Category Archives: I’m on Facebook — Now What???

Are We Seeing the First Facebook "Worm"?

Today I received some interesting wall posts that claimed to be from my Aunt. The first looked like the following: hey do me a favor and try the new crush calculator, don’t worry its not some annoying facebook application that … Continue reading

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I’m On Facebook–Now What??? Makes the New York Times

My Google Alerts notified me yesterday that the book I wrote with Jason Alba, “I’m On Facebook–Now What???” was featured in the New York Times.  The New York Times was interviewing my co-author on new ways to find a job … Continue reading

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Amazon, the Social Network?

Did you know Amazon has a Social Network?  In fact, it’s pretty robust!  In Amazon, if you click “(your name)’s Amazon”, then “Your Profile”, you have the option to set up a profile, including a biography, information about yourself, and … Continue reading

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My Technometria Interview

I had the privilege last week to interview with Phil Windley, host of Technometria on the IT Conversations podcasting network.  He talked to me about Facebook, its use in business, privacy and security issues surrounding Facebook, and some quick questions … Continue reading

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The Book is Off to the Press, but Wait — There’s More!

I’m extremely happy and relieved to say that “I’m on Facebook — Now What???” is off to the press, and the eBook is now available for purchase on the HappyAbout.info site.  It has been a long time coming, but we’re … Continue reading

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Better Blog Visibility With Facebook Notes Tagging

On FacebookAdvice.com (the official blog for the book, “I’m On Facebook — Now What???”), I go over how you can use Facebook Notes tagging to get the attention of those with larger networks in Facebook. This is my first time … Continue reading

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Facebook Makes Their URLs Search-Engine Friendly

I just noticed, while browsing the I’m On Facebook — Now What??? Facebook Page that Facebook has now made their URLs search engine friendly. So now, instead of: http://facebook.com/profile.php?id=6816644117 It is now: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Im-On-Facebook—Now-What/6816644117 This appears to apply only to public-facing … Continue reading

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“I’m On Facebook — Now What???” Available for Pre-Order!!!

Jason and I are excited to announce that HappyAbout has launched their Pre-order page for “I’m On Facebook — Now What???”. You can order it here: http://happyabout.info/facebook.php The Paperback edition will sell for $19.95, but all those who order now … Continue reading

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SocialToo.com — Your Companion to the Social Web

I’ve been working on a little side project lately, that I think will solve a lot of the headaches caused by lack of certain features in the Social Landscape. In the spirit of the book Jason and I are writing, … Continue reading

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Plaxo’s Mistake Costs Scoble His Facebook Account

There’s a storm a brewin’ in the Bay Area today, and it’s not just those rain clouds coming their way! For those following the Twitter Storm, and Scoble’s blog, Scoble was banned from Facebook today due to some testing he … Continue reading

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