You would think I know a lot about social media. I use Facebook, Delicious, Twitter, LinkedIn and a few other web sites on a regular basis. My children think that I should probably use these less. I don’t really worry about it as I am as likely to not use these as I am to use them. I can live without them but prefer to know what is going on in my friends’ lives.
I use social media for work also. Social media is defined as media “disseminated through social interaction, created using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques.” These forms of media are up and coming ways to communicate and have a conversation with consumers if you are a business.
I tend to feel that you can always learn so I try to find courses and seminars on areas that interest me. I went to a free seminar Time Warner Business Class offered in Binghamton back in October. Matt Hames spoke on social media. The seminar was well attended and I learned a lot, including a lot about Delicious which I had not been using much at that time.
I have spent the last two Friday afternoons in Ithaca at Alternatives FCU. The six hours were two afternoons on social media. One day concentrated on Facebook, the other on Twitter. I learned a lot even though I use both on a daily basis.
In case you are interested in taking a class at Alternatives, you can check out Business Cents on their web site. Below are some pictures from my experience there.
Nicki's Nook 
I wish I liked Twitter. I’ve tried, honest! It just leaves me cold!
Next Twitter post is about lists on Twitter. Just have to get time to figure it all out.
Nicki, you always give me something to ponder. I am getting used to Facebook and have recently (re)started a Twitter account. Murky water but I am ready and willing to commit! ( I think!)
I actually love Twitter. I think trying to form something in a concise, 140 character blurb is a challenge.
How do you have time for all of that, Nicki? I am dying just keeping up (er, trying) with my blog, my friend’s blogs, my comments, and my writing. I can’t even imagine adding Twitter into this mix!
Ah, Linda, the classes are business investments. I use Twitter and FB to market books for authors. So I figure classes like this are a business investment and tax write-off next year.
It was great to meet you through Twitter, Nicki. Makes the whole world smaller, doesn’t it?
Sure does, Tim. Just fanned your blog on FB too – can’t wait to read more on Beer Runner.
I have a FB account but lately I’ve been abandoning it. I like twitter. Who says meaningful interactions have to be wordy?
I find I spend much more time on Twitter than on FB. I haven’t totally given it up but it is not at the top of my list anymore.