1) The article discusses how to stay connected to social networks while taking time off from work by integrating social media into your daily routine and separating personal and business profiles.
2) It provides tips on social media management tools that allow updating multiple networks at once and remotely accessing computers.
3) Password management software is highlighted that encrypts passwords, generates secure passwords, and ignores phishing sites while allowing access from any browser.
6. Share and comment on web pages, update Facebook, Tweet, post on your Blog
7. Based on Google ChromeChromes Extensions CompatibleFlock Social Web Browser
8. Social NetworksMultiple Updates Ping.fmUpdate multiple Social Networks for free TubeMogul.comDistribute videos to multiple sites for freeTracking and analytics SocialOomph.comSocial Media Productivity Management ToolFree and Pro versionsScheduled updatesBuild bigger Networks
IntroductionGavin AlldayMost of you know, work with Joanne in Showing Off, Marketing Consultancy BusinessSome of you might know, IT background, supporting businesses, Academy trainingWith my IT hat on, new pet project : ScabbyGadgets.co.ukWhy? Constantly asked about technology, best laptop, best mobile, best appsTechnology Blog for Small Business Owners and busy peopleBriefly summarises what technology is available right now(in about 2 mins)Gone Fishing! How to stay in touch and still have a life
Social Networks Dedicated TV station (YouTube)Dedicated Radio Station (Podcasts)Newspaper with Worldwide distribution (Blogs)Insight into your customers and competitors thoughts (Facebook, Twitter, Forums)Each Social Network is a Media Channel - Powerful tools if used effectivelyTop Tips:Separate your Business and Personal Profiles Your fans should know if they are following you or your business Most people catch up on Social Networking during breaks or personal timeSeamlessly integrate Social Networking into your day Achieve as much as possible in as little time as possible Use available tools to maximise your effectiveness
OUTLOOKSocial ConnectorFacebook, Linked-In, MySpace, Windows MessengerIce breakerConversationsDelete individual emails or entire conversationsONENOTEDigital ScrapbookDrag and Drop, then organise text, pictures, digital handwriting, audio and video recordings, and more into projectsPowerful search capabilitiesLocate text within pictures or audio and video recordingsSynchronise typed or handwritten notes with audio and video recordingsUse OneNote to drive creation of Word or Excel DocumentsShare Notebooks with others – work online or offline (caching)
Flock Social Web Browser – Brand NewBrowser Definition – Software for surfing the Internet - Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Google ChromeTrack and update Social Networks from within browser – Twitter, Facebook, Blog PostsCreate Groups of important contacts
Three solutions for updating numerous Social Networks at once:Ping.fmSimultaneous updates on multiple Social NetworksApprox 40 Social Networks supportedWorks with SpinVox and other tools – ask me later!TubeMogulDistribute videos to multiple sitesIndustry leading tracking and analyticsApprox 30 Video sites supportedSocialOomphCentralised Social Media ManagementCreate scheduled Tweets, Facebook updates, Blog postsExtend your Networks - Build Followers and Quality Friends
LogMeIn (Similar to GoToMyPC)Access your Home or Office based computers from anywhere in the worldUsing any PC with an internet connectionAnd even using your mobile phone [iPhone - CROWD PLEASER!}A range of solutions to suit home user to large IT Departments supporting workstations and servers around the world.LogMeIn Pro² for one computer is £41.95 for the year, dropping to £29.80 per computer for 5 or more licensesFree Personal version and Free Trials of commercial solutions
LastPass Password VaultOnly 0.2% of passwords are considered “strong”!Installs on Windows / Mac / Linux – Synchronise to multiple computersAutomatically imports and secures browser password listAccess password list whilst away from the officeDelegate key passwords to someone else
SmartphonesUpdate Social Networks whilst waiting for meeting, sat on train, during breaksApple release iPhone 4Multitasking supportOpen Source Android based phones selling wellAlmost all manufacturers have Android based Smartphones in line-upOther Smartphones are available but less App compatibiltyLastpass and LogMeIn available for iPhone and AndroidOther considerations Screen resolution (not size) – 800 x 400 pixels Processing power - multitasking
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