Battle of Hoth Facebook Profile
April 20th, 2012
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Posts Tagged ‘Facebook’
CIA’s “Facebook” Program Dramatically Cut Agency’s Costs
February 17th, 2012
The Social Network 2 – A Parody
November 25th, 2011
Where you should post it
November 2nd, 2011
A guide to know where to post your status update.
From Breaking Copy: Status conscious? Check out this social media flowchart.
Change your Facebook profile name
September 22nd, 2011
Facebook vs. Twitter – The GregPike.ca analysis
December 22nd, 2010
I use both Facebook and Twitter. While some people don’t see the need to have multiple social media accounts, I use both of these networks for very different things.
Why do you use one or the other?
Analysis of 2010 demographics
Facebook is bigger and badder
With 500 million users, Facebook has almost 5 times as many users to network with than Twitter. Of course, Facebook first launched in February 2004 whereas Twitter did not start until July 2006. By the time Twitter was hitting the market Facebook was only just becoming popular. Most people had never logged into Facebook. Then Facebook has a surgence not unlike the one Twitter has been started enjoying.
People are just as aware of Facebook as they are of Twitter
This stat surprised me. 88% of people know about Facebook compared to 87% who are aware of Twitter. I would have figured it to be higher for Facebook.
Facebook boasts higher regular visits
41% of users log in every day to Facebook. Only 27% of Twitter users log in every day. Facebook seems to engage users more which entices more people to keep coming back regularly.
Twitter users are more educated
Given it’s model of presenting news, DIYs, articles, and other information in a concise, scannable format it should be no surprise that Twitter users are more educated than Facebook users. 78% of Twitter users are either in or graduated college versus Facebooks 50%. This is despite the fact that Facebook started off as a social network for colleges.
Twitter users have more to say
Twitter users are a whopping 4 and a third times more likely to update their status when they log in. Many Facebook users will log in just to browse or “creep” other people online.
Facebook users are rich!
Well, not a whole lot richer than Twitter users, but there is a slightly higher percentage of people earning $50K or higher on Facebook than Twitter.
Twitter users are mobile
More twitter users are actively using Twitter on their mobile devices. Makes sense since data on Twitter is so concise.
Twitter users are more brand loyal
Considerably more Facebook users (40%) “Like” companies than Twitter users(25) but a follower of a company on Twitter is far more likely to actually buy a product (67% versus 50% for Facebook).
Infographic from TNW: Facebook Vs. Twitter: By the Numbers [infographic]
Which Canadian city do you belong in?
October 27th, 2010
Gregory got St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.
The oldest city and most easterly part of North America, St. John’s is a small city with all of the charm of a small town. Culturally and historically unique , there is lots to see and do in this city, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it’s one big museum. St. John’s George Street is one of the best places to party on a Saturday night. Music and theatre is as abundant here as any big city in Canada.
The people are friendly, the food is delicious, and there are pristine natural sights all around, from campgrounds to icebergs.
The Avalon Peninsula was recently ranked as the number one coastal destination in the world. Not Canada. Not North America. The World. Thanks National Geographic.
Also, I didn’t need an app to tell me I belong here!
