Social Media

Twitter, Facebook, and all other things social are covered in this section.

Top 4 Most Devastating Twitter Feed Hacks

As Twitter becomes an increasingly important source of information, hackers are turning it into a playground. Check out some of the biggest Twitter hacks and their consequences.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's Changing Privacy Policy

Check out some of the risks Facebook is taking with your personal data - and some of the key mistakes they've made so far in handling it.

Sociology 101 For Techies

Technologists can benefit from the study of sociology. This article explains some of sociology's most basic concepts, and how they apply.

INFOGRAPHIC: How 2,405,518,376 Internet Users Changed the World

There are now more than 2 billion people online building new communities and sharing information. And the bigger this group gets, the more change they can create.

6 Key Trends In Online Business

The challenge for online businesses is to avoid being left behind as new trends emerge.

Crowdsourcing: What It Is, Why It Works and Why It Isn't Going Away

We take an in-depth look at what crowdsourcing is, how it works and why it isn't going away anytime soon.

Are Social Media Algorithms Getting Out of Hand?

Social algorithms are cold, scientific, data-driven measurements, but that doesn't stop us from using them in all kinds of artful ways.

INFOGRAPHIC: Young Professionals Want Internet Access More Than Money?

A global survey released by Cisco in 2011 revealed that one in three respondents rated Internet access as important as air, food, shelter and water.

INFOGRAPHIC: How BIG Is the Internet?

Every day, one in three people access the more than 1 trillion pages available on the World Wide Web. Find out what that kind of volume means in physical terms.

INFOGRAPHIC: The Economics of Fake Twitter Followers

According to this infographic from socialsellingyou.com, at least 11,000 Twitter users have purchased more than 72,000 followers. So who's been faking it? Check out the infographic to find out!

Social Media: How to Do It Right

Most businesses know that they need to participate in social networks as part of an integrated marketing program, but few know how to develop an effective social media strategy to maximize return on investment.

Do I Know You? Social Networking Vs. Social Discovery

Social discovery is breaking the pattern of repetitive, mundane updates from the same people we talk to every day and bringing a little excitement back into our online lives.

7 Signs of a Facebook Scam

Facebook is so big that scammers are always attempting to lure users on the social network. Learn 7 hallmarks of Facebook scams so you don't fall prey.

Streamline the Conversation: How And Why Twitter Hashtags Work

The hashtag symbol is used to categorize Tweets by keywords or topics, but using it the right way - and for maximum benefit - is tricky. Discover tips and trips for making hashtags work for you.

The Online Privacy Debate: Top Twitter Influencers To Follow

With SOPA, PIPA and a never ending list of legislation, online privacy is one of the most important and intensely debated subjects in technology. Here are some of the most influential people on the subject.

For Customer Service, Please Click 'Tweet'

A lot of queries go unanswered, but when companies respond, they tend to do so in a big way. Here's why.

Privacy: Technology's Latest Casualty?

Despite the headway many tech companies have made in terms of collecting personal data, they've encountered resistance from consumers. That means it's up to consumers to draw the line over how much companies can collect and use.

INFOGRAPHIC: What Digital Multitasking Does To Your Brain

Constant multitasking has become the norm, but research shows that the digital stress it creates can have some serious consequences.

INFOGRAPHIC: Is Social Media Making Us Socially Awkward?

Statistics show we're spending ever more time socializing online. But do all these connections damage our social skills and affect real-world relationships?

Pinterest for Business: Why It's Harder Than It Looks

When it comes to using Pinterest in sales and marketing, there are best practices, but succeeding on this social media site is more art than science.

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