Facebook announced a new feature today called “Graph Search.”![]()
Social media expert Kevin Evanetski says while it’s a cool addition to the network, it won’t impact your privacy settings at all.
Evanetski founded Social Yeah, a boutique social media strategy firm based in Buffalo, NY.
AUDIO: Facebook’s Graph Search, and Your Privacy
AUDIO: Social Media Expert on Facebook Deactivating New Feature
Facebook activated a new “Find Friends Nearby” feature, only to disable it last weekend.![]()
Kevin Evanetski believes that while on the outset people may think the option could invite stalkers, there are advantages to the feature, such as the option to add a friend without having to search for him/her through Facebook’s massive database.
Evanetski founded Social Yeah, a boutique social media strategy firm based in Buffalo, NY.
AUDIO: Social Media Expert on Facebook’s Big Week
It was a big week for Facebook, from the company’s IPO to the marriage of Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan to Katy Perry’s incorporation of the Timeline in to her new lyric video for “Wide Awake.” But with Facebook growing in monetary status, age, and popularity – can users expect changes?![]()
Kevin Evanetski says yes, and that the changes will be for the better. The social media expert believes Facebook’s next major improvements will come in its search features and mobile applications.
Evanetski founded Social Yeah, a boutique social media strategy firm based in Buffalo, NY.
AUDIO: Social Media Expert on Colleges/Govt. Agencies Demanding Facebook Passwords
If your college or employer asked you for your Facebook password, would you give it up? Apparently, this is becoming an all-too-familiar scenario across the country.![]()
Kevin Evanetski believes this is a blatant privacy violation. The social media expert does not feel that this is the beginning of a trend among organizations.
Evanetski founded Social Yeah, a boutique social media strategy firm based in Buffalo, NY.
New Facebook App, For When You Die…
If I Die is a Facebook application that will allow you to share a message with Facebook friends after you pass away.
Would you use it? Get at me on Facebook and let me know!
STUDY: More Parents Help Kids Cheat Facebook Age Rules
You’d think an increase in children aged 10-12 years old using social media sites like Facebook would be a news flash to their parents – but the exact opposite is true. Turns out, the parents are allowing, and even assisting, their kids in cheating Facebook’s age restrictions (Facebook requires users to be at least 13 years old).
The full read is here.
AUDIO: Atty. David Seltzer Talks Osama Facebook Malware
In the wake of Osama bin Laden’s death, a plethora of links have popped up on social networking sites like Facebook claiming to lead to photos or videos of the terrorist’s demise. But these posts are actually malware, spyware, and viruses that can harm your computer. How much harm could be done?![]()
Attorney David Seltzer, a specialist in cyber crime, chatted about it on “The Ralphie Radio Show.” Visit David’s site here.
ATTY. ROBIN BOND: Employees Can Fire You Over Facebook Comments
Mashable reports that The National Labor Relations Board and Dawnmarie Souza agreed to end a lawsuit over Souza’s firing, which occurred after she made some derogatory remarks about her employers on Facebook. Attorney Robin Bond, who specializes in labor law, clarified on “The Ralphie Radio Show” that employers can still fire employees over comments made through social networking sites.
Visit Robin’s site here.