Posts Tagged ‘Twitter’

Google Social Search is Coming! Are You Prepared?

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

So, you have a question about… anything.  Depending on who you are or how you operate, you are probably going to do one of two things.  You are going to ask friends, family and co-workers for the answer or you are going to go directly to the internet (specifically Google).  Sure, there are other options like phone books and ….. well, I don’t know.  I think the vast majority of people in the world will use one of these two options.  Now, thanks to Google Social Search, these two methods might begin to merge into one very useful solution.

Google Social Search is a new way to search the web.  You simply Google as you always did and a new section will appear in the results, aptly titled “Results from your social circle.”  These results will include more relevant, personal web content from your friends and online contacts.  These links, images, blogs, etc. are taken from the social networking sites that your friends are part of, like Facebook, Twitter, Flickr, LinkedIn, etc.  We could explain it further, but this video (by the amazing commoncraft) does it so well.

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Social Media Credit Score – What the Future Holds

Friday, January 8th, 2010
Where Are Our Flying Cars?

Where Are Our Flying Cars?

Over the course of the week, we have provided you with some valuable information on the concept of a Social Media Credit Score (SMCS).  Our four previous articles, all available on JumpstartMyPC.com’s blog, outlined the following areas of this idea:

Social Media Credit Score Definition

Social Media Credit Score Formula

Who Sees Your Social Media Credit Score and Why

Social Media Credit Score Tools and Tricks

Our overall goal with this series has been to educate and inform.  The SMCS is a concept that people are currently using, in small parts, without knowing that they are doing so.  In time, this concept will most likely evolve into a tangible “thing”, whether that be a real-time score, a research site or a combination of the two.

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Social Media Credit Score Tools and Tricks

Thursday, January 7th, 2010

toolsFor part 4 of our week-long look at the concept of a Social Media Credit Score, we are going to focus on the tools and tricks of researching yourself or someone else on the internet.  We have already defined what a Social Media Credit Score is, documented the “SMCS formula” and discussed who would possibly research your SMCS (in our previous articles).  So logically, we now want to give some very specific ways to track yourself or others through social media outlets.

In our article What is the Social Media Credit Score Formula we outlined the areas of the internet that make up the majority of what is currently defined as social media.  While social media continues to grow and change, so will the areas that you need to keep an eye on.  We’ll start you off with some tools for each site/area, but it will be up to you to add to your toolbox as time goes on.

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Who Sees Your Social Media Credit Score and Why?

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Monday began our week-long review of the new Social Media Credit Score concept, developed right here at JumpstartMyPC.com.  Today’s topic Who Sees Your Social Media Credit Score and Why? is part 3 of our look at the idea of  a Social Media Credit Score and how it might one day (or currently) affect your life.  We encourage you to look back at our last 2 articles (Article 1, Article 2), if you have not already read them, but here is what you’ve missed so far (flash card version).

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What is the Social Media Credit Score Formula

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

social-media-3Yesterday, JumpstartMyPC.com began a week-long look at the concept of a Social Media Credit Score.  In case you missed it, Social Media Credit Score is a measurement of social risk, for an individual, based on information available through social media outlets.  Today we are going to focus on the elements that make up your score, so you’ll know how you are seen and what you need to keep an eye on.

Although the idea of a Social Media Credit Score is based on the more well-known financial credit score, there are some key differences that make the development of a formula very difficult.  This social media measurement (SMCS) has no governing body and there is no required reporting that most be followed by users/creators of social media web sites.  Also, most areas of measurement are not black or white, but gray.  As we look at the components of the SMCS, you will see the difficulty in developing a true formula for your Social Media Credit Score.

The idea I want you to walk away with is this.  How do others see me? “Others” can be defined as any person/group who has an interest in you as an individual (an area that we will focus on later in the week.)  What are the first impressions of a would-be researcher?  How do your actions, or the actions of others, (in social media) portray you?  Are you a positive or a negative?  Are you a strength or a liability?  These are not numbers or a traditional “score” but they are a measurement of an individual nonetheless. (more…)

Your Social Media Credit Score

Monday, January 4th, 2010

Social Media Credit Score - Day 1The new year is here.  Millions will make promises to themselves about how they will change their old behaviors and become a better person.  Some will actually succeed.  Whether the goals are weight loss, quitting a bad habit or saving money, the process of making a change starts with taking inventory.  What have you done in the past?  What mistakes did you make?  How can you change?

I have been working on an idea for some time now, and I felt that a new year and a new decade were the time to present it to the JumpstartMyPC.com audience.  Whether you choose to participate or not, you live in a digital age.  At the two ends of the social media spectrum, we have those who have jumped in with both feet and live a large portion of there day online and at the other, we have those who are scared of the computer and just don’t grasp the concepts of Facebook, Twitter, texting, etc.  Regardless of your digital commitment, one thing is certain.  There is information about you online.  You might not have placed it there, but it exists for the world to see.

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Great Deals Delivered to Your Inbox – Groupon.com

Tuesday, December 29th, 2009

logoOur goal here at JumpstartMyPC.com is to help PC users get the most out of their computer.  We’ve mentioned this in many of our articles, but I often look back on this mission statement to make sure that we are providing you, the readers, with valuable, useful information.  I also make sure that the products, gadgets, software and sites we recommend are something that I would or have used myself for some time.  Today I bring you a site that I have been watching for some time.  Groupon.com

Groupon.com is a “daily-deal” type site, but with a twist.  The deal is a coupon for a local business that is only valid when there is enough interest from the group (thus the name Groupon).  Luckily, for the majority of our readers, Houston is one of the cities featured on the site.  Here is how it works.  A new “item” is posted each day and site visitors can decide whether they want the deal or not.  When enough people commit to a purchase of the item, “the deal is on!”  The time counts down (since the deal is only good for one day) and anyone else can jump in before it expires.  The idea is fabulous, but the execution is even better.  Here are some of the top reasons that Groupon.com is a must-add for your favorites:

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You Can Learn a lot From Zombies….. Seriously!

Friday, October 30th, 2009

Our main concern here at JumpstartMyPC.com has always been helping PC users get the most out of their computer, but today, just 1 day before Halloween, we thought we might change our focus slightly.  Experts have predicted an outbreak in your area, but this is not the kind of virus that can be fought off with the likes of avast! or AVG anti-virus software.   No, this is much more serious.  See the video below for details.

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Twitter is Not Exactly What You Think

Friday, October 9th, 2009

TwitterIconTwitter.  That name seems to come up every day now.  It’s part of the zeitgeist, whether you like it or not.  At first, you had to be a bit of a tech nerd to know what it was or why you would use it.  Then, it began to creep into discussions and articles.  Lately, it is the buzzword that every TV show and web site is fighting to slip in somewhere.  I am truly amazed at how often it comes up.  Yet, the vast majority of people I know still don’t tweet (a message sent via Twitter) or even have a Twitter account.

I hear all kinds of answers to the “are you on Twitter” question.  “I don’t care what other people are doing.”  “I don’t have time for that.” “Twitter and Facebook are blocked on my work computer.”  These are some of my favorites.  These comments tell me a few things, but most importantly I see that there is a lack of understanding when it comes to what Twitter is and why anyone would use it.

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“Mentions” bring Twitter and Facebook closer to Bennifer status

Wednesday, September 16th, 2009

There is a new feature on Facebook and I am not sure how many of you Facebook users even know it exists.  The new feature has been aptly named “@Mentions.”  Thanks to my blogging friends @Mashable I found out about this great new element in Facebook two days ago.  I began researching it this morning and decided that many of you might be interested in finding out more.

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