Internet Discourse and Identity - A Primer
The concept of identity on the Internet has shifted drastically since its early days. Back in the first years of its inception, the Internet was dominated by anonymous discourse, an ever-changing landscape of chat logs and static webpages filled with animated GIFs. That world, for the most part, has largely disappeared, giving way to “the social web.” However, I believe that name is a bit misleading - the web has always been a social medium. Social media wasn’t invented, it merely gained a household name. In this blog, I’ll look at some of the ways the concepts of identity and communication over the Internet have shifted and evolved since the advent of widespread “social media.”
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Fancy Versus Pinterest
I’m sure most of you are now aware of Pinterest, an interactive site where you can pin your favorite pictures, recipes, and also look at other user’s pins. Fancy is very similar to Pinterest but also offers the opportunity to buy any product that you “Fancy.” Unlike Pinterest, where you can “Like” something but there may not necessarily be a link showing you where you can find the product.
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Resources: Social Media Tools
Whether you’re running a campaign or doing the day-to-day social media work for your brand or company, you’ve probably been a bit overwhelmed by the amount of networks and posts you may have to keep up with. Sometimes you may want content pushed to a particular network but not others. Luckily, there are a host of tools (both free and paid) available to help you get the job done no matter what your specific needs are. Here’s a short list of tools you can use to get started in handling your social media accounts and your online presence.
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Social Media: The Power of Pinning
Pinterest, the online pinboard, has captured the attention of millions. As a marketing enthusiast and Pinner myself, it felt right to discuss this new social network that is progressively making strides in the social media space.
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Online Social Media Resources
Social media is one of the more disruptive concepts that has been changing way we use the Internet and interact with our peers. As its introduction has been not marked by a clear cut transition but rather a gradual shift (and constant change) in technologies and platforms, it’s important to stay current with news and opinions on the industry. Here are some resources that should help you find some footing.
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Online Technology Resources
Technology moves fast. Keeping up with all the news can be a job in and of itself. We put together this list of online technology resources to help you stay in the know.
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Pinterest: A Tutorial
22 Feb 2012, 9:05am
Social Media Tutorials: Boards brands Comments Facebook images interest-based social networks Likes lists pictures Pins Pinterest Repins social media social sharing tutorials TwitterPinterest is a new platform for sharing pictures among your friends. It is a fun, new, and innovative way to share pictures, videos, recipes, and other interests with your friends or strangers. The social network has been a hot topic in the news lately, so I put together a tutorial for new users.
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