Top 10+ Facebook and Twitter Resources You Should Read
Posted by Ching Ya | Posted in Facebook, Social Media Tool, Social Networking, Twitter |
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For those who knew me well, taking a break is never easy. In mid September, food poisoning and a minor fever forced me to rest a whole week, but my mind was so occupied with work that I hardly slept at all. After recovered, I worked 10++ hours/day to catch up with lost times but ended up with more health issues – backache, eye strain and muscle pain! I had pushed myself too far that it affected my own health this time.
I need a short-break from the online world, at least for a few days. I need time to reconstruct my strategies and come back with a rejuvenated mind and body. So if you’re reading this, I’m probably busy packing and getting some final things done before my flight tomorrow. So this week instead of a lengthy post, I’m sharing with you a recap of some of my favorite links, hope they will keep you company during my absence:
Top 10+ Facebook and Twitter Resources to Check Out
Twitter:
1. Twitter 101 for business – A Special Guide
From best practices to Twitter lingo (retweets, shortened URLs and more), along with PDFs and slides for you to download! My favorite section is the ‘Case Studies’ – see how these prestigious companies utilize Twitter for their ultimate success, simply encouraging!
2. Twitter Guide
Cindy King compiled a resourceful list for you to get the most out of Twitter. Learn how you can make Twitter a strategic networking tool to build your network, create your own tweet plan and even twitter interviews!
Facebook:
3. Facebook Phonebook – How Safe is your Cell Number?
Mari Smith educates us how to protect and un-sync our phone contacts from facebook Phonebook. A good reminder to always be cautious before approving any iphone apps and protect your own mobile number with Privacy Settings.
4. Facebook Insights : A Beginner’s Guide
Everything you need to know about facebook’s very own analytical report for your fan pages. It’s important to understand fans behavior and how influential is your page based on demographics, comments and page views. I wouldn’t suggest you to be overly obsessed with the numbers, but use it more on general monitoring and self-reviewing purposes (periodically).
5. Understanding Facebook Places Functionality Opens Possibilities
Not only Facebook Places is beneficial for nonprofit organizations, but to anyone who wishes to properly use your claimed Places to achieve your goals. Debra Askanese did a great job explaining the steps involved so be sure to check her post out.
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Extra: Download the Facebook Places Guide for business here. (Thanks to John Haydon for the tip)
6. Facebook Groups: All you Need to Know
Facebook Groups had a face-lift – with group chats and docs sharing available. But will that be enough to replace facebook lists? Or the old groups? You’ll be the judge of that:
Facebook Pages:
7. 8 Success Criteria for Facebook Page Marketing
I shared this on my fan page once and think it worth another mention here. Stumble-worthy!
8. The 10 Point Checklist for Your facebook Page
Great checklist covered by Amy Porterfield for a well presented facebook page – make a few adjustments and strengthen your page presence today. (appreciate the feature at 09:44)
9. 16 Facebook Pages that Will Help you Make a Facebook Page
Kim compiled a great list of resources (fan pages) for you to check out. I’m a regular visitor on most of them. Do you have any good page suggestions to add? Feel free to do so in the comments.
Others:
10. Why Mobile Social Media Matters – Stats, Trends, Technologies
Bringing you the insights how mobile social media can change our world, especially via geo-tagging and ease of sharing.
Now Is Your Turn…
So can I count on you to not bail on me (and my blog) just yet? I’ll be seeing you again in a week’s time, revived hopefully. Until then, be sure to take good care and most importantly, DO NOT over-work! For those who are joining Blog Expo, have a safe and enjoyable trip/meetup (wish I could be there too)!
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Take a good care of yourself. Blogging shouldn’t be an obligation before health
Hope to see you rejuvenated and refreshed from the break 
Thank you so much, Kiran. The trip rejuvenated me alright!
Good to be back.
Intersting irony. I JUST finished commenting on another post related to taking time off to avoid sickness, and what not.
one of the things I mentioned, which you can now certainly vouch for…..
Sickness downtime is FAR worse in all aspects then planned downtime.
Have a good good rest and mo worries; see ya soon enough!
Thanks so much Dennis. Appreciate your kind wishes.
Yes, bloggers are not androids, so it’s great to take some time off. Feeling refreshed and gradually catching up. Hope you’re doing well too.
Enjoy your weekend!
I understand your health-concern it seems we’re in the same wavelength, of my last forced break lately – is hard to do for active people. Food poisoning that sound bad..of course avoid the source again.
Excellent compilation I’ll read carefully some links I missed – love the slides.
Have a speedy recovery and the best to you!!
Cheers,
Gera
Thanks so much for dropping by, Gera. And I’m glad you’re feeling better now too.
Yup, it takes a lot sometimes to figure out health is #1 priority.
Awesome compiled list you have put together here Ching
There are some really awesome resources out there that provide us with brilliant content.
I like how you provide educational compiled list, this way I as a reader can add additional value to my approach. And of course I will then return for more info.
Keep on my friend, really proud of seeing what you have achieved since I learned to know you.
Take care.
Cheers.. Are
Likewise, Are. You’re doing extremely well and creating a brand of your own with hotel hospitality. I’m looking forward to your great success and learn from you as well.
Appreciate your support all these whiles. Big thanks and do have a great weekend ahead!
Dear Ching Ya,
Pls take good care of yourself. We need a great mind like yours.
Hugs,
Sandra
A lot of times, we forgot about our health if our mind are crowded with unfinished business. We must not forget that getting sick will not help us. All the things that we want to do will basically be set aside when our body backed down. Get well soon Ching!
Anyway, I am so glad for your updated links. It has greatly helped me in my online endeavor.
Thank you Anne, I appreciate your kind wishes.
I am more interested to know about mobile social media. Internet Marketers are now seeing the potential of mobile phones in advertising and marketing products. I think this is a pretty idea as a new way in reaching customers.
Sure is, there are a lot more we can expect from mobile social media in the coming years, months, even Days?
Thanks for commenting.
Hi Ching Ya, Nice list, However that’s for one who is highly interested in social media and such stuff. For beginers, i guess your blog has a lot of reading. No need to go elsewhere.