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byNiala Boodhoo and Bridget Carey
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Don't want to look like a social media fool? That's where Poked comes in: a netiquette column that aims to help working people navigate the social media world. Written by Niala Boodhoo and Bridget Carey, Poked features a weekly column in The Miami Herald's business section as well as an online blog.
Top 10 Blogs to Read to Avoid Looking Like a Social Media Fool
All Facebook
The unofficial blog that follows all things Facebook, including details about new developments, applications and more.
Almost Saavy
A site to help people get started with social media. It answers questions and provides basic advice on things like Facebook Fan Pages.
MariSmith.com
Lots of how-to’s and tutorials, with detailed and helpful graphics that explain different ways you can make yourself look better online
Mashable
Mashable’s the choice for the latest tools, gadget and gossip about changes to all the social media networks. Warning: There’s so much information here that it’s pretty easy to be overwhelmed.
NetManners.com
Based on the premise that making assumptions causes misunderstandings, this site focuses almost exclusively on etiquette involving e-mail.
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- NetManners: Courtesy and Photos as E-mail Attachments: Sending of arbitrary e-mail attachments without notice is inconsidera... http://t.co/tnCYT5yi
- NetManners: It’s All About Emphasis — but How Much?: I receive e-mails every week asking if bolding or changing font color t... http://t.co/IxSFwr1E
- NetManners: Daily Signature File Use and Ego Sigs: Your signature file sets the tone and formality of your e-mails. So when ... http://t.co/ZCkbW8os
Oh Crap. My Parents Joined Facebook
To help make you feel better about accepting friend requests from your mom, this site compiles embarrassing accounts of what happens when parents or any older family member connects to younger relatives on Facebook. Think of it as a “how-not-to” guide.
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Shankman.com
Media guy Peter Shankman has a profitable social media company connecting reporters to public relations folks, and speaks often about how businesses should use social media. Though he sometimes is a bit over-the-top, we like his basic messages and principles about how to live online.
The Social
If you want just a general place to monitor social media news, the Social, by CNET staff writer Caroline McCarthy, is a good place to start.
TwiTip
A variety of different people posting about success they’ve had with Twitter.
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Web Strategy
For the already savvy, Web Strategy, by a former Forrester Research senior analyst, provides a lot of research regarding businesses and social media, complete with all the industry jargon.
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