Social media sites are awesome tools.  Unfortunately, they can also be major time-wasters.  Yes, some people would benefit from simply un-plugging from their Facebook and Twitter accounts for a few days.  But it is not necessary to drop out of
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A blog can be used to promote yourself or your product or to build a brand.  It can also simply be used by people who want to socialize online or who want to let their family and friends read about
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Smart-phones can be great tools for keeping up with your friends on social media, instant messaging platforms and even via email.  Apps make it easy to do all these things with minimal hassle.  The problem is that data plans are
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Yes, a few social media sites have dominated (and continue to dominate) the social networking industry.  If you want to connect with people around the world, Facebook is still your best option.  With MySpace having seemingly lost the battle for
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Some of the most useful social media sites are related to the travel industry.  These sites do have their share of frivolity, but many also have lots of good, useful advice that was not created by a guidebook writer or
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Most students are advised to limit the time that they spend on social media.  Yes, spending too much time on Twitter and Facebook can cut into your studying sessions, but some social sites can actually be useful for students.  Those
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Twitter is the world’s most popular micro-blogging site.  However, it is certainly not the only option in cyberspace.  Yes, many other micro-blogging sites have come and gone, but there are still some viable alternatives to Twitter.  If you
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If you are always on the go, keeping up with what is happening on your favorite social networks can be a challenge.  Seeing the latest tweets and updates in real time is possible with a  good smart-phone.  Whether they rely
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Certain social media sights make it easy to connect with friends, extended family, acquaintances, and even old classmates from your youth.  For this reason, sites like Facebook are extremely popular.  But what about when it comes to actually making
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Flickr dominates the world of photo sharing.  And for good reason: it is a powerful site that has millions of users, a lot of social features and groups, and the ability to upgrade to a professional account for even more
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