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What's New in Social Media
The changes that have occurred at Twitter, Facebook and Ning...and, she introduces a few more sites
It's been a few weeks since Linda talked about social media. In this article, she expounds on some of the changes that have occurred at Twitter, Facebook and Ning...and, she introduces a few more sites that may help you network with other designers, future clients and even your geeky neighbour.
Conclusion
Nothing noticeable has changed at Posterous, Friendfeed, Flickr or YouTube. But, that does not mean that you should shuck these sites to the wayside. Use them often, and determine how you can work them into your site. The more the merrier, I always say...then again...
You could be a precocious thirteen-year-old who runs a blog, is obsessed with high fashion, and get noticed, too. Note the free press this girl has received from both Jezebel and Stylelist. Don't take the negative responses to Tavi too seriously – the negative responses sometimes are the best publicity anyone can get to build a name. Besides, to be nit-picking over a thirteen-year-old and her activities sounds like 29-year-old Botox-ready angst from other females. And, I can say that because I AM a female who is well past the Botox stage.
This one example shows the power of great content, used in one simple venue – a blog. Sometimes, that's all any one person might need. And, that sure would eliminate a lot of "change is a hassle" headaches.
Linda Goin
Linda Goin carries an A.A. in graphic design, a B.F.A. in visual communications with a minor in business and marketing and an M.A. in American History with a minor in the Reformation. While the latter degree doesn't seem to fit with the first two educational experiences, Linda used her 25-year design expertise on archaeological digs and in the study of material culture. Now she uses her education and experiences in social media experiments.
Accolades for her work include fifteen first-place Colorado Press Association awards, numerous fine art and graphic design awards, and interviews about content development with The Wall St. Journal, Chicago Tribune, Psychology Today, and L.A. Times.