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There’s still a good chance that some of you are not exactly sure what Facebook is? Or LinkedIn? Or Twitter. You may of heard these names mentioned on the TV or maybe a son, daughter or grand child has even mentioned it at one time, but you’re still not absolutely positive what all the “hubbub” is about. Let me try to explain what these sites are and why they can be so beneficial to you…

I like to post news items here from time to time to help demonstrate that you are not alone in trying to get online and figure out what this whole thing is about with social media. Here is a recent article on INC Magazine (A popular business publication) – Internet Users Over Age 50 Flocking to Social Media that I think you will find very enlightening.

I caught this article late on a fantastic Sunday afternoon and felt it told a good story to pass along to my own readers about the challenges in life, the challenges of CHANGE, and the challenges that make us stronger when we put our minds to overcoming them. I am sure we can probably all relate to various aspects the author’s tale, whether its us she speaking about or us telling our own story about a family member or good friend.

Marketing Guru – Chris Brogan, has a wonderful write up he did sometime ago titled – Making Your LinkedIn Profile Work for You. Dated, but still extremely relevant, taking the time and effort to build up your LinkedIn profile at the start will save you additional pain in the future (take it from me and personal experience!).

You send tweets all day but it doesn’t seem like anyone is even paying attention to you. What’s the point you ask. Like most social media, if there is no audience to read and/or listen to you, you are probably just entertaining and informing yourself. Could be entertaining in its own right but not what you intended…hehehe.

50 awesome twitter profiles thoughtfully presented on Indeziner will hopefully get your creative juices flowing. You don’t have to settle for the bland and basic profile that Twitter starts you out with. Spread your wings, get a little creative, show the world that you’re different and unique.

Although there are a number of great examples on how best to establish yourself on Facebook, we have gathered together 10 of the ones we felt were easy to follow, to the point and not drawn out. After all,we don’t want to keep you from venturing out and getting involved!