On Wednesday, the Chamber held their monthly Business Roundtable meeting which discussed different social media outlets and how to utilize them for business. The presentation started off with different techniques on how to poll people to see immediate results and also what types of applications are free and accessible. Everything was going smoothly and I was really liking what I was hearing…until we started talking about Facebook account safety. This is where my ears perked up a little and I sat a little straighter in my chair. Now, I’d like to say I’m pretty well acquainted with Facebook, but I had no idea about all the steps that are required just to keep your information safe! Jeff Sypersma, a self-proclaimed “geek” and the presenter showed us how easily it is to overlook a box or two and before you know it, anyone can see your photos, posts and even birthday. He mentioned that many businesses are doing simple searches before hiring, making it easy to eliminate some c
candidates because of obscenities. But don’t start freaking out and deleting your accounts, because it’s just a few clicks and you’re secure once again.
Luckily, in order to let our hearts take a few minutes to calm down, Jeff changed the subject back to tracking information from surveys using Google Docs. This is a useful tool for any business because it shows results and allows the audience to comment without repercussions. He has provided several links that you can visit to see how to set these up and utilize them. Just when I think my blood pressure is normal and I’m looking forward to trying out some of his techniques he drops a bomb and shows us a cute picture of his grandson in front of a house. He clicks a few buttons and suddenly we’re viewing a satellite image of the house and a few clicks later and we’re practically driving down the street! Technology has been a great tool but it makes one wonder what’s coming next!
Here is a link from the presentation highlighting the many social media tools outlined at our presentation.
http://jeffsstuffscchamber.blogspot.com/2010/01/helpful-links-about-facebook-twitter.html
Chelsey/ Social Media Intern
