Facebook Privacy Shortcuts
Submitted by socialnetgate on Fri, 12/21/2012 via Web
Facebook has released a new "Privacy Shortcuts". This is to make the access to change the important privacy options easily.
If it has been already activated for your account, you can see that on the top of the page(next to "Home".)
Clicking on the 'See More Settings' lead to the Privacy Settings page.
Facebook Help Center has explained the new option as below:
Your privacy shortcuts give you quick access to some of the most widely used privacy settings and tools. Click 
at the top of the page to see shortcuts that help you manage,
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Who can see my stuff?
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Who can contact me?
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How do I stop someone from bothering me?
This is also where you'll find the latest privacy updates and other helpful tools. Check the same here
With the new "Privacy Shortcuts" making it easy to access and change your Privacy settings, a better secured Facebook is developing.
Facebook is also changing some of its options easier to find and understand.
Are you able to view the changes? Let us know how it'd change the security on Facebook in the comments below.
Facebook Embraces Local Search Via 'Nearby' Updates for Mobile
Submitted by socialnetgate on Wed, 12/19/2012 via Web
Keywords: facebook, Facebook Android, Facebook iOS, Facebook Mobile Apps, Facebook Updates
Social Networking Sites
Submitted by socialnetgate on Wed, 12/05/2012 via Web
While there are ample social media sites that we are spending our time, there are new social media sites out there that are launched with a twist and media attention.
Some of them that are noticeable are listed below (though this is not a complete list - just for reference):
So.cl
Google pagerank - 6
Alexa - 46518
Microsoft's Socl — pronounced social — allows you to express and share your ideas through rich post collages comprised of images, links, captions and videos.
We already posted about this - Microsoft's New site for Search on Social Networking - So.cl
SiteTalk
Alexa - 6486
SiteTalk represents a new dimension in social networking.
You can gain loyalty points for recommending new members to the community. Also activities such as posting messages, uploading photos or video and such earn you points. Loyalty points can be used for purchases within the SiteTalk community such as SiteTalk Mall.
Check more About the SiteTalk Community
Zurker
Alexa - 51046
Zurker is currently in beta testing, and is not available to the general public without an invitation. Please comment below if you need an invitation to go through the site.
They say that you can become an investor of Zurker and earn shares(vShares).
While we shall discuss in detail about these sites in the forthcoming posts, please register your comments below on the upcoming number of social networking sites. Do you think they will stay or just a fad?
Have you come across these or any similar sites?
Discuss more of your thoughts out as comments below...
Keywords: New social media sites, SiteTalk, So.Cl, Socl, Upcoming Social Networking Sites, Zurker
Verify your business on Pinterest -...
Submitted by socialnetgate on Sun, 12/02/2012 via Web
Pinterest verified business accounts...
Submitted by socialnetgate on Sat, 12/01/2012 via Web
Facebook Updates - Post privacy gating
Submitted by socialnetgate on Wed, 11/21/2012 via Web
On the previous post, we discussed on the recent Facebook Updates.
Now, let us explain in detail on how to apply/make use of these changes, as we did for ‘Tagging Ability’ in the earlier post.
What is ‘Post privacy gating’?
With this option, you can choose a targeted audience every time you post an update on your Facebook Page. Nobody outside of the target audience will be able to see the posts.
You can target your audience based on :
Do not forget that the earlier option for selecting target based on Location and Language is still available as of now.
However, the difference with the new option is that the post will be seen in your page timeline as usual by Public. You can hide it from the page for the public to see it, if you want to.
Where is it and how it works?
- Log in to your Admin Facebook profile
- Go to the page’s ‘Manage Permissions’ admin page/option
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You can see the option ‘Post privacy gating’
- Check the option and ‘Save Changes’
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Come back to the page (for which the change was made) and on the status update box you can see the changes.
- Click ‘Add Targeting’ and select your Target before posting your update
Check on the help video below.
Try this option and post your experiences below.
Stay tuned with SocialNetGate to know more on the other recent Facebook Updates.
Facebook Updates
Submitted by socialnetgate on Sun, 11/18/2012 via Web
Facebook has been constantly in the verge of making changes and adding new features to their social media platform. Here are some of the recent changes that might not be well noticed by all. Knowing on these features could make your effort to reach your fans/followers will be great.
Additional Permissions
Tagging Ability:
People can tag photos posted by your Facebook page
You can enable the option to allow photo tagging for photos uploaded to your Page by following these instructions:
1. At the top of your Page, click Edit Page
2. Select Manage Permissions
3. Check the box labeled People can tag photos posted by [your Page name]
Check this on Facebook Help Center
Post privacy gating:
Byenabling the Post privacy gating Settings, you can choose a targeted audience every time you post an update on your Page. Nobody outside of the target audience will be able to see the posts.
However, the post will be seen in your page timeline as usual.
Changes on Facebook Page Notifications
Facebook has rolled out a new feature for users to opt in to receive notifications every time a page makes a post.
If you like a page and enable 'Get Notifications', you will receive a notification similar to friends posts/messages on your Notifications Inbox.
Show in News Feed
If this option is enabled, the posts by the pages you like will be listed on your 'News Feed'
Facebook Questions Feature
Questions feature is not available for profiles now. Whereas it is available for FB pages still. Click the + sign next to Offer, Event on the page you admin to explore the Questions feature.
Post any updates that you have noticed as comments below.
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Instagram web profiles
Submitted by socialnetgate on Sun, 11/11/2012 via Web
Recently, Instagram rolled out web profiles for their users publicly.
Here are some of the notable information on the release.
- Instagram web profiles has a similar look to the Facebook profiles/pages with a header of some of the recent photos from your profile. This will be randomly chosen by Instagram and you don't have control on the images selected.
- The URL to view your web profile is simple. http://www.instagram.com/username - username is the username of the Instagram profile that you want to view.
- Though this has been released publicly, there might be some profiles that are not available. It will be updated in the coming week
- If your photos are set to public, anyone will be able to see your profile. make sure your turn your photos public if you want to be visible on the web.
- Importantly, the web version doesn't have the options neither to create an Instagram account or post photos via web.
We will keep you posted with more updates on Social Media. So Stay Connected...
Instagram Web Viewer - Part 2
Submitted by socialnetgate on Wed, 11/07/2012 via Web
Instagram Web Viewer consisted of some of the top sites that help Instagram to be viewed on the web rather than just mobile devices. As Instagram also rolled out Web profiles recently, the sites might be of lesser use compared to the earlier situation. Though, here are some sites which you can use more than just as a web viewer:
Pinstagram/Pictacular
Alexa Rank : 69,020
GPR 6
Pictacular is a free service that lets you enjoy Instagram on the web. Some of the services/tools:
View Instagram Photos
View your Instagram feed on the web and iPad in a beautiful waterfall layout instead of one photo at a time.
Like and Comment
Pictacular not only lets you view photos but Like and Comment on them.
Public Profile Page
When you log into Instagram, you immediately get a shareable public profile page.
Share to Pinterest
Pictacular makes it really easy to not only share to Facebook and Twitter but also to Pinterest.
Search Tags and Users
Searching tags and users is really easy. Just enter a term or name on the search on the top left.
Photos Nearby
View photos taken near you with the photos nearby feature.
Discover
Pictacular curates some of the best Instagram users so you can discover some of the best photos even if you don't follow a lot of people.
View Followers and More
Easily view who is following you and who you follow.
Get More Likes
Get more followers and likes by easily sharing your Instagram photos on the web.
Pinstagram is a beautiful web app for browsing through Instagram Pinterest style. You can browse your feed, popular images, your own photos and your likes. You can also allow your browser to use your current location, and browse nearby photos.
Instagrid
Alexa Rank 70,223
GPR 5
A Clean Web Gallery For Your Instagram Photos. Instagram is a popular photo-sharing app on the iPhone, we publish a nice gallery so you can view and share
- Subscribe via Email
Instagram feeds in your inbox
You don't need an iPhone— Hit the subscribe button from any user's gallery, and receive their new Instagram photos in a beautiful email every few days. A great way for your family, friends, and fans who are not on Instagram to follow you.
- #Hashtag Galleries
Collect & share photos using tags
Instantly create a gallery of all the photos tagged with a specific #hashtag. It's a great way to keep track of a set of photos for yourself, your company, a conference or event.
- Instagrid Digest
Discover new Instagram users
We publish a weekly digest featuring both popular & undiscovered Instagram users.
They also provide paid services:
- Make Prints From Your Instagram Photos
- Develop digital campaigns & experiences that leverage the Instagram platform and community
Copygram
Alexa Rank 73,331
GPR 4
View your feed and share Instagram photos directly on the web. Back up your grams and keep your favorite memories safe.Print the photos you love on Copygram.
Copygram lets you utilize nearly all in-app features, and much more: Comment, Like, Follow, and Unfollow; use hashtags and usernames; back up your photos, or pick your favorite grams and have them sent directly to your doorstep as prints.
Important functionalities of Copygram that can be done on Instagram Photos are:
- Share
- Backup
Pingram.me
Alexa Rank 93,080
GPR 4
Pingram is a mash-up of Instagram and Pinterest. It is one of the best instagram viewer. The features of Instagram and Pinterest have been integrated.
You can get your Vanity url with first login and find photos by map.
Though there are a lot of other sites that works for Instagram, this list comprises of the most important and the most used Instagram Web Viewers.
If you come across any other useful sites that can be more helpful, please feel free to post as comments. What are your favorites?
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Instagram has announced Profiles on the...
Submitted by socialnetgate on Tue, 11/06/2012 via Web
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