ShinyDoor specializes in social media training and consulting for small and medium businesses, non-profits, and government agencies. We teach the realities, benefits and strategies of social networking to help you build quality relationships. We believe relationships are key to developing strong commerce and healthy communities.
ShinyDoor Library
The field of social media is growing quickly. Tips, how to's, strategies and advice articles abound. We at ShinyDoor recognize the greatest challenge is in finding social networking resources for beginners. If beginners knew where to look, they would most likely not be beginners!
We've gathered the most recent and the most useful social networking articles and tagged them within three categories.
Choose one or more tags within the following categories:
- "I am a" - Choose your social media skill level. Just getting started on a social network? Choose Beginner. Looking for resources to make your social networking time more valuable? Choose Experienced.
- "Learning about" - If you are not looking for info on a specific tool, try Social Media Overview.
- "To help me with" - Remember, you can choose more than one tag!
If you cannot find what you need, please let us know!
Submission suggestions? Yes, please, send 'em our way!
| Title | Description |
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| 5 Mistakes New Twitter Users Make |
Short list and explanations of five bad habits that new Twitter users usually develop. |
| 5 Mistakes New Twitter Users Make |
Short list and explanations of five bad habits that new Twitter users usually develop. |
| Five Steps to Building a Successful Social Media Strategy for Your Non-Profit |
A guide to building a social media guide for your non-profit. This is not a quick list that gives ideas. An extensive plan to help you consider the big picture in your strategy. |
| Five Challenges Social Media Will Bring to Business |
Results from a recent sruvey show the impact that social media is having on businesses of all sizes. |
| How To: Use Facebook for Professional Networking |
Explains how to setup your Facebook account for professional use. How to find people to network with, tools and tips on professional networking for Facebook. |
| Can You Tweet Your Way to a New Job? |
Real story about an out of work father who used Twitter to make connections that lead to his new employment. His methods and other's advice as well. |
| Twitter 101: A Special Guide |
The most basic description of Twitter, with great advice on how businesses can use it as a professional tool. Written by people at Twitter. |
| Experience Columbus Social Media Toolkit |
Experience Columbus explains social media tools - learn what they are, why they're important and how they can be used to promote your meeting in Columbus. |
| Twitter | Mashable Provides The Ultimate Guide and Resource |
mashable provides the ultimate guide and resource for all things twitter. |
| Socialbrite.org - A Non Profit Resource |
Socialbrite is a learning hub & sharing community that brings together top experts in social media, social causes and online philanthropy. Website for non-profits. |
| Social Media Tools 101 |
A very comprehensive listing from Blogs to Wikis on how to use various social media tools. |
| Casting a Digital Shadow; Your Reputation Precedes You |
Guide to representing yourself and your brand on the web. Some facts about employers use of online searches in hiring decisions. |
| Facebook Now Lets Advertisers Use Your Picture |
A recent change (July 17th, 2009) by Facebook has allowed their advertisements to include pictures of users when advertising to friends of the user. This can be blocked if undesired, directions to do so follow. |
| Twitter: Serious Business. Serious Fun. |
Slide show presentation taking on the misnomers of twitter, the opportunities is gives users, and how to start. |
| Discover Your Social Web |
In depth social media guide from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. How to set up and manage accounts on various social media sites. Deciphering social media lingo and using third party applications. Very in depth and uses great illustrations.
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| 33 Ways to use LinkedIn for Business |
33 specific ways to use LinkedIn for business. This gives new ideas even for people who think they already use LinkedIn to its full potential. |
| Use Caution at Work on Internet, Cell Phone |
Cautious reminders regarding Internet, social media and use of other personal tools at work. |
| 12 Ways To Use Linkedin |
Tips on how to use LinkedIn |
| Twitter | A Beginner's Guide - Tips From A Kid |
Tips from a kid blogger. Concise, clear information - even a kid can do it. |
| Twitter | How To Find People On Twitter |
Tips on how to find people on twitter |
| Twitter | A Quick Reference Of All Things Twitter |
A .pdf that offers links, tips and information on all things twitter. |
| Twitter | What To Do If Your Account Is Suspended |
Tips on what to do if your account is suspended on twitter. |
| Twitter | How to Get more Re-Tweet's (RT) |
Tips from Chris Brogan on getting your tweets re-tweeted. |
| Facebook Helps Brands and Personalities Transform Visitors into Fans |
Examples of companies using "widgets" on their websites. How companies are linking their homepages to interactive social networking platforms. |
| The Decline of Traditional Advertising and the Rise of Social Media |
Research predicting the amount of money the will be spent on different forms of marketing with focus on the rise in use of social media as an interactive form of advertising. |
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