No Social Media Experts – Only researchers

Who is a Social Media expert? One who has written books, or someone who has been making money using Social Media, or someone who consults small and large corporations on implementing social media strategies, or would it be some one who gives talks on Social Media. May be all of them, may be none of them.

In my opinion, I believe there are no experts. This is too young a field to claim expertise on, not yet in my view. But as I have seen it grow I understand that it has become an integral part of life, so important that many would relate the phenomenon to other basic needs like walking, thinking, talking, seeing and more.

There are of course countless books being written on social media, and the interesting fact is that every new book has its relevance and I still feel it is difficult to claim to be an expert in the field. And this is why…

Google Reader is a Savior

There is so much information out there that you will not be information starved that easily. But it is important that you put yourself into a restrictive information diet to ensure that you feed yourself with healthy information that can build your thoughts. But the big question is with just a few hours and so much information online how do you manage your time? I … Continue reading Google Reader is a Savior

Split Personalities in Social Media

The other day a thought occurred. If someone with a split personality (Very acute as shown in thriller movies, though I am not sure if the extend of fiction in the movies are far from reality) uses social media tools like Facebook and Twitter would he or she remember the passwords of a profile created by one personality? Or would they create a new profiles for … Continue reading Split Personalities in Social Media

It is all about the Data

There was a time when Marketing based on a lot of research and many times when the final arrow was shot it was done a lot of guts and faith, but that has changed in the recent times. Now Marketing in any company depends tremendously on data received from online properties. Though there is a catch that you might get dumped with so much data, … Continue reading It is all about the Data

SocialCRM in 2012

Let us admit Social CRM for many companies is about how well they can sell more which might not be the correct thing given the potential of Social Media to enhance your business. Yes Profits and revenue are important but they don’t happen without customers and that means customers who are happy with you. Take a step back and get yourself out of the upsell-crosssell … Continue reading SocialCRM in 2012

Facebook Timeline – From a single wall to a Real Home

Facebook Timeline could mean a lot of things for many but for me it means that Facebook is taking a step to ensure that every person on Facebook has a Personalized Web Page that they can show off. It is moving the common user from a simple single wall to a real home. From the early days when making a Website used to be rocket … Continue reading Facebook Timeline – From a single wall to a Real Home

Your Reputation

“Your Reputation defines who you are and it is your responsibility to protect and manage it” Your Reputation has become more important than it has been ever before, not because you have just become a celebrity. But because now there are so many ways in which it can be damaged. Without you knowing your name or your reputation would be in discussion, Now at this … Continue reading Your Reputation

Social Networking is a step in evolution; Kapil cash the cow NOW

Correctness is not what is defined by those in power to cover up their wrong. Freedom is the absolute correctness and when it is extended to all, it is natural that the correctness of the powerful get blurred. In a free world where everyone has a right to a voice; correctness will evolve to include every single human being. To understand Social Networks and its impact … Continue reading Social Networking is a step in evolution; Kapil cash the cow NOW

Steve Jobs – An embodiment of life’s journey

Not many people will be remembered like how the world will remember Steve jobs. More than remembering the person because they know him personally, countless people now and yet to be born will be forced to remember him for the sheer contribution of his creative genius. There is a difference between being known and being remembered. Many people after they pass away are remembered immediately by … Continue reading Steve Jobs – An embodiment of life’s journey

Moving Facebook friends to Google+?

Why would Facebook make it difficult for you to port your friend list to Google+? I guess because they don’t want people to go. But will this stop people who really want to move out? It seems now the only way to overcome this is to move FB contacts from FB to yahoo and then to Google+. I have not tried it and so not … Continue reading Moving Facebook friends to Google+?