tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-66903143127083195452024-03-05T16:20:13.397+02:00Mr MotivatorWelcome to the blog of Fred Felton - Mr Motivator. Speaker & Social Media Consultant & Author.
email him on falconscovemedia@gmail.com to book him for a talk or social media workshop.Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-33215366608907774792020-12-17T19:12:00.003+02:002020-12-17T19:12:57.656+02:005 Social Media Trends for 2020<p> </p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">By Fred Felton<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dec. 17, 2020 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">It’s been quite a year and one thing 2020 has taught us is
that nothing can prepare you for the unexpected.<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol71TJNquvu6Aeb8qg5H-8FyWB8hHAYuQEsq-cy7vPlVkYS6pIQXw9tvs8_qqASZIJ1QS8srnu2XLciU6bNg_HluxIJ6NnKc6frPeZV6rgmKRtbo1dE9Dr-cqZ-EH_ItrFJJeLuvi2AY/s1920/corona-4983590_1920.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjol71TJNquvu6Aeb8qg5H-8FyWB8hHAYuQEsq-cy7vPlVkYS6pIQXw9tvs8_qqASZIJ1QS8srnu2XLciU6bNg_HluxIJ6NnKc6frPeZV6rgmKRtbo1dE9Dr-cqZ-EH_ItrFJJeLuvi2AY/w400-h266/corona-4983590_1920.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"> Image by Engin
Akyurt from Pixabay<o:p></o:p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">Covid-19 has resulted in a whole new form of language terms that
we now use in our daily lives. It has also changed the way we conduct ourselves
daily.</p><p class="MsoNormal"><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Along the way during this year we have picked up some new
trends and hashtags that have landed in our dialogue box. We use them almost
daily now.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Here are 5 of some of the biggest trends/hashtags that
people use in their daily lives:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">COVID-19<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Depending on which format you use it comes in various shapes
and sizes from COVID-19 to Covid-19 to the stripped down version C-19. I have
even heard it called ‘The Covid’. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">CORONAVIRUS<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Once again it comes in different shapes and forms from coronavirus
to corona and even rona. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">SOCIAL DISTANCING<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The term used to designate how far we should stand apart
from each other. I have seen some people stand 2 metres behind others in shops
but this is another term which has popped up this year. It refers to one of the
protocols that people should adhere to if they want to avoid the virus.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">FACE MASK<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">A term we now use to describe that piece of material we put
on our face to protect us from the virus. Not only has it changed the way we do
things it has also become somewhat of an essential fashion accessory. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">REMOTE WORKER<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Now this is a term that most people who work online are
quite used to. However for the rest of the world they very soon became
acquainted with it if they wanted to work this year. With it came such
wonderful concepts as Zoom Meetings and the familiar phrase ‘You’re on mute’. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">There are many more interesting words and phrases that have
popped up this year but one thing is for sure 2020 will be a year that many
people remember. <o:p></o:p></p><br /><p></p>Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-54790764592030035842019-01-04T23:33:00.000+02:002019-01-04T23:33:06.140+02:005 Social Media Goals For 2019<br />
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It’s 2019 and time for you to take a look at your social
media marketing for the year ahead.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are 5 social media goals to keep you on the right
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<b>More Video<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Twitter and Facebook reps have recommended that you focus more
on video this year. They get far more engagement than normal posts. So start
shooting small videos that you can package and post.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>It’s Story Time<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Focus more on your Facebook stories as those are now getting
far more engagement than normal posts. We each have a story to tell. What is
yours? <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Become a Vlogger<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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It’s time to set that YouTube channel up and focus on
becoming a vlogger. A vlogger is basically a blogger that uses video to tell
their story. Whatever that story is I’m sure you have something to tell. When
you get enough views you will eventually be able to monetize your channel and
who knows you might just make a business out of it.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Cut out the
negativity<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Time and again people and brands have been caught out
posting the wrong content. So start taking a long hard look at those posts you
are about to post. Do you want to be known as a troll or as a thought leader?
The choice is yours. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Plan ahead<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If you are a community manager or running the social media
accounts for your office it might be the time to look into a schedule for all
those posts. So set up a simple schedule for each month of the year. Plan those
campaigns well in advance and anticipate any problems. Will you be able to
handle a social media crisis? If not now might be the time to learn how to deal
with them so that when they hit you are prepared.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here’s to your success in in social media in 2019.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Felton | Twitter @fredfelton<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-59598094644999111212018-08-28T12:05:00.000+02:002018-08-28T12:05:12.562+02:00Food Photography Tips<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Street food photography can be a
challenging project. Here are some great tips courtesy of London based food
blogger Mike Tsang. </span></div>
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are an amateur photographer take a look at the Canon EOS 2000D.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">It’s great for food photography and the
auto functions are perfect for capturing that delicious sizzling burger. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">When you are confident with your shooting
start using manual mode and adjust aperture, shutter speed and ISO to the
specific shot and conditions. With time you will get some great shots out of
your equipment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to shoot street food photography:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apply the basics of food styling</span></b><span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">‘Whether you
are taking pictures of the street food from above or from the side, there is
much one can do to improve the styling. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Evenly
distribute and fill empty spaces with plates, side dishes, glasses and cutlery
in a way that frames the food you want in shot. If eating from a small table, distribute
the food and drink evenly to ensure you capture everything in shot using the </span><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-fareast-font-family: "Century Gothic";">Canon EOS 2000D </span><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">and
experiment by adding a little motion to the image. Pouring sauce onto the food
is another creative way of filling the frame.’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chicken tacos at Pergola, Paddington, London. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Apply a little creativity<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: #212121; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">‘If you want your photos to
stand out on Instagram it’s important to think creatively about how you
showcase the items you photograph. You shouldn’t be afraid to have a little fun
and try something different to encourage the viewer to ask “how did they do
that?” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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2000D camera to a very wide aperture f/ 1.4, adjusting the ISO sensitivity to
200 and shaking the cup, you can capture drops of melting ice falling off your
frozen tea!’<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="background: white; color: #212121; font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Shoot from the side with no angle<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">‘Everyday street<b> </b>food such as hamburgers, kebabs and sandwiches can come in
different heights and layers and are better captured close-up and from the
side. For this photograph consider using a 35mm lens setting with an aperture
of 1.4, then position the camera at the same height and as close to the food as
the focus will allow. This will result in an impressive picture that highlights
the food’s intricacy and deliciousness in stunning detail.’<b><span style="background: white; color: #212121;"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></div>
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Burger, Hawker Union, London<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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35mm f/1.4L II USM. Mike Tsang also uses the Canon EOS 2000D for capturing
street food photography.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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would love to see your food photography so comment below or tweet me with your
latest food shots.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-67161164318746087982018-01-04T23:27:00.000+02:002018-01-04T23:27:25.823+02:00Your Social Media Goals For 2018<br />
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A new year brings with it new goals.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In the world of social media that is constantly changing it
is time to reflect on your best goals for the year to make sure this year is
your best yet in the land of social media.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are 5 easy goals to get you started for the year:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Be Careful What You
Put Out There<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Last year we saw some awful social media fails resulting in
backlashes, people getting fired, people resigning, people losing everything
all because they posted the wrong thing.
So be careful what you put out there. Once it is out there, it is out
there and people will be quick to screen capture it and share it with their
followers. It escalates when celebrities with millions of followers start
sharing it as well. So think it through before you hit enter.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>How Many Hashtags Are
Enough?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Unless you are on Instagram where the hashtag is king you
don’t really need to post something with close to 100 hashtags. Just 2 or 3 are perfectly acceptable. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>What’s Your Story?<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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Many social media networks like Facebook, Instagram and
Twitter have added in their own version of a story section which enables users
to post a story into their updates. So take full advantage of it and share a
day in your life in pictures or updates.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Upload That Video<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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YouTube videos get more and more popular daily. Do you have
an idea for a great video? Well shoot it and upload it. Share it with your friends and family. Who
knows you might just get a million views and build your brand out of nothing.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Help Others Out<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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No matter what it is be it a great job opportunity you saw
or funding grants for students, help others out by sharing the news. Who knows
you might just get someone a job and help them on their way to a wonderful
2018. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Felton | Social Media Consultant & Keynote Speaker
| Twitter @fredfelton <o:p></o:p></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-66456768356315562232017-07-16T15:51:00.001+02:002017-07-16T15:51:04.526+02:00What the future of design will look like<br />
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This week I am looking at the future of design and trends we
need to consider now.<o:p></o:p></div>
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In particular I will be looking at the design of homes and
offices.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Homes<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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If one looks at society today one could easily forecast that
the homes of tomorrow will be designed with a focus on smart homes and even a
home that conserves energies. This is
especially important in South Africa.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Another focus to look at is how social media could be
integrated into a home. Each family
member could easily have their own social media feeds scrolling along their
wall. One could easily see what is
trending when you wake up by just looking at smart walls or even windows that double
as screens.<o:p></o:p></div>
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For the Kitchen a smart wall could show shopping lists and
what the fridge could show what items are running low.<o:p></o:p></div>
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The lounge and TVarea could be transformed into places where
walls are transformed into huge TV
displays along with Trending discussions about the movie or TV series you are
currently watching.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Smart messages could display on walls to remind you to save
electricity in the home.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b>Offices<o:p></o:p></b></div>
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A business office is normally a place where many things are happening
all at once. Added to that you have many
people working in this environment and it is very easy to imagine offices where
your emails or company social media posts are displayed on smart desks or smart
walls. <o:p></o:p></div>
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The office could also be wired to make sure the company is
saving on energy. Business tasks and
goals could also be displayed on smart walls along with project tasks and
trending topics that relate to the company.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Windows could also be transformed into smart devices and
tables could easily change into charging stations for mobile devices, tablets
and laptops. <o:p></o:p></div>
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It is easy to see that the future of design looks amazing
and using the trends of today one could easily transform the future of tomorrow
into a wonderful place to live and work.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-34773912029680737292017-02-07T14:47:00.000+02:002017-02-07T14:47:01.854+02:005 Tips To Keep Your Email Account Secure<br />
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The internet is a wonderful place and at the same time it is
a dangerous place. There are hundreds of
hackers out there just waiting to get access to your email and even worse your
email password.<o:p></o:p></div>
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With that they can have free rein and even access your
social media accounts and send out fake emails and fake social media posts from
your accounts.<o:p></o:p></div>
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Here are 5 tips to keep your email account secure:<o:p></o:p></div>
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<strong><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif; font-weight: normal;">Keep a watch for strange emails</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: Cambria, serif;"><o:p></o:p></span></strong></h1>
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Be on the look out for strange emails that may look like
they come from your email host company or even from social media
companies. Check from which email address
they actually came from. Most companies
will not email you to type in your password or email address.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Protect your password<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Don’t give out your password to anyone and don’t type it
into emails if someone asks you to. Make
sure your password also has a mix of letters, numbers and characters and is
over 8 characters long. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Change your password regularly as
well<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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It’s very easy to get into a lull and enjoy your passwords,
you remember them so well but in terms of security it is a very dangerous thing
and it’s always best to keep changing it regularly. <o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Have different email accounts for
different groups<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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It’s always a good idea to keep your email accounts separate
for the different needs in your life.
For example I have email accounts for the following:<o:p></o:p></div>
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That way you can very easily see if a strange email pops up
in your account.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<b><span style="font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Report Spam and Phising<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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Most email accounts now have an option whereby you can
report strange emails or suspected spam or phising. In the long run this will help email
companies find out who is real and who is trying to get your important information
out of you. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Fred Felton | Social Media Specialist & Keynote Speaker |
Twitter @fredfelton <o:p></o:p></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-36799210284204744272016-09-23T19:43:00.000+02:002016-09-23T19:43:36.521+02:00What Gets You Up?<br />
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up?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you doing what you love at the
moment?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Is that your driving force or do
you just get up and do a job every day?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">If
there was one thing you could do what would it be?</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Here
are 5 tips to get you started:</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Do what you love</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What’s
the one thing you love? What do you enjoy doing?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Could you do it even if money was not a
question?</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">It will take time</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Don’t
think you will be an overnight success.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Doing what you love takes time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>It takes time to build a craft or business.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">How badly do you want
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Are
you willing to work over weekends and late at night?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Are you willing to cut out a personal life
until success is coming your way?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It’s
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and stay there.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Avoid negative comments</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">People
might dissuade you from doing what you love.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some of those people might be your friends and family.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You need to hold on to that dream and that
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if you hit a huge roadblock in your career, how will you handle it?</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Surround yourself with
positive people</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">At
the start it is important to surround yourself with positive people and
thoughts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So make sure you have a close
team that support you.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Meet weekly with
some friends that can help you along the way.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>A brains trust if you will.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Have
breakfast together and inspire each other.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">These
tips will help you on your way to success.</span></div>
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<br /></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Fred
Felton</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Keynote
Speaker and Workshop Facilitator</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Twitter:
@fredfelton </span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-37331974614579912212016-01-02T18:10:00.001+02:002016-01-02T18:10:49.463+02:00What are your social media goals for 2016? <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">It’s 2016. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Have
you even thought about your social media goals for 2016?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Do
you even have a social media calendar for 2016?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Here
are 5 tips to get you on track for 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Make sure your social media
calendar is in place for 2016<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">This
will help you post content that is already in place and you can structure your
posts to your correct target market.
Take note of which posts are your most popular. Remember that for future posts.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What social media
networks should you be on?</span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Be
sure to be on the big networks like Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and
Pinterest. Also take a look at other
networks like SnapChat and Periscope.
There’s always new one’s popping up and there are also networks that close
down as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Who will do your
posting for you?<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Are
you a small business? Is it just you or are you going to appoint someone to do
the posting for you. Do they know the
rules? Will they know how to handle daily tasks? This is where training comes
in. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Learn how to handle a
social media crisis<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Keep
a note of what happens on social media and learn from the experts. We’ve all had one or other social media
crisis to deal with. Learn from them so
that you can go into the future calmly.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Keep track of your
followers<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">At
the end of the day if you are a brand it is all about growing the brand and
growing the brand popularity so keep a handle on how many followers you have,
see which are your most popular posts and which are your worst post. Learn from that as you go further into 2016.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Article
by Fred Felton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Twitter
@fredfelton <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-33684181029779176312015-09-17T13:29:00.001+02:002015-09-17T13:29:27.550+02:00Why your company needs a social media policy<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">You
see people online every day, walking down the street, on public transport and
yes even in the office.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Most
of these people are checking their <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Twitter</a> stream or updating <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.facebook.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Faceboo">Facebook</a> or
posting pictures on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://instagram.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Instagram">Instagram</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">So
just why does your company need a social media <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Policy" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Policy">policy</a>? <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Social_media" rel="wikinvest" target="_blank" title="Social media">Social Media</a> has taken the world by storm and
just about everyone in your office is probably sending out a tweet as you are
reading this article.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What’s
in the tweet they sent out? Do you know?
Do you care? Some of them might be taking a picture of their friends in the
office and perhaps a few business documents might be in the shot but who cares
about that right? Perhaps those
documents have confidential details of a huge business deal between your
company and another company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Perhaps
someone from another company sees that picture on Instagram and decides to
offer the other company a better deal and just like that you lose $1 billion
dollars.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
you see there is a worst case scenario and it has already happened to some
companies. How can your company protect
itself? This is why you need a simple
social media policy drawn up. Each staff member should get a copy and read it
and sign it when they join your company.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">So
what should your social media policy contain?
At the very least it should cover the basics like:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
can a staff member post on social media while they are at the office<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
are staff members allowed to post and what are they not allowed to post<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">If
a staff member uses the social media account of the company what are they
allowed to post<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
images are staff members allowed to put out there<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
blog posts are staff members allowed to write<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
can staff members post and what can’t they post in their profile<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Remember
that a staff member represents your company and the brand so remind them of
that before they post on social media<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Have
a disclaimer that protects your company from what people post on your social
media pages<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">For
a more detailed social media policy do not hesitate to contact Falconscove to
set up an appointment to discuss your needs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Fred
Felton - Falconscove<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Email:
</span><a href="mailto:falconscove@gmail.com"><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">falconscove@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-49603492800729695302015-06-16T19:31:00.000+02:002015-06-16T19:31:41.916+02:00Where do you want to be?<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Have
you decided which social channel is for you?
Take a look at the various options and see where you belong.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Is
it <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Twitter</a> with its fast, short bursts of tweets. Where everyone is part of this community and
at any given time someone is fighting with someone else. On the other side Twitter is also a wonderful
community of support amongst peers.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Are
you perhaps drawn to <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.facebook.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Faceboo">Facebook</a> with its status updates and where everyone is
drooling over baby pics and pet pictures.
Perhaps you prefer Facebook for keeping up with family.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Is
your aim to take wonderful artistic photography. Then perhaps <a class="zem_slink" href="http://instagram.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Instagram">Instagram</a> is right for you. Just remember to learn about <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashtag" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hashtag">hashtags</a>. Each picture can have up to 30 hashtags. That’s a lot of hashtags.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Are
you drawn to making videos? Then perhaps
you should be looking at <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.youtube.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="YouTube">YouTube</a> where everyone has a channel and then are more
channels than on cable television. So
make sure what you put up is worth a viewing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Whatever
channel you decide on make sure it is one you love being on. No point being on a channel and nothing is
on. Think it through.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Yours
in social<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Fred
Felton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Social
Media Specialist and Keynote Speaker <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Falconscove<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Twitter
@fredfelton <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-57393179455964982862015-01-07T13:59:00.001+02:002015-01-07T13:59:40.330+02:00Your Social Media Goals For 2015 <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Think
about that for a moment.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
are your goals for this year? Make
yourself a strong cup of coffee and sit down and plan out your year on social.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Here
are 5 tips to get you started:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Have A Brainstorm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">What
is it you exactly want to do on social media? Are you wanting to use it to share personal
stories? Are you wanting to become a
though leader or social media influencer.
Are you here to build your business.
Think it through. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Choose Your Social
Media<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">It’s
all very well to sit on every <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Social_media" rel="wikinvest" target="_blank" title="Social media">social media network</a> but you will find that one
of them works better for you than any other one. So choose which one fits your brand
better. Is it <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Twitter</a> with short and
sharp tweets? Is it Facebook? Are you more visual and do you prefer
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://pinterest.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Pinterest">Pinterest</a> or <a class="zem_slink" href="http://instagram.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Instagram">Instagram</a>? Perhaps you
prefer making video content, then focus more on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.youtube.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="YouTube">YouTube</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Have A Strategy<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Once
you have decided where you are going have a strategy in place. Decide exactly what it is you want to
do. Have a plan and stick to that
plan. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Build your Brand<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Set
mini-goals for yourself and try to slowly build your brand on social
media. Share amazing pictures. Tell people about wonderful places. Upload spectacular videos. Start following interesting people. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Track your progress<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">At
the end of each quarter of the year check your progess. Are you on track? Do you need to change anything? Do you like what you see on your timeline?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">If
you follow these simple tips you might just have your best year yet in 2015.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Fred
Felton - @fredfelton <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";"><a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Creative_director" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Creative director">Creative
Director</a> – Falconscove – <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Advertising_agency" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Advertising agency">Advertising</a> – Social Media Strategy – <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_relations" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Public relations">PR</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Microsoft Sans Serif","sans-serif";">Email:
<a href="mailto:falconscove@gmail.com">falconscove@gmail.com</a> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-69521237475722407592014-08-22T20:41:00.001+02:002014-08-22T20:41:06.912+02:0015 Ways To Take The Ice Bucket Challenge<br />
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The Ice Bucket Challenge is a wonderful viral campaign for ALS to help find a cure for motor neuron disease.<br />
<br />
It involves having a bucket of ice and water dumped over you and challenging 3 other people to do the same within 24 hours. If they don't they have to make a donation. <br />
<br />
It is sitting on the top of Twitter Trends at the moment and anyone from celebrities to politicians to everyday people have taken it.<br />
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Here are 15 ways to take the Ice Bucket Challenge<br />
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<b>The Funny Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/arnettwill" rel="twitter" target="_blank" title="Will Arnett">Will Arnett</a> </b><br />
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<b>The Mission Impossible Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000129/" rel="imdb" target="_blank" title="Tom Cruise">Tom Cruise</a></b><br />
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<b>The Cute Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000255/" rel="imdb" target="_blank" title="Ben Affleck">Ben Affleck</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0004950/" rel="imdb" target="_blank" title="Jennifer Garner">Jennifer Garner</a></b><br />
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<b>The Film Director Way - James Cameron </b><br />
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<b>The Kermit The Frog Way </b><br />
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<b>The Presidential Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="George W. Bush">George W. Bush</a> </b><br />
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<b>The Facebook Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Zuckerberg" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Mark Zuckerberg">Mark Zuckerberg</a> </b><br />
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<b>The Microsoft Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Gates" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Bill Gates">Bill Gates</a></b><br />
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<b>The Eveyone Gets An IceBucketChallenge Way - Oprah Winfrey</b><br />
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<b>The Star Wars Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0009190/" rel="imdb" target="_blank" title="J. J. Abrams">J.J. Abrams</a> </b><br />
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<b>The Writers Way - Stephen King </b><br />
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<b>The Amazon Way - <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_Bezos" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Jeff Bezos">Jeff Bezos</a> </b><br />
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<b>The I Just Broke The Internet Way - Benedict Cumberbatch</b><br />
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/2048/id840919914?mt=8" target="_blank">2048</a> - addictive game</li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/candy-crush-saga/id553834731?mt=8" target="_blank">Candy Crush</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/angry-birds/id343200656?mt=8" target="_blank">Angry Birds</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/plants-vs.-zombies/id350642635?mt=8" target="_blank">Plants vs Zombies</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/the-room/id552039496?mt=8" target="_blank">The Room</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/words-with-friends-free/id321916506?mt=8" target="_blank">Words With Friends</a> – made famous by Alec Baldwin, Airplane Steward asked him to stop playing</li>
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<li><a href="http://instagram.com/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/pixlr-o-matic/id450263811?mt=8" target="_blank">Pixlr-o-matic</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/pocket-light-meter/id381698089?mt=8" target="_blank">Pocket Light Meter </a>– a light meter for
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<li><a href="https://www.wunderlist.com/en/" target="_blank">Wunderlist</a> </li>
<li><a href="http://any.do/">Any.do</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://evernote.com/" target="_blank">Evernote</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clear-tasks-reminders-to-do/id493136154?mt=8" target="_blank">Clear+</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.waze.com/" target="_blank">Waze</a> A GPS </li>
<li><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.ezy.radixx" target="_blank">Mango</a> App</li>
<li><a href="https://www.uber.com/" target="_blank">Uber</a> your own mobile taxi </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/tripadvisor-hotels-flights/id284876795?mt=8" target="_blank">TripAdvisor</a></li>
<li><a href="http://appworld.blackberry.com/webstore/content/35026897/?countrycode=ZA&lang=en" target="_blank">Find my Way</a> – transport schedules - for BlackBerry devices</li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/gautrain/id457863526?mt=8" target="_blank">Gautrain App</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/garageband/id408709785?mt=8" target="_blank">Garage Band</a> to make music </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/hokusai-audio-editor/id432079746?mt=8" target="_blank">Hokusai</a> a recording
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<li><a href="http://www.ubersocial.com/" target="_blank">Ubersocial </a>for Twitter and Facebook </li>
<li><a href="https://flipboard.com/" target="_blank">Flipboard</a> - magazine style view of your social feeds</li>
<li><a href="https://vine.co/" target="_blank">Vine</a> – small videos</li>
<li><a href="http://jelly.co/" target="_blank">Jelly</a> – crowd sourcing answers to questions,</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.whatsapp.com/" target="_blank">WhatsApp</a></li>
<li><a href="http://za.blackberry.com/bbm.html" target="_blank">BBM</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.wechat.com/en/" target="_blank">WeChat</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/skype-for-iphone/id304878510?mt=8" target="_blank">Skype</a></li>
<li><a href="http://get.mxit.com/" target="_blank">Mxit</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://www.fnb.co.za/business-banking/banking-channels/fnb-app.html" target="_blank">FNB</a> lets u use geo-payments to pay people </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/standard-bank-mobile-banking/id811162496?mt=8" target="_blank">Standard Bank App</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/absa-payment-pebble/id816239884?mt=8" target="_blank">Pebble from Absa</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/nedbank-app-suite/id529083683?mt=8" target="_blank">Nedbank App</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/tumblr/id305343404?mt=8" target="_blank">Tumblr</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/wordpress/id335703880?mt=8" target="_blank">Wordpress</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/blogger/id459407288?mt=8" target="_blank">Blogger</a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://blog.pricecheck.co.za/2012/10/pricecheck-mobile-app-quick-download-simple-to-use/" target="_blank">PriceCheck</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/checkers-sa/id554151744?mt=8" target="_blank">Checkers App</a> – has discount
vouchers </li>
<li><a href="http://www.picknpay.co.za/app?gclid=CjgKEAjwnfGbBRDlxoHrl6uikyESJAD-nzCFtoSe8LLCYIrduDJ7-cMNfa2BxL0dJMWHJ_dOBeZk-_D_BwE" target="_blank">Pick n Pay App</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/mrp/id842599273?mt=8" target="_blank">Mr Price App</a> – you can find your size of an item and shows you which store
it is at</li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/ster-kinekor-theatres/id554648185?mt=8" target="_blank">Ster Kinekor App</a> book tickets and use it to show your ticket so go ticketless. Uses passbook. </li>
<li><a href="http://www.snapscan.co.za/" target="_blank">Snapscan</a> - a simple payment option </li>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/en/app/youtube/id544007664?mt=8" target="_blank">YouTube</a></li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/imovie/id377298193?mt=8" target="_blank">iMovie</a>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/find-my-iphone/id376101648?mt=8" target="_blank">Find my iPhone</a> - enable it and then install this
app on another ios device to find it, lock it or erase it or play sounds</li>
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<li><a href="http://www.endomondo.com/" target="_blank">Endomondo</a> - great for workouts, plotting your cycling
or training. With thanks to <a href="https://twitter.com/gordsreid" target="_blank">@gordsreid</a> </li>
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<li><a href="http://www.haikudeck.com/" target="_blank">Haiku Deck</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/paper-by-fiftythree/id506003812?mt=8" target="_blank">Paper</a> which is a sketch app</li>
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<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/app/box-for-iphone-and-ipad/id290853822" target="_blank">Box</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/za/app/google-drive/id507874739?mt=8" target="_blank">Google Drive</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://www.mailboxapp.com/" target="_blank">Mailbox</a></li>
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Welcome Dear Readers<br />
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Here are 5 Inspiring Videos For You To Enjoy.<br />
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<b>Carly Rose Sinclair - X Factor USA 2013 </b><br />
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<b>Sam Berns - Tedx MidAtlantic</b><br />
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<b>Brent Lindeque - A South African #neknomination - It's not what you think</b><br />
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<b>Tom Thumb - Tedx Sydney</b><br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Social Media Strategist & Keynote Speaker & Trainer<br />
Author of #101TipsForTwitter<br />
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<b><br /></b>Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-34984828723954199832014-02-03T20:24:00.000+02:002014-02-03T20:24:04.937+02:00The New Twitter<br />
Greetings Dear Readers.<br />
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Some of you might have noticed that Twitter has updated Twitter for The Web.<br />
It now features lighter colours and a complete redesign of the top part of Twitter.<br />
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You can now see your Twitter Profile Pic and Your Header Pic.<br />
It also features a new look Twitter Bird House at the top.<br />
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The New Look<br />
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The New Blue Dot<br />
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You might also notice a new blue dot on the top.<br />
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What is it for?<br />
Is it a sequel to the blue streak from the past?<br />
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Nope it's just showing you that you have new tweets to read.<br />
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Interesting new look.<br />
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What do you think of the new design?<br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Professional Speaker & Social Media Strategist<br />
Author of 101 Tips For Twitter - <a href="http://www.101tipsfortwitter.blogspot.com/">www.101tipsfortwitter.blogspot.com</a><br />
Falconscove<br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-57237637694564241852014-01-06T18:35:00.001+02:002014-01-06T18:35:14.684+02:00What Are Your Social Media Goals For 2014?<br />
Greetings Dear Readers.<br />
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Now there is something to think about right?<br />
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Well what are they? Are you looking for world domination? Are you looking for a new career path?<br />
Looking to hit 10 000 views on your blog?<br />
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You do have goals right?<br />
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Sit down with a good cup of coffee and work out your year ahead. What do you want to achieve on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Social_media" rel="wikinvest" target="_blank" title="Social media">social media</a>? Are you even on social media? Look at the most popular networks out there. Which one is suitable for your brand. <br />
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<b>Select a network</b><br />
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Once you have decided on a network open an account and get started.<br />
Here are some that might interest you:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twittter</a></li>
<li><a class="zem_slink" href="http://instagram.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Instagram">Instagram</a></li>
<li><a class="zem_slink" href="https://plus.google.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Google+">Google +</a> </li>
<li><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.linkedin.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="LinkedIn">Linkedin</a> </li>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-1610131571352988762013-12-11T20:44:00.000+02:002013-12-11T20:44:56.060+02:005 Apps Worth Looking Into <br />
Greetings Dear Readers<br />
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Here are 5 <a class="zem_slink" href="http://friendfeed.com/weloveapps" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Apps">Apps</a> that you might have missed. <br />
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<b>Waze</b><br />
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This app is a free voice guided satellite navigation. That's right you read that correctly, a free voice guided satellite navigation. It features turn by turn guidance and you can even download new voices. They have just released a new voice from a US comedian Kevin Hart. The app uses crowd sourced info for everything from locations to roads to traffic conditions and can even monitor how you drive to select optimal routes for you. I have tried it out and it really is a wonderful app.<br />
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You can download it from your App store.<br />
Find them on Twitter @waze - <a href="https://twitter.com/waze">https://twitter.com/waze</a><br />
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<b><a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Google Maps">Google Maps</a></b><br />
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Google Maps is another alternative for you if you just need a map on your phone. Featuring the power of <a class="zem_slink" href="http://https//www.google.com" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Google">Google</a> and turn by turn options that you can read this is indeed a powerful app for your phone. Worth a spin.<br />
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You can download it from your App store.<br />
Find them on Twitter - @googlemaps - <a href="https://twitter.com/googlemaps">https://twitter.com/googlemaps</a><br />
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<b><a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.uber.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Uber (company)">Uber</a></b><br />
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Now this is something new. Imagine having your own personal driver in your pocket. Well that is just about what Uber is. It's an app that lets you book a car to pick you up. Perfect for late nights or parties. The app also shows you on a map where your driver is. You can choose from various cars to suit your budget. Well worth a look.<br />
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You can download the app from your <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.apple.com/iphone/from-the-app-store/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="App Store (iOS)">App Store</a><br />
Find them on Twitter - @Uber - <a href="https://twitter.com/Uber">https://twitter.com/Uber</a><br />
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<b>Find My Way</b><br />
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This app is wonderful for those of us who make use of public transport. In <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South Africa</a> you just type in which city you are in and it will show you the various public transport options for you from the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gautrain" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Gautrain">Gautrain</a> to MyCiti to the People Mover. The best part is it tells you when the next one is. It features timetables and is also very easy to use.<br />
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Find it on your App Store<br />
Find them on Twitter - @FindMyWayZA - <a href="https://twitter.com/FindMyWayZA">https://twitter.com/FindMyWayZA</a><br />
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<b>The Weather Channel</b><br />
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If you are looking for a new weather app you might want to try this one. Features include weather on the app at a glance, wind, humidity, uv index, sunrise and sunset, hour by hour forecasts, 10 day forecasts, maps, severe notices. It has a lovely design and so far I have been impressed.<br />
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Download it from your App Store.<br />
Find them on Twitter - @<a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.weather.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="The Weather Channel">weatherchannel</a> - <a href="https://twitter.com/weatherchannel">https://twitter.com/weatherchannel</a><br />
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Do you have any apps you care to recommend?<br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-13912821563403586982013-10-01T16:38:00.001+02:002013-10-01T16:38:47.732+02:005 Inspiring Tedx Talks by South Africans <br />
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Greetings Dear Readers<br />
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Here are 5 Inspiring Tedx Talks I came across by South Africans:<br />
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DJ Black Coffee<br />
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Lara Foot<br />
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Toby Shapshak - A real blast from the past this one<br />
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Sarah Britten<br />
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Shannon Hope<br />
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Well after all of that inspiration all that is left is for me to wish you an inspiring week ahead.<br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Digital & Social Media Strategist & Analyst & Keynote Speaker<br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-54944566234368785202013-07-24T09:46:00.000+02:002013-08-07T15:34:53.520+02:00Crowd Sourcing Blog Post Titles <br />
Last week I gave the South African Writers Circle a talk and workshop on Blogging.<br />
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I worked with them on Titles for Blog posts.<br />
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As you know Titles are important. They broke up into groups and worked on some interesting titles.<br />
This is what they came up with. Below are the titles and then what that title is about: <br />
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00:67:00?<br />
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We know that 67% of you gave 67 minutes of time... what did all you other crazies do to celebrate<br />
Mandela Day?<br />
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S.U.Be.H<br />
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Launch of the new political party - it's time to stand up and be heard!<br />
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'THINK' Do you have the frog factor?<br />
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Are you a jump ahead<br />
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What do you know about HIV?<br />
Do you know your HIV status?<br />
Are you well informed and updated on latest HIV news?<br />
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Barking up the wrong tree<br />
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about a treehugger up tree<br />
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Is she a Knitwit?<br />
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about Julia Gillard<br />
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Is Charlene Backstroking?<br />
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Still born but Kicking<br />
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About Kate's Baby<br />
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Kate To Have The First Royal Twins<br />
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hospital leaks that Kate is to have Twin boys - which one will be the future king?<br />
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Nelson Mandela's Will Is Released, Family in Shock<br />
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family feuds lead to Mandela leaving his fortune to his Charities. <br />
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(by Flying Birds)<br />
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Info on the South African Writers Circle - <a href="http://www.sawriters.org.za/">http://www.sawriters.org.za/</a><br />
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there you have it Dear Reader. Certainly another interesting<br />
crowd sourcing experiment. Some really interesting headlines there.<br />
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Tweet me which one you liked best<br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-38778907158809554402013-07-18T11:12:00.001+02:002013-07-18T13:26:23.501+02:005 Tips on How To use the new Gmail Inbox <br />
So I've been getting these questions a lot. <br />
'What has happened to <a class="zem_slink" href="http://gmail.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Gmail">Gmail</a>?'<br />
'I can't find my mail on gmail?' <br />
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Okay calm down Gmail has revamped their email and I must say it looks pretty cool.<br />
They have seen that people are getting besieged by emails.<br />
I mean it's like a war out there right?<br />
Hands up if you get 1000 emails a day?<br />
Some company exec's can experience that day to day.<br />
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Here are 5 tips all about the new Gmail Features and what you can do with them.<br />
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Gmail has now given you 3 categories which it automatically adds your email into to.<br />
These being Primary (where your main emails go) Social (where updates from twitter, facebook etc go) and Promotions (where proposals, newsletters, ads etc go).<br />
You also have the option of adding Updates (like receipts or bills and statements) and you can<br />
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Now this I like. <a class="zem_slink" href="http://google.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Google">Google</a> now gives you 15GB Free storage across gmails, google drive and google+ photos for all those cat and baby pics you like to take. I mean one can never have enough of them right.</div>
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-32773412922739873062013-06-15T17:44:00.001+02:002013-06-15T17:44:16.396+02:00When Crowdsourcing collides with Writers <br />
Greetings Dear Readers<br />
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This week I had the pleasure of presenting a talk on <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wikinvest.com/concept/Social_media" rel="wikinvest" target="_blank" title="Social media">Social Media</a> and The Writer to<br />
members of the <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=-30.0,25.0&spn=10.0,10.0&q=-30.0,25.0%20(South%20Africa)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="South Africa">South African</a> Writers' Circle.<br />
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After that I was asked to Facilitate a Writing Workshop with them.<br />
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I introduced them to crowdsourcing and suggested they break up into groups and come up<br />
with some very short stories otherwise known as #flashfiction<br />
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This is what happens when Crowdourcing collides with Writers.<br />
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'Trapped on this hilltop, so many of them, are they armed? What do we do?<br />
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by 2thepoint<br />
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'It's a direct hit.....<br />
Closing time.'<br />
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by Dr M (Squared)<br />
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'Camilla....but you're dead!......are those fangs in your mouth?'<br />
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'<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Dracula">Dracula</a> and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Shelley" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Mary Shelley">Mary Shelley</a> lived happily for ever and ever and ever.' <br />
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by The Bela Lugosia Appreciation Society<br />
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'Cold feet. Sombre Trees. Sniffer dogs behind me' <br />
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'Boobs bounced, I looked, missed the bus.' <br />
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by Visionaries<br />
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'Sighing ecstatically she stroked the cooling corpse a prelude to the tasty morsel ahead...crunch!'<br />
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by A Murder of Crows. <br />
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Quite amazing results there.<br />
The Writers that took part in this socia media experiment were all from<br />
The South African Writers' Circle.<br />
You can find out more about them and their meetings here:<br />
<a href="http://www.sawriters.org.za/">http://www.sawriters.org.za/</a><br />
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Yours in Social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Social Media Strategist & Blogger & Keynote Speaker<br />
Falconscove<br />
email - falconscove@gmail.com<br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-64060954041226754822013-05-08T12:25:00.001+02:002013-05-08T12:25:45.492+02:005 Tips On How To Use A #Hashtag<br />
Greetings dear readers.<br />
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Over the last few weeks I have been at quite a few conferences and next week<br />
I will be at two as well. At conferences they normally use <a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/hashtags" rel="twitter" target="_blank" title="@hashtags">hashtags</a> to<br />
create awareness of the conference and <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brand" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Brand">brand</a>.<br />
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Hashtags are those words with # in front of them. This is done to help with<br />
search and to help it trend on places like Twitter. Have a look at the top<br />
<a class="zem_slink" href="http://twitter.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="Twitter">Trending topics</a> on Twitter and you will get the idea.<br />
Now there is a right way and a wrong way to use the #<a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hashtag" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Hashtag">hashtag</a><br />
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Here are 5 tips on how to use the #hashtag<br />
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<b>1. Choose a unique hashtag</b><br />
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When you choose a hashtag for your event choose one that is unique and make it your own.<br />
Something that represents your brand or conference. <br />
An interesting one in South Africa right now is #TBD2013<br />
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<b>2. Avoid making it too long</b><br />
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Nobody likes using a long hashtag. Why? Well it takes far too long to type out<br />
and #AintNobodyGotTimeForThat<br />
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If you are having an event in a specific city maybe add the name of the city to your hashtag.<br />
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<b>4. Listen to how it sounds</b><br />
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Once you have a hashtag play around with it, listen to it, ask people to say it, what sounds good,<br />
what sounds catchy. Once you find it that is your hashtag.<br />
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Now once you have a hashtag make sure to announce it. So on Twitter you might want to send<br />
a tweet out saying the official hashtag for our campaign is #xyzbrandevent<br />
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Make sure you do not change it. Try not to play around with it. Stick to it. Remind people as well in all your press releases what the hashtag is. <br />
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Well that should help you on your way for to finding the perfect hashtag for your brand or event.<br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Digital & Social Media Strategist & <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keynote" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Keynote">Keynote Speaker</a><br />
Falconscove<br />
A <a class="zem_slink" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digital_media" rel="wikipedia" target="_blank" title="Digital media">Digital Media</a> Agency<br />
email - falconscove@gmail.com<br />
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Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-29979714516591555992013-04-04T21:33:00.003+02:002013-04-04T21:33:27.092+02:0010 Funny Memes To Make You Smile<br />
Heard about the Meme?<br />
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That funny picture that has sarcastic text added to it. Well it has taken the internet<br />
by storm and you can normally find it on social media sites. Some of them can<br />
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Here are 10 to make you smile:<br />
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<b>The Brace Yourself Meme</b><br />
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Greetings Dear Readers<br />
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This week I am looking at Social Media Strategy.<br />
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Do you have a social media strategy for your company or brand?<br />
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Here are 5 tips to help with that:<br />
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<b>Where do you want to be?</b><br />
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Think this through carefully. <br />
Here are some places you can be: <a href="http://www.twitter.com/" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a>, <a href="http://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">YouTube</a>, <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a><br />
The choice is yours. Now perhaps you only want to be on one or perhaps you want a mix of<br />
the social networks. <br />
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If you are a personal trainer you might like Twitter.<br />
If you are a music band you might like Facebook and YouTube.<br />
Do you have beautiful pictures to share? Then perhaps it is Pinterest.<br />
Are you more business inclined, then have a look at LinkedIn.<br />
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<b>How much time do you have to do this?</b><br />
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If you are a one man band you might like Twitter with it's instantaneous impact. You can keep<br />
track of your tweets and look for opportunities in a fast, snappy way.<br />
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<b>Who will do this for you?</b><br />
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Will you do it yourself? Appoint someone to do it? Hire an agency?<br />
Perhaps you should have a social media manager or agency do your social media for you.<br />
These are some of the decisions you have to take.<br />
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<b>Think through what you post!</b><br />
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Avoid just posting without any strategy. When you start out, first have a look at companies<br />
that are doing it right. What are they doing right? How are they doing it? What is working for them?<br />
Learn from all of this when you start to post.<br />
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<b>Listen and Reply.</b><br />
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One of the most important things to do is to listen to what your clients and prospective clients do and say.<br />
What are they posting on your wall? How are they commenting? <br />
Most importantly remember to reply and remember to reply promptly.<br />
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These are just some tips to help you along the social media highway.<br />
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If you would like help with your social media strategy for your company or brand<br />
email <a href="http://www.facebook.com/Falconscove" target="_blank">Falconscove</a> on <a href="mailto:falconscove@gmail.com">falconscove@gmail.com</a> to find out more.<br />
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Yours in social<br />
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Fred Felton<br />
Digital & Social Media Strategist<br />
Falconscove<br />
A Digital Media Agency<br />
email: <a href="mailto:falconscove@gmail.com">falconscove@gmail.com</a><br />
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<br />Fred Feltonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04145399982047091749noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6690314312708319545.post-33513332915119220672013-02-19T19:15:00.001+02:002013-02-19T19:15:13.963+02:0010 More Ways To Do #TheHarlemShake<br />
So after last weeks post on The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=40.8090333333,-73.9483722222&spn=0.01,0.01&q=40.8090333333,-73.9483722222%20(Harlem)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Harlem">Harlem</a> Shake I received emails and Tweets about this craze. <br />
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In this post I have included how some Companies and Brands are using it as well.<br />
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So here are 10 More Ways To Do The Harlem Shake<br />
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<b>The Sunny Coast Skate Version </b><br />
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<b>The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=53.2,5.8&spn=0.1,0.1&q=53.2,5.8%20(Leeuwarden)&t=h" rel="geolocation" target="_blank" title="Leeuwarden">Leeuwarden</a> Version - Reported to be the World's Biggest over 3000 people</b><br />
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<b>The Astronaut Version </b><br />
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<b>The Hoff Version </b><br />
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<b>The SeaWorld Version</b><br />
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<b>The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://hootsuite.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="HootSuite - Social Media Dashboard">HootSuite</a> Version </b><br />
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<b>The DigitLab Version </b><br />
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<b>The <a class="zem_slink" href="http://www.wwe.com/" rel="homepage" target="_blank" title="WWE">WWE</a> Version </b><br />
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<b>The Star Wars Version</b><br />
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<b>The Washing Machine Version</b><br />
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<b>Bonus Version </b><br />
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<b>The Cat Version </b><br />
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<b>If you would like to make your own video here is a very handy article</b><br />
<b>worth reading which shows you how this Viral Video / Meme started</b><br />
<b>and took off. It also shows you all the basics.</b><br />
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<b>The music you hear is Harlem Shake by Bauer. Make sure you credit him. </b><br />
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<b><a href="http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/18/what-is-the-harlem-shake-so-popular/">http://techcrunch.com/2013/02/18/what-is-the-harlem-shake-so-popular/</a></b><br />
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<b>Lastly a fascinating article from YouTube on this craze.</b><br />
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<b><a href="http://youtube-trends.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/the-harlem-shake-has-exploded.html">http://youtube-trends.blogspot.com.au/2013/02/the-harlem-shake-has-exploded.html</a></b><br />
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<b>Yours in Social</b><br />
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<b>Fred Felton</b><br />
<b>Digital & Social Media Strategist</b><br />
<b>Falconscove</b><br />
<b>A Digital Media Agency</b><br />
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