Housework Outranks Facebook On Happiness Meter

Only activity people like less than using Facebook is recovering from illness, study says. There's a lesson here for businesses. There is no shortage of studies that conclude what is obvious to most of the planet. Ninety-nine percent of those surveyed said they don't want a hot poker in the eye! One percent of those surveyed said they like the smell of bad milk! You know the ones. But sometimes it's possible to glean a little "aha" nugget from studies that otherwise don't have much to tell us. Read more on InformationWeek.com

How to Spot Facebook Scams

Chances are high that you’ve been a victim of a Facebook scam, and you may not even know about it. Late last week, the Naked Security blog posted an alert about a scam claiming that Facebook would begin charging for its services and promising a way to continue using Facebook for free. The scam has been around for years, but people keep clicking. Now that Facebook has crossed the 1-billion-member mark, it will only continue to attract cybercriminals looking to make easy money off of an irresistibly large user pool. Here’s how to spot a possible scam on Facebook and where to go to find out the truth. A quick fact check could save you and your friends from getting ripped off by Facebook scammers. Read more on Mashable.com

Facebook Rolls Out 'Want' Button in Retail Test

Facebook on Monday confirmed what's been speculated for months—that the social networking giant is actively trying out additions to its arsenal of business-friendly interactive tools for users, including a so-called "Want" button.The company is currently engaging in a "small test in which a few select businesses will be able to share information about their products through a feature called Collections," Facebook said in a statement emailed to PCMag. Retailers involved in the program are Pottery Barn, Wayfair, Victoria's Secret, Michael Kors, Neiman Marcus, Smith Optics, and Fab.com, the company said. Read more on PCMag.com

20 Tricks to Make Facebook Better

Facebook is by far the largest social network on the web. While Mark Zuckerberg has made plenty of great calls in its design, the site — and the way people use it — isn’t as streamlined as it could be. These 20 tips, tricks and tools will give help take your Facebook experience to the next level. From simple settings options you may have overlooked, to browser plug-ins dedicated to making the social network even better, you’re sure to find something on this list that will make your Facebook time even more addicting than it already is. Read more on Mashable.com

Facebook Fakes: Many Users Don't Exist

Facebook reports that as many as 83 million of its users are phony--but the numbers tell only part of the story. Like the number of people served at McDonald's, the number of users on Facebook is the stuff of legend: Three times the population of the United States! Almost one-seventh of the world's population, all using the social network! Not so fast-- it turns out that a good number of those users aren't users at all, according to Facebook. Read more on InformationWeek.com

In Social Media, The Customer Really Comes First

Social media make the customer more powerful than ever. Here's how to listen and react. The customer is always right. Any organization that has paid only lip service to that adage will find itself at a distinct disadvantage as social networking platforms give customers not only a louder voice, but also one that can be heard far and wide in a matter of seconds. Real-time compliments, complaints, questions, leads, support … Welcome to the age of social CRM. Read more about social media on InformationWeek.com

Facebook Adds 'Expecting a Baby' Timeline Option

The social network rolled out a new "Life Event" for Timeline on Monday, which lets you share when you are going to be a mother or father. With the new life event option, expectant parents can share their baby's due date and whether it's a boy or a girl.

'Facebook Stories' A New Chapter For Social Network

Facebook site dedicated to showcasing members' unique uses of social network might recapture some positive mindshare--and teach us a lesson about savvy marketing. Facebook has been in the news for a lot of things lately--disappointing IPO, sliding stock price, fake users. But yesterday, for the first time in what seems like a long time, there was some news about a new Facebook feature: Facebook Stories. Read more about Facebook Stories on InformationWeek.com

Facebook Marketing: How To Keep Your Brand Liked

Promotion-filled news feeds drive Facebook users to unlike brands. Consider these ways to provide real value to your Facebook followers and keep them engaged. In the beginning, Facebook was all about catching up and engaging with friends, family, and colleagues. It didn't take long before businesses saw the marketing potential of developing a presence on the platform. Facebook users "liked" a brand here and a personality there. And then those likes started adding up, with many users' news feeds becoming heavier on promotions than on personal connections. Read more on InformationWeek.com

9 Facebook Buttons We 'Want' To See

Facebook users have long clamored for more options to express themselves. Here are nine new buttons, including the long-rumored 'Want' button, that would do the job. Rumor has it that Facebook is noodling around with the idea of providing users with a Want button. Such a button would expand users' current--and only--pre-programmed evaluation option: Like. Read more on InformationWeek.com

How can social networks make money?

With social networks now big business, what can the companies do to turn free services into hard cash? Over the past month, US Facebook users have been enjoying a selection of Warner Bros blockbusters streamed through the site in exchange for about $4 (£2.45) in Facebook credits. Read more on BBC News