Tag Archives: Social Networking

There’s no doubt about it. Today’s generation clamors for interactivity. No longer satisfied with allowing the television set to continue on its own monologue, consumers now appreciate the ability to connect with companies directly and whenever they choose to, through social media. Sites like Twitter and Facebook have contributed to the overall popularity of social media. Their growth points to …

The thing which I love most about social media is that it keeps producing one game changer after the other. If you have been following social media circles off-late, there’s a good chance that you’ve heard about Pinterest. In fact, Pinterest is not a recently launched social network; it has been around for about two years but its bagged limelight …

People often ask me about which social network do I use the most. To be honest, I’ve never tied myself to any one particular social network and I use all leading social networks for definitive needs. I use LinkedIn as a professional networking and hiring tool, Twitter as a means for marketing, YouTube for video promotions and Facebook for advertising …

As a kid, I always learnt – If you fail once and then again, don’t give up and try again! Each year hundreds of new social networks are launched. Some try to be a Facebook clone and then end up realizing that it wasn’t a good plan in the first place. Others such as Unthink dare to challenge Facebook and …

How do you identify the best social network for you? Does the one size fits all rule apply? Unfortunate as it is, the above rule doesn’t apply to the world of social networks. A social network that may sound perfect for business may indeed be a recipe for disaster for another business. Your competitors are all over the place so …

Most of us are very familiar with and have been using Twitter as a means to connect in our respective online social networks. This application allows us to broaden our network of friends online and update our contacts with what is happening in our lives through our status updates. However, it can only give as much; we have to type …

Yup! I’ve been thinking of blogging about the movie on Mark Zuckerberg and his journey to the first 1000,000 friends, ever since I saw the movie. A “MUST” watch cult movie, for sure! However, I was not so impressed by the Hollywood allegory and dramatization. I liked the warm, fuzzy promo film about Steve Case’ AOL – “You got mail” a …

With power comes responsibility and social media is one of the most powerful business tools of the modern Web 2.0 times. While it’s heartening to see social media gaining traction in the business community, there’s a strong need for educating business owners on how to get the best out of social networking while avoiding the most common pitfalls. On one …

Most business follow a simple rule when it comes to adopting new technologies or paradigms – If it boosts my business’ ROI, it’s worth the investment. Social Media is no exception to this rule. Unless, businesses see value addition from social media, they are not going to take the plunge. Therefore, as a social media activist, one of my primary …

Social Media is increasingly becoming a norm rather than an exception in the business world these days. Low cost, wider reach and real-time communication are some of the most obvious business benefits of social media. There’s no doubt that social media is an immensely powerful tool for businesses. However, with power comes responsibility and social media is no exception to …

I’m no “Paul the Octopus”, in fact I generally refrain myself from making any predictions since I’m not very good at it. However, being an active social media activist, I’m often quizzed on my perception regarding the future of social media. How will the social media scenario change 5 years from now? Will Twitter and Facebook still be as popular …

If you’ve good intentions, it’s never too late to start afresh. I come across several successful online marketers who aspired to be social media icons but they feel they’ve missed the bus. The immense power of social media is now viewable to one and all – it’s already ranked as the most popular online activity in less than half a …

A recent Nielsen study indicates that Americans spend nearly a quarter of their Internet time on social networking sites. Social media has surpassed email in terms of online time and it’s just early days of social networking. Social media already accounts for a whopping 23 per cent of America’s online time versus a paltry 8.3 per cent on email. Facebook …

Social Media has been a revelation for businesses and there’s no doubt that it’s here to stay. While it started off as a medium for entertainment and people to stay in touch with each other, people quickly realized that it offers immense value to businesses as well. Be it marketing, advertising, customer service or professional networking, social media does it …

“Happy Social Media Day” to all my friends & social media enthusiasts all over the world. Just in case you did not know about it, June 30th has been declared as ‘Social Media Day’ by Mashable, a popular social media site. As a sign of growing popularity of social media, Victoria – the capital city of British Columbia, has also …