Top 10 social networking sites see 47% growth

Nielson/NetRatings has issued a study showing that the top 10 social networking sites saw traffic grow 47% over the last year, with MySpace seeing the biggest growth (367% increase) and MSN Spaces (286%) seeing the biggest growth. Hosted blogging systems were included in the study.

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Introducing SM4SC

A brief introduction of Social Media for Social Change, an organization that hopes to combine the impact of online social media and in-person fundraising. Get involved now!

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Females on Fire Vol 3 CD Launch

 
 

 

Shared By:
Claire Wyndham 

When:
Tuesday Jul 08, 2008
at 7:00 PM

Where:
The Mint
6010 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035
USA

Description:
Females on Fire Vol 3 CD Launch w/Claire Wyndham

Are You Being Seen On The Social Networking Scene?

One of my main goals for my clients is to assist them to “be seen”.

Social Networking sites have the absolute capability to allow your business to “be seen” not only by prospective clients and business partners, but also by various media outlets.

Recently, one of my clients was featured in the local newspaper and has also been asked to participate on TV and various industry-related events.

Soon after, I was contacted to be interviewed on an internet radio show for the very first time, after connecting with the host on a business level via LinkedIn. It certainly came as a big surprise to me and found it very flattering to be invited.

I have one other particular client who would like nothing more than to obtain some positive media attention for his business. Along with utilizing the usual advertising methods in an attempt to capture local customer attention, along comes Social Networking, allowing us to spread that awareness far and wide. We have a fairly new business relationship and I have been very confident, reassuring him that he will reach his goals through our social networking efforts. So, last week he was contacted via MySpace and invited to be featured in a new online magazine. And so it begins…

If you’re looking to capture the media’s attention to boost your business in a more modernized way, be sure to utilize the social web to your advantage and get your business seen today!

Lisa Duhamel
Virtually Ready
www.VirtuallyReady.com

Relative Links:

Chris Curtis – Web Business Ownership on Blog Talk Radio

Music + Charity + Skydiving = OperationSwanDive.org

“Please join us for Operation Swan Dive 2008, a weekend of skydiving, music, friendship and fun.”

WHEN:

Saturday July 19th for skydiving and afternoon concerts

Sunday July 20th for skydiving and concerts by members of Sister Hazel and friends

WHERE:

SkyDive Pepperell, Pepperell, MA

WHY:

In 2007, thanks to our incredible donors, volunteers and sponsors, we were able to raise over $65,000 in one weekend to help in the fight against Cancer. We were astounded by the generosity and support we received from the local community and from music supporters. It was the first skydive for most of our volunteers, who found it to be one of the most exhilarating and rewarding experiences of their lives.”

2008 Saturday Band Schedule

3pm Jen Murdza
4pm Evan Michael
5pm Junior Beamer
6pm Claire Wyndham
7pm John Taglieri
8pm Dave Pittenger
9pm Tim Blane

2008 Sunday Band Schedule:

TBA Dave Pittenger
TBA Tim Blane
TBA Sister Hazel

2008 Sunday Evening Schedule:

Join Operation Swan Dive and Lyrics For Life on July 20th for a night of food, fun and fabulous music! Beer, wine and buffet dinner will be served under the big tent at the Pepperell, MA drop zone, followed by live music courtesy of Sister Hazel and friends. Festivities begin at 6:00 pm and there will be a silent auction of amazing lyrics! Casual attire is recommended. Tickets are $75.00 per person.

For more information, visit OperationSwanDive.org

For tickets, visit LyricsforLife.org

Myspace.com Blogs – OSD Special Event – Operation Swan Dive

Operation Swan Dive & Lyrics For Life Special Fund Raising dinner, silent auction, and live concert with Sister Hazel & friends to take place in Pepperell, MA – Sunday, July 20, 2008.

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Lisa Du with Chris Curtis on Blog Talk Radio – “Being Virtually Ready”

Tune in to Blog Talk Radio with Chris Curtis as she features Lisa Duhamel (aka: Lisa Du) of Virtually Ready on her Business Web Blog Talk Radio show about “Being Virtually Ready”.

(The show is now archived under June 8th, 2008 )

I invite and encourage you to learn more about Web Business Ownership – resource for Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs to build profitable Web Business Portals.

Blog Talk Radio – WebWise Business Features Lisa Duhamel on being “Virtually Ready”

Chris Curtis, The Web Business Expert at www.webbusinessownership.com and her guest experts, discuss ways to “Win on the Web” and other topics pertaining to doing business online with their Blog Talk Radio – WebWise Business show.

This Sunday, June 8th at 6PM EST, the show will feature special guest, Lisa Duhamel, on being “Virtually Ready”.

Tune in at: www.blogtalkradio.com/webbusinessownership to listen! The show will be recorded and distributed via Podcast format after the show as well as shared on her TiVo blast.

PS – Even though I’m really nervous about this, I’m sure it will be a lot of fun and I’d like to thank Chris for giving me this very special opportunity and asking me to be a guest on her show – You Rock, CC!

“Wish me luck!” – Lisa Du

Five Social Networking Sites Of The Wealthy – Forbes.com

Execs and other affluent types now have their own space. To get in the door, though, you have to fit the profile.

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