How Many Followers Do I Need On Twitter And Facebook

I’ve been wondering about how many followers I “need” on different sites lately. I guess that I could just as easily ask ‘how long is a piece of string?’ If you are on a social media site for interaction, and getting to know people, the answer may be as many as you can comfortably handle. … Read more

Is Social Media Just Another Platform For Selling

My Thursday Social Media Rant I love Jack’s pub Apart from the fact that there is great food, music and some really good beer, it’s where a lot of my friends and family gather too! I find it a handy place to meet business prospects for lunch, as it’s right in the center of town. … Read more

Why Twitter Spammers Bug Me And Why We Need Verified Accounts For Everyone

Firstly, an apology: Please forgive my ignorance in believing that Twitter is about interaction concerning a number of things, including business. Interaction shows relationship, and communication. If you look at the word ‘communication’ and compare it with ‘community’ it’s pretty obvious that they come from a similar root. I received a notice about a new … Read more

Loving People And Using Things

How do you use social media? To a lot of people, sites such as Facebook, MySpace, Twitter and so on represent a way to connect with others, keep up with current events and to learn new things. Others still use these platforms to help get over feelings of loneliness, isolation and do on. These are … Read more