by Brad Friedman | Social Media
A couple weeks ago I wrote a post about the differences between WordPress.com and WordPress.org. Today I read this post about 4 alternatives to WordPress and thought I'd share this information with you too. There's lots of possibilities out there. Find the one that fits you and your needs and go with it. The real message here is that you need to have a blog associated with your company, firm or business. GET TO IT!
by Brad Friedman | Social Media |

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It's been over two years since I've written about Google's corporate slogan, “Don't Do Evil.” Sadly, it's time again to discuss some occurrences that, on their face appear to contradict this, otherwise loft, slogan. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Who uses Twitter anyway? Young people? Old people? Boomers?
On May 31, 2012, Pew Internet released a report answering many questions about Twitter Use 2012. The report discusses Twitter usage over time and tells us: (more…)
by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice, Social Media
When Google+ rolled out Google+ Pages for business, I suspected it wouldn't be long before Google Places was integrated into the mix. Now it has happened. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | General Business Advice, Social Media

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I’m certain no one reading this has ever uttered those words, but many can remember hearing this phrase from their parents. Regardless to your reaction to this little jaunt down memory lane, you should have this phrase in mind while creating and monitoring your social presence. (more…)
by Brad Friedman | Social Media
Thinking about building your own blog? There are many different options out there and this post is going to focus on two of them: WordPress.com and WordPress.org. WordPress.com is hosted by Automattic, the team that developed WordPress. WordPress.org is the self-hosted version of WordPress and the version “The Fried Side uses.” Though similar, you should be aware of the differences before deciding which way to go. Making the right choice for you in the beginning can go a long way toward making your life easier in the long run. (more…)