David Correll
Editor and Founder of SocialMediaNews.com.au. I also run a Social Media Agency where I do consulting work and Social Media Management. Connect with me: Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook or contact me here. Alternatively, you can send me an email at david@socialmedianews.com.au
Facebook Launches Location Features – Facebook Places
Facebook has now officially launched their own Geo-location app inside Facebook – Facebook places. The Facebook iPhone application has been updated however when you go to click ‘Places’ it says the function in not available in our area yet. This is exciting stuff and may pose a real threat to Foursquare. It will be exciting […]
Read More | ShareBlackout sends Politicians to Social Media
For all those following the federal election via social media and Twitter do make sure you check out www.election.ly before its all over. As you may well know, the advertising blackout kicked in last night (thank goodness!) and now: 1. Tony Abbott has tweeted for first time in over a month (twice in 17hrs) 2. […]
Read More | ShareHow to Get more Facebook Fans
What is the best way to generate rapid growth on your Facebook fan page? 1. Generate growth within your own Network of contacts The best way to start is by getting multiple influential users (whom are contacts of yours) to invite all of their friends to become fans your fanpage. If you can get 20 […]
Read More | ShareBuild your contact List with Social Media
If you want to grow your business or find an independent work, the establishment of contacts via social media is essential. The task is enormous, with so much talk and activity on social media sites, but it can be done if navigated efficiently. Take note that others want to do the same, if you are […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia update, socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au
Hi All, just a quick update re the Social Network i have setup for social media enthusiasts/participants. There was a problem with the Facebook connect application. I have removed this and replaced it with a Twitter connect application for now. I hope to add-in more social login tools, but feel free to use Twitter connect […]
Read More | ShareTwitter Web Application Tracks 2010 Election Voting Intentions In Real Time
We received a tip today on a new Twitter tracking application tool that is collating all the Tweets about the Australian 2010 Federal Election. AUG 2010: A new web application, Election.ly, from PeopleBrowsr, has launched today converting twitter conversations into real time, quantitative data about voting intentions for the upcoming Federal Election. Candidates used to […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking Australia Launched
Hi All, Quick note to let you know i have create a Social Networking site aimed at Social Media enthusiasts in Australia. I hope this gives us a place to chat and network in an informal and relaxed manner. Feel free to check out the Social Network and sign up at: http://socialnetworking.socialmedianews.com.au/ It is built […]
Read More | ShareEmployee/ Boss Facebook Fail
Found this funny picture doing the rounds. These days alot of employees connect with their bosses on Facebook. I think its generally best to keep your personal life amongst your friends and family – leave work at work. Anyway if you do add your boss to Facebook, don’t make this mistake: Picture courtesy: http://twitpic.com/2eg9wc
Read More | ShareFacebook gives users 25 free Facebook credits
Many users have been given free Facebook credits to buy social games. It seems Facebook is pushing these products further as some gaming developers are making huge money out of the games/ apps. Users are also able to purchase gifts for other users (eg when it is someones birthday) but this feature will actually be […]
Read More | ShareInternet Explorer 9 released September 15
Internet Explorer 9 is being released on September 15. One of the most touted improvements is the browser’s hardware acceleration capability, using DirectX 10 to make better use of hardware.
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