Category Archives: social network

A Walk Down Path Takes You Home Sweet Home

Posted on December 20, 2011 by jessestay

I’m no stranger to the power of social networks. I have 3 books on Facebook and 1 on Google+, and have built an entire business around Twitter. So far, the majority of my current career is built around bringing attention … Continue reading →

Posted in http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, journal, mobile, mobile apps, Path, social network, Technology | Leave a comment

Facebook Quietly Launching Friendfeed-like Live Commenting

Posted on January 21, 2011 by jessestay

Tonight, in a moment of rare form, as I was singing Hakuna Matata on Facebook with Krystyl Baldwin and others (an occasion one must do often) I noticed a new feature pop up before my eyes.  Instantly, with no refresh … Continue reading →

Posted in Benjamin Golub, Bret Taylor, Facebook, Facebook features, FriendFeed, Hakuna Matata, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social network, Technology | 11 Comments

FamilySearch.org To Discuss Living/Dead Relationship Technology With New RootsTech Conference

Posted on January 20, 2011 by jessestay

One of my favorite things to do is research my family history.  Even more interesting to me is the technology that can make finding and exploring your heritage even easier.  As a former employee of OneGreatFamily.com, a former Consultant for … Continue reading →

Posted in Brewster Kahle, Facebook, Family history, Hewlett Packard, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Internet Archive, phil windley, social, social network, Technology | Leave a comment

The Next "Facebook Platform" for the Modern Web, and Why Twitter’s Running the Wrong Way

Posted on September 16, 2010 by jessestay

I’ve talked previously about “the web with no login button”, a vision of the Building Block Web that follows the user where they go, knowing who they are and adapting as they move.  With the advent of mobile, entire operating … Continue reading →

Posted in building block web, Facebook, facebook connect, facebook platform, federation, Google, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, open, open data, open protocols, open web, revolution, social network, social web, Technology, Twitter | 28 Comments

Apple is Creating a "Social Network" the Right Way

Posted on September 2, 2010 by jessestay

Today Apple did one of the most powerful things they have done since the launch of the iPod.  Notice that I didn’t say “revolutionary”.  There’s nothing new about it.  Note that I didn’t say “innovative”.  There’s nothing unique about it. … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, apple social network, Facebook, Google, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, iphone, ipod, itunes, microsoft, ping, social, social itunes, social network, Technology | 13 Comments

How the Little Guy Can Get Published – an Autobiography

Posted on September 1, 2010 by jessestay

As I just wrote, we live in an era where having a voice is much easier than it used to be.  Getting published is actually quite simple if you’re willing to work for it.  In fact, I’m living proof.  Just … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, book publishing, Facebook, Google, how to get published, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, little guy, robert scoble, Social Media, social network, techcrunch, techmeme, Technology, Twitter, voice | 10 Comments

Now You Can Check in on Twitter Through Facebook Places

Posted on August 30, 2010 by jessestay

This post is syndicated from the SocialToo Blog – please check it out! I think this feature’s pretty cool: Recently Facebook launched the ability for users to checkin to any place with their mobile phone, sharing with their Facebook friends … Continue reading →

Posted in check in, check in on Twitter, checkin, Facebook, facebook places, Gowalla, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social network, socialtoo, SocialToo Premium, SocialToo.com, Technology, Twitter | 3 Comments

Facebook Questions as a Strategy – Answering Questions for Your Brand

Posted on August 18, 2010 by jessestay

Image via Wikipedia In the last few weeks Facebook has been slowly rolling out a feature that, while not exactly new in concept, I think gives businesses and brands another opportunity to think strategy surrounding their Facebook efforts.  The feature … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, facebook page, Facebook Question, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Quora, social, social network, SocialToo Survey, Technology, Twitter | 7 Comments

Brazen Careerist Launches Site for Job Seekers That Gen-Y-ers Can Actually Enjoy

Posted on March 11, 2010 by jessestay

Generation Y, those that grew up with the web and many of which probably know of no life without it, is prime target for those looking for fresh blood in the Job Marketplace.  It is this generation that is just … Continue reading →

Posted in gen-y, generation y, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, linkedin, social, social network, startups, Technology | 2 Comments