Debra Simpson, Syndicate Your Content

Hate Facebook’s New Timeline? You’re Not Alone

January 26, 2012 By Debra Simpson Leave a Comment

Via Scoop.it – Debra’s Social Media Resources

If you haven’t heard by now your Facebook timeline IS going to change within a week or two. Almost everyone I’ve asked is upset about the change. Unfortunately, there’s not much you can do about it.

Some things to be aware of will be the increased number of status updates in all caps demanding to know how to go back to the previous timeline. Not going to happen.

Also be aware of the potential scams that will pop up with links for you to click, which will likely take you to sites with malware ready for your computer. Don’t click the links!

The timeline is here to stay. The new timeline will make it easier for your friends to find your status updates, photos and shares from years ago. No more scrolling, reloading and scrolling more to find what happened in 2008. With one click you’ll see it. Now is the time to clean up your profiles, getting rid of pics and other content you may not want easily accessed.

On Monday, January 30th at 5pm PT I’ll be sharing the new Facebook timeline and answering your questions. Register here for details.

Via www.allfacebook.com

Google announces privacy changes across products; users can’t opt out

January 25, 2012 By Debra Simpson Leave a Comment

Via Scoop.it – Debra’s Social Media Resources

Google said Tuesday it will require users to allow the company to follow their activities across e-mail, search, YouTube and other services, a radical shift in strategy. Google is doing this in the name of providing a better experience, tailored to your interests.

For instance, if you were to search for information on your favorite football team, you could find the next time you peruse YouTube you see advertising for that particular team.

What bothers me the most is Gmail. I have know for quite a while that if you send email to a gmail acccount with others CC’d on that email, Google stores all those CC’d email addresses.

I like Google products a lot, but this does make me pause for a moment. How about you? Are you using Google products, and if so, would this stop you from using their products?
Via www.washingtonpost.com