Honolulu’s KITV television station requires readers to sign in before posting comments on their website. This is common across most websites. Yesterday I received an email from KITV that a Facebook account is now required to post comments. A portion of the email is below:
We wanted to take a moment to tell you about an important site improvement that will affect the way in which users comment on news stories on our website. Following a site improvement on October 20 commenting on news stories will require signing in through a Facebook account. This improvement will allow even more of the community to engage in news story commenting and provide a better overall site experience for all of our users. Because of the transition, existing commenting accounts will no longer be able to login.
Signing in with your Facebook account displays your real name or at least the name on your Facebook account. Some people use an alias when they post comments. Will this drive users to create dummy Facebook accounts increasing Facebook’s membership? What do you think about the requirement to use a Facebook account when logging in to another site?
I was excited to speak at the Utah Romance Writers of America Heart of the West conference in Park City. Many authors have a Facebook page or Twitter account though are not sure what to do next. That’s the question my session answered. I covered four topics: Strategy, Implementation, Engagement and Management. Feel free to view my presentation “Connect with the Write Stuff” and Connect with Write Stuff handout.
Best selling author Lani Diane Rich with April M. Williams book and DVD
The Canyons resort at Park City was a scenic location. A foot of new snow in the mountains offered just a hint of winter. The energy, encouragement and enthusiasm at the event was invigorating. The list of authors at the book signing included:
For those who attended the Heart of the West conference, feel free to comment below and let me how you are implementing the ideas in my presentation or other questions you have.
When Google’s new social networking site Google+ launched several months ago, it was invitation only. To create an profile, someone had to send you an email with an invitation. As of this week, Google+ is available to everyone.
Like Facebook, Google+ is changing and evolving rapidly. There is even a Google+ app for your Android or IPhone.
The Elgin Technology Center is creating new opportunities for IT professionals and businesses to grow. The center breathes new life into a suburban icon. Located in the Art Deco Tower Building in downtown Elgin, the center juxtaposes new technology and unique architecture.
Art Deco Tower Building in downtown Elgin is home to Elgin Technology Center
This is the perfect scenario for Executive Director Lasse Ingebretsen who says, “Technology plus art equals innovation. By adding funding to this mix you create business revenue.”
Ingebretsen’s goal is to bring 115 small tech companies to downtown Elgin by 2015, putting the area on the map as a true national resource center for innovation and tech development.
Tracie Pannell, the Technical Recruiter for the center invites those interested in starting a technical business to attend the Tech Academy open house September 20, 2011 from 1-4 PM.
USING SOCIAL NETWORKING IN YOUR CAREER: 5 TOOLS TO KNOW MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
Learn what social networking tools can do for your career.
ALGONQUIN, IL. August 16, 2011. – The demand for social networking training for business growing by leaps and bounds. Professionals see the value of leveraging low cost social networking tools to build credibility and create a strong network of support.
According to the Business Ledger, “The number of executives wanting to learn about social media has exploded”, said Amy Murphy director of corporate and community services at Joliet Junior College in Joliet, IL.
At this breakfast session, April will share “The Social Networking for Your Career: The Big 5 Tools to Know”. Hear about the tools with the greatest payback for your professional career.
“Women In Management members and guests are thrilled to have April M. Williams share tips and tools of social networking at our August breakfast event,” said Denise Gaskell, WIM VP of Programs. “Learning from April on how to navigate and enhance Social Networking sites and skills are key to making connections and growing a healthy business for 2011 and beyond!”
April teaches social networking for business classes for the Small Business Development Centers and is President of CyberLife Tutors coaching private clients.
Breakfast is included in this session and costs $12 for members, $15 for guests. To reserve your place, please e-mail mchenrycounty@wimonline.org or register online at www.wimonline.org. For more information contact McHenry County Board of Directors at phone 815-459-3860.
About April M. Williams: April M. Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, author, blogger and coach who has assisted hundreds of people in their career. By demonstrating the power of social networking tools, April shows clients how to leverage their strengths to enhance their careers. April published two books and numerous articles on career building as well as other related business topics. She has been featured in major publications including the Wall Street Journal, Project Management Institute, Savvy and Nations Restaurant News. April is a contributing editor to the Blacks Gone Geek IT forum and Hawaii travel website 808Talk. For information on upcoming events, visit CyberLife Tutors calendar.
EDITORS: If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with April M. Williams, please contact us at 414-502-7745 or http://www.cyberlifetutors.com/contact/.
USING SOCIAL NETWORKING IN YOUR JOB SEARCH MCHENRY, ILLINOIS
Learn what social networking tools can do for your career
ALGONQUIN, IL. August 10, 2011. – Job seekers know it is hard work to land a job. Those job candidates who use social media tools effectively can shorten the length of their job search. By using LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and blogs to develop connections and build credibility, a candidate can land a job that is just the right fit.
The McHenry Public Library recognizes patrons desire to learn how social media to boost their careers. They offer a series of career and job search sessions specifically for those in career transition.
April M. Williams is presenting two of these career sessions at the McHenry Public Library:
Jan 25, 2011 – Effective Social Networking in Your Job Search
Learn about social networking tools as a way to shorten your job search. See how you can showcase your qualifications and expand you network. Find out how headhunters and hiring managers post jobs and recruit through their connections. April M. Williams will discuss LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and blogs.
Feb 29, 2011 – Expand Your Professional Network Using LinkedIn
If you’re not on LinkedIn, are you Linked OUT? April M. Williams will focus on LinkedIn as a networking tool to identify key contacts, build relationships, demonstrate credibility and learn insider information to grow their career. Find out how to use LinkedIn for prospecting prospective customers.
Session are held at the McHenry Public Library from 7:00-8:30 PM. The library is located at 809 North Front Street in McHenry, IL 60050. For information call the McHenry Public Library at (815) 385-0036.
“As I have noticed that many of our patrons are looking for work, I have scheduled a series, starting in September, of programs designed to build job search skills. The series includes programs that address Writing a Resume in September, Conducting a Job Search in October, Preparing for the Interview in November, Social Media in January, and LinkedIn in February. In addition to these programs, the MPLD has many resources, including books, magazines, videos, and computer software available to patrons to assist them in their job search,” said Colette Leeser-Freeman McHenry Public Library Adult Services Librarian & Adult Programming Coordinator.
“In general, the public library is uniquely positioned to act as a resource to patrons in the community for any of their research needs. Now, more than at any other time in recent history, the public library has become a very rich resource for job seekers.”
About April M. Williams: April M. Williams is a nationally recognized speaker, author, blogger and coach who has assisted hundreds of people in their career. By demonstrating the power of social networking tools, April shows clients how to leverage their strengths to enhance their careers. April published two books and numerous articles on career building as well as other related business topics. She has been featured in major publications including the Wall Street Journal, Project Management Institute, Savvy and Nations Restaurant News. April is a contributing editor to the Blacks Gone Geek IT forum and Hawaii travel website 808Talk. For information on upcoming events, visit CyberLife Tutors calendar.
EDITORS: If you would like more information about this topic or to schedule an interview with April M. Williams, please contact us at 414-502-7745 or http://www.cyberlifetutors.com/contact/.
Social Networking Throughout Your Career book cover
Ignite Your Passion: How to Find and Ignite Your Fire InsideNetworking For Results DVD – 51 minute live presentation.
If you joined Google+ you may wonder how to find new people to add to your circles. There is a search box at the top of the Google+ page. Using this method is effective if you know the name of the person you want to follow.
Other times, I am looking for those and I do not know their names yet. Many times I am interested in finding others who have something in common with me. Once I identify these people, I can check their profile then decide to follow them or not.
I use Find People on Plus directory helpful for this situation. Using the filters, I can narrow my search by gender, the number of followers, number of following, occupation or location.
This tool is especially effective for sales prospecting and career management.
While you are on People on Plus, be sure to add your name to the directory so other can find you.
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