Most Active Articles 2013-05-22T10:34:10.359-04:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:google-plus Erdem OZKAN eozkan433 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2409062192698935989-be00b058e2c1a8e15e9a550f3b5d7c1d 2013-03-01T13:21:36.331-05:00

An open message from Rakesh Raman of RMN Digital to Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook.

An open message from Rakesh Raman of RMN Digital to Mark Zuckerberg of Facebook. http://www.rmndigital.com/my-open-message-to-mark-zuckerberg-of-facebook/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 2 1 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7803859304972154272-b043615a89e86104131a1821b044a23d 2013-02-04T21:19:14.981-05:00

This is an update to our first three Facebook forensic analyses, two of which released before the actual Facebook IPO (search the :downloads section for the

This is an update to our first three Facebook forensic analyses, two of which released before the actual Facebook IPO (search the :downloads section for the http://www.elliottwavemarketservice.com/2013/02/the-truth-about-facebook-thats-being-ignored/ Paul Thomason pthomason223 1 0 1 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14276980794772901142-b42bb9fc67b0f0788e4698c62263161b 2013-04-17T17:16:00.488-04:00

I’m sure that this is a grossly inflated number that you use to bamboozle the gullible advertisers and other Facebook stakeholders.

I’m sure that this is a grossly inflated number that you use to bamboozle the gullible advertisers and other Facebook stakeholders. http://www.rmndigital.com/mr-mark-i-am-fed-up-with-your-facebook/ Rakesh Raman rraman103 3 1 0 2 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1162850057964128317-5b7c352df53fa05ab1346119476f4058 2013-03-23T07:21:48.387-04:00

When it comes to social media, you must have followers so that you can succeed in business. If you don’t have followers, you won’t be able to engage and nobody will share your content with their connections. You need followers.

When it comes to social media, you must have followers so that you can succeed in business. If you don’t have followers, you won’t be able to engage and nobody will share your content with their connections. You need followers. http://www.compukol.com/blog/thanking-your-social-media-connections/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:7918693180039500265-8c85901b86ef071b3e0c7e59a272be97 2013-01-30T11:01:14.434-05:00

A year ago, I penned a post titled "My Big Messy Social Life" in which I listed the many social media channels and the varied degrees of my engagement thereon. It contrasted with one I had posted two years earlier titled "Socially Engaged" where I described how each channel was distinct and [...]

A year ago, I penned a post titled "My Big Messy Social Life" in which I listed the many social media channels and the varied degrees of my engagement thereon. It contrasted with one I had posted two years earlier titled "Socially Engaged" where I described how each channel was distinct and [...] http://www.forbes.com/sites/peterhimler/2013/01/30/are-you-on-social-overload/ Peter Fretty pfretty150 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6236527424518131256-f013b90a74a4b916ec0a6f2c6ae8e787 2012-11-20T20:39:43.311-05:00

Strictly Confidential. Presentation. First Pass. Sci-Fi Movie Script. In-House Working Title: "Keeping the Faith In The US Dollar" Suggested Change: "Finding The Faith In The US Dollar" General Story-Line: "Federal Reserve - We as Federal As Federal Express Only Better For Our Shareholders" Submitted Nov 19, 2012. Status: Casting is open, AlphaCat is invited for President Obama. Scientific Background: Unproven Austrian Theory that Debasing Of The Currency Creates Inflation by Definition and represents The Form Of Taxation and Confiscation of Wealth (suggested to change Wealth to Savings - These LowLifes even can not bet 10 grand at a time) Background: US National Debt 16,281,329,916,599.63 At 4:20 pm (EST)on 2012/11/19 The Federal Reserve System: "Keeping The Strong Us Dollar Policy From 1913." "To Serve And Protect" American Banksters...

Strictly Confidential. Presentation. First Pass. Sci-Fi Movie Script. In-House Working Title: "Keeping the Faith In The US Dollar" Suggested Change: "Finding The Faith In The US Dollar" General Story-Line: "Federal Reserve - We as Federal As Federal Express Only Better For Our Shareholders" Submitted Nov 19, 2012. Status: Casting is open, AlphaCat is invited for President Obama. Scientific Background: Unproven Austrian Theory that Debasing Of The Currency Creates Inflation by Definition and represents The Form Of Taxation and Confiscation of Wealth (suggested to change Wealth to Savings - These LowLifes even can not bet 10 grand at a time) Background: US National Debt 16,281,329,916,599.63 At 4:20 pm (EST)on 2012/11/19 The Federal Reserve System: "Keeping The Strong Us Dollar Policy From 1913." "To Serve And Protect" American Banksters... http://sufiy.blogspot.co.uk/2012/11/federal-reserve-keeping-strong-us.html# Sufiy Sufiy ssufiy476 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3250358719112769577-6209cfcb36f0bc479edd9eb7d57e24ef 2012-10-16T07:34:11.698-04:00

The increasing impact of social media requires a more proactive attitude

The increasing impact of social media requires a more proactive attitude http://www.thebeginner.eu/curious/survey-analysis/954-from-spectators-to-creators Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4721672081737755247-1bacb34919c0a7ad7d4fc89a3ef46c4a 2012-08-04T06:44:38.638-04:00

New social networks are surrounding you on a very regular basis. Sometimes it is difficult to know which ones are worthwhile for your business and which ones are not. Don’t compare them to a large network, such as Facebook.

New social networks are surrounding you on a very regular basis. Sometimes it is difficult to know which ones are worthwhile for your business and which ones are not. Don’t compare them to a large network, such as Facebook. http://www.compukol.com/blog/what-you-should-know-before-joining-a-new-social-network/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3956607281433215666-4efa588d0fa97b7b2e6a5efe2ae2d454 2013-05-18T10:49:57.010-04:00

Google announced a complete overhaul of its social network, Google+, at this week's I/O conference in San Francisco. Here's an in-depth look at all the changes and why they make Google+ better.

Google announced a complete overhaul of its social network, Google+, at this week's I/O conference in San Francisco. Here's an in-depth look at all the changes and why they make Google+ better. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9239340/The_4_Best_Things_About_the_Google_Redesign?source=rss_latest_content&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+computerworld%2Fnews%2Ffeed+(Latest+from+Computerworld) Peter Fretty pfretty150 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5385993826621133083-5115e237b4b43acd8da6c809be4e309b 2013-04-25T11:38:45.266-04:00

How to Deal Effectively With Authority Across Cultures.

How to Deal Effectively With Authority Across Cultures. http://leadershipwatch-aadboot.com/2013/04/25/the-people-alignment-compass-part-3/ Aad Boot aboot418 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2253776939262470028-412c0ffa2bc988e26e730b2c2fccf26c 2012-09-11T14:22:59.391-04:00

Mark Zuckerberg was Time magazine's Person of the Year in December, 2010. He was given that honor because Facebook dominated the emerging social media marketplace, and social media had clearly begun changing how people do things. But things have turned pretty rough for the young Mr. Zuckerberg.

Mark Zuckerberg was Time magazine's Person of the Year in December, 2010. He was given that honor because Facebook dominated the emerging social media marketplace, and social media had clearly begun changing how people do things. But things have turned pretty rough for the young Mr. Zuckerberg. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/11/what-steve-jobs-would-tell-mark-zuckerberg/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4966758292829553766-a328fb26660e3d1624cddba2bfafb1a2 2013-03-13T08:37:05.243-04:00

While Facebook won't be usurped any time soon from its top spot, the competition for second place is heating up as Pinterest is gaining ground on Twitter

While Facebook won't be usurped any time soon from its top spot, the competition for second place is heating up as Pinterest is gaining ground on Twitter http://www.ihavenet.com/Technology/Pinterest-Could-Soon-be-Second-Most-Used-Social-Network_2013-03-0611.html Constantinos Mikelis dmikelis084 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:13946806586903596878-2a25bf60944c495c204df331d59c9f9c 2013-02-14T09:52:52.882-05:00

Google+: the next big thing in social media, or a failure destined to go the way of Google Buzz? The answer depends on who you ask. While Google+ has drawn its share of critics, the platform has stuck around.

Google+: the next big thing in social media, or a failure destined to go the way of Google Buzz? The answer depends on who you ask. While Google+ has drawn its share of critics, the platform has stuck around. http://goo.gl/1B4I2 Kelly Kautz kkautz176 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6611550928525209372-dec7b851d33285e811c3c866ece104de 2013-04-23T10:54:00.083-04:00

Google owns both Google+ and Blogger, so it makes sense that Google+ users now can sign into their accounts to comment on Blogger sites.

Google owns both Google+ and Blogger, so it makes sense that Google+ users now can sign into their accounts to comment on Blogger sites. http://www.cio.com/article/732071/Google_and_Blogger_Cozy_Up_with_New_Comment_System?source=rss_all&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+cio%2Ffeed%2Farticles+%28CIO.com+Feed+-+Articles%29 Peter Fretty pfretty150 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8894153445206519630-c9adfdf8f95233d25dab8c27b92bd3f1 2013-01-29T07:45:25.072-05:00

Given the popularity and growth rates of Google+ and Twitter, maybe it is time that Facebook added share buttons for each of those services. This is a combination of fun data and market-rich data post about Google+, so hang on. The service has: 500 million upgraded Google+ accounts, 235 million active users [...]

Given the popularity and growth rates of Google+ and Twitter, maybe it is time that Facebook added share buttons for each of those services. This is a combination of fun data and market-rich data post about Google+, so hang on. The service has: 500 million upgraded Google+ accounts, 235 million active users [...] http://www.forbes.com/sites/tjmccue/2013/01/29/facebook-should-install-google-buttons-soon/ Peter Fretty pfretty150 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:480232051343785558-d477992db9033dcecc898628eac98dd5 2012-08-01T10:41:41.223-04:00

An addition to Google SERPs will provide users with an easy way to see which content is most popular on Google+, which could help businesses developing content related to trending topics drive brand engagement and traffic.

An addition to Google SERPs will provide users with an easy way to see which content is most popular on Google+, which could help businesses developing content related to trending topics drive brand engagement and traffic. http://contentlead.com/news/smbs-using-google-can-drive-engagement-with-new-google-search-feature Evan Jacobs ejacobs185 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3528126035138548340-22bf60431d1203a0613c2ce1ad980e1d 2013-04-18T07:23:12.678-04:00

Today’s topic is influence. Because influence is often difficult to define, it is a good idea to determine what influence is not as well as what influence is. Understanding influence will help you to surround yourself with influencers who can help to make you a greater success.

Today’s topic is influence. Because influence is often difficult to define, it is a good idea to determine what influence is not as well as what influence is. Understanding influence will help you to surround yourself with influencers who can help to make you a greater success. http://www.compukol.com/blog/influence-is-not/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11110847849446523225-091808bd3be798f5c1b0b0610b290b5b 2012-12-21T08:19:43.021-05:00

Although intimidating to many, networking is what many people do every single day – meeting one another and creating relationships

Although intimidating to many, networking is what many people do every single day – meeting one another and creating relationships http://www.thebeginner.eu/lifestyle/1014-mingling-your-way-through-life Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6516863601495370562-af3c3e0d129324a143378536422415fe 2013-03-30T07:19:00.393-04:00

Evangelists, by definition, are thought leaders who pave the way with their writing and their way of thinking. This not only applies to religious situations. It can also apply to business in a very profound manner.

Evangelists, by definition, are thought leaders who pave the way with their writing and their way of thinking. This not only applies to religious situations. It can also apply to business in a very profound manner. http://www.compukol.com/blog/converting-your-clients-and-followers-to-evangelists/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15127458482765528168-499b4f56e00a94e940ed02a053218602 2012-07-20T06:36:24.905-04:00

How to Become Popular on YouTube celebrity (Without Any Talent) – an e-book that proves anyone can become an online star by posting trivial home videos

How to Become Popular on YouTube celebrity (Without Any Talent) – an e-book that proves anyone can become an online star by posting trivial home videos http://www.thebeginner.eu/lifestyle/884-youtube-celebrities Ani Atanasova aatanasova087 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14223352107624306555-a2e736bdac5a1ead8d048b54086afb5f 2013-03-22T01:55:34.831-04:00

So you've got Google+ Profile with Authorship set up so your photo shows in searches and everyone can see what you are all about. You sure you really want to do that?

So you've got Google+ Profile with Authorship set up so your photo shows in searches and everyone can see what you are all about. You sure you really want to do that? http://kercommunications.com/seo/google-authorship-real/ Nick Ker nker876 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3556935193454252976-f4f1d5404e21d1f34c63e391f04fc1f3 2013-03-04T14:17:18.330-05:00

Part one of our guide looks at the benefits of social networking for businesses and employees alike.

Part one of our guide looks at the benefits of social networking for businesses and employees alike. http://www.itpro.co.uk/strategy/19342/facebook-linkedin-and-twitter-social-networking-ultimate-guide Peter Fretty pfretty150 1 0 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15559687353755000190-8fb28ad83cffc613642b56f7e70e784e 2012-09-25T13:34:36.086-04:00

A few months ago, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion. Instagram had 13 employees at that point in time. How is it possible for 13 people to create a company worth $1 billion? On the face of it, this might seem impossible.

A few months ago, Facebook bought Instagram for $1 billion. Instagram had 13 employees at that point in time. How is it possible for 13 people to create a company worth $1 billion? On the face of it, this might seem impossible. http://www.innovationexcellence.com/blog/2012/09/24/are-you-ready-for-the-socialera/ Dru Sturgess dsturgess259 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15380394156651199375-200f412f07012d054c58349774fc9ffb 2013-04-24T09:42:43.173-04:00

Getting hacked on Twitter is fast becoming a rite of passage for big corporations, but Tuesday's attack on the Associated Press could be a tipping point and shows that social networks must do more to keep their users safe, security experts said.

Getting hacked on Twitter is fast becoming a rite of passage for big corporations, but Tuesday's attack on the Associated Press could be a tipping point and shows that social networks must do more to keep their users safe, security experts said. http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9238637/AP_Twitter_hack_looks_like_a_security_tipping_point?source=rss_latest_content&utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+computerworld%2Fnews%2Ffeed+(Latest+from+Computerworld) Peter Fretty pfretty150 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:17986687575693353625-ab082f74739824e042c069e05f2493d5 2013-02-05T08:49:37.340-05:00

You can’t build your brand without having a fan base. You need to get people to connect with you and become loyal to your brand and your products and/or services. If you have integrity, honesty and credibility, you’ll have fans.

You can’t build your brand without having a fan base. You need to get people to connect with you and become loyal to your brand and your products and/or services. If you have integrity, honesty and credibility, you’ll have fans. http://www.compukol.com/blog/effectively-building-your-fan-base/ Michael Cohn mcohn283 0 0 0 0