Archive for the ‘Facebook’ Category

• Blog: Facebook won’t let me forget

  632 days ago | Facebook, Personal Development, Social Media, Uncategorized | James Mayes | 11535http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F09%2F26%2Fblog-facebook-wont-let-me-forget%2FBlog%3A+Facebook+won%27t+let+me+forget2011-09-26+19%3A44%3A16James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D1153

  As with most of the social world, I kept a close eye on F8 last week, expecting huge things and indeed, pleased with much of what I saw.  I’m still digesting the full extent of some...

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  How to check for unauthorised access to Facebook?

  653 days ago | Facebook, Facebook tips, Social Media | James Mayes | 9663http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F09%2F06%2Fblog-how-to-check-for-unauthorised-access-to-facebook%2FHow+to+check+for+unauthorised+access+to+Facebook%3F2011-09-06+06%3A24%3A52James+Mayeshttps%3A%2F%2Fjamesmayes.wordpress.com%2F%3Fp%3D966

  So the ability to do this is not new – it’s something simple enough to do. Judging by recent conversations though, not many people are aware (or use) this functionality....

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• Infographic: Facebook vs Google+

  709 days ago | Facebook, Infographic, Social Media, Social Recruiting, Start-ups | James Mayes | 9122http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F07%2F12%2Finfographic-facebook-vs-google%2FInfographic%3A+Facebook+vs+Google%2B2011-07-12+11%3A23%3A38James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D912

  I luckily snagged a Google+ invite a week or so ago and I’ve enjoyed playing around a little with it. I’ve been a tad time-limited this week though, so I’ve not had chance...

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• Infographic – The Internet in 60 seconds

  729 days ago | Facebook, Infographic, LinkedIn, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 8600http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F06%2F22%2Finfographic-the-internet-in-60-seconds%2FInfographic+-+The+Internet+in+60+seconds2011-06-22+08%3A44%3A13James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D860

  We’ve no doubt all felt the ever increasing pace of activity on the net.  Well, here’s a beautifully simple illustration of what goes on, every single minute.  Credits to...

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• Blog: Social Media engagement doesn’t always have to be strategic

  748 days ago | Community, Facebook, Facebook tips, Recruitment, Social Media, Social Recruiting | James Mayes | 8229http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F06%2F03%2Fblog-social-media-engagement-doesnt-always-have-to-be-strategic%2FBlog%3A+Social+Media+engagement+doesn%27t+always+have+to+be+strategic2011-06-03+13%3A27%3A08James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D822

  I got into a debate on this one recently and decided to try a quick exercise.  My acquaintance made the point that any kind of social update from a business should always be on-message and...

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• Infographic: Demographics of Social Media

  764 days ago | Facebook, Infographic, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 7950http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F05%2F18%2Finfographic-demographics-of-social-media%2FInfographic%3A+Demographics+of+Social+Media2011-05-18+09%3A34%3A27James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D795

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• Infographic: Impact of Social Media links on SEO

  815 days ago | Facebook, Infographic, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 7142http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F03%2F28%2Finfographic-impact-of-social-media-links-on-seo%2FInfographic%3A+Impact+of+Social+Media+links+on+SEO2011-03-28+08%3A25%3A42James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D714

  A beautifully simple explanation of the value of Social Media when considering your SEO strategy.  Graphic created by DesignBySoap. If you’re looking for SEO specialists, check them...

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• Blog: Is it me… or is this just plain wrong?

  830 days ago | Community, Facebook, Personal, Social Media, SXSWi | James Mayes | 64515http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F03%2F13%2Fblog-is-it-me-or-is-this-just-plain-wrong%2FBlog%3A+Is+it+me...+or+is+this+just+plain+wrong%3F2011-03-13+15%3A29%3A47James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D645

  For the most part, I use this blog to share my thoughts on the evolution of social media and the tools we all use. I try to give useful hints and often learn from the thoughts of others via...

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• Blog: Breaking the mould? The Social CV

  839 days ago | Facebook, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Social Media, Start-ups, Twitter | James Mayes | 5988http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F03%2F04%2Fblog-breaking-the-mould-the-social-cv%2FBlog%3A+Breaking+the+mould%3F+The+Social+CV+2011-03-04+12%3A24%3A45James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D598

  Yesterday was one of those days where you have one set of ideas for the day and end up with very different outcomes.  I took a more detailed look at three fascinating technology plays...

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• Blog: How many apps can access your Facebook profile?

  847 days ago | Facebook, Facebook tips, Social Media | James Mayes | 5623http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F02%2F24%2Fblog-how-many-apps-can-access-your-facebook-profile%2FBlog%3A+How+many+apps+can+access+your+Facebook+profile%3F2011-02-24+13%3A30%3A53James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D562

  I intended recently to remove a Facebook app from BranchOut – it’s a recruitment tool, but one that so far seems more interested in spamming profiles than delivering value.  I...

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• Blog: Facebook security update (this time it’s good news!)

  866 days ago | Facebook, Facebook tips, Social Media | James Mayes | 4682http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F02%2F05%2Fblog-facebook-security-update-this-time-its-good-news%2FBlog%3A+Facebook+security+update+%28this+time+it%27s+good+news%21%292011-02-05+07%3A02%3A50James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D468

  There’s a good chance most haven’t noticed that Facebook uses HTTP, rather than the more secure HTTPS when logging on to your account.  There’s a significant difference...

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• Blog: Highlights & poll results from #SMART_2011

  876 days ago | Community, Conference, Facebook, LinkedIn, Personal Development, Recruitment, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 4351http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F01%2F26%2Fblog-highlights-poll-results-from-smart_2011%2FBlog%3A+Highlights+%26+poll+results+from+%23SMART_20112011-01-26+14%3A09%3A23James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D435

  I’ve been  invited by Keith Robinson to write a review of the SMART 2011 conference for one of his publications, which I’ve gladly done (many thanks for that invitation!)....

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• Blog: Facebook’s latest privacy changes

  879 days ago | Facebook, Social Media | James Mayes | 3921http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F01%2F23%2Fblog-facebooks-latest-privacy-changes%2FBlog%3A+Facebook%27s+latest+privacy+changes+2011-01-23+16%3A58%3A43James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D392

  You’ll be well aware, I’m sure, that Facebook is getting pretty adept at third-party app integration and mobile technology. They have apps for the major mobile operating systems...

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• Blog: New Facebook privacy change – Instant Personalisation

  894 days ago | Facebook, Social Media | James Mayes | 3575http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F01%2F08%2Fblog-new-facebook-privacy-change-instant-personalisation%2FBlog%3A+New+Facebook+privacy+change+-+Instant+Personalisation2011-01-08+07%3A33%3A28James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D357

  As happens regularly, Facebook are once again updating the way privacy settings are used to control access to your data – and it’s release to third-party websites.  In this...

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• Infographic: Facebook vs Twitter – which is better educated?

  896 days ago | Facebook, Infographic, Mobile, Recruitment, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 3480http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2011%2F01%2F06%2Finfographic-facebook-vs-twitter-which-is-better-educated%2FInfographic%3A+Facebook+vs+Twitter+-+which+is+better+educated%3F2011-01-06+13%3A06%3A26James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D348

  Just came across this wonderful infographic, and had to share.  Stats are US-based rather than UK, but the pattern suggests Twitter users are older, richer and better educated....

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• How much is too much?

  919 days ago | Facebook, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 3022http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2010%2F12%2F14%2Fhow-much-is-too-much%2FHow+much+is+too+much%3F2010-12-14+10%3A02%3A24James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D302

    We’ve all had moments after a session on Twitter or Facebook when we’ve checked the clock and realised time has somewhat run away. There are various posts out there on...

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• Infographic: The Social Web’s gender balance

  930 days ago | Facebook, LinkedIn, Recruitment, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 2671http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2010%2F12%2F03%2Finfographic-the-social-webs-gender-balance%2FInfographic%3A+The+Social+Web%27s+gender+balance2010-12-03+16%3A41%3A36James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D267

  Need to address the gender balance of your organisation?  Social recruiting might just be able to help.  I believe this was prepared at the tail end of last year, but it puts a very clear...

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• Personal highlights of #srconf

  932 days ago | Conference, Facebook, LinkedIn, Mobile, Recruitment, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 2627http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2010%2F12%2F01%2Fpersonal-highlights-of-srconf%2FPersonal+highlights+of+%23srconf+++2010-12-01+16%3A09%3A33James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D262

  I was lucky enough yesterday to be at the Social Recruiting conference (hashtag: #srconf).  Great venue in London and an enticing line-up of speakers, presenting from a “we’ve...

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• Is un-friending trending?

  946 days ago | Conference, Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 2544http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2010%2F11%2F17%2Fis-un-friending-trending%2FIs+un-friending+trending%3F2010-11-17+15%3A25%3A56James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D254

  I learnt through Twitter this morning (as I often do!) that today is National Unfriending Day. It’s spun out of the Jimmy Kimmel show and does seem to have tapped into the zeitgeist....

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• How long have I been….? #trunoras question

  958 days ago | Conference, Facebook, LinkedIn, Social Media, Twitter | James Mayes | 2434http%3A%2F%2Fwww.musingsfromsussex.com%2F2010%2F11%2F05%2Fhow-long-have-i-been-trunoras-question%2FHow+long+have+I+been....%3F+%23trunoras+question2010-11-05+16%3A03%3A04James+Mayeshttp%3A%2F%2Fmusingsfromsussex.com%2F%3Fp%3D243

  At yesterday’s #TruNORAS event I was asked how long I’d been on certain platforms – and how I could tell.  I promised to blog the methods of finding out, so here you go!...

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