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It took a minute, but, at last, most of us have mastered the art of Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and maybe even Google+ if you really care. The next step then is to supervise these various platforms and put them to good uses (other than poking people and crafting snarky captions on photos). There are many ways of exploiting networks, and predictions over the coming year suggest that management marks the latest stage in the evolution of social media. If cleverly employed, it looks like we, the great wide public, are the Internet’s contemporary innovators. 

We all know Facebook and Twitter are two of the biggest digital platforms for brand promotion, but just because they're both social doesn't mean the typical consumer response is the same across the board. AYTM put together an infographic that compares the two platforms on several consumer angles, so read on if you're hoping to improve social engagement. 

If you're craving something different than what LinkedIn offers, you might want to check out a San Francisco-based start up called BranchOut. The professional social network was specifically designed to help recruiters and hiring managers source job candidates on Facebook.

LinkedIn, the social network for professionals, has its sights set on conquering new markets, and has opened an office in Tokyo to support its growing presence in Japan.

You likely already have a profile on LinkedIn and you are linked to any number of people and companies. Same for Twitter, Facebook and a number of other social networks, which means there is probably a lot of information coming your way. What if you could take that information, combine it altogether and then search and filter to your hearts content to find business opportunities? GageIn says you can -- using its business information networking platform.

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

• More Facebook Users "Liking" Items
• Google+ Traffic Falls 60%
• HootSuite Now Supports LinkedIn
• Twitter to Shorten Every URL Using t.co

It’s risky to write and publish a book about a specific social media platform. There is no guarantee that the platform will be as popular or as relevant by the time the book is published. Additionally, any social media network that requires a book perhaps isn’t as easy to use and understand as it should be. However, in his book Maximizing LinkedIn for Sales and Social Media Marketing, Neal Schaffer is able to explain the ins and outs of LinkedIn, while providing case studies about how small business owners and large companies have capitalized on the platform to increase sales and engage with customers and other companies as well as promote their business.

Think your LinkedIn account is all stitched up and private? Think again. Some recent Facebook-like changes to the platform's default settings spawned a bevy of criticism. Here's how to keep your information in check. 

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

• LinkedIn Adds Volunteer Experience
• Links Shared On YouTube Persist Longest
• More Than a Quarter of US Adults Use Mobile and Location Services
• Instagram Gains 50 Millionth User

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

•  Half of Americans Use Social Media
•  Beyonce Causes New Twitter Record
•  Flickr Enhances Location Security With Geofences
•  Beyonce Causes New Twitter Record

When your business, from a mom-and-pop outfit to a local store, starts using social media, things can be confusing as you move from a personal-use mindset to a sales, marketing or support style of use.

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

• Facebook Alters Privacy Functionality
• ComScore: Social Media Site Traffic Up Sharply
• StumbleUpon Delivers Most Referral Traffic
• Location Wars: Facebookers Love Starbucks

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

• President Obama Joins Foursquare
• Google Plus Now Used By Mainstream Population
• MI5 Searching Online For Riot Organizers
• LinkedIn Prioritizes Mobile With App Refresh

Social media moves so fast, it's hard to keep up. Here are the week's top stories in scan-friendly format:

• LinkedIn Launches Job Application Feature
• 71% of Online Americans Consume Online Video
• Colleges Using Social Networking With Great Effect
• Over Half of Americans Go Online Daily for News

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