Category: Social Networking
SocialShout! – Rewards from Social Networking

How much time and effort have you put into building your social network and general social media presence? You know, searching and inviting all your friends to join you ; inundating them with endless (and often mindless) updates on what you’re doing, where you’re doing it and who you’re doing it to ; uploading pictures […]
Read More | ShareEmo Social Network Launched

A new social network has been created where uses don’t have to use the real names, can discuss ‘sensitive’ topcis and generally geared towards an alternative audience. Ok, it may not be specifically designed for the ’emo crowd’ but it seems nice to have a blog post with this title, maybe lots of people are […]
Read More | ShareTxt Spk – Yea/Nah?

The English language has undergone countless evolutions throughout the thousands of years it has been utilised. From the Elizabethan Ages where Shakespeare captured the hearts of many with his eloquent dialogue in Romeo and Juliet, “Did my heart love till now? Forswear it, sight! For I ne’er saw true beauty till this night,” and until […]
Read More | ShareThe Baby Boomers pursuit of connectedness

Recently, I received an email from my aunty querying “What is this ‘Planking’? “What does it give the ‘Planker”?”. “Perhaps ‘Teapotting would be more your thing” I offered. “You’ve confused me.” She quickly replied. Only a few short years ago I’d have been astounded at her ability to operate a computer, let alone write a […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking and Ethics

As a Journalism student who’s encouraged to pursue social networking sites on a regular basis for gathering information, I often wonder about the ethics of it. Of course we’re given a 12-week crash course in ethics and law as part of our curriculum, so we know not to use deception and other unsavory means to […]
Read More | ShareWork with Us, and we’ll Work with You

OK so my post for today is a little off topic from general Social Media News. Over the time I have built this blog – I have enjoy connecting with members of the Social Media Community in Australia. Now SocialMediaNews.com.au has several Contributing Authors across varying backgrounds and interests in Social Media. With unique visitors […]
Read More | ShareThe Social Media Effect: It’s Role in Social Change and Social Responsibility

Social Media allows those of ‘like mind’ to band together no matter how far apart they are in distance, and create a collaborative effort to create social change
Read More | Share10 ways not to use your Social Networks

We often talk about ways and tips to enhance your social media usage – what about stuff we shouldn’t be doing on social networks? Here is a quick list of what you shouldn’t be doing with social media, take note! 1. waiting till you think social media has taken off before you give it a […]
Read More | ShareSocial Media and the New World – how it is changing out lives

Since the inception of Social Media – there has been alot of hype. A new industry, a new market. Full of experts and professionals from day1. Have a look at this infograph on how Social Media is changing our lives with Blogs, Video, Social Networking, Geolocation, Mobile, Forums, Online Communities and so on. Infograph source: […]
Read More | ShareSocial Networking for Kids

A new Social Networking site for kids has launched, kidswirl.com. Kidswirl has become one of the most popular Social Networking Sites for kids on the Internet today. Unlike it’s competition, the Kidswirl philosophy is built around giving kids (ages 2-16) an experience that is similar to what their parents are experiencing on Facebook. We have […]
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