OK, I know that’s a loaded question. Some people happily tell you their age—young or old—while others prefer to be coy. I’m definitely one of the coy ones…until someone guesses that I’m older! I’ve had many discussions with people about sharing their age online. In most cases, these are my more “mature” friends. If they…
And no, I don’t mean in a Pretty Woman sort of way! Whether you are looking for a job, representing a company, promoting your own organization’s products or services, or even just networking, you have to first get your foot in the door—online or in person. If your online persona is of a sleazy used-car…
Realtors tell us that it’s all about “location, location, location.” For me, benefiting from social media is all about “relationships, relationships, relationships.” We participate in social networking sites in order to connect with other people. However, not everyone seems to view it this way. Are you a one-dimensional poster? That is, do you post and…
It’s an ongoing battle: which social media sites are for “professional” use and which are for “personal” use? I read numerous articles and blogs that say that specific sites are only for professional use and others are only for personal use. Typically, the “preference” is that LinkedIn is professional, while Facebook and Twitter are personal—and…
“Anyone should be able to post anything they want, anytime they want.” This was part of an interesting discussion I took part in earlier this week. The initial question concerned employers implementing social media policies for their employees and whether or not people agreed with it. As you could imagine, responses ranged from those thinking…
