Beyond Email

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[h=2]Text Messages

[h=4]Pros and Cons of Text Messaging
Will text messages work for your needs? Review some of the pros and cons to help decide:



[h=4]Pros:



Texts can be sent and received with almost any mobile phone—not just smartphones.

They are great for quick messages, especially if you are away from a computer.

The other person will see your message either immediately, or the next time they look at their phone.

It's possible to send text messages from a computer to a mobile phone.


[h=4]Cons:

Text messages generally cost money, unless they are included in your mobile

phone plan. Also, the recipient may also be charged when they read the message

The 160-character limit makes text messages unsuitable for longer messages.

Unless your mobile phone has a full keyboard, it may take a long time to type your message.






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[h=2]Direct Messages

[h=3]Introduction

Many websites allow you to send direct messages: private messages sent from

one person to another. In many ways, direct messaging is very

similar to email, but with a few important distinctions


It has fewer features than email.

It's only used to communicate with other people who use the same website.

You don't get your own email address, which means that you can't really use

direct messages as a replacement for email

Sending a direct message with Twitter



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[h=2]Direct Messages



[h=4]When Are Direct Messages Used?

Direct messages are often used when email is not an option. For example, an

eBay seller may keep their email address private, but you can always contact

them through eBay's direct message feature. Direct messages allow both

parties to communicate without sharing their email addresses. For

convenience, you can usually have direct messages forwarded to your email address

There are two main types of websites where you might use direct messages:


Online stores: If you have a question about an item, you might send the seller a

direct message. This is especially common on websites like eBay and

Etsy where items are sold by regular people, not retailers


Social networking sites: websites like LinkedIn let you send direct messages to other

users. This allows you to send a private message without posting it to a public profile

Sending a direct message in an online store


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[h=2]Direct Messages



[h=4]Pros and Cons of Direct Messaging

Will direct messages work for your needs? Review some of the pros and cons to help decide:


[h=4]Pros:
Your contact info stays private. Neither person has to reveal their email address.

You can send private messages that are only visible to the recipient.

It gives you an alternate way to contact friends if you lose their email addresses.



[h=4]Cons:



Like email, it may take a long time for the other person to see your message.


It can't really be used as a replacement for email and its usage is more limited.












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[h=2]Direct Messages

[h=4]Where to Find Direct Messaging
There are many websites that offer direct messaging features, including:

• eBay

• Etsy

• LinkedIn

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[h=2]Likes, Comments, and Sharing

[h=3]Introduction
One of the great things about the internet today is that anybody can join

the conversation. Instead of just reading web pages, you can engage and share things you find with your friends.


Whether you're reading a news article, watching a YouTube video, or shopping for a

great deal, there's a good chance you'll be able to add a comment or use a Social Plug-in to post it to your social networks

Social Plug-Ins


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[h=2]Likes, Comments, and Sharing

[h=4]Leaving Feedback with Social Plug-ins

If you're viewing something online, you may notice buttons with the Twitter logos. These are

called Social Plug-ins, and they're designed to let you give feedback on a

web page. When you Like, recommend, or tweet a web site, a link

to that page will be posted on your profile, allowing you to share that site with all your friends at the same time

• Some sites have a +1 button, which is Google Plus's version of the Like button

• Pin the link on a Pinterest board.

You can email an article or link to someone.



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[h=2]Likes, Comments, and Sharing

[h=4]Sharing and Comments
People use comments to give feedback, ask questions, or just continue the

conversation. Comments sections often appear at the bottom of a page

or article. Not all web pages have comments, but they're especially common

on blogs, news sites, video sites like YouTube, and image hosting sites like Flickr


When viewing or posting comments, be aware that some people intentionally try to

start arguments (often called flame wars) by posting outrageous or offensive

comments. These people are known as trolls or cyber-bullies. While it may

be tempting to respond to these comments, it's usually best to ignore them




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[h=2]Likes, Comments, and Sharing

[h=4]Pros and Cons of Comments and Plug-ins

Wondering if you should start adding comments and using Social Plug-ins? Review

some of the pros and cons to help decide

[h=4]Pros:

Interacting with the things you see on the web provides a better online

experience than just reading web pages


You can easily provide feedback on a page by telling the author what you

think or adding information that may be useful to other people


When you find something that you like, you can share it with your

friends, whether it's a product, article, video, or other website


[h=4]Cons:
Trolls and cyber-bullies may add negative or offensive comments.


Things that you post may be permanent, so you have to be careful not

to post things that could harm your reputation in the future

With Social Plug-ins, it's possible for companies to track your

browsing to collect data about your preferences




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[h=2]Blogging

[h=3]Introduction

Have you ever wanted to create your own magazine or newsletter? Would you like to promote your

home-based business or build your personal brand? Have you always wanted to create

your own website, but didn't know how? Today it's possible to do these things by

creating a blog (short for weblog). Best of all, it's free and relatively easy


Many blogs focus on a particular topic or interest, for

example: music, cooking, technology, or parenting. Others are less structured

and cover a variety of topics.It's easy to find a professional design for your

blog, even if you don't know much about building a webpage




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[h=2]Blogging

[h=4]Different Types of Blogs

You don't necessarily have to be a writer to create a blog. Some blogs focus on a

particular type of media, such as video or photos, instead of having full-fledged

articles. Others have shorter posts, which won't require as much writing and

may be less time-consuming. Below are some common types of blogs


Video blog: Also known as a vlog, this is a type of blog composed

mainly of videos. Many YouTube channels are classified as video blogs

Photoblog: This is a blog that is mostly photos, with or without descriptions.


Microblog: A microblog consists of very short posts. Status updates are a

form of microblogging. Twitter and Tumblr are two of the most popular microblogging services

Different types of blogs

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[h=2]Blogging

[h=4]Blogging Privacy


It's important to remember that blogging is a public form of online

communication. Generally, anyone in the world can view your posts and your

profile. That means you should be extra careful not to post sensitive

information. Additionally, posting things that reflect negatively on you

(such as derogatory or offensive content) could seriously affect your

personal and professional reputation




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[h=2]Blogging

[h=4]Pros and Cons of Blogging

Thinking about starting a blog? Review some of the pros and cons to help decide:


[h=4]Pros:

• It gives you an opportunity to write about things that matter to you.

Your blog can be read by people all over the world.

A blog is much easier to set up than a regular website.

You can choose a design and layout that you like.

[h=4]Cons:

It can be time-consuming, especially if you post frequently.

You'll need to avoid posting sensitive information, since it can be viewed by anyone.

Writing derogatory or offensive content could harm your reputation.




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[h=2]Blogging

[h=4]Where to Find Blogging Services


There are many websites that allow you to create a free

blog. Here are a few of the most popular ones

• WordPress

• Blogger

• Tumblr

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