Bing Steps it up with FB & #SocialSearch

Social Media is playing and increasingly important role in the daily lives of so many people. At 500 + Millions users Facebook alone is a huge player in the game. This effect has trickled down into search and SEO, re-defining what is and is not relevant with search.

As we use Google and different Social Media channels, what is and is not important has shifted. Search has changed due to Social Media and the changes are bringing forth Social Search and the Team up of Facebook and Bing is playing a HUGE role in pushing this forward.

To read more about Social Search check out some of the resources below:

Social Search, Social Media & SEO
Google losing Ground to Facebook
Social Search is Happening NOW!
Search Engine Optimization vs Social Media Optimization

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Bing Turns to Facebook for New Social Search Results

Microsoft has announced it will expand its effort to bring Facebook into Bing’s search results, displaying new annotations alongside any search result links your Facebook friends have liked. Bing first began integrating Facebook “likes” into its search results back in October 2010, but results from your friends were relegated to the bottom of the page. The new version promotes your friends up into the main search results listing.

Microsoft’s Bing offering is roughly the same thing with one huge difference — Bing includes results from Facebook, Google does not.

That’s a huge blind spot for Google given that Bing now has some 500 million Facebook users to pull social data from. At the same time, Google is pulling data from your Twitter friends, which is something Bing does not, thus far, offer. However, given the relatively open nature of Twitter versus the closed nature of Facebook, it will likely be easier for Bing to add Twitter, than for Google to add Facebook.

The best search engine choice depends, for now, on which social networks you use. Facebook fans will find Bing a better match, while those using a wide variety of services will probably see more results from Google Social Search. Read more at www.webmonkey.com

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#iPad 2 for $124 #Gazelle

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How to Get an iPad 2 for $124 [Update: Hurry!]

Do the math. Gazelle is buying back old iPads, starting at $375. iPad 2s are $499. Also, Apple's quietly selling iPad 1s for $399 ($100 off). Here's where to find these deals, and the answer to the question, "Who the hell's Gazelle?"

The introduction of the iPad 2 leaves a slew of iPad owners with outdated devices in its wake. But there's no need to wallow in being left behind. Recommerce site Gazelle is attempting to drum up business by offering up to $595 for old iPads--so you can, in other words, practically trade in your old iPad for a new one.

Meanwhile, Apple is also offering $100 off the last generation of iPads. But rest assured that if you buy a new one, you'll probably be able to cash in on it when the iPad 3 comes out, thanks to Gazelle.

Gazelle's payouts start at $375 for the old iPad 16GB with Wi-Fi (retail: $499) and range up to $595 for the 64GB Wi-Fi+3G version (retail: $829). Prices will only stay at their current rate until Saturday tonight, when Gazelle lowers the cash payouts for each model. In the meantime, customers can simply sign up at Gazelle, ship their iPads to the company within 30 days (the deal expires after that), and get big bucks in return.

UPDATE: Hurry! Gazelle just wrote this in a follow-up message to Fast Company: "In an unusual turn of events, Apple has dumped their iPad inventory into the used market, significantly swelling the supply and ultimately driving down prices. Gazelle will not be able to maintain the prices through Saturday, and they may even drop as early as tonight. They’re trying to hold out on them for as long as possible before it becomes a net negative offer." Read more at www.fastcompany.com

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More #CharlieSheen, I LOVE this guy!

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Beware: Twitter worm , do not click!

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Tweet Viewer Worm Crawling Around Twitter

Be careful what you click on when you’re using Twitter, because there is a “Tweet Viewer” worm afoot.

Keep in mind that merely clicking on the link is not going to automatically authorize anything — that only happens if you click the Authorize button after clicking the link. So, like many viruses, worms and scams, you have to actively give it to yourself, rather than having it attack you as you stand by innocently.

The worm appears like this (notice the tweetviewer link):

What to do if you’ve been caught up in this? It’s easy enough to go to Settings/Connection/Revoke Access, and then you’re free of it. Here’s the help page if you need more info. And now, link shortener Bit.ly has stopped the unpleasantness for now by blocking domains hosting those scam links. However, if the app you’re using to access Twitter still has permission to do so, it could keep spreading this nuisance with a different shortened link. Read more at mashable.com

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Use SocialMedia to Save a life EBay sale

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MattB Charity Auction

Welcome to the MattB Charity Auction. 100% of all proceeds from these sales goes directly to the MattB vs. Cancer fund. These proceeds will give Matt the finacial support that he so desparately needs during this fight with cancer. Guitars, electronics, clothing, TV's, paintings, redwings gear & more

Your bid is incredibly important, you are helping to save Matt's life by bidding on these items.

Matt is fighting Leio Myosarcoma, a rare cancer that requires expensive treatment. Matt has overcome incredible odds to become a talented Musician. Blind since he was 2 years old, he has attained a Bachelors degree in music, with an emphasis in classical guitar performance. He also works as a guitar teacher to 100's of students, has performed with several working bands and continues to write and compose new music. Matt also volunteers with organizations that provide training services to other people who are vision impaired, helping them to overcome the challenges that Matt himself has conquered. Matt is an incredible light, he has touched so many people and is a gift to all of us. Take the time to read about what others think and say, get to know him and see that keeping Matt around is important to all of us. Watch this video from Matt B to you..

Matt cannot work and has few resources, so we are all doing everything we can to support Matt in his fight so he can share his gifts with the world. 100% of all that is raised is going directly towards Matt's treatment. Every bid helps, every person you refer to this page helps. Even if you do not win the item there are still some important ways you can help.

Check on the other auctions that we are holding to support Matt. Nearly 100 unique items donated by his friends and family, there is bound to be something here for you. Send as many people as you can to this and other auctions. The more people see these items the better chance we have. Join his Facebook group and encourage others to join so we can continue to support him in every way we can. MattB vs. Cancer Facebook Page Read his blog and keep up to date with Matt's journey, videos, stories and pictures. MattB vs. Cancer Blog Consider donating directly to his give forward campaign, every dollar counts, no matter how small. MattB vs. Cancer - Give Forward Donations To learn more about Leio Myosarcoma visit Leio Myosarcoma

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Amazing Deals Larrivee 12 String L-05-12 - Acoustic/Electr​ic 0 Bids:$800.00 Shipping:Free Time left:9d 10h 23m See all items Read more at stores.ebay.com

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Who scans #QRcodes Thx @MatthewLiberty

QR Code Resources

Things You Need to Know About QR Codes

QRcode Blog

QR Code Group

Facebook Page

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Who’s Really Scanning All Those QR Codes?

QR codes are everywhere these days — in fine art exhibits, some cities’ building permits, wrapping paper and every imaginable kind of marketing campaign.

Cooler still, you can scan every QR code in this infographic to get more info, making this Mashable‘s first interactive infographic. So have your smartphones at the ready, and click the image below if you need to see a larger version.

When was the last time you scanned a QR code, and what did you get out of it? Read more at mashable.com

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#QRCodes interesting response from video

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Well as most know, I am a bit into #QRCodes , I find them very cool and I believe they have a potential to make a great impact on many industries. All of which I believe to be good.

I just got a response to a viewer of one of my QR code Videos that would most definitely beg to differ. We are in America that is allowed respected and welcomed as It opens the door to dialogue.

Direct Quote: "Wait till FEMA marks YOU with a QR ...without you knowing it. And then the FED's/Corporations read you everywhere. "You can see the actual comment here.

I must say that I've only had positive dialogue about QR codes with the exception of some concerns about privacy issues . I am very interested in your thoughts? What do you think? Does this statement hold some validity? Are we setting ourselves up for many unknowns by embracing this technology?

I always welcome comments on my Facebook Wall. Feel free to comment, good, bad, ugly or indifferent

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Why use QR Codes

Wait till FEMA marks YOU with a QR ...without you knowing it. And then the FED's/Corporations read you everywhere. Read more at www.youtube.com

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Whip My Hair with Zak: REALLY FUNNY!

Have You Heard? - Whip My Hair - watch more funny videos

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YOU MUST check out #MyWebCareer.com MUST

I have found a LOT of resources online and I use most of them that I present. REALLY! I have to do a trial run of about 90% of the websites I recommend.

So I created a profile on MyWebCareer.com a while ago and forgot about it. However this morning one of my colleagues posted a link to his Facebook page that he had a great career score. So this gave me an opportunity to revisit the site. Well, I will tell you that you MUST USE THIS TO CHECK OUT YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE What was great about it was that it gave details about your online presence, not just a score. It let me know what comments I made on your Facebook page that could be viewed as negative, ( not that I have any LOL) in addition to information about my job history on LinkedIn.

I can't tell you enough what a great resource this is, especially in this tough job market. Serious thumbs up for MyWebCareer.com

Sidenote, my score is 773.

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What Does Your Online Presence Tell Potential Employers About You?

Discover, Evaluate & Monitor Your Professional Online Brand Get Your Career Score Find out the strength of your professional online brand Uncover Your Online Footprint Discover and evaluate online references to your career Explore Your Network Explore your connections with people, companies, and themes Monitor Your Professional Brand Get notified when your online footprint or career score changes

See more at www.mywebcareer.com

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Students take their college virtual tours from Facebook Page with YourCampus360

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Students Get To Tour College Campuses On Facebook

YourCampus360 is a virtual-tour online company focusing on connecting universities with prospective college students, and they have become the first of their kind to integrate their capabilities into schools’ Facebook pages. So far, it seems that a diverse array of institutions have incorporated the feature , including State University of New York at Stony Brook and Syracuse University.

The Facebook app is exceptionally easy to use for a student. Sitting comfortably among the tabs of the school’s page, the “virtual tour” takes the student to what is a essentially a replica of the virtual tours that YourCampus360 offers on the school’s official website. You can then choose to take a walking tour through campus, peek into classrooms, rooms, and other on-campus facilities, and also watch videos of the school.

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#Facebook Watch allows #Checkin right at your wrist

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Blackberry Notifications

iTunes™

Blackberry notifications on your wrist! Download watch apps! Quick start: "Hello, Watch!" in 5 minutes Connect: wirelessly to Android, laptops, Mac OS X/Windows/Ubuntu, whatever you like! Develop: download our example source code to customize or build and share your own apps! Read more at www.getinpulse.com

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Verizon preparing to say bye-byes to unlimited iPhone Data plan....ummm Hey AT&T about my contract..

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Verizon Slated To Cancel Unlimited iPhone Data

The operator currently offers a $30/month “unlimited” (but potentially throttled) data plan. According to a Cellular News report, Shammo said “Why did we do the unlimited $30 plan on the iPhone? Well, the reason we did that was we didn’t really want to put up a barrier to anybody who wanted to come over and experience the Verizon Wireless network. So we felt it was important to go out at the $30.” Read more at www.mobilecrunch.com

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Who needs a mouse, control your computer with your eye. Ummmm Creepers, I'll pass

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Laptop that's controlled by your eye

At CeBIT, Tobii Technologies and Lenovo showed off for the first time a laptop that is controlled by the eye. The demonstration model is fully functional and lets the user's eyes take over for the mouse and keyboard. In this model, eyes can point, select and scroll. Read more at www.zdnet.com

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Facebook Factors into 80% of College Admissions. Clean it up kids!

Colleges and Universities are looking for more than just good grades and great SAT scores. They are looking for a well-rounded student that will be an effective and positive representation of their college or University.

One of the ways that you can represent yourself as such is by using Social Media, which could allow potential Universities and Colleges to see you beyond how you present yourself on a sheet of paper.

Negative Social Media can reflect very poorly and can sometimes eliminate your chance of entering into the college of your choice or even having your admission withdrawn AFTER YOU'VE BEEN ADMITTED. So it is very important to present yourself in a positive manner at all times.

Check out our CollegeResources BlogAlso review our Free Ebook which covers Facebook Privacy settings.

Anise Smith Facebook Privacy ebook

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Facebook A Factor In Your Admission To College?

Prospective college students, beware: There's yet another reason to make sure your Facebook profile is suitable for all. According to a Kaplan survey of college admissions officers, more than 80 percent of college admissions officers consider social media presence when recruiting students.

Although this doesn't necessarily mean that Facebook and other online profiles will be considered in making admissions decisions, All Facebook reports that at least one Harvard admissions officer -- who posted on a Quora thread in response to the question "do high school students' Facebook profiles affect their college applications?" -- said that a student's online presence "absolutely" prejudices her.

But applicants can turn their social media presence into an advantage. Read more at www.huffingtonpost.com

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No more dead iphone, digital camera or ipod with USB Universal Charger

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USB Universal Charger: No More Dead Devices

About the size of a stick of gum, the Powerstick is a self-contained charger that fits most mobile devices, including iPhones, iPads, Kindles, digital cameras and MP3 players. In fact, if your device has a micro- or mini-USB port, Powerstick can charge it.

The Powerstick can be charged from any USB port and then stashed in a pocket or purse, ready to provide emergency power. When the battery of your device runs low, you can connect the device to the Powerstick using the appropriate connector, and press the button to start charging. You’ll be able to use your device immediately, and it will be fully recharged in less than 90 minutes. Powerstick comes with connectors that fit devices made by Apple, Sony Ericcson, LG, Samsung and Nokia, along with mini- and micro-USB connectors for phones including BlackBerrys, digital cameras and PDAs. Micro-USB connections have been adopted by most phone manufacturers as the  replacement for the larger, less energy-efficient ports in older devices. Powerstick offers the advantage of self-contained power: no plugging into a wall outlet to recharge your phone. Powerstick is available with 2GB, 4GB or 8GB of memory, starting at $74.50. Classic Powerstick without memory costs $50. Both versions come with nine connectors. Read more at www.technewsdaily.com

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FREE Chipotle food, yes I said FREE!

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Get Free Chipotle Food for Watching NBC Promo on Facebook

NBC today is launching a promotion offering free Chipotle food for anyone who watches a 90-second promo on Facebook for the upcoming show America’s Next Great Restaurant.

The network is using an app on the show’s Facebook Page where, in exchange for watching the promo, visitors get a buy-one, get-one-free coupon at Chipotle. The chain’s founder and CEO, Steve Ells, is one of four investors in the show.

Customers who print out the coupon can get a free Chipotle meal, including a burrito, tacos or a bowl with the purchase of another meal. The promotion ends March 6.

Meanwhile, Chipotle is running an in-store texting promotion offering a chance to get a catered burrito party. Anyone who texts “ANGR” (for America’s Next Great Restaurant) at any Chipotle location will have a chance to win. Read more at mashable.com

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Don't Eat At App lets you "check-in" to see if a restaurant has been flagged for food inspection violations

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Think That Restaurant Looks Shady? Donteat.at Lets You Know for Sure

It’s happened to everyone–the terrible fallout from eating at that unfamiliar restaurant with the spoons that were a little too greasy, or the chicken that was served a little too rare.

Max Stoller obviously knows the feeling.

To understand how the app works, one needs a little background.

In New York City, the health inspector grades restaurants on a golf-style points scale, where less is better.

More than 28 points will land the restaurant on a flagged list that triggers frequent inspections, or even a shut-down, if the score does not go down.

Stoller’s app, donteat.at, parses the weekly-updated public data set for those flagged establishments and keeps an updated list of violators.

From then on, if a donteat.at user ever checks in via Foursquare to a restaurant that has been flagged, they receive a text message alerting them to that fact. Read more at voices.allthingsd.com

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QR codes not about a Trend but, Tapping a Market OUTSIDE of the INTERNET: knock knock R you listening #QRAnise

This is a GREAT piece and it is on point! QR CODES ARE NOT ABOUT TRENDS OR FADS BUT ABOUT REACHING PEOPLE BEYOND THE INTERNET. REPEATQR CODES ARE NOT ABOUT TRENDS OR FADS BUT ABOUT REACHING PEOPLE BEYOND THE INTERNET. LOVE that! Don't you just love that! As business owners this is an Oprah Aha moment That alone, is enough to consider integrating QRCodes into your marketing strategy.

Add your QR code to your shop store: Someone's walking home when your shop is closed, yet they can scan and find out your sales by scanning.

Add your QR code to a Real Estate Sign: Now someone can find out how much your house is selling for, specs, and make an appointment.

Just do it people..Get with the program or be left behind like the last company in the 90's to adopt email.

QR CODE RESOURCES

Everything you need to know about QR Codes
LinkedIn Professional QR Code Networking group
All QR Code Blog
Fun QR Code Recipes
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Why QR codes—and the entire coming mobile web—matter to you.

We’re all aware that the mobile web is coming. Moore’s law will have its usual impact on hardware, and the price of smartphones and dataplans will drop to negligibly zero, as it did with feature phones prior. Shortly, the freebie that comes with our parent’s mobile plans will be able to access a robust, roving web.

Understanding QR codes & mobile tagging isn’t about trendy marketing, it’s about the bigger picture. It’s about starting to think about the new web. A web that takes into account where and when people access it. Read more at ericaglasier.com

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Top 10 FREE Online #QRCode Generators #QRChat #QRAnise

QR CODE RESOURCES

Everything you need to know about QR Codes
LinkedIn Professional QR Code Networking group
All QR Code Blog
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Top 10 Free Online QR Code Generators

1. ZXing Project

2. BeQRious

3. Delivr

4. Azonmedia

5. Maestro

6. goQR.me

7. Online Qr Lab

8. Mobile-Barcodes

9. KAYWA

10. BeeTagg

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Guilty pleasure American Idol will soon allow voting by way of our other guilty pleasure #Facebook

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American Idol Voting On Its Way to Facebook

You’ll soon be able to use a dedicated page on Facebook to vote for your favorites on American Idol.

Viewers and fans will be allowed to cast their ballots up to 50 times, as long as they vote during that broadcast’s designated voting period, according to Entertainment Weekly.

This new method of voting won’t replace the traditional toll-free telephone call or text message, but for Facebook users, it certainly sounds a lot easier than dealing with the plague of busy signals or spam texts we’ve experienced when using the other two voting methods on American Idol. Read more at mashable.com

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