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Something to talk about on the current social media

Social Media, a term that defines most of us, its our way of meeting new people, getting in touch with the old ones and what can you say our package of entertainment. When you talk about a topic as deep as social media, you find yourself in a undefined space, in serious doubts about where to start from.

  The right thing would be talking over the emergence of social media, its growth and how has it influenced us. If I were to ask you what do you do when you are sitting in a bus, going to an event with your parents where you know no one or when you are just sitting idle, your answer would be either facebook or twitter or instagram maybe. That’s where our lives have ended up now and honestly its not that bad, they are the ultimate source of entertainment.
The emergence and growth of social media
Though websites such as facebook, twitter were launched about 10 years ago but there real influence if you talk about the whole world cam in around 2011-12 when people started crawling towards these sites. Why? You ask, well its very simple, when you are bored you look for something and you can find all the celebrities, humor and even your friends at these platforms without even calling them or visiting them. Quite fascinating it is, the concept of social media, getting all of our friends together on a single platform, and hence we stop communicating like for real, accept it you don’t go out or call your friends or relatives the way you used to about 5 years ago. Everything has its pros and cons but its for you to decide, anyway moving on to the business part, this is where it gets interesting research shows that social media has taken up most of the advertisement, companies just create accounts run ads and Volaa!! There you see your potential customer a click away. As time grows it might be possible we get bored out of this stuff or maybe they roll out something that’ll keep us interested.
The influence of social media
Let’s be honest what do you use facebook for, chatting with friends nah..you use it to show people what you are up to, “Chillin out with my buddies in paris” Ha!! What was that? You just upload a pic to tell people you did this and you want their comments on that, cool enough eh!! You watch videos you laugh and you have fun, something extraordinary Mr. Mark Zuckerberg did.
What about twitter? Let’s be honest you use it to get in touch with celebrities, or to become one yourself by getting followers quite a concept that too, where most of the celebrities/athletes/entrepreneurs are active and they even respond (yeah!! Not to everyone).
Snapchat/instagram? You upload pictures show them to the world and laugh about hem, this social media thing is really funny right? Anyways what you don’t see is that the more you get addicted to these the more you lose yourself as the real person, my advice go out, travel, eat have fun, life was never meant to be this way, Pictures won’t give you the beauty of visiting a place and seeing it by your own eyes, just keep that phone aside and feel the cold breeze for once, you will know what I mean.
Time to wrap it up folks; thanks for giving this article a read.
About the author
Vinod Kardam is a tech savvy person; he likes writing about tech and social life related stuff. His opinions on certain things are to the point and he finds it quite amusing the way people are influenced by social media and news. He loves to share Amazon offers so that everyone enjoy getting discounts.


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Facebook Legacy contact Feature How to add and setup

Facebook has for a long time now been a place where we share and connect with family and friends. Now with the Facebook legacy contact feature it has also evolved into a place where we remember and honor those we have lost. This feature allows a person’s Facebook account to become a memorial of their life once they pass away. The Facebook Legacy contact feature allows a family member or a friend to manage their account once they pass away.

complete guide of Legacy contact Feature


What the feature can do

Once a Facebook account user passes away the family member or friend chosen to manage the account in their absence will notify Facebook of the passing and the legacy contact will do the following;
  • The Facebook account will be memorialised.
  • A message to fir instance, announce a memorial service will be posted at the top of the memorialised timeline.
  • It will also respond to a few friends and family members who were not yet connected on Facebook.
  • It will also update the profile picture and cover photo

If you choose to, you can give the legacy contact permission to download photos and profile information that you once shared on Facebook. Other settings of the Facebook legacy contact feature will remain the same and the person appointed as the legacy will be able to log into the Facebook account as the person who passed away and even be able to see the person’s private messages.

How to set up the Facebook Legacy Contact Feature

To set up the legacy feature, visit the setting page. Open security and then Legacy contact located at the bottom of the page. The feature will give you the option to send a message to the person you have chosen as your legacy contact.
You will also get the chance to give your legacy contact the permission to download all your posts, photos and other profile information that you have shared on Facebook. Facebook also provides you with redesigned memorialised profiles that are meant to pay tribute to the deceased by adding the word “remembering” above their name and making it easy for the person they have chosen as their contact to pin a post at the top of the timeline.

Available in the US

The Facebook Legacy Contact feature is only available in the US for now. If you don’t live in the USand like what this feature can do, don’t worry, it will be available to the rest of the world as soon as Facebook is done with testing and is sure that it is well accepted.
It is important to note that the legacy contact is completely optional and it will be used if the deceased person had set it up and chosen a legacy contact. Facebook continues to come up with these feature upgrades and improvements that can sometimes be helpful and worth checking out. It is just a matter of time to see how the Facebook legacy contact feature is received.

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Add social sharing buttons below and above every blogger post

In starting we learn about adding social sharing buttons with detail. As the growing demand of social industry it is necessary we integrate our blog with recommended distributive tools. In this time user want more simple way to share as compared to complex difficult ways. Facebook, Twitter and Google plus play a healthy role in success of any blogger or website. Although many other resources exist online but these are major platforms which are used for popularity of your brand at internet. Qualified people prefer to use these networks for the sake of automated, like and share the content.
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Below the post:

In first session we will describe to add social sharing buttons below every blogger post in blogspot. So let’s get start. Go to blogger dashboard > Template > Edit HTML
Search this peace of code.

<data:post.body/>

 At the first occurrence place this whole code immediately after above code.

<!– Facebook button –>
<div id=’fb-root’/>
<script>(function(d, s, id) {
var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];
if (d.getElementById(id)) {return;}
js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id;
js.src = &quot;http://connect.facebook.net/en_US/all.js#xfbml=1&quot;;
fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs);
}(document, &#39;script&#39;, &#39;facebook-jssdk&#39;));
</script>
<!– Google +1 button–>
<script type=’text/javascript’>
(function() {
var po = document.createElement(&#39;script&#39;); po.type = &#39;text/javascript&#39;; po.async = true;
po.src = &#39;https://apis.google.com/js/plusone.js&#39;;
var s = document.getElementsByTagName(&#39;script&#39;)[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(po, s);
})();
</script>
<!– Twitter button–>
<script>!function(d,s,id){var js,fjs=d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0];if(!d.getElementById(id))
{js=d.createElement(s);js.id=id;js.src=&quot;//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js&quot;;fjs.parentNode.
insertBefore(js,fjs);}}(document,&quot;script&quot;,&quot;twitter-wjs&quot;);</script>
 <!—Tcm horizontal social sharing buttons Start –>
   <div class=’horizontal-social-buttons’ style=’padding:10px 0 10px;’>
<!– Twitter –>
<div style=’float:left;’>
<a class=’twitter-share-button’ data-count=’horizontal’ data-lang=’en’ data-related=”
data-via=” expr:data-text=’data:post.title’ expr:data-url=’data:post.url’ href=’https://twitter.com/share’>Tweet</a>
</div>
<!– Google +1 –>
<div style=’float:left;’>
<g:plusone annotation=’bubble’ expr:href=’data:post.url’ size=’medium’/>
</div>
<!– Facebook Like+Send –>
<div style=’float:left;’>
<fb:like colorscheme=’light’ expr:href=’data:post.url’ font=” layout=’button_count’ send=’true’ show_faces=’false’/>
</div></div>
<!–sharing button ends here–>

Press the orange save button. Congratulations you are done. Enjoy a new glance to your blog.

Above the post:

Paste entire code above <data:post.body/>. Sharing buttons will be shown above every post.
Need Help:
In custom templates there are variation in coding of <data:post.body/>. Then it is recommended check other two positions in case of invalid position of buttons.

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How to remove and edit facebook apps from your profile

removing facebook application
Facebook is one of the most growing social network of this century. Every one knows about it. A couple of day’s tenth anniversary of this network has been celebrated by its owner. This is best place for seeking new things because we use fan pages and groups here. Another great way to acquiring knowledge is use facebook apps. A large number of applications are integrated with this network. Even if you have an fb account you can make your own similar invention. Share this with friends & family. Today we discuss about app feature of fb as earlier I discuss most popular birthday extension.

Editing system:

On main page at left side you may see your extensions, groups, friends etc. If we place cursor on a specific function then two effects take place at the same time. For example in the screenshort cursor is on Games feature. Then two links appear.

how to edit facebook apps

1. More option which is visible clearly.

We can edit any them from two ways. If you wish to see all features then you may click on number one “More” preference. A new window will be open with all of your stuff.

2. A small pen type icon show.

Alternatively by pushing this little icon that is behind the app you may edit your application. There are other useful characteristic.

Removing facebook application:

It is upon you to use first or second method for editing. Both are same but 1stprocess open all feature and 2nd is for instantly use. In this tutorial we use More option procedure. As above mention by pressing More link after landing on new page. All apps are able to seen clearly with information of last activity. Now place your cursor on tiny pen edit button & push it. Select remove application. A box will show at here click on blue remove button.

removal process

Bingo you are done.

Custom settings:

If we click on edit settings preference then seen will be different. A pop up box will explain you. By clicking on visibility section a drop down menu tells you to select best selection. Like who can see your stuff friends, family, classmates etc. Set desired and control your facebook application. You may either deselect notifications sender by this. Set custom privacy what you want.

preferences for custom settings

Summary:

These are some ways to manage apps. If you wish to use a feature of facebook no more delete it or organize it. These all things increase experience of social networking at internet.
Need help:
Tutorial is very easy to understand. We’ll try to make it more sensible with adding images. However if you feel a little bit problem anywhere while editing we will say welcome to you every time.

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Learn how to add facebook badges on your blog

profile related image

Almost ten years round trip of facebook has been completed. Exactly after two days on 4th of Feb 2014 birthday of this huge social network has been arranged with glory. According to a rough estimate since 2004 to present its users are in Billions. We use these types of networks just spending our time. Personally some times I think why we use facebook in free of cost. And I reach the conclusion for the sake of facilitating us. If any one uses it properly then this is fantastic approach. Always take any thing in life with its original shape. It gives chance to get more benefit. If you can understand it! Any how these were some thoughts from me. Now move on the genuine topic.

What is the need of facebook badge:

You may think that what is the relation of above discussion with this subject? Then in simple elaboration for getting full time advantage! Using these kinds of applications as a web owner, or developer I can promote and share my work with others. Using this channel specific knowledge which I have may be new users get information from this, learn it. Alternatively my effort will grow. In short form from two parallel routes a creator & receiver both gain informative developing skills plus knowledge. Professionals used to say if we use social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Google plus for such purposes (knowledge base) then we can educate millions of people.
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How to add profile badge:

If you are the owner of website or blog then add your facebook profile badge for users. In this way they can directly interact with you via profile badge on blogger.  Before going next it is necessary you must have fb account. Otherwise sign up and create. After signing in now add this app. Just go to Facebook Badgeschoose Profile. Here your will see your picture with user name and some information. Press top right button on create a new badge & follow these steps. Here is the demo badge I add for understanding the whole theme. Also applying custom settings your profile looks similar.

                             
                             

Custom settings:

In layout settings select 2 columns radio button. Every change you will make page reloads every time and alternation will appear next of these settings. From items category choose profile picture, name and Email which are necessary & recommended. You may add any other option from this menu as you wish. Finally hit the blue save button.

create a badge recommended settings

Installation of facebook profile badge:

After saving the badge a new screen will appear with demo of recently created. Here are three alternatives Blogger, typepad and other. Blogger selection directly adds new widget on website. But manual installation is good for more practice. So we prefer other. As specified in attached screen short.

select other option and pick the code of badge

#1. Click on other tab.
#2. A new code will appear. Copy this code for pressing. First (ctrl+A) for whole code selection of facebook profile secondly press (ctrl+c) for copy.
At the end of the story Go to  blogger dashboard > layout > Select add a gadget.  Pick HTML java script paste copying code here by pressing (ctrl+v) for pasting. Hit the orange save button. Refresh page for new implementation. Here you will see clearly your blog’s new look decorated with your facebook profile badge.

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How to set custom online and offline chatting status at facebook in 1 Step

It has been observed that trend of fb increasing rapidly as compared to other social media platforms. Due to this growing network and popularity around the globe every one knows about Facebook. Also its features and applications enhances day by day from admin.  In the starting days this entire interface was simple with some apps. But with the passage of time countless awesome and custom settings & apps will introduced for better user experience. This tutorial will be helpful for all beginner & advance level users. I hope after reading this post you will be able to customize your setting as you want.

Why we need custom setting of online:

Using facebook chatting application it enables you sending and receiving messages from your friends, fellows , family member etc. when we see right sidebar chat menu those people who are online their status differs by a green dot from offline. In this way we easily communicate with all of those at a time. It is an amazing and instantly features.
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But problem occurs when we add someone stranger by chance or don’t want to talk any friend or family member on facebook due to any issue. At that stage we feel how to change or hide my status offline from a specific person.

Seem offline but actually online:

Follow this easy and one way process and always remain offline from one who bothering you or you don’t want to talk him/her. Simply go to right bottom corner of your chat interface.
1. Now click on rounded options button as indicated into figure below.
2. Select advance options from the menu.

for facebook chatting setting

Custom settings:

In advance chat setting a dialogue box appears with three options. Use first option “Turn on chat for all friends except” in the box provided write the name for that specific person for the sake of remaining offline from him/her in facebook chatting feature. Also here you include many a number of people you want to offline from them. At last press save and you are done. Since this time you will be non accessible or offline from your selected friend where as actually you are online.

Custom offline and online setting on chat featutre

Turn on chat for only some friends:

In option two select this radio button works as same in first option but this is a little but of different from first offline and online status of facebook chatting feature. You can also use this if you wish. Otherwise remain it default.

Turn off chat:

Here is also another option exist for entire chatting system. People who use facebook for their own purpose like for promoting their products, pages and brands they may use this option? They remain offline while surfing fb online because they have lack of time for chatting.
Note:  If any one use this option then he remain always unreachable or offline from his friends until he again uncheck this option.
At last hope you like this special update of playing hide and seek with your friends while using facebook.

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How to schedule Facebook birthday application in 3 steps

Social media especially Facebook is most popular. With the passage of time many changes occur in it as compared to earlier. With advance and modern technology we see a no of nice applications also invent on focusing fb. Billion of users show their interest in these apps. Today I’ve a great idea related Facebook birthday app installation with your account. This is very popular, interesting and awesome feature.

Use of birthday application:

Many times while surfing fb you may see on your friend’s timeline a message appears some like this. “Remember to send a card……….” What’s this? Actually this is Facebook birthday reminder to its subscriber. It shows on his timeline and reminding to wish a friend. Using this way we don’t need to remember birth date, of any friend because this application schedule all our work smartly.

Features of this app:

We just need to install it remaining work is the duty of this app. Using reminder system it tells us today is our friend’s birthday. Here are some menus like comment, send card etc. if we choose first option then which words we write that directly posted on specific person’s wall.

Alternatively by choosing Send card is very famous by using this we able to send a gift, card, or any well meaning phrase to our friend on his this special occasion. Many people prefer second option because this is the modern way of wishing, celebrating and share happiness among our loved ones.
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How to install birthday application:

Go to Facebook Birthday app
Step 1.
Click on OK button on dialogue appear & install application.

Step 2.

Check mark on radio button and add friends to your calendar.
Allow birthday reminders showing on your timeline.
Also permits accept requests.

Installation of facebook birthday app

Hit blue continue button for further proceed.

Step 3.

At this stage a dialogue box with all friends name appears. Simply just click on blue send requests button. As indicated in the image below.

After all click yes on receiving requests from friends.
And you are hundred percent done. Now you are able to sending and receiving birthday wishes from your added friends with a modern touch.
Need help:
Tutorial is simple however if you don’t tackle then ask us. We are here to help you. 

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