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06 Jun
Seven Ways To Avoid Being a Weiner on the Web
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ep. Anthony Weiner changed his story this afternoon, admitting that he was the man who both took and sent the crotch photo of himself via Twitter. As social media continues to spread and sites like Twitter and Facebook become more widely used, both public figures and private individuals should be mindful of the information they share on the Web. Here are some Twitter etiquette tips that Laura Pulido, the CEO of The Protocol Institute, and I shared with the Wall Street Journal today. Read more.
Are You Minding Your Facebook Manners?
Looks like Alice and Timmy need a lesson in Facebook etiquette!
Sharing Too Much on Facebook Can Lead to Lost Friendships
By Jorie Scholnik, Intern, The Protocol School of Palm Beach
I am one of the 500 million Facebook users who contributes to the 500 billion minutes people spend on Facebook per month, according to the site’s published statistics. Every day, I sign into my account, read my news feed (which is a series of short updates about my friends), and learn what’s going on in my friends’ lives. This month alone, I learned that one friend had a new baby – umbilical cord and all. One friend announced she had a miscarriage, while another confessed she got cheated on the night before. I also learned that some of my friends in my graduate program went out to dinner and didn’t invite me.
I discover a lot by reading my friends’ posts – maybe too much. So how far is too far? I’ve learned that when applying for a job, I shouldn’t have any risqué pictures on my page or any rants about my former bosses and co-workers. Even if I have high privacy settings and just use Facebook for personal use, the guidelines shouldn’t change.
If you’re a Facebook user, it’s best to be aware of what you post. Before you decide to air your dirty laundry for all the world to see, here are some questions to ask yourself. Read more
Top 7 Twitter Etiquette Tips
Today I was interviewed by CNN International about Twitter etiquette. While some people use Twitter to keep their “followers” informed with what matters most to them, others are using this real-time information network to vent their frustrations, which may lead to a tarnished reputation, a potential job loss or a nasty lawsuit.
In March 2009, a potential Cisco applicant tweeted this:
Cisco just offered me a job! Now I have to weigh the utility of a fatty paycheck against the daily commute to San Jose and hating the work.
A Cisco employee saw the tweet, and tweeted back:
Who is the hiring manager? I’m sure they would love to know that you will hate the work. We here at Cisco are versed in the web.
This went viral overnight and the woman eventually lost her job.
Don’t let your tweets get you in hot water. Here are some etiquette tips to observe: Read more
Five Facebook Etiquette Tips
By Guest Blogger, Jorie Scholnik
The days of Facebook just being a college networking site are long gone. Facebook has more than 350 million active users, with more than two-thirds of these users being outside of the college age group. According to Facebook, the fastest growing demographic are people 35 years of age and older, which means that there is a large chance that your boss, clients and co-workers are active users as well.
So what if your co-worker wants to add you as a friend? Should you mix your professional life with your personal life? With Facebook having such a large role in the business arena these days, it brings about a whole new set of social networking dos and don’ts. Here are a few to consider. Read more
A New Year's Blog Makeover
It was late September when I contacted the super-talented Karen Lewis of www.simplyamusingdesigns.com. I needed a new blog design that would not only look and feel professional but, more importantly, capture the essence of my personality. When I spoke to Karen, I told her that I wanted my blog to be a place where I could regularly share opinions, tips, trends, ideas and even my favorite recipes with my friends, colleagues and clients. I wanted it to be a place where I could interact with my online community. More importantly, I wanted others to be able to share my blog posts with their friends and clients too. Little did I know that Karen would encounter many obstacles along the way. To learn what went on behind the scenes of my redesigned blog, READ ON.