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.
Yes, there are lot’s of Social Network Sites that have a target market for Moms. Does that leave out the baby boomer Grandma? I don’t have the answer to that question yet. But I am suspecting that networking on these sites can provide several benefits:
Baby Boomer Grands can learn current resources and updates that can be shared with their adult children
Baby Boomer Grands can share their unique wisdom. I am hoping that there is room for video sharing.
Baby Boomer Grands can learn something new if they are raising their grandchildren
Baby Boomer bloggers who provide services and products for Moms can network with their target market
Baby Boomer health professionals who have important resources and life sustaining information for families
Baby Boomer social media lovers will have more places to learn
Baby Boomer Moms, yes they do exist, can keep on keeping on in the task of raising their children.
Facebook has annouced major changes in their interface. Now most of these changes involve something called AP!’s. If you are a baby boomer like me who must define most technology terms before digesting here is a quick definition f orm Wikepedia.
An Application Programming Interface (API) is an interface implemented by a software program to enable its interaction with other software.
It is similar to the way the user interface facilitates interaction between humans and computers. APIs are implemented by applications, libraries and operating systems to determine the vocabulary and calling conventions. The programmer should employ it to use their services. It may include specifications for
routines, data structures, object classes, and protocols used to communicate between the consumer and implementer of the API.
Now, I am really considering going back to school so that I can create some of these cool API’s but that is for another discussion. Let’s go back to Facebook.
If you have visited in the last 24 hours you have already seen the changes. I was given the option to connect to my high school, graduate school and the town where my PO box is located. I decided to choose carefully the pages I will allow. However, all the information I have in Facebook can now be shared with other networks automatically.
I know there are some real privacy concerns. Yet, as far as I can surmise, it should be great for our business marketing efforts. So, I am sharing some current blog posts for your review. Please, for the time being, be very careful about very personal things you share late at night when you thing all is asleep.
I love copywriting. I am a wanna be copywriter but right not the cost of taking a course is not in my current budget. So, I learn by seeing, reading and joining great fan pages like this one.
About This Page (Written by the Administrator)
Hi, I’m a Copywriter and Social Media Marketing Specialist helping dentists, consultants, coaches, speakers, & businesses leverage the marketing value of the Internet, establish credibility, and develop profitable relationships.
You just got to join this fan page. It has nuggets of information delivered by a true professional full of gems of inspired experience. Let’s see if we can pump this page up to 176 by the end of next week! Please also join in the discussions of fan pages you read.
Greening Granny’s Kitchen is an unique mix of storytelling and food. Based on a homesteader’s recipes, it features traditional and new gluten-free and lactose-free recipes. This book invites you to:
* embrace healthy eating
* compare traditional and new recipes
* learn about alternative baking ingredients such as maca, amaranth flour, teff flour, date sugar and quinoa
This site is a great promotion for the book. It also has timely tips on healthy eating. There is an opportunity on a tab called FREE STUFF to sign up for the newsletter.
I am looking forward to future videos showcasing some of the recipes.
