This is a guest post contributed by Lisa. If you are interested in writing for Social Web Q and A, check out our write for us page. Q: What is the effect of social media on families? It seems like kids these days are glued to their gadgets; should parents be worried? The younger generation […]
The Effects of Social Media on Families
Sounds in the Cloud: Sharing and Promoting Music with SoundCloud
What’s the use of good music when it’s just collecting dust in someone’s basement? Musicians who plan to make it big in the industry now have a great new social web tool, SoundCloud, to help them promote their craft. Amateur or professional, SoundCloud makes it simpler and more efficient for musicians to take that masterpiece […]
Why Use a Twitter Client? Third-Party Applications vs. the Twitter Web Interface
Despite the emergence of new social networks such as Google+, Twitter hasn’t shown any signs of slowing down. If you are just getting started with the microblogging service, you might have heard something about Twitter applications or clients. What exactly are they and do they offer anything special that you can’t get from the regular […]
What is Twitter Jail and How Can I Avoid Getting Locked Up?
Q: I heard a blogger mention something called Twitter jail. Does this really exist, and if so, how can I be sure to stay out? It sounds frightening! Twitter jail is a real term, but as ominous as it sounds, isn’t really that severe of a punishment. It’s simply a common way to refer to […]
5 Tips to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
Q: I finally gave in and joined LinkedIn. What should I do with it, and more importantly, why? Although some social networking websites are currently battling for your attention, such as Google+ and Facebook, it’s hard to deny that LinkedIn’s professional emphasis and career-boosting capabilities give it a unique role in the social media market. […]
Google+ Shows Astounding Growth while Facebook Struggles: Can They Co-exist?
Q: How is Google+ Doing and Will It Be Able to Topple Facebook? As Google+ continues to grow—it recently hit an astonishing 25 million unique visitors since its introduction on June 28th—the future of Facebook as our go-to personal social networking portal is in serious jeopardy. But will the two be able to co-exist, or […]
How to Create a Popular Facebook Page for Your Blog
Q: How can I create a Facebook page for my blog that lots of people will want to “like”? Even with the launch of Google+ and advances made by Twitter and LinkedIn, Facebook is still the most active social network in the world, and will remain so for quite a while. Because of the astounding […]
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