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A tech blogger, social media analyst, and general promoter of all things positive in the world. "Bring it. I'm ready." Find me on Twitter, Facebook, and Google+.

The Failure of 9 Social Media Sites

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There’s something about infographics that make claims based on perspectives and opinions rather than facts. This infographic from MyLife does just that and tries to list the top 10 failed social media sites.

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Social Help Desk: A Growing Trend

Help Desk

Many people spend more time on social media than they spend on any other online activity. We see little Timmy sliding into third base. We rant about the latest political hotspot or condemn our favorite teams for making mistakes. We chat with friends and family. We request help from social media help desks…

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Gangnam Style will be Over 1 Billion Views with the Next Update to the Count

Gangnam Style

There’s a pretty good chance that the video is already over 1 billion views. In fact, it’s almost certain, since the update to the count is behind schedule.

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Hilarious College Humor Video about Instagram Touches an Uncanny Level of Reality

Instagram Nickleback

Parody videos often struggle to combine the funny aspects of their targets while maintaining a grasp on reality. When it comes to Instagram, College Humor was able to stay true to both components. It’s quite hilarious and stays true to the various annoying truths about Instagram. All of this is then wrapped up into a video against the perfect parody source music, “Photograph” by Nickleback.

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Today’s Socially Connected World Means the Jobs Go where the Talent is

Work from Home

More people are working from home. Most do some work from home and the majority from an office, but the trend is heading towards a mobile and home-based work force. Other than the obvious benefits of lower office costs and improved employee morale, there’s another component that should be discussed: expanding the talent pool.

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Auto Direct Messages on Twitter are Driving Me Mad

Auto Direct Messages on Twitter are Driving Me Mad

I get it, you want to make an impression when someone first follows you on Twitter or you want to spam them with a link you actually think they are going to click, well here is a tip… they aren’t.

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New Facebook emoticons help you express yourself

New Facebook emoticons help you express yourself

 

Expressing ourselves in various ways is always something we look to do, especially when it makes showing what we think or feel a quick and easy process. Emoticons are not new to the Internet, just to Facebook.

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Facebook homepage might end up looking like this

Facebook homepage might end up looking like this

Honestly the Facebook homepage has been pretty blah but better than its initial launching, however they have taken into consideration of making it look more beautiful according to an article by TechCrunch.

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It’s Official: We’re Hooked on Empire Avenue

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At Soshable, we strive to get not just report the latest and greatest in social media but to also be a part of it. Empire Avenue is no exception.

In the coming weeks, we will be reaching out to the team at EAve to see what’s planned for the future. In the meantime, we’re just going to be sitting back and playing along.

You can follow us at Soshable on Empire Avenue.