Forecast: Where Social Is Going

Doug Craver forwarded me what I thought was another location based social application, but this app called Forecast is unique. FourSquare is designed for you to share where you are however Forecast is created discuss where you are going. The app is all about the future so then you can check-in with Foursquare when you arrive.

If you like foursquare, you’ll love Forecast! It is a fun and simple way for friends to share where they’re going. It’s social networking that’s actually social.

http://foreca.st/

SugarSync: Cloud Backup

Want some free backup in the cloud? The cloud is the buzzword for storing your files off your personal machine on the web. I discovered SugarSync and I found it useful.

The website says, “SugarSync makes it easy to backup, share and access your files, anytime, anywhere. With SugarSync you get online cloud storage for all your files. When you make a change or add files on any of your PC or Mac computers, SugarSync automatically syncs your files to the cloud, where you can access them from any Internet-connected device — including your smartphone or iPad.”

SugarSync Account:

• 5 Gig Free
• 500 documents
• 2,000 photos
• 2,000 songs

Some caveats: Apple is offering a similar deal. You do have to download the program either on your desktop or mobile phone. I was expecting to just access an online account.

http://sugarsync.com/

Jobvite: Social Recruiting

Is your company looking for new talent and not getting any qualified leads? Try Jobvite and start recruiting using the medium that a growing majority of professionals are using to find careers. Jobvite leverages Twitter, Facebook and multiple social media industry players to interact with job seekers.

The way to hire now in our connected world.
http://recruiting.jobvite.com/

Social Media Done Right With Buffer App

Do your posts get buried at bottom of the stream? Why not automatically and continually post your thoughts throughout the day with the Buffer App? The next time you think of sending a post, save it to Buffer and it will schedule them for you so it’s sent sporadically.

The website says, “Buffer makes your life easier with a smarter way to schedule the great content you find. Fill up your Buffer at one time in the day and Buffer automagically posts them for you through the day. Simply keep that Buffer topped up to have a consistent social media presence all day round, all week long.”

Free account gets you:
+ 10 posts in your Buffer
+ 1 Twitter account
+ 1 Facebook account
+ 1 LinkedIn account
+ Free browser extensions
+ Free mobile apps
+ Use your Bit.ly

http://bufferapp.com/

Stat My Web

How good do you know your website? What about your competitor’s? When was the last time you ran a complete diagnostic/check-up on your domain? The other day I was recommended to check out Stat My Web and I was pleasantly surprised with the results. The website reminds me of compete.com.

Stat My Web for example provides free detailed stats on:

• When a website was created
• Where is it hosted
• How much is it worth
• Where it ranks on the web

These detailed stats are displayed in both graphical and text formats. Furthermore, there are a bunch of tools which help in specific analysis of the website. I really liked the organic search terms users are typing in to get to a website. If you are trying to get a leg up on your competition, find out what words they are getting traffic on and add them to your mix.

Find detailed and accurate stats for your own or any other website check out -
http://www.statmyweb.com

Tweeting or Non-Tweeting Section

In the olden days when you entered a restaurant you were asked, “Smoking or Non-Smoking”? Smoking was later banned in most states and in those states smokers are required to smoke outside. Why couldn’t the same thing happen with Tweeting?

If you think about it, smoking in public places became a nuisance so non-smokers lobbied and pushed smokers out. Could Twittering, Facebooking, whatever you call it, become annoying enough that you will be required tweet in a special section? The next time you go out to a restaurant would you enjoy the experience if no one tweeted? If so, then perhaps you would be in favor of a non-tweeting section.

Google Apps For Business

Are you looking for a cost effective way to digitally manage your business? With Google Apps for Business, you’ll have anytime, anywhere access to web-based tools such as email, calendar, documents and more. A friend of mine recently purchased the system and hit the ground running.

Google Apps for Business has is less than $5 per user a month (or, $50 per user a year):
Mobile access
No hardware or software required
25GB inbox
Customer support

http://www.google.com/apps/intl/en/business/smb/

Internet Safety Day 2012

Safer Internet Day is celebrated on the second day of the second week of the second month of the year. Safer Internet Day (SID) takes place today on Tuesday 7 February 2012 and is centered around the theme Connecting generations and educating each other.

You can order a SID kit for your school by going to saferinternet.org. It will contain information about SID, promotional materials, suggested learning and awareness activities as well as eSafety resources.

Be safe online!

http://www.saferinternet.org/web/guest/safer-internet-day

Vivastream Socially Connects Conferences

Vivastream is still in beta, but the concept is extremely strong. Start socially sharing your experiences about a conference you are attending or attended. Leverage your LinkedIn, Facebook or Twitter accounts by taking them to the next level.

The website says, “Vivastream is a social platform designed specifically for upwardly mobile business professionals just like you. Vivastream™ tells you Who to Know™ based on your interests, profile, and skills, and helps you connect and interact with other like- minded individuals before, during and after the event.”

http://www.vivastream.com/

Sonar Social App

Looking to connect Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn to your FourSquare account? You need to try Sonar.

The site says the following:

Twitter will:
Point you toward the people nearby with similar taste in music, political views, favorite comedians or other interests, based on who you both follow
Allow you to tweet out a message and plan to meet up with someone nearby who shares your interests

Facebook lets you:
Find out that your old college hallmate is at the same concert as you
See all the friends you have in common with other people at the airport during your long layover

Connecting LinkedIn means you can:
Quickly find your professional contacts at any networking event
Get job leads and meet potential partners, investors or new hires as you go about your day

http://sonar.me