As I sat at my computer attempting to absorb the changes on my Facebook profile and home page I was like a deer caught in the headlights. I sat with amazement feeling l was invading someone’s privacy as I looked at the ticker tape CNN style newsfeed on my right. But that’s a minor concern. I needed to know how the changes would impact my business plans Facebook.
Then I saw an announcement, from one of my Facebook friends about a webinar on Google +. I am ready to learn. I will not abandon Facebook yet but I like having more than one hole to go to for sharing possible business activities. Will Google + help me when I am ready to launch my Ebay training webinars? Will Google+ help with other business ventures?
What about you? Can Google + be a nice alternative when you tire of Facebook? Will other baby boomers start populating the site?
Here is an excellent blog post about Google+ and how it may attract many members currently on Facebook with a business. I just hope that the navigation is easy. Anything wrong with that or am I showing my age?
Did you know that you can get the phone numbers of all your Facebook friends? Well, I was just reading about it and decided to test the instructions. The instructions worked but there was a minor change so I present to you what works as of today.
Step 1. Sign on to your Facebook account
Step 2. Go to the top right and click on ACCOUNT
Step 3. Click on the option EDIT FRIENDS
Step 4. Go to the top left and click on CONTACTS.
What will appear to the right will be all your contacts with their phone numbers.
Just promise me that you don’t use this information to spam, spank or scold your friends. (But I know everyone reading this would never do that. Also, note that if you do not want your phone information in Facebook then replace it with a number you don’t mind having online.
This entry is part 1 of 1 in the series James Taylor
Beverly Mahone and Boomer Diva Nation has done it again! They are constantly bringing attention to the powerful, prolific and profound impact that baby boomers make in the social media world.
I was able to listen to a C-Span broadcast tonight while working on social media and the role of politics. The presentation brought up some challenging ethical and legal issues. Whereas, I would just delete a comment that was spam or had foul language can a politician do that? Is it going against free speech?
I think that they suggestion to create a policy is something that baby boomer experts who know social media can contribute to.
Do you need a Guru? This informative and innovative fan page named Gurus For Hire might be the answer to your Guru needs. As soon as you enter the page you are able to see the expertise of the techi behind the page, Kevin Davis.
He is the second person in the Blog Challenge who is using the powerful “Welcome Tab”. This tab allows you to put in html code plus more. Kevin’s page tempts you with a engaging opt in opportunity. Of course I did not want to be left out. I want those tips that are offered exclusivly for those who “like” this powerful page.
His wall is the best I have ever seen. He has included an image with his contact information plus an offer for a free consultation. Now, just studying the things that he has done on this page is a course in itself.
So, enough said. My fellow babyboomers go and soak up the information on this Fan Page. You will not regret it!
PS Kevin I am waiting for you to add more videos to your excellent video tab on Facebook Fan pages. (A se;fish request)
Here is the goal of this Fan Page: Our goal is to provide quality training on-line for business and sales profiessionals on a wide variety of topics from customer service to internet marketing to Microsoft Office. We are here to help you DISCOVER SUCCESS!
There are currently 106 people that LIKE this fan page. Let’s try to increase the the number to 200. There is an upcoming event scheduled for June 22, 2010 and one discussion topic on Using Facebook to Gain an Edge with Negotiations. You have an opportunity to start other discussions.
I am excited about the company overview of the site. I am not going to tell you because I want you to go there and read it for yourself. But I wlll assure you that if you want to tap into a gold mine of business information and wealth building skills please go and hand out on this Facebook Page.
Are you thinking about changing careers or need help in the career you are in? Well, if you are consider visiting Kevin Thompsons Facebook Page.
(Please note that the Facebook Pages are behind the scenes. You will see the postings on the wall but they differ from the main Facebook chatter. It is usually niched for business.)
He knows about career transitions. He is a social media expert and trainer in topics that include Team Building. But he is also trained as a hospital administrator. Economic dramas have exposed him to various opportunities to get re-tooled and gain expertise in new areas as a baby boomer.
His Facebook page is evolving and I encourage you to start more discussions for him and others to address.
Are your children or grandchildren hanging out on the social network Formspring.me? If yes, please read this blog post on Be in the Know NJ. The great thing is that if you are reading this post right now you already know enough to learn about this unhealthy site.
I have just visited and posted a comment on a site called, Real Women, Real Advice. It is an awesome site full of stories by and about women. It is saturated with tips and inspiration.
Here is the information from their ABOUT page:
The decision to share the extraordinary stories of ordinary women just like you grew out of a conversation not unlike the ones had around a kitchen table.
People were talking, people were listening, people were revealing parts of themselves, people were appreciating honesty and the absence of pretense, people were learning about each other, people were gaining understanding, and people were being inspired. Collectively, their experiences flooded the room with wisdom that each person took with them to their individual existences. The collective wisdom of women was born. A site called Capessa was created.
For three years, Capessa was a gathering place for real women to share their stories, offer their personal wisdom and practical advice, improve their lives and be inspired. It was a place where experiences were the common thread, where advice came from personal experiences. Capessa was you and women just like you.
Capessa was retired in 2009, but the wisdom shared by women was too inspiring to be boxed up and stuck in storage. Instead, it lives on as Real Women, Real Advice, and while it’s no longer updated, we hope it still helps whoever discovers it
In all honesty this site has so much valued information that I could easily see a daily blog post if there is staff to make that happen. I do hope so in the future. But the reality is the women doing this site probably have not full plates but full platters.
Keep up the great work and keep the stories coming.
