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Dec 19, 2010
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Slow Death or Rebirth for Myspace?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Are we really watching the slow inevitable death of Myspace? With the integration with Facebook complete and the push towards what appears to be a mobile only function, isn't it time to call this one? One report says that Myspace is making $200... (More)
Slow Death or Rebirth for Myspace?
Posted on Dec 19th, 2010
Dec 17, 2010
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Is Gri.pe a Better Business Bureau for the Twitter-age?

SocialMediaWannabe ― You got Yelp, Urbanspoon, and many other review sites that are offering a way to lodge a complaint or place a nice compliment about a servicer provider. I've got to say I was impressed with Gripe as a new entry in the "review" niche of apps... (More)
Is Gri.pe a Better Business Bureau for the Twitter-age?
Posted on Dec 17th, 2010
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What Problem are QR Codes Addressing?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Image via Wikipedia"QR codes looks like a solution looking for a problem to solve." Could NOT agree more with Carl Gunell over here: http://maximinllc.com/?p=259 Others think they are the bee's knees: "Forrester estimates that... (More)
What Problem are QR Codes Addressing?
Posted on Dec 17th, 2010
Dec 16, 2010
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Nostradamus Ain't Got Nothing! 2010 Predictions AGAIN

SocialMediaWannabe ― Looking back again at 2010 from Social Media Today in 2009:http://socialmediatoday.com/SMC/146209 1. Augmented Reality Applications Will Start to Go MainstreamReally? Where are they? 2. Location-Based Applications Will Dissolve Into General Social... (More)
Posted on Dec 16th, 2010
Dec 14, 2010
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Looking Back at Techcrunch's 2010 tech predictions

SocialMediaWannabe ― Let's look back at some predictions for this past year and how good or bad they were- First Techcrunch: http://techcrunch.com/2010/01/01/ten-technologies-2010/ The Tablet - definitely, iPads are the rage and with others making the moves in the... (More)
Looking Back at Techcrunch's 2010 tech predictions
Posted on Dec 14th, 2010
Dec 13, 2010
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3+ Ideas on Being/Stopping a Comment Troll

SocialMediaWannabe ― I wasn't going to do this, but as a learning experience on blogging, commenting and just communicating in general, I thought this might be constructive and educational.I've had one dust up with a blogger over on his website- which I sort of... (More)
3+ Ideas on Being/Stopping a Comment Troll
Posted on Dec 13th, 2010
Dec 10, 2010
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Groupon / Redbox Deal BAD IDEA?

SocialMediaWannabe ― UPDATED: So I got mine. Course, how quickly it turns around is anyone's guess, but they have until Sunday to close the deal. I suspect in the end this is going to turn out well for BOTH parties, but you never know. As of a few minutes ago (4:00pm... (More)
Groupon / Redbox Deal BAD IDEA?
Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
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One Good Wise Decision #reverb10

SocialMediaWannabe ― #Reverb10 #10 What was the wisest decision you made this year, and how did it play out?  Now this I can play with. Sorry about the last one. I don't make decisions. My wife and I do. We might take input from the children if it concerns them,... (More)
Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
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#Reverb10 Station Break

SocialMediaWannabe ― Dear #Reverb10 folks, I've enjoyed writing posts for the other prompts thus far, but have seen backlash against different ones. Consider this mine for day 10's: December 9 – Party Prompt: Party. What social gathering rocked your socks off in... (More)
Posted on Dec 10th, 2010
Dec 8, 2010
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Using Twitter Lists Instead of Following

SocialMediaWannabe ― I've tried being a good Twitter citizen. Following those that follow me. But the incessant ebb and flow of people following me OBVIOUSLY just to get their numbers up is beyond annoying.I follow those that I find add the value that I want to SEE... (More)
Using Twitter Lists Instead of Following
Posted on Dec 8th, 2010
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What's Your Temperament #Reverb10 Beautifully Different

SocialMediaWannabe ― 8th in a month long series Think about what makes you different and what you do that lights people up. Reflect on all the things that make you different – you’ll find they’re what make you beautiful. I remember the book... (More)
What's Your Temperament #Reverb10 Beautifully Different
Posted on Dec 8th, 2010
Dec 7, 2010
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I am a Nashville Wannabe #reverb10 day 7: community

SocialMediaWannabe ― 7th in a month long series: Community. Where have you discovered community, online or otherwise, in 2010? What community would you like to join, create or more deeply connect with in 2011? Obviously the blogging community has been huge for me... (More)
I am a Nashville Wannabe #reverb10 day 7: community
Posted on Dec 7th, 2010
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#reverb10: Make (Chicken Soup for the Soul edition)

SocialMediaWannabe ― Days six of the #reverb10: Make. What was the last thing you made? What materials did you use? Is there something you want to make, but you need to clear some time for it? A few weeks ago I discovered a local restaurant that makes a DYNOMITE... (More)
#reverb10: Make (Chicken Soup for the Soul edition)
Posted on Dec 7th, 2010
Dec 6, 2010
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Day 5 #Reverb10: Let Go

SocialMediaWannabe ― Fifth in the series. Let Go. What (or whom) did you let go of this year? Why? There are people we need in our lives and those that we do not. As hard as we might struggle to keep certain people in, it is sometimes wisest to let them go. Why? We... (More)
Day 5 #Reverb10: Let Go
Posted on Dec 6th, 2010
Dec 5, 2010
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Wonder #Reverb10

SocialMediaWannabe ― Number four in the #Reverb10 series:Wonder. How did you cultivate a sense of wonder in your life this year? I'm doing it. Blogging on a regular basis has REALLY amped my questioning, wondering, and curiosity this year. A while back I promised... (More)
Wonder #Reverb10
Posted on Dec 5th, 2010
Dec 4, 2010
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Most Alive Moment #Reverb10

SocialMediaWannabe ― Third in the #Reverb10 series: Moment. Pick one moment during which you felt most alive this year. Describe it in vivid detail (texture, smells, voices, noises, colors). My moment I felt the most alive was fairly recent. Last month, in fact. I... (More)
Most Alive Moment #Reverb10
Posted on Dec 4th, 2010
Dec 3, 2010
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#Reverb10 2. Writing

SocialMediaWannabe ― Second in the #Reverb10 series: Writing. From Leo Babauta: What do you do each day that doesn’t contribute to your writing — and can you eliminate it? I'm going the cheap route. Nothing. I dare say EVERYTHING you do contributes to... (More)
#Reverb10 2. Writing
Posted on Dec 3rd, 2010
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One Word for 2010

SocialMediaWannabe ― Image via Wikipedia Thanks to Ari Herzog, I was inspired to join #reverb10 this month and I need to play catch up and respond to Gwen Bell’s prompt of the day: Encapsulate the year 2010 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that... (More)
One Word for 2010
Posted on Dec 3rd, 2010
Dec 2, 2010
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Using Google to Kill Your Online Competition

SocialMediaWannabe ― Ok, you've probably seen the story about the New York online eyeglass retailer who uses negative sentiment online to increase his Google ranking. If not, jump over here really quick.Pretty lame right?Google has a response:  http://googleblog... (More)
Using Google to Kill Your Online Competition
Posted on Dec 2nd, 2010
Dec 1, 2010
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Tool: Groupme

SocialMediaWannabe ― Image via CrunchBaseBuilt on Twilio, Groupme looks extremely promising as an "out of the box" app for small groups to turn their SMS/texting into a chatroom via their cellphones.I've set up a few to test them out. The 25 person... (More)
Tool: Groupme
Posted on Dec 1st, 2010
Nov 30, 2010
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Knock Out Your Crutches

SocialMediaWannabe ― So I decided I would stop writing posts on a particular someone's blog postings. In hind sight, I think one of the subliminal reasons I wanted to stop was because I was overly reliant on the idea that I could just do it. Over and over, nitpick it... (More)
Knock Out Your Crutches
Posted on Nov 30th, 2010
Nov 29, 2010
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Facebook Messaging: Too Soon to Call?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Without much knowledge, the Business Insider is putting Gmail up against the NEW Facebook messaging: http://www.businessinsider.com/gmail-versus-facebook-email-2010-11 Here are the categories and their winner. STORAGE SPACE- Advantage: Google. ... (More)
Facebook Messaging: Too Soon to Call?
Posted on Nov 29th, 2010
Nov 28, 2010
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Dissecting a Week 2

SocialMediaWannabe ― Let's look back again this week starting from the earliest: Friend, Foes, or Fans I'm still not sure what to think of being fans and friends of fellow bloggers. It is odd. I don't see myself on the same plane as many of the other bloggers, but... (More)
Dissecting a Week 2
Posted on Nov 28th, 2010
Nov 26, 2010
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Black Friday: the Power of Myth

SocialMediaWannabe ― photo: Burning Image I've taken part in Black Friday- sue me, I love a bargain for the kids. Really! I've always assumed that story about retailers only hitting the black on the holiday shopping extravaganza was true. I looked it up this year and... (More)
Black Friday: the Power of Myth
Posted on Nov 26th, 2010
Nov 25, 2010
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What is Your Priority This Thanksgiving?

SocialMediaWannabe ― What I am thankful for. Have a great holiday! Permalink | Leave a comment » (More)
What is Your Priority This Thanksgiving?
Posted on Nov 25th, 2010
Nov 24, 2010
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No More, Seth Godin

SocialMediaWannabe ― Photo: Gruntzooki I'm done. I awoke to one more post of junk and I am cutting the cord. I've made much fun of Seth Godin's logic and trappings before. But this morning was the topper. I can't do it anymore. I've read his books and gleaned good... (More)
No More, Seth Godin
Posted on Nov 24th, 2010
Nov 23, 2010
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Foursquare Losing the LBS Wars?

SocialMediaWannabe ― Photo:St_A_Sh An interesting battle in the war of geo-location services or location-based services. Last week, Chipotle Mexican Grill started offering a Facebook Places Deal. The backlash was immediate and not pleasant from Foursquare. Their CEO... (More)
Foursquare Losing the LBS Wars?
Posted on Nov 23rd, 2010
Nov 22, 2010
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Breaking Writer's Block- the Lindelof Way

SocialMediaWannabe ― I haven't loved everything he is written, but I do like how he handles himself. Here are four quick lessons on fighting writer's block from Damon Lindelof. Let me talk about them real quick. 1. Find inspiration elsewhere Obviously, what I am... (More)
Breaking Writer's Block- the Lindelof Way
Posted on Nov 22nd, 2010
Nov 21, 2010
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100 Posts and Keeping it Real

SocialMediaWannabe ― Image via WikipediaI was saved from posting a mistake by my computer crashing and losing a post.I had worked up a look at my past 100 blog posts looking at the different analytics view of my first one hundred posts. You can imagine how tweaked I... (More)
100 Posts and Keeping it Real
Posted on Nov 21st, 2010
Nov 20, 2010
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Friends, Foes, or Fans?

SocialMediaWannabe ― I find it interesting look at bloggers as brands.There are a ton of pieces out there about how to use social media to build your brand, that you yourself are now a brand, and that in order to grow your own business, be it blog or something else,... (More)
Friends, Foes, or Fans?
Posted on Nov 20th, 2010

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