Five Ways to Meet New People On Facebook

We have all heard the phrase "Get out of your comfort zone". Here are a few ways toconnect with others and make new friends.

Here are a few fun ways to get to know people and break down some barriers.

1) Play a game - One of the most addiction games on facebook is a Scrabulous, an online version of the game Scrabble. Almost every 5 seconds during the day multiple games are being started. It is a great way to meet people from around the world. Chances are you might find a new "friend" or future business associate.

2) Quizzes - There are various applications which are quizzes. The range from knowledge of movies, to your favorite movies and tv shows. Many of these quizzes can also allow you to see those who have similar interests.

3) Walls - Post something on a friend's wall, chances are one or more of that person's friends will see what you posted and respond.

4) Post in a group - Take an active role in the groups you belong to in facebook. Find an interesting article and post the link, or if you have your own blog, list that link as well.

5) Using Search - in the search box in Facebook, type in some of your favorite things and see what people, groups and pages show up. Type in things such as your hobbies, favorite sports teams, travel destinations, etc. You will see lists of people and groups that your can connect to.

Ten Trends to Watch in 2008

For much of my career, I have written articles on my vision of where technology and media were heading in the future. Here is a quick list of some of the trends to be aware of.

1. Social Media will diversify into thousands of specialized social networks and groups

2. Large media companies will engage social media in meaningful ways to create more loyal viewers for their programs and allow their viewers to interact with each other and the cast.

3. Amazon's new Kindle eBook reader will bring in a new wave of media and drive the demand for eBooks to another level.

4. Small companies and inventors in clean technology will collaborate in social networks such as facebook to come up with innovate solutions for "sustainable living" and reduction of the carbon footprint.

5. Video content will increase significantly, especially from individuals and small business as the new video cameras such as "The Flip" enter the market.

6. Musician's will be able to find their audiences more easily and engage with their fans via virtual concerts and performances. Live performances from smaller venues will begin to surface on the web.

7. Author's will need to consider multimedia when creating their brand and launching a book. Social media, such as facebook, will be an area they will need to focus on for a larger percentage of their readers.

8. Large companies who have ignored or who have not figured out a strategy for facebook and social media, will begin to lose out to new innovators who embrace the new era of Word of Mouth marketing. Those who began that journey this year will start to see their efforts bear fruit.

9. Privacy rights will become even a larger issue as social networks expand.

10. The personal brand and business brand will continue to merge within social networks providing some conflicts yet some opportunities.


As we enter into this next year, we will continue to see rapid changes in the way people from around the world find themselves and interact. Virtual business teams are cropping up. Are you part of one? Facebook Enthusiast will be exploring those areas of job seeking, sports marketing, collaboration and publishing in the next year.

I would encourage you to write to me or post on here any predications you might have for 2008.