buy ...
By Daniel Cooper
We do love quirky iPad apps that help us make music in unusual ways, and this is the first we've seen that turns Twitter into part of that process.
Engadget
Twitter: Chances Are Your Account Hadn't Been Hacked
By Anna Heim
Twitter has unintentionally sent a password reset email to users whose accounts hadn't been compromised, the company announced on its status page. ... Oops: Twitter says it unintentionally reset passwords of non-compromised accounts ...
The Next Web
Pinterest Secret Boards Keep Your Pinning Under Wraps
PC Magazine
According to the Pinterest blog, secret boards have long been one of the most frequently requested features. "We hope that secret boards will make Pinterest even more useful," Pinterest software engineer Evrhet Milam wrote. "You can use secret boards ...
LinkedIn Locks Up Major Recruiting Market Share
Workforce Management
Since LinkedIn started a corporate hiring products division four years ago, recruiting software and services that tap into the company's massive member database have grown to represent 55 percent of revenue, or $363 million, for the first nine months ...
LinkedIn (for iPad)
PC Magazine
Attention LinkedIn users: Don't set your expectations too high for the LinkedIn iPad app (free). In fact, keep them quite low, because that's the only way to find value in the few interesting features it does have and not drown out the positives with ...
Cipriani: LinkedIn the hookup for jobs
Pueblo Chieftain
Jason Cipriani, the founder of BetaDesks in Pueblo, writes about technology. He was voted Best Local Blogger in the Chieftain's 2012 Best Of Pueblo reader poll. Reach him on Twitter athttp://twitter.com/MrCippy ...
The Question I Didn't Get to Ask Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann
The Atlantic
I opened the interview with perhaps too much of a focus on the demographics ofPinterest. You have almost certainly heard that Pinterest has more female users than male ones. But it's also more Midwestern than your average young web product. I'm not...
The Atlantic
Here's LinkedIn's Biggest Unsolved Revenue Problem Right Now
Business Insider
LinkedIn bragged in its Q3 2012 earnings disclosures that the potential for growth in its user base came from all over the planet, not just the U.S.: "[we] currently have more than 187 million members in over 200 countries and territories." That sounds ...
Business Insider
Clear, Pinterest, Jingu Friends, Square Wallet, Fantastical for iPhone ...
9 to 5 Mac
Pinterest version 2.1: Pinterest is introducing a new feature today that allows users to create up to three secret boards to share with friends and family. In a blog post, Pinterest explained how to use the new feature: “go to your profile, tap on the ...
Is Pinterest Finally About to Enable Private Boards?
WebProNews
If there's one most-wanted feature that Pinterest users have been clamoring over for the past few months, it's private boards. Users want the ability to pin without the prying eyes of their followers or the rest of the Pinterest community at large. Who ...
Pinterest, Your Business On Display
Business 2 Community
Pinterest, is the latest social media “hot-button.” Why is it so wildly popular? Business people think and recognize a marketing opportunity quickly. With the social media craze going on, Pinterest, at its introduction, offered something Twitter and ...
Pinterest Will Now Let You Keep a Secret - Liz Gannes - News ...
By Liz Gannes
A total lack of privacy doesn't seem to have hurt the popular site, but private pinning was one of users' most requested features.
AllThingsD
Pinterest Gets Secret Boards, Android, iOS apps Get Editing, Blocking
By Emil Protalinski
Secret boards have arrived on Pinterest. The Android and iOS apps now let you add three secret boards, editing of boards, and blocking/reporting users.
The Next Web
Pinterest Finally Lets Users Create Secret Boards | WebProNews
By Josh Wolford
Yesterday, we told you that Pinterest may be working on provate pinboards, a often-requested feature that Pinterest had mentioned in the past, but never enabled. Now, users can rejoice in their newfound privacy – Pinterest has just launched ...
Top News - WebProNews
Pinterest Is Testing A New Feature That Lets Users Create Private ...
By Alyson Shontell
Pinterest is rolling out its most requested feature in time for the holidays.
SAI
Branding Your Image and Credibility on LinkedIn, Part 2 of 4 ...
By Michael Yublosky
However, regardless of all my personal efforts, my LinkedIn profile shows up higher in the SERP (search engine results page) than any thing I did prior to promote myself. When I search for my nameLinkedIn always appears exactly as number ...
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