Social Media

Ask Meghan: Facebook pictures privacy settings

Friday, January 29, 2010
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
Ask Meghan: Facebook pictures privacy settings

Question: How do I hide pictures/videos that my name is associated with from showing on friends, friends of friends, etc.? Is it possible to only have a picture/video, where your name has been tagged, to just show on your Facebook site? »

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Who’s the ‘mayor’ of the local coffee shop?

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Who’s the ‘mayor’ of the local coffee shop?

Foursquare is yet another social networking application for smart phone users. Foursquare co-founder Dennis Crowley said the site was designed to “make life a game.” »

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Keep blog content fresh and valuable

Tuesday, January 26, 2010
By Kim Shindle
Keep blog content fresh and valuable

Writing interesting content, marketing to the right people and tracking results are key to ensuring a successful blog, according to Jake Dobkin, founder and publisher of Gothamist.com. »

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Podcast: Using social media to establish relationships

Monday, January 25, 2010
By Samantha Elliott Krepps
Podcast: Using social media to establish relationships

Kim Wood, PAR member and social media trainer, has used her social media connections to create “tweet-ups” and “meet-ups” to get to know potential clients and other REALTORS® in person. »

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Ask Meghan: Hide feature on Facebook’s News Feed

Friday, January 15, 2010
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO

Question: I have many Facebook friends who play Mafia Wars, Vampire Wars, etc and constantly take quizzes. I couldn’t care less! Should I remove them as a friend or is there a way to hide this on my News Feed? »

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Advertising rules: Part II

Thursday, January 7, 2010
By Brett Woodburn, Esq.
Advertising rules: Part II

In Pennsylvania there are no specific regulatory guidelines about electronic or digital advertisements -- but the Real Estate Commission has suggested that e-mails, blogs, instant messages and bulletin boards constitute advertisements. »

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Ask Meghan: Preventing Facebook viruses

Thursday, December 31, 2009
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
Ask Meghan: Preventing Facebook viruses

Question: I’ve been receiving a lot of messages lately in my Facebook inbox that tell me to click on links but a friend’s account was recently taken over by hackers. I’m hesitant to click on any links now, what do you think? »

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Ask Meghan: Facebook privacy

Friday, December 18, 2009
By Meghan Tinkham, e-PRO
Ask Meghan: Facebook privacy

Do you have a question about Facebook privacy or social media? Then ask Meghan Tinkham, PAR's E-Communications Specialist. She will be answering your questions about social media in this weekly column. »

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Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

Thursday, December 17, 2009
By Kim Shindle
Swanepoel says REALTORS® need ‘extreme makeover’

The real estate industry needs to change to serve consumers the way they want and expect to be served, according to Stefan Swanepoel, a noted real estate expert who annually publishes Swanepoel Trends Report. »

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Follow me on Twitter. Please?

Wednesday, November 4, 2009
By Hank Lerner, Esq.
Follow me on Twitter. Please?

Beginning this week, I'm going to try Twitter. Are you as excited as I am? »

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