The Big Seven

The Big Seven

The first article I read was from the New York Times.  It focused on new magazine publications that focus on Twitter, Facebook, Google, and LinkedIn.  The focus of the magazines is to educate small business owners on social media.

 

Eric Yaverbaum, associate publisher of the magazines, says “he and his partners see an opportunity to use the print magazine format to reach some business owners trying to learn more about the digital world. “

“Small-business owners and entrepreneurs are all trying to figure social media out,” Mr. Yaverbaum said. “Print magazines help make the information accessible to them. There will be great success stories and useful information.”

I think that this is a great forum to help small business owner’s learn more about social media and how they can apply social media to their businesses.  You can read more at http://mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/16/a-print-focus-on-social-media/?ref=socialnetworking.

The second article I read discussed how effective social media tools are in the business world.  They mentioned that the larger the company the more imperative social media was for the company’s success.  I really liked how they mentioned the following:

“ ‘you can lead a horse to water, but you can't make it drink'. A business can offer tools and technologies that support more effective collaboration or that try to engage with customers, but it's up to those individuals to take the steps required to interact. So it's important to really think about what you are trying to achieve by using social media and plan your strategies/implement your tools carefully.”

 The article goes on to say how you have to be careful when using social media.  It can be distracting and time consuming, but it can also be proactive and incredibly effective.  I really enjoyed this article because it pointed out the positives and negatives of social media.  You can read the full article at http://www.cmswire.com/cms/social-business/over-half-of-orgs-consider-social-business-imperative-to-success-socbiz-013160.php

Assignment 6

Assignment 5

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AFTER- I cropped the pic, changed the levels to make it look kind of dark and then I added some random rain drops

BEFORE- I cropped the pic, made it grayscale, and then I had the flowers "pop" from the rest of the pic

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Assignment 4

Reading #3

Ever wonder what happens to your search history?  If you are using Google, then your search history is collected and store at Google.  This is not a good thing if you are concerned about your privacy.  If Google is issued a subpoena, they have to divulge your information.  The Department of Justice is looking at other providers such as Microsoft, Yahoo, AOL etc to also release private information.  This is a problem with expectation of privacy for many.  There needs to be reform that ensures privacy.  The Electronic Communications Privacy Act was enacted in 1986 and is in desperate need of reform.  A word to the wise, until lawmakers reform the law, don’t look anything up on your computer if you would be embarrassed to have God and your Mother see it.

Online JCOM Reading #2

Why build your resume?  Do you want to be seen by future employers?  Taking six simple steps will help you get your resume seen by potential employers.  First, put everything in a Word Document.  Second, hyperlink all your information to multiple websites such as Facebook, Linkedin, Twitter, etc.  Create an html version of your resume.  Write a fabulous introduction.  Introduce yourself as you would to a loved one.  Fifth, attach your word doc.  Lastly, don’t expect anyone to click on your online resume.  If asked for an interview don’t overload the interviewer with questions as to your blog posts etc.

Online JCOM-Reading 1

Online JCOM- Reading One

Online Netiquette is a necessity when publishing anything on the web.  Think before you type and hit the send button.  There is another human being that is reading what you are typing and not some robot.  If you can’t say anything nice, don’t say (or type) anything at all.  If you have to get something off your chest.  Write a draft, then cool off some, and then go back and start the editing process.  There is not need for vulgar language or typing in all caps.  Yes, typing in all caps is considering as YELLING at someone.  It is also not kind.  Moving right along, if something online appears to be illegal, chances are that it is and you should avoid it at all costs.  Also, pay for what you are using online.  If you use shareware, pay for it.  Same goes for music, movies, etc.  To get to the basics of Online Netiquette, just remember if you wouldn’t do it with someone in person, then don’t do it online.