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Social Medicine: A Social Network for *Real* People

  • August 15th, 2011 by Annie Wallace

All too often, the social side of illnesses go ignored. As a psoriasis sufferer, I know first-hand how difficult it can be to deal with an illness without that all-essential support from real people who truly understand.
As a psoriasis sufferer, I recently launched psoriasissocial.org, a successful and free social networking site for psoriasis sufferers, and was much needed and… Read more

How to Get Rid of Unwanted Daily Deals

  • August 9th, 2011 by Damian Davila

So many deals, so little time.
Is it possible to get too much of a great deal?
Apparently, yes. Given the success of group buying sites such as LivingSocial and Groupon, there has been an explosion of companies, both old and new, that are bombarding their email lists with daily deals.
The result is consumers that cannot resist missing such… Read more

Traveling Social Networks: Traveling 2.0

  • July 26th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

Social media started the whole new era in online traveling. Apart from user generated reviews and ratings, easy-to-find discounts and deals, trip planning, travel social media networks offer huge opportunities to get connected to people with similar interests, plan your tour and meetings via online communication, find plenty of information on the places you are planning to visit.

The Best Uses of Social Media by Education Sites

  • July 18th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

“Social media” is a broad term, encompassing any form of website that allows people to connect and interact online. It includes profile sites such as Facebook and Twitter, forums and blogs.
Social media has a reputation amongst many for being a good way to waste time, collect misinformation or even become part of something dangerous. However, it has numerous educational… Read more

Best Sources of Travel Videos

  • July 13th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

Thanks to the Internet, travelers can now be more prepared than ever with virtual tours available in just a click of the mouse. But for some, images and photos are not enough to suffice their need for information.  Thus many still appreciate the benefits of traditional style videos either done professionally or shared by an actual tourist who gives the… Read more

Cutting-Edge Ways Social Media Might Change The Health Care Field

  • June 29th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

Social media has become an economic driving force as more companies realize the marketing power of tools like Facebook and Twitter. In fact, social media strategy is expected to become one of the fastest-growing professions through 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But social media isn’t just changing the face of the marketing world. Leading experts believe it… Read more

4 Best Websites and Tools for Summer Traveling

  • June 1st, 2011 by Annie Wallace

Do you prefer thongs over Ugg boots? Fresh chilled tropical juice over hot chocolate? Sunbathing over snow gliding? You are not alone as there are more and more people wanting to escape the winter season and to somewhere hot and humid called tropical paradise. But with may options to choose from, where exactly do you begin? And how can you… Read more

5 Travel Startups to Keep an Eye on

  • May 24th, 2011 by Damian Davila

Back in 1995, Expedia was a just a small startup that revolutionized the travel industry by becoming the premier website for online booking of travel arrangements.
Along the way come other similar websites such as Travelocity, Orbitz and many more. However, other than fancy marketing gimmicks, there has been no real technological advances in the online travel industry.
Fortunately, a… Read more

High Tech Cars, FaceBook Integration

  • March 24th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

Did you know that one of the biggest car manufacturers in the world GM are integrating technology which will allow you to communicate directly with your Facebook profile? How crazy is that? Aside the possible safety concerns being able to tell your friends and followers that you’re outside waiting for them, or on your way to the airport, sounds fantastic!… Read more

Promoting Music Online: Mix Social Media Channels To Reach Your Fans

  • March 15th, 2011 by SEM Contributor

In today’s fast-paced world of publicity and social media connections, you can freely and easily create and manage a professional PR strategy. Here’s how to build and control your online presence by mixing social media channels and being everywhere where your fans can be:
1. Keep Your Fans Informed.
Channels: Myspace, Twitter, Facebook, ReverbNation, OurStage, email, etc.
Let your website… Read more