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Aloha Social Media Summit of the Year

September 27, 2008 - Posted by Shama

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October 6 & 7, 2008, in Boulder, Colorado

A World-Class Mastermind Event!

Hosted by Andy Beal and Dave Taylor

Expert Participants:
• Om Malik, CEO of GigaOM,
• Biz Stone, co-founder of Twitter
• Peter Shankman, founder of Help a Reporter Online
• Susan Bratton, CEO of Personal Life Media
• Charlene Li, co-author of Groundswell
• Roxanne Darling, videographer, host, Beachwalks With Rox

This event is an “un-conference”. There won’t be any lengthy speeches or power point presentations that might not even be relevant for you. Instead you will get one on one time with all the experts (including the hosts). They’ll look at your business model, hear your challenges and offer help, ideas and contacts that will get your business to the next level. You will be part of the conversation.

All of our participants have a profound understanding of social media and will be able to identify what you should be focusing on right now. Getting social media right is not an easy task: getting a head start by talking to the leading experts in the field is the smart way to leapfrog your competition.

Seating is limited to 25 because we want to ensure you get the expert time that you need with our experts, who are flying from across the country to be here in Colorado with you.

Two days with eight of the true gurus of social networking, blogging, new media and entrepreneurial business, along with special guest teachers and consultants dropping by, for quite a bit less than the cost of consulting with either Dave or Andy for a single day.

Learn more – and sign up while there’s still space – at http://www.AlohaSummit.com/

Questions? Contact Dave Taylor at 303 819-0194 or taylor@intuitive.com

Use the code “Shama” for a $250.00 discount!

The JUICIEST Facebook How-To's on the Web

September 25, 2008 - Posted by Shama

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On the homepage for Facebook, a login form is ...

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By: Shama Hyder

How to Create and Promote your Facebook Fan Page by Mari Smith

How do I Import my Blog Entries or RSS Feed into Facebook by Dave Taylor

Best Practices for Facebook Fan Pages by Collin Douma

How Old is the Population on Facebook? by Matt Dickman

8 Ways to Make your Blog Viral on Facebook by Glen Stansberry

Facebook- The Complete Biography by Sid Yadav

How do I Email Photos from My Cellphone to Facebook by Dave Taylor

5 Lessons I Learned at BlogWorld Expo 08

September 24, 2008 - Posted by Shama

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By: Shama Hyder

Image by bjmccray via Flickr

1) A full house can boost your confidence. I love speaking about topics I am passionate about- online marketing, social media, community building, but a room full of twitterers can make the best of them feel a little nervous. One wrong move and it’s cyber tomatoes for you. I never thought a full room could boost your confidence. There had been a mix up on the schedule (I was double booked for a panel and my talk on Facebook!), so I wasn’t expecting many people at all. I was truly gateful and humbled when I saw people sitting on the floor with their laptops and standing by the door. At that moment, I realized that I couldn’t let the crowd down. I couldn’t afford to be nervous! I had to give them a presentation that would make standing at back of the room for an hour worth it! I truly felt empowered by the people’s trust-and it’s a great feeling!

2) Face-to-Face connections are crucial. Since my work (and the company itself!) is virtual, it’s easy to forget how funny and heartwarming personal interactions can be. Virtual watercoolers are excellent, but there is much to be said about real interaction. It was a pleasure meeting people I have only connected with online. There were lots of dinners, inside jokes, and yes…twittering.

3) Never let someone else’s limits be your own. This is such a big lesson, it can be a post on it’s own! When you start a business, you have to start with some boundaries-mostly for sanity’s sake. But as it evolves, you also have to be able to find what works for you. Yesterday’s boundaries may not work tomorrow. This lesson didn’t come out of any one session in particular, but was just a looming feeling I had the entire time. And what do I do when I get that feeling? I take the business to the next level. I am like that woman in the movie Chocolat where she feels the change shifting in the wind. (Hint: Cool changes coming soon).

4) The ability to work virtually is an amazing gift. While I basked in meeting my online colleagues face-to-face, I also rejoiced in my ability to not miss a beat with my clients. If I had my laptop with me, I could keep working. I replied emails, scheduled training sessions, and even spoke to prospects. It fills me with gratitude to have so much flexibility in my work.

5) No amount of planning replaces action. Okay, so this lesson I knew. But, boy was it reinforced at Blog World! I have copious amounts of notes, a plethora of ideas, a vision so bright that I am glowing, but I know that none of it matters unless I have put it into action. If you don’t see some exciting changes in the next few months, find me on Facebook and ask! I love how accountable you guys keep me.