Category Archives: Social Networks

Jan Vermeiren Tells Us “How to Really Use LinkedIn” (Podcast)

Posted on May 14, 2009 by Tom Gray

I had the pleasure recently to interview Jan Vermeiren, Europe’s foremost expert on business networking and the author of How to REALLY use LinkedIn, one of the best books on any continent for getting the most from your LinkedIn account. In speaking with Jan … Continue reading →

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#D@RT: No, I’m Not Cussing You Out On Twitter

Posted on May 13, 2009 by Tom Gray

One of the confusing things to many new Twitter users is this seemingly weird use of symbols and acronyms that they are suddenly exposed to in a 140 character world. While long time texters are familiar with the texting shorthand … Continue reading →

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Advice from Biz Coach, Elli St. George Godfrey, on Business, Life and Networking (Podcast)

Posted on May 6, 2009 by Tom Gray

I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing business and entrepreneur coach Ellen St. George Godfrey, LMHC (Elli) last week. We had a great discussion on the process Elli uses to engage her clients in a dynamic partnership that creates business … Continue reading →

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Best Social Media Sites for Developing Business Opportunities

Posted on March 23, 2009 by Tom Gray

Social Media and Networking Sites can represent an overwhelming number of choices for any business trying to establish a corporate or personal presence in the social media sphere. To try to sort out which social sites have the best impact … Continue reading →

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InDenverTimes.com Launched: How to Use Twitter to Generate Buzz and Land Subscribers

Posted on March 17, 2009 by Tom Gray

The Rocky Mountain News is dead. Long live InDenver Times. InDenver Times is a collaboration between ex-Rocky Reporting staff and several Denver area entrepreneurs who are betting that there are 50,000 loyal subscribers to the former Rocky Mountain News who … Continue reading →

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How Not to Get & Keep Followers on Twitter

Posted on March 9, 2009 by Tom Gray

There are lots of Twitter users out there who think they’ve hit the get-rich-quick pipeline to instant riches when they find Twitter. A lot of these are people who tweet like this guy… finishing up his new ‘coaching series’ which he’ll be selling to you … Continue reading →

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Twitter Tabbed Top Social Media Site for Business

Posted on February 25, 2009 by Tom Gray

A social media survey of 200 social media leaders by Abrams Research reports that Twitter was selected as the top spot for business dollars by a 40% to 15% margin over Facebook. However, asked which site they’d be most likely … Continue reading →

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Twitter – Show the Love; A Brief Tutorial on Twitter’s @Replies Feature

Posted on February 19, 2009 by Tom Gray

New Twitter users sometimes have a hard time figuring out some of the ins and outs of Twitter communication etiquette. For example, a very nice young woman and Life Coach, Carolann Jones (follow her at http://www.twitter.com/coachcarolann) was sharing an event … Continue reading →

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Social Media Networks: Still Think They’re a Fad?

Posted on February 3, 2009 by Tom Gray

The Pew Internet & American Life Project reports that use of social networking sites by adults has quadrupled from 2005 to December 2008. In 2005 only 8% of adults reported having a profile on the social network sites while today … Continue reading →

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