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Breathe new life into old features

Remember that cool new feature you launched in your online community six months ago? What about the one you launched 18 months ago?

As the community manager who is always looking for ways to enhance your offerings, attract new members and keep your community interesting it's easy to lose sight of the revolving door. New members need some of that...

Is alcohol marketing exploiting youth on Facebook?

With 300 million users worldwide and one-third estimated to be under the legal drinking age, alcohol industry watchdog,  Marin Institute is raising a red flag on what effect excessive alcohol marketing on Facebook is having on these under age users.

Because of this, Marin Institute recommends that Facebook immediately take action by making three changes (outlined in an article  published in the Journal of Global Drug Policy and Practice) that would likely hit the social network deep in the...

Is social media holding you hostage?

Crafting a social media mission statement is crucial if you want to avoid mindlessly spinning your wheels. I've found that every time I speak about online communities and social media there is a large group of people in the audience who are simply overwhelmed by all of the options.

For some, the fear is paralyzing.

They feel they're...

A Conversation on the Decline of Civility

I was one of three guests on WRAL's new talk show, "On the Record" which aired on the CBS affiliate in Raleigh this week.

The topic: The Decline of Civility. I was asked about some of the comments posted on news stories and talked a bit about the dynamics of anonymous posting.

Oh, and don't think for one minute that the members of the...

BWD: Blogging While Drunk

If you missed my last post, "Why did you post that comment?" about a woman with commenter's remorse who asked me to ban her account so that she would keep from posting any additional comments, I've got something else for you.

Drunk Bloggers.Yes. It seems as though BWD is the new DUI, only without the car and the potential to ruin lives.

I've been told by a slew of members in the community that there is one blogger in particular who gets drunk at night and goes ballistic  in the blogs. I've...

Why did you post that comment?

This is the question I wanted to ask the woman who called asking me to remove a comment, actually several comments, she'd posted on a news story.

Wait, let me be honest and tell you that after a ten minute conversation I did ask her that question. And her answer, though lame, is a common answer provided by those who experience commenter's remorse and go to great lengths to find the person who can actually remove them -  ME.  First they email, then they call. The call comes first if the...

Are Facebook accounts being hacked for $100?

According to a recent news release, PandaLabs has Uncovered a hacking service that promises clients access to any Facebook account for $100. The creators of the service, based in the  Ukraine, confirm the cost and say the fee is payable through Western Union.

I'll leave you to digest this information on your own. Here is the release:

GLENDALE, Calif., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ — PandaLabs, Panda Security's malware analysis and detection laboratory, today announced the discovery of an online...

Video Review of 18 Rules of Community Engagement by Jason Falls

I am both humbled and honored to receive the first video review of my book, "18 Rules of Community Engagement" by Jason Falls of Social Media Explorer and wanted to share it here for my readers.  It comes on the heels of this review on WiserEarth Blog, and this article and excerpt in EContent Magazine.

In the event that you have not read my book, perhaps this video will convince you. You'll also hear about three other social media books Jason is recommending including Connection Generation

How Counterfeit Coach Purses Could Build Community

Counterfeit purses are a real problem for COACH Leatherware.

I learned tonight that combating counterfeiting is actually a very important objective for the company. I came across this information after searching for an official Facebook fan page to post two photos and share a story about the great COACH shoes I saw at the mall today. I never found an official site (ther were many created by fans and business owners) so I went to Twitter. After I didn't find what I wanted there, I went to...

Excerpt of 18 Rules of Community Engagement Published in EContent Magazine

If you'd like to read the first chapter of my book, "If you build it will they come?" Check out the September issue of EContent magazine. You can read the print copy or get the online version.

Here's a link: If You Build it Will They Come?

I'd like to thank editor, Michelle Manafy for her interest in my work and for sharing it with the EContent community.

Enjoy.

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