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Top tips to help businesses make the most of Twitter

21/02/2012

Tags: Social networking

As an increasing number of companies look to use social networks to develop and grow, a digital marketing business called Add People has now compiled a list of 20 top Twitter tips for business.

Twitter has grown significantly since it first launched in July 2006 and now has more than 100 million active users. This increase in popularity has prompted many businesses to consider how they can make the most of the social network’s 140 character updates.

Hype over mobile payments is a reminder to check online banking security

17/02/2012

Tags: Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

There's currently a lot of interest in a new mobile app that allows users to link their bank account to their smartphone and send up to £300 to others just using their phone.

Protect yourself from the top cyber scams of 2012

16/02/2012

Tags: Online dating, Online shopping, Scams, ThreatTest

Figures suggest that almost a quarter of people in the UK believe they have been affected by cybercrime in some way so it’s important to be up to speed on the latest techniques criminals are likely to use.

To help with this, we’ve taken a look at the online scams that are likely to make an appearance this year and the steps you can take to avoid them.

Don’t get caught out when looking for love online this Valentine’s Day

14/02/2012

Tags: Cybercrime, Online dating, Online safety

Could the romantic atmosphere of 14th February prompt you to consider signing up for an online dating site in search of love? If so, then make sure you protect yourself from the risks.

Online dating can be a great way to meet people who share your interests and hobbies without leaving it to chance. Every year there are thousands of people who get together romantically or even get married as a result of meeting through online dating sites.

Encouraging different generations to safely explore the internet together – Safer Internet Day 2012

07/02/2012

Tags: Child Safety, Online safety, Social networking

Young people and adults are being encouraged to learn from each other to use online technology more safely as part of Safer Internet Day 2012.

According to research carried out to mark the day 87% of youngsters across Europe use the internet at home, while 36% of 9 to16 year olds believe that they definitely know more about the internet than their parents.

What could Facebook’s ownership changes mean for users of the social network?

02/02/2012

Tags: Identity theft, Privacy, Social networking

Long-expected preparations by Facebook to become a public company have received widespread coverage this week, so what does this mean for users of the site?

At this stage, there probably won’t be much difference. The social network is likely to continue evolving the way it looks and feels, for example the extended roll-out of their Timeline format announced last week.

UK leads the way in saving money and time by doing everyday tasks online

31/01/2012

Tags: Ecommerce, Mobile Internet, Online banking, Online shopping

Families could be saving more than £3,000 by doing tasks such as banking and shopping online according to new research.

A detailed study looked at the value of the web to the world’s 20 wealthiest nations and found that the UK was leading the way in making the most of life online.

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