The Facebook Setting You Should Change as Quickly as Possible

by Ryan Tate

Facebook has at long last offered an option to use the encrypted "HTTPS" protocol, a feature it will begin rolling out today but won't finish for a "few weeks." You should check now if it's available, and sign up as soon as it is enabled for your account.

Read more on this here
http://gawker.com/5744229/the-facebook-setting-you-should-change-as-quickly-as-possible

Oh No, Not Another Social Network – What You Need to Know About Google +

by Holly Reisem Hanna

Google + seems to be the perfect marriage between Twitter and Facebook, giving you the capability to tailor your stream to a specific audience, while allowing you to “friend” as many people as you wish...So far on Google +, I’ve been able to connect with many of my Twitter friends, as well as many of my mompreneur friends and bloggers. But here are some other interesting individuals I found using Google +.

Read more here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/oh-no-not-another-social-network-%E2%80%93-what-you-need-to-know-about-google/

Choosing ‘Friends’ Wisely

by Lisa Whelan

She candidly shares her thoughts on the process of connecting with people on various groups, along with the social attributes of introductions and profiles.

Read her article here
http://socializemobilize.com/2009/07/06/choosing-friends-wisely

Facebook Growth Outpacing Other Social Media

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Facebook, the top US social networking site since May 2009, attracted roughly 151 million unique US visitors in April 2011, reaching three out of four visitors to the social networking category during the month, according to new data from the comScore Media Metrix.

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http://www.marketingprofs.com/charts/2011/5212/facebook-growth-outpacing-other-social-media?adref=nl061011

List of Women Networking Groups

National Association of Female Executives (NAFE)
http://www.nafe.com/?service=vpage/1474

Entrepreneurial Woman’s Network (EWN) Inc
http://www.ewn-ct.org

Women at Work Network
http://www.womenatworknetwork.com

Team Women
http://teamwomeninc.com

Powerful You Network!
http://powerfulyou.com

E Women Network
http://www.ewomennetwork.com/index.html

Empowering Women Network
http://www.empoweringwomen.net/ewn/home.jsp

PBWC Connections
http://www.pbwcconnections.com/index.html

Online & Social Networking: Twitter Marketing Strategies

by Kyle Lacey

Twitter and the Internet have changed how you can target your customers. They’ve made marketing easier and cheaper. E-mail accounts and social networks such as Facebook are free to use. The cost of developing (and running) a website has dropped dramatically. And thanks to the Internet, performing research, creating your message, and distributing it have become more affordable than ever before.

Read more here
http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/twitter-marketing-strategies.navId-610165.html?cid=dn_article

Online Reputation: Tools and Tips to Manage Effectively

by Sylvia Browder

According to a recent study at Forrester Customer Experience Forum, a single negative comment using a social media platform, can equate to a loss of 30 potential clients. Can your business afford such a loss? If the answer is NO, then read on for tools and tips.

Read tips here
http://www.blogger.com/post-create.g?blogID=1106327111550243678

10 No Cost or Low Cost Ways to Get Facebook Fans

by Amy Kinnaird

"Aside from purchasing a Facebook ad, there are actually quite a few great ways to increase your fan base without spending much money. The bottom line is to think about every time you touch a prospect or client. I call them Client Touch Points."

Read article here
http://www.theworkathomewoman.com/10-no-cost-or-low-cost-ways-to-get-facebook-fans

NEW Networking App on FB - BeKnown

Your dashboard on BeKnown provides a snapshot of your professional network, and keeps you up to date with your connections.

Read more here
http://www.beknown.com/landing/howitworks

Can Social Networking Sites Help Your Biz?

by C. J. Prince

Social networking sites offer entrepreneurs a chance to connect with investors, potential partners and customers.

Read article here
http://www.entrepreneur.com/magazine/entrepreneur/2005/july/78298.html