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Social Media Series

We keep hearing about "social media", or some call it "Web 2.0". What is it, and how can you use it to help build your business? Should you use Facebook or Twitter? Should you blog or use LinkedIn?

In this series, Thomas Petty will talk about the different aspects of what social media really is, cut through the noise, and help you get a basic understanding of how and why you should (or shouldn't) use it. In each session, we'll cover different topics. Each session will build upon the last, but you do not need to attend all of them to get value.

Registration is required. Bring your lunch and learn some new ideas about the Web and how to market yourself on the Internet.

Location

Livermore Chamber of Commerce
2157 1st Street (map)
Conference Room
Livermore, CA 94550
11:30 - 1:00 p.m.

Topics and Dates

• March 2, 2010 - Social Media Overview: What is social media and how can you as a business owner use it?
• April 6, 2010 - Facebook - Got too many "friends"? How to set up Facebook security for yourself as a professional
• May 4, 2010 - Blogging - Are they just for geeks and what are they? Use blogs to get onto Google right away!
• June 1, 2010 - LinkedIn - How to get "Super Networked" with people all over the world
• July 6, 2010 - Changed Class! 5 Secrets to Dominate Your Competition on Google - Learn how to dominate Google with multiple positions (not just #1), and how to get people to click on you even if you're not #1!
• August 3, 2010 - Twitter - Should you tweet your life away? What is Twitter and how can you use it?
• September 7, 2010 - How does Google work, and how can you get listed free of charge?
• October 5, 2010 - Online press releases - Learn the secrets to getting lots of electronic "press" and how it can help your business.

Workshops are free to attend, but limited to 20 people. Suggested donation to the class is $20 and all proceeds to go buy books for our Livermore schools through the Leadership Livermore Alumni Network.