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I never thought I’d say it, but I am sort of a perfectionist when it comes to my work. I like things to be in order and done the right way. I guess that’s why I work here. After all, two of our core values are “Doing Things Right” and “Excellent Quality.”

That is the number one question I receive when I tell people I am a Social Networking Specialist. That’s right. I’m on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and other social nets all day long.

Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s social media efforts rank 2nd in the country.

Just released by Dave Serino Blogs, Tennessee ranked 2nd in the nation for most active social DMO (Destination Marketing Organization), a mere 10 points behind Michigan.

Have you ever had something done to you and thought “It’s just NOT fair.” Well, Facebook has recently revoked my publishing rights for the Tennessee Department of Tourist Development’s Facebook Fan Page.

This phrase is said time and time again for web development and it can’t be more true. If there is not enough relevant content on a website, it pretty much defeats the purpose of even having a website.

It has taken me 16 years of schooling to get here, but here I am. A college graduate, working with the best online marketing agency, Paramore|Redd Online Marketing.

It’s amazing how quickly people become creatures of habit.

When Facebook first came out in 2005, there was no moaning and groaning about the layout, and yet we still had to find where things were located. Then, a year later, everything suddenly changed. The homepage was no longer filled with large boxes but was much more compact. And year after year, it all keeps changing! I mean, what are Mark Zuckerberg and his crew thinking?

Social networking is one of the newest ways to promote products and/or brands on the Internet, but it is one of the trickiest. Networks like MySpace, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube are continually evolving and changing.

Let’s start with the founding principle that the primary focus of social networking is not to sell a product or brand, but to create and promote a product or company brand image. Social networks already serve the purpose of connecting individuals…