For this week’s SM 10X30 Q&A, I’ll answer questions about using LinkedIn for business. With all the attention Facebook has been getting for overtaking Yahoo!’s No. 2 position as most popular website in the US and Twitter’s announcement of 50 million tweets a day, LinkedIn is still one of the most relevant social media networking sites around.

As a reminder, all questions are welcome, whether you are new to social media or someone who is already very familiar. I love to help and chat about social media.  Join other social media gurus, ninjas, experts professionals on the Social Media Corner group. (more…)

In this installment of “Tips,” I answer questions submitted by SM 10X30 participants about some more advanced topics involving Facebook.
As a reminder, all questions are welcome whether you are new to social media or are already very familiar. I love to help and chat about social media. Get exclusive tips, photos, and videos by joining our Facebook page.

Q. How does a (Facebook) fan page become a fan of another page? (more…)

In this installment, I’ll answer questions submitted by SM10X30 participants about Twitter lists and retweeting.

I am now following @marketwire. I saw the post asking if followers were on the #sm10x30 list. How would I go about getting on that list?  (more…)

In this weekly series, SM 10X30 fitness trainer and resident social media specialist Nick Shin answers selected questions from program participants, offering tips and insights to help you make the most of your training.

Hi folks.  In last week’s Tips from the Trainer, I answered questions about username availability and how limiting your profile affects your social networking.  This week, I decided to answer questions specific to Twitter and Facebook.

How do I change my username on Twitter? Why would I want to change my username?  How do I cancel a Twitter account so I can reuse my email address? (more…)

Frustrated with Facebook?  Troubled by Twitter?  LinkedIn got you feeling locked out?  For many PR professionals, the social media landscape remains uncharted territory –   fear of entry seems to outweigh the benefits of taking part in online conversations and engaging in social networks.  But you know social media is important to you and your clients.  It’s more than just a fad, and it’s changing the way people interact with one another and with organizations, and the way they get their news: (more…)