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Open Networking vs. Strategic Networking – Which Is More Effective?

By Mari Smith | January 9, 2009

Do you accept all friend requests on Facebook? And all contact requests on LinkedIn? Do you follow anyone on Twitter? Or, are you more strategic in who you befriend? Those people who tend to accept everyone into their network are typically referred to as “wide-open networkers.” Those who are more particular about who they let…

Social Media Shorty Award For Six Foot Mari?

By Mari Smith | December 31, 2008

UPDATE: The five finalists in 26 categories have been chosen and the final voting is now open! The finals will last from January 12-23. IF you enjoy my tweets and feel I provide value to you in the world of social media, I’d love your vote. I’ve made it super easy with this 1-click tweet:…

My Theme For 2009: Influence

By Mari Smith | December 29, 2008

I love to choose a specific theme for each year which guides my major decisions. 2008’s theme was FOCUS and I’m very pleased with my results as a terrific reflection of that theme. For 2009, I’m choosing INFLUENCE as my guiding theme. Here’s my key question: Who and what am I allowing to influence me?…

Facebook Account Deactivation – Can It Be Avoided?

By Mari Smith | December 22, 2008

I just got off the phone with yet another Facebook friend who had his account deactivated by Facebook with no warning. In the past ten days or so, several more people in my community contacted me asking if I knew how to get their Facebook accounts reactivated. Of all the social networks, Facebook certainly appears…

Facebook Groups vs. Facebook Pages – Which Is Best?

By Mari Smith | November 25, 2008

Which is better: a Facebook Page or a Facebook Group? This is a question I get asked regularly. I promised my peeps I’d write a blog post about this topic, so here ya go: My short answer is you need BOTH a Group and at least one Page. Each serves different purposes. Facebook Groups USES:…

Insights and Action Steps from Ali Brown’s OSBW

By Mari Smith | November 18, 2008

My hubby and I attend a gazillion seminars each year – it’s just what we do. We love personal and professional growth and subscribe to the Kaizen/constant-and-never-ending-improvement approach to life. (We met in ’99 at the fab Money & You seminar!) It can take a lot to impress me after attending so many high-end, big-name…

Facebook Marketing at Ali Brown’s Online Success Blueprint Workshop

By Mari Smith | November 14, 2008

Ali Brown is a dynamic, successful business woman and internet marketer that I’ve admired for many, many years. You may be familiar with Ali’s former brand “The Ezine Queen.” Her new brand of Ali has blossomed into an incredible venture, complete with the Ali Magazine and, launching in January, the Ali Boutique! See pic right…

Attend LIVE Film Studio Event: Social Media Simplified with Top Experts! DVD Available Too

By Mari Smith | October 25, 2008

This Monday, October 27, I am honored to present at an all-day Social Media event in Ventura, California with my dear friends and colleagues, Deborah Micek (@CoachDeb), Denise Wakeman (@BlogSquad), Patsi Krakoff (@PatsiBlogSquad), Nancy Marmolejo (@NancyMarmolejo) and special guest Simon Leung (@SimonLeung). There are still a few tickets left to be in the LIVE studio…

Social Network Business Cards – Found Fab Printer On Twitter!

By Mari Smith | October 17, 2008

I just had the most awesome social network business cards designed and printed… in record time. And, I found the designer/printer via Twitter! The gal I’ve been using for my business cards for years suddenly became unreachable for some reason. I was in a pinch. I needed new cards for an upcoming event (jvAlertLive in…

Facebook Fundraising: How YOU Can Help Make A Difference With The Coinjars App!

By Mari Smith | October 15, 2008

My Facebook friend, Sara Waller, is part of the brainpower behind the Facebook app, Coinjars. Coinjars provides a way to move iCoins around the internet without incurring ANY charges! iCoins are REAL money. You can use Coinjars as a super simple and secure way to collect donations or take payments on Facebook. What are Coinjars?…

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