Why do people that I don’t already know, with no info viewable on their profile, add me as a friend without an accompanying message? What’s with that?
 
To me, that’s the same thing as going to a networking event, handing your card over to a stranger, and walking away. Except that the card has a little [...]

Hello Facebook Enthusiasts!
I thought I would alert you to a fact that may have been easily overlooked.
In the past couple weeks, Facebook has made a few changes that may have altered your Privacy settings.
I recommend you take the following steps to update your profile and account privacy to the level that you want:
1.) Please your [...]

“Online Communication Tips For — Communicators” 
It’s all about image, communication, relationships and style.  Especially for us business owners.  Remember that people are looking to you and will decide if they want to buy from you, do business with you, or network and help you connect with others.
Richard Laermer provides some very good points here about [...]

http://contactdubai.com/tips/why-your-facebook-account-will-be-disabled
Great summary!
I was once, too, temporarily suspended for unknown reasons, and for an unspecified period of time. But I was definitely told not to do “it” again, or else! lol
I couldn’t find in the terms of service what I had violated, and to this day have no idea what happened.
Thanks for sharing these tips. They [...]

This is a great short read from Mari Smith for anyone that wants more info on how to use Facebook, especially for business, when you might have some concerns about privacy.
I agree with them, except maybe one (for business marketing reasons). But I’ll let you decide which are good for you. 
All the best,
Jason
10 Ways To Stay [...]

I have just read several blogs that deal with all these topics. Some were suggestions, some were rants, and others were just ideas to help others with sales.
I am a huge believer in networking and “mutually beneficial marketing”! I write articles, give teleclasses and live seminars. These are all forms of marketing and gaining [...]

From the Facebook Discussion: “Who’s Using Twitter?”
Q: Jason, I have a question about Twitter. How can I use it to draw business to my website?
A: Great question.  There are several different ways to use Twitter for business.  Here are ten off the top of my head:
1.) Have conversations over Twitter by replying to other postings to [...]

Hello Distinctive Networkers!
I just received another friend request from someone I don’t know. This time on Facebook.
That’s great! I’m happy that somebody out there came across my profile and decided “Hey, this guy isn’t too bad. I’m going to ask to be friends.”
How nice! :)
WELL…. I believe that we are all mostly on these networking [...]

Join the discussion at http://tinyurl.com/65nm74
I borrowed this question from a LinkedIn group discussion board (http://snipurl.com/53kna).  Here is my posted answer:
I like the question as a way to start a good discussion.  Here are several actions that people can take to expand their professionals networks:
 - First, you have to be in the presence of someone – [...]

Are you a LION? Are you uncertain if you
should be concentrating on getting
connections of quantity or quality for your
best business results?
I just received ANOTHER invitation that used
a canned text. And I can almost recite it verbatim.
It was the third or fourth time this person with
500+ connections has invited me to join his
LinkedIn network.
I joined LinkedIn [...]