Sitepro Blog - Entries Tagged 'Facebook'http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.tag/tagId/118/Learn how to get the most from your website with tips on SEO, Design, Marketing, Internet trends and more with Sitepro's blog. Facebook has competition? Really? http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/666/http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/666/#commentsTue, 09 Aug 2011 10:14:00 -0600http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/666/Martha SeroogyYes.  Really.  And it’s called Google+.

By now you’ve probably seen the news headlines, heard the rumors or even noticed the ominous black line across the top of your Google homepage. What does it mean? The folks at Google are planning something big, and we can’t wait to check it out ourselves. 

When I first heard about Google+ and the possibility of it becoming Facebook’s “competitor” I didn’t believe it.  However, after researching a bit and taking the interactive tour online, I think they’re really onto something.  Yes, it’s another social networking tool.  Yes, it’s kind of like Facebook, but it’s different in a way that makes social networking much more personal. 

]]>Over 50 and Blogging?http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/137/http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/137/#commentsWed, 08 Jul 2009 09:06:00 -0600http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/137/Cleo GilgenbachMy childhood memories include sitting at the kitchen table doing homework while my mom cooked dinner. If my homework included a report or essay paper, my resources were limited to our set of World Book encyclopedias. My, has that changed. Now, you can subscribe to the World Books online for less than $50 a year.

 

]]>Intense Debate Now on the Sitepro Blog!http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/129/http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/129/#commentsSat, 04 Jul 2009 17:15:00 -0600http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/129/Jon KarnaRecently on the Sitepro Blog, we have switched to using an enhanced commenting system called Intense Debate.  Intense Debate provides many features that will supercharge the community, increase comments, and increase pageviews.  Some notable features include commenter profiles, reputation scores, email notifications, reply by email, and facebook integration.  Watch my screencast and read all about the awesomeness that is Intense Debate!

 

]]>Privacy and Social Networkinghttp://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/89/http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/89/#commentsMon, 08 Jun 2009 15:24:00 -0600http://www.sitepro.com/index.cfm/blog.entry/entryId/89/Benjamin StroinskiStill not sold on facebook, twitter, linkedin, and similar web applications? The most common reason I hear from people as to why they won't try social networking is the loss of their privacy. Well, if that's all that's keeping you from connecting with friends, colleagues, and potential customers, I'm here to share some simple things you can do to participate and maintain whatever level of anonymity you choose!

 

Read on for ideas for guidelines you can set for yourself, and settings relevant to several of the more popular sites to keep your personal information private.

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