FaceBook rumors
Snopes is a site that we at SmartBizChoices use often to check out the facts. As of December 2009, rumors have been circulating that FaceBook will soon be charging for their services. This is a ruse according to Snopes that leads to trouble. (http://www.snopes.com/computer/internet/fbcharge.asp)
In their words: The protest page was a trap for the unwary; clicking on certain elements of it initiated a script that hijacked users’ computers. Some of those who did venture a click had their computers taken over by a series of highly objectionable images while malware simultaneously attempted to install itself onto their computers.” Think about it… why would FaceBook start charging for their service? They are already receiving money for the banner ads that appear on the right side of some of the FaceBook pages. And with the number of members they have the advertisers on these banner ads are paying a premium price. Why would they ruin a good thing?
This rumor is something to consider for your business. Just think of something you want everyone to know about your company and spread it around. Isn’t that what networking is all about? It is the same with signs. People want to get the “dirt,” or as they used to say “the skinny” on other people. Your sign needs to be catchy but on target. That makes it all the more effective. People will actually look for your sign to see what you are trying to say. More on effective signs later. But more on effective signs in a later blog posting. In the meantime…
Go ahead and continue to use your current methods of networking personally and for your business. Add more networking sites if you have time… MerchantCircle is a good one for FREE advertising, coupons, networking, and more. (If you don’t have time, outsource it to the administrative professionals at SmartBizChoices.) And watch what emotion grabbing links you click on. You may lose your computer if you are not careful.