Facebook’s new Timeline profiles are pretty awesome, and they freak me the hell out

I just activated my developer’s preview of the Facebook Timeline profile and was treated to an awesome tour of my own personal timeline. The experience really was quite striking, bringing me back to when I first joined Facebook and propelling me through all the life changes I’ve had since, which freaks me the hell out!

Traditional vs. Social SEO: Social’s Shiny New Weapon

With the launch of Google’s social network and it’s integration into search results, adding Google’s +1 button to your online content gives it the opportunity to appear in the first page of Google’s search results when someone in the searcher’s Google+ network shares it.

Why Amazon Shipped Me Counterfeit Electronics

Like most people in tech—and to be honest, in my age group—I’m pretty comfortable purchasing things online. As it turns out, I’m perhaps too comfortable. Last week, I learned that a $175 pair of Bluetooth headphones I bought on Amazon last October were no more authentic than the Prada bags sold by New York street vendors.

Twitter Has 6 Months to Prove It’s Not Evil

A few months ago, I stood behind Twitter when they changed their developer guidelines and asked developers to stop making Twitter clients (something Twitter had historically left to third parties). Today, albeit tentatively, I’m still willing to back Twitter on [...]

Why I (an Apple Detractor) Bought an iPad2

First, just how much I don’t like Apple (and why) (Feel free to skip ahead if you don’t much care about my extremely valid and poignant reasons for rejecting Apple.) I am not an Apple fan. In fact, I don’t like [...]

And Why Can’t Businesses Change Their Minds?

Google and Twitter have stirred some pots lately with updates to the terms developers/partners have to comply with for early access to new code and continued access to the API, respectively. But what’s wrong with what they’re doing?

How to Recover From a Failed WordPress Update

I’ve always had really good luck with updating WordPress, but when I upgraded to 3.1, something went wrong. Clearly, I managed to recover (and quickly at that), so here’s how

Mobile Is the New “Offline” — Take Advantage of It

As Internet-capable mobile devices make their way into the pockets and purses of more and more Americans, the lines between the online and offline worlds are beginning to blur. Armed with well-designed mobile sites, savvy communicators (marketers, PR pros, etc.) are poised to make all of the advantages of the online world available everywhere.

Developing Your Corporate Social Media Roadmap

Before your organization dives into social media, it is extremely important that you take steps to ensure your success. To begin, you’ll need a detailed social media roadmap that lays out your plan in successive phases.

Converting a Facebook Profile to a Page

Setting up a Facebook profile instead of a page for your business or organization is a common mistake. But how do you convert your established profile to a new page without losing your valuable (and hard-earned) connections?