Effectively Incorporating Social Media Applications into Your Business
By Sam PascuaIf you have yet to play in the world of social media, then prepare to be overwhelmed at first. The number of websites, options and users in the field is astronomical and the figures continue to grow exponentially. Though overwhelming, the rapid growth of social media demonstrates its popularity in the modern world, as well as its importance for businesses and consumers.
Businesses, brands and personalities that have grasped the concept of social media are experiencing wild success. They receive real-time feedback from their customers and fans about their products and services, while providing their customers with an experiential marketing experience, rather than simply providing a basic service or product. When used correctly, social media can enhance the relationship between businesses and their consumer and enforce brand loyalty.
Which Social Media Application is Right for Your Business?
Once you decide to enter the world of social media, your next decision is to determine your placement. Just the fact that a dozen different applications are available doesn’t necessarily mean you should be involved with all of them. Here are brief descriptions of the most popular social media techniques:
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Cyberwar Hype Intended to Destroy the Open Internet
By Sam PascuaInteresting article by Wired discussing how there is a push to re-engineer the net to assist US Government to spy on all users.
This article shows how there is a world push by Governments to censor and spy on the web, as mentioned in previously Di articles the time is now to save the net.
Read moreFriends Among Strangers; Try Your Luck at ChatRoulette
By Sam PascuaDo you recall the days before the Internet existed? When you may have spent a quality afternoon getting to know your next-door neighbours, rather than chatting with strangers or blogging the day away? Those days are long gone, and today there’s no shortage of social-media sites in which users can introduce themselves, their ideas and their thoughts to anyone who will listen, view or read. You can share whatever you like – within legal limits – with the rest of the world. Perhaps your ideas will be received, or perhaps they’ll be lost in cyberspace. With all the communication, you won’t ever know.
Client Focus: AMSF – Australian Motor Sport Foundation
By Sam PascuaWe are extremely pleased to announce the launch of a recent website – AMSF – Australian Motor Sport Foundation
Internet users support education over mandatory Internet filtering
By Sam PascuaAs previously mentioned Di is a big supporter of an Australian and World free net, with no government censorship. The percentages stated below are encouraging, however we need to push, hollow and shout as the Australian Government has proven to not stop because of negative survey results; they will attempt to ram the law through and then use spin to deal with the backlash.
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Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed the results of a recent survey that found Australian Internet users do not support the idea of mandatory Internet filtering.
The preliminary results of the Australian Broadband Survey 2009, conducted by Whirlpool (whirlpool.net.au), found that 91.8% respondents did not support the idea of mandatory Internet filtering.
Read moreTake a Stand Against Australian Censorship!
By Sam PascuaDon’t Allow the Australian Government to Limit Internet Usage
The Australian government recently announced plans to introduce Internet filters that will block access to various websites throughout our country. Which websites? Those that our government has deemed illegal, however arbitrary that designation may be. Such action is a blatant and unacceptable attempt to control the content that we Australians are able to view online legally.
All of us at Design Industries strongly oppose this censorship. We believe that each individual should have full freedom to browse the Internet and, in doing so, express free speech and encourage others to do so. We believe our fellow Australian citizens possess the integrity and personal responsibility to manage and control their own Internet usage and to monitor the Internet usage of their children – without government involvement or handholding.
Read moreWidespread opposition to the Government’s mandatory Internet filtering plan
By Sam PascuaThis article below is from the EFA which is an organisation that Di support in its attempt to stop the Rudd Government from censoring the net, it is the last free speech platform available and needs to be protected in order for all Australian citizens to have a free voice.
EFA welcomes widespread opposition to the Government’s mandatory Internet filtering plan
Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today welcomed the widespread opposition to the the Rudd Government’s mandatory Internet filtering plan.
“There are dozens of organisations and groups that are working against the Government’s plan to censor the Internet, highlighting the depth of community disagreement with the plan,” said Peter Black, EFA’s campaign manager.
EFA has launched a new website, OpenInternet.com.au, blog and Facebook fan page, to act as a campaign hub for these different groups.
Read moreGoogle expresses concern with the Government’s mandatory censorship
By Sam PascuaIn December we expressed our concern with the Government’s filtering proposal in this blog. Today we join the Australian Library and Information Association (ALIA), which represents 12 million library users around Australia, Yahoo! and the Inspire Foundation in proposing some core principles for a Safer Internet. We also expand on our views in a submission to the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
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