Posted: September 4, 2010 at 10:25 am | Tags: anticoal, campaign, Facebook, greenpeace, reacts
Facebook reacts to Greenpeace anticoal campaign
Social network gets flak from Greenpeace over its planned giant data center in Oregon, but Facebook says its efficiency will be industry-leading.
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Posted: September 3, 2010 at 8:25 am | Tags: back, Facebook, Goes, school
Facebook goes back to school
As students head to class, the new Universities on Facebook page offers discounts from retailers. Shoppers can share those deals with Facebook friends via a single click.
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Posted: September 3, 2010 at 5:25 am | Tags: building, connect, context, developers, Facebook, friend, Google, guide, library, programming, social, Twitter, using

In The Developer’s Guide to Social Programming, Mark Hawker shows developers how to build applications that integrate with the major social networking sites. Unlike competitive books that focus on a single social media platform, this book covers all three leading platforms: Facebook, OpenSocial, and Twitter. Hawker identifies the characteristics of superior, highly engaging social media applications, and shows how to use the Facebook platform, Google Friend Connect, and the Twitter API to create them.
You’ll find practical solutions and code for addressing many common social programming challenges, from site registration to search, blog commenting to creating location-based applications. Hawker concludes by walking you through building a complete, integrated social application: one that works seamlessly across all leading platforms, and draws on powerful features from each. Coverage includes
- Working with the Twitter API, including the Search API, Lists API, and Retweets API
- Authenticating users with Twitter OAuth
- Mastering the Facebook API, FQL, and XFBML
- Utilizing the Facebook JavaScript Library for creating dynamic content, and animation
- Exploring the Google Friend Connect JavaScript API, and integrating with the OpenSocial API
- Using Facebook’s tools for sharing, social commenting, stream publishing, and live conversation
- Using the PHP OpenSocial Client Library with Google Friend Connect
- Creating, testing, and submitting Google Friend Connect gadgets
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Posted: September 2, 2010 at 6:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, hour, marketing

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Posted: September 2, 2010 at 8:25 am | Tags: advertising, Facebook, Twitter, watchdog
Advertising watchdog to vet Twitter and Facebook
Full regulations covering standards in advertising are to be applied to retailers’ websites and pages on social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook for the first time.
Read more on Daily Telegraph
Posted: September 1, 2010 at 10:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, Like, Network, niche, social, Socializer, something, want
What is the best script, software or tool out there to create or built my own social network? I know it is not going to be cheap. I don’t mind paying money. Thanks!
Answer by Ryan
dunno but could you tell me when you find out?
Posted: August 29, 2010 at 2:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, mark, marketing, misses
Facebook Marketing Misses the Mark
A report from the Pew Internet and American Life Project shows that older users are the fastest growing audience on Facebook, but Facebook ad targeting excludes seniors. Facebook – Pew Internet – Social network – Online Communities – Twitter
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Posted: August 29, 2010 at 3:25 am | Tags: backs, CollegeOnly, Facebook, investor, Network, social, Thiel
Facebook Investor Thiel Backs A New College-Only Social Network
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel is backing a new social network, which restricts membership to students with verified college e-mail addresses—much like Facebook did in its first year and a half.
Read more on paidContent.org via Yahoo! Finance
Posted: August 29, 2010 at 2:25 am | Tags: business, Facebook, Most, page
HOW TO: Get the Most Out of Your Business Facebook Page
Susan Payton is the President of Egg Marketing & Public Relations , an Internet marketing firm. She blogs at The Marketing Eggspert Blog . Follow her on Twitter @eggmarketing . So you paid attention to what everyone…
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Posted: August 28, 2010 at 6:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, fight, Kashmir, using, weapons, youtube
Gen Y using Facebook, YouTube as weapons in fight for Kashmir
Kashmir is witnessing a wave of Web-savvy protesters who have begun using social networking to publicize their fight, upload Army action videos, trade daily news updates and keep fellow demonstrators energized.
Read more on The Times of India
Posted: August 27, 2010 at 2:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, fight, Kashmir, used, weapons, youtube
Facebook, YouTube used as weapons in Kashmir fight
Before hitting the streets, Ahmed reaches for his two essential protest tools: a scarf to mask his face and a cell phone camera to show the world what is happening. Facebook – YouTube – Mobile phone – Social network – India
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Posted: August 27, 2010 at 1:25 pm | Tags: book, Facebook, over, startup, sues, word
Facebook Sues Startup Over Use Of Word ‘Book’
Educator social network Teachbook is trying to trade on Facebook’s popularity, says lawsuit.
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Posted: August 27, 2010 at 9:25 am | Tags: Facebook, Like, Myspace, Network, social
I am looking for a social network that is like myspace and facebook.
I know about bebo and friendster.
Anything else?
Answer by Oscar Bee
flickr is getting a bit more popular
Posted: August 27, 2010 at 7:25 am | Tags: Facebook, lawsuit, pokes, startup, Teachbook
Facebook pokes start-up Teachbook with lawsuit
The social network files a complaint against a social network that it says dilutes the Facebook brand through its use of the “-book” suffix. What about all the other companies that use it, too?
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Posted: August 26, 2010 at 10:25 pm | Tags: Facebook, minnow, Networking, social, sues
Facebook sues social networking minnow
Facebook has lodged a trademarkinfringement lawsuit against Teachbook a small social networking sitedesigned especially for teachers citing eight causes for action.
Read more on V3.co.uk via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News
Posted: August 25, 2010 at 1:25 am | Tags: Advertisers, Facebook, keen, mine, places, potential
Advertisers keen to mine potential of Facebook Places
Facebook Places has “massive” potential for marketing when it launches in the UK, according to agency experts.
Read more on Media Week Online
Posted: August 24, 2010 at 3:25 am | Tags: conn, Facebook, screen, suit, Twins
Conn. twins to see Facebook suit on big screen
Charles Krupa FILE – In this July 25, 2007 file photo, twin brothers Cameron, left, and Tyler Winklevoss, founders of ConnectU, talk with reporters following a news conference in Boston. Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss are no strangers to the spotlight.
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Posted: August 23, 2010 at 6:25 pm | Tags: business, edge, Facebook, Foursquare, places
Facebook Places vs. Foursquare: Who Has the Business Edge?
Facebook Places duplicates most of Foursquare’s raison d’etre, but Foursquare could stay relevant by serving businesses better. Foursquare – Facebook – Social network – Facebook Place – Dennis Crowley
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Posted: August 23, 2010 at 1:25 am | Tags: campaign, designing, Facebook, marketing, next

The All-New, Up-to-the-Minute Guide to Facebook® Marketing: Better Techniques, Better Results!
In this completely revised book, top Facebook marketer Justin R. Levy shows how to use Facebook to attract more customers and earn more profits. This isn’t hype: It’s actionable information based on the real experiences of companies and individuals who’ve used Facebook to supercharge their businesses and careers. Levy covers it all, from the absolute basics to attracting visitors and building your community. You’ll discover the latest tools and Facebook Apps—and new best practices for everything from search to privacy. Packed with real case studies, this is the only Facebook business guide you need: your fast, complete blueprint for success.
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Posted: August 20, 2010 at 5:25 am | Tags: adds, checkin, Facebook, feature, places
Facebook adds ‘Places’ check-in feature
Facebook – Social network – Online Communities – iPhone – Geolocation
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