The Referral Key: Is this the new LinkedIN?
I’ve seen it before with sites like Facebook’s “Branch Out” – here comes another business networking site that claims to be the “new” LinkedIn. This week, I have received quite a few requests to connect with people via a site called “The Referral Key“. The subject line says: Are you taking on new clients? The…
Read MoreUpdate: What to do when your online identity is compromised.
Update: In October 2010, I filed a report with the local police department with all the documentation (including the IP address) of the violation below. According to section 403 (c) of the Criminal Code (Canada), he was charged with “Personation with Intent”: **someone fraudulently personates a person with intent to cause disadvantage to the person whom…
Read MoreHow do you get more people to LIKE your Facebook page?
New comment: I’ve recently been informed by two people that Facebook gave them a two-day “ban” for inviting too many people to “LIKE” their page. I don’t have an answer to the exact number of acceptable invitations and believe that Facebook should proactively cap the number of invites as opposed to banning people after the…
Read MoreWhy You Need To Stop Automatically Pushing Your Messages Using Social Media
(Early) last year, I used to advise clients to use tools such as HootSuite or Ping.fm to send one message to many people. I thought it would be more effective for time management. Thing is, it was easier for my clients; not for the END USER = their clients. Pushing content along automatically to different…
Read MoreHow to ask for recommendations on LinkedIn
Did you know you need a minimum of three endorsements/recommendations to get to 100% of your LinkedIn profile? Endorsements can help showcase your expertise and provide you with great credibility. Not only will other people read wonderful things about you on your own page, but the testimonial also appears on the original source’s (aka writer’s)…
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