Resources
I have written up a few documents to help social media newbies, journalists and newbie journalists get better acquainted with social media websites and the web in general. Use this info to educate yourself or others, just don’t take credit for it, OK?
How to: Sign up for Twitter and set up your account: An easy signup and setup guide for new Twitter accounts. Good for those who aren’t very comfortable setting up new web accounts or just want a guide in setting their Twitter preferences.
Intro to Twitter for Journalists: An easy glossary and how-to guide for starting out on Twitter. Includes how to find who you should follow, how to organize contacts and ethical guidelines.
Making Twitter Work For Reporting: Simple tips for beat reporters to use Twitter to better connect with readers and sources.
Data Mining from Twitter: Easy ways to glean info from Twitter’s search API.
Intro to Facebook for journalists (and any professionals): A guide that explains the basics of Facebook with a glossary or terms and a look at demographics.
Setting up an All-Purpose Facebook Account: Setting up a Facebook page you can easily use for personal and professional contacts.
Sharing Your Content on Facebook: Using your newsfeed to promote content, blogs and social media accounts.
Location-Based Services
A Beginner’s Guide to Location-Based Services: An overview of location-based services out there, a glossary of terms and tips for using tools like Foursquare and Gowalla.
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