Facebook Posted Items »

An often missed opportunity on Facebook — its Posted Items (now Links) application. As Facebook tweaks this useful application, it becomes more prominent and increasingly has the ability to be more viral within the site and amongst connections. When sharing resources online, the new Facebook links is a good place to start, given it’s audience.

SocialToo.com for Twitter Automation »

Twitter automation is important for many reasons – particularly for busy entrepreneurs and small businesses. SocialToo.com is a helpful Twitter tool that will allow you to automate several parts of maintaining an effective Twitter presence.

Why Can’t We Be Friends »

This guest post comes from John Meadows, an original thinker and podcaster from Canada. I first met John at PodCamp Toronto, I believe, so it’s fitting that his guest post comes a week before the third installation of that event. John asks why we can’t be friends.

The Future of Publishing »

Watch video from Chris Brogan’s presentation to O’Reilly Tools of Change conference in NYC. He speaks about how social software impacts publishing.

Beating Dunbar’s Number »

There’s a theory called Dunbar’s Number that suggests there’s an upper limit to the amount of relationships we can maintain. If you’re interested in networking, this should be an issue.

Social Media Links on Google »

For a long time Google endorsed viral link building on sites like Digg with no reservations. They figured the “wisdom of crowds” would naturally prevent undesirable content from becoming popular and getting links. Of course this is because the folks at Google tend to lead sheltered lives, and don’t believe people would ever sell votes, links or social media influence for cold hard cash … those of us living in the real world know otherwise.

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