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Salesforce.com Secrets of Success: Best Practices for Growth and Profitability, Second Edition

Salesforce.com Secrets of Success: Best Practices for Growth and Profitability, Second Edition

By: David Taber

Publisher: Prentice Hall

Publication Date: 24-OCT-2013

Insert Date: 12-JUN-2013

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This is the Rough Cut version of the printed book. ¿ Thoroughly updated to reflect new business challenges, opportunities, and Salesforce.com capabilities, this book brings together all the best practices, knowledge, and techniques you need to drive maximum business value from your Salesforce.com investment. Drawing on their personal experience with 100+ Salesforce.com deployments, the authors reveal how to overcome the obstacles to success with Salesforce.com, accelerate user adoption, achieve superior operational results. ¿ Comprehensive, relentlessly business-focused, and logically...

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Sams Teach Yourself iCloud® in 10 Minutes, Second Edition

Sams Teach Yourself iCloud® in 10 Minutes, Second Edition

By: Brad Miser

Publisher: Sams

Publication Date: 11-JUN-2013

Insert Date: 09-JUN-2013

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Sams Teach Yourself iCloud in 10 Minutes, Second Edition, offers straightforward, practical information designed to get you up and running quickly and easily. By working through its 10-minute lessons, you’ll learn everything you need to know to effectively use Apple’s iCloud online services. Each compact lesson zeroes in on a specific aspect of iCloud, explained through concise and informative descriptions along with accurate and easy to follow step-by-step instructions. You’ll quickly become comfortable performing the most important iCloud tasks to make the most of what iCloud offers every...

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Blackboard Learn Administration

Blackboard Learn Administration

By: Terry Patterson;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 24-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 08-JUN-2013

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Become an expert in administrating Blackboard Learn with tutorials as if a certified administrator were at your side Learn both the simple and the complex skills to become an expert Blackboard Learn admin Optimize the security and performance of Blackboard Learn and create a disaster recovery plan Gain insight from an experienced Blackboard administrator using a hands-on approach In Detail Blackboard Learn is web application software that allows users around the world to participate in training and educational opportunities. This software is utilized in high schools,...

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Data Mining in Dynamic Social Networks and Fuzzy Systems

Data Mining in Dynamic Social Networks and Fuzzy Systems

By: Vishal Bhatnagar

Publisher: IGI Global

Publication Date: 30-JUN-2013

Insert Date: 01-JUN-2013

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Many organizations, whether in the public or private sector, have begun to take advantage of the tools and techniques used for data mining. Utilizing data mining tools, these organizations are able to reveal the hidden and unknown information from available data. Data Mining in Dynamic Social Networks and Fuzzy Systems brings together research on the latest trends and patterns of data mining tools and techniques in dynamic social networks and fuzzy systems. With these improved modern techniques of data mining, this publication aims to provide insight and support to researchers and...

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WordPress® on Demand

WordPress® on Demand

By: Patrice-Anne Rutledge

Publisher: Que

Publication Date: 15-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 21-MAY-2013

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WordPress on Demand will cover both WordPress.com and WordPress.org in a visual, step-by-step format. In addition to offering detailed guidance on how to complete dozens of common WordPress tasks, this book will provide real-world advice and suggestions on how to save time, avoid frustration, and create a high-quality, well-designed site that attracts an audience and achieves results. WordPress on Demand will be based on WordPress version 3.5.1. In this book, readers will learn how to: • Decide between hosted WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (WordPress.org) • Choose the right...

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Social Business By Design: Transformative Social Media Strategies for the Connected Company

Social Business By Design: Transformative Social Media Strategies for the Connected Company

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Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013

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From the Dachis Group—the global leader in social business—comes the groundbreaking book on transformative social business strategies. Social Business By Design is the definitive management book on how to rethink the modern organization in the social media era. Based on their research and work through the Dachis Group, thought leaders Dion Hinchcliffe and Peter Kim deftly explore how the social, cultural, and technological trends provoked by the social media explosion are transforming the business environment. Designed as both a strategic overview and a hands-on resource, Social Business...

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The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success, 3rd Edition

The Social Media Bible: Tactics, Tools, and Strategies for Business Success, 3rd Edition

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 08-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013

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The go-to guide to social media skills, now in an updated and revised Third Edition The Social Media Bible is comprehensive 700-plus page social media resource that will teach corporate, small business, and non-profit marketers strategies for using social media to reach their desired audiences with power messages and efficiency. This newly revised 3rd edition addresses technology updates to the iPad, apps, Foursquare, and other geotargeted networks. New case studies and company profiles provide practical examples of how businesses have successfully implemented these strategies, using the...

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Google+ Companion

Google+ Companion

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Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 01-MAY-2012

Insert Date: 13-MAY-2013

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Get the inside scoop on the newest social networking site: Google+ If you think you've seen it all when it comes to social networking sites, you haven't seen Google+ yet! Built from the ground up to be useful to both desktop and mobile users, Google+ offers the same great features as other popular social network sites yet, Google+ goes one step further by integrating popular Google technologies and introducing exciting new and unique features such as "Circles," "Hang," and "Sparks." Using clear, step-by-step instructions, Google+ Companion helps you master this amazing new social...

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Hybrid Cloud For Dummies

Hybrid Cloud For Dummies

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Publisher: For Dummies

Publication Date: 05-JUN-2012

Insert Date: 10-MAY-2013

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Choose the right combination of public, private, and data center resources to empower your business Hybrid clouds are transforming the way that organizations do business. This handy guide helps you find out what this new cloud deployment model is all about. You'll get down- to-earth information about cloud technology, questions to consider, and how to plan and deliver your move to a hybrid environment. Constructing the cloud — learn the basic concepts of the hybrid cloud from both a technical and business perspective Delivering cloud services — dive deeper into the actual...

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Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest

Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest

By: Janet Majure

Publisher: Visual

Publication Date: 09-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 07-MAY-2013

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Pin this as your favorite book on Pinterest Interest in Pinterest is soaring and, if you haven't yet used this fun social networking site, this Teach Yourself VISUALLY Pinterest book can help. Using clear, step-by-step tasks with plenty of visuals and illustrations, this book shows you what to do, rather than bogging you down with lengthy text. From pinning basics to drawing viewers to your own posts to connecting your pins to Facebook, this book covers all these tasks and more. You can plan a wedding, decorate a home, or share recipes with the Pinterest community once you learn the...

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Organizations and Social Networking

Organizations and Social Networking

By: Eldon Li; Stanley Loh; Cain Evans; Fabiana Lorenzi

Publisher: IGI Global

Publication Date: 31-MAY-2013

Insert Date: 04-MAY-2013

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The modern business landscape demands that organizations maintain an online presence to network with their customers and investors. Therefore, understanding the link between social media and e-business is an important first step in cultivating these internet-based relationships. Organizations and Social Networking: Utilizing Social Media to Engage Consumers provides a broad investigation into the use of social technologies in business practices through theoretical research and practical applications. This book explores the opportunities and challenges brought about by the advent of various...

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WIKI

WIKI

By: Alan J. Porter

Publisher: XML Press

Publication Date: 11-APR-2013

Insert Date: 11-APR-2013

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WIKI: Grow Your Own for Fun and Profit introduces wikis, and shows why they have become the must-have collaboration technology for businesses of any size....

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Connecting Organizational Silos: Taking Knowledge Flow Management to the Next Level with Social Media

Connecting Organizational Silos: Taking Knowledge Flow Management to the Next Level with Social Media

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Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Publication Date: 09-OCT-2012

Insert Date: 08-APR-2013

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Practical guidance on how to successfully introduce enterprise social networks to connect employees While there are a fast growing number of books around social media and enterprise 2.0, the focus is often on the technical tools. Connecting Organizational Silos approaches social media and enterprise 2.0 from a knowledge flow management perspective. It offers practical and specific guidance on what to do and what not to do when introducing social media in an organization. This concise, easy-to-read guide offers a nuts-and-bolts look at how to get started in social media and drive it to...

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Conversation and Community, 2nd Edition

Conversation and Community, 2nd Edition

By: Anne Gentle

Publisher: XML Press

Publication Date: 15-JUL-2012

Insert Date: 04-APR-2013

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A clear-eyed survey of the social media landscape and how to use social media in documentation....

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Das Twitter-Buch, 3rd Edition

Das Twitter-Buch, 3rd Edition

By: ; ; Corina Pahrmann; Volker Bombien; Nathalie Pelz

Publisher: O'Reilly Verlag

Publication Date: 31-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 03-APR-2013

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Twitter hat sich einen festen Platz unter den Social Media-Plattformen erobert und verbindet mit seinen 140 Zeichen langen Nachrichten Millionen von Menschen miteinander. Dieses Buch beleuchtet die verschiedenen Facetten von Twitter und zeigt, wie Twitter-Nutzer den Service in ihrem Sinne nutzen – sei es fürs Selbst-Marketing, für die Beobachtung von Trends, zum Austausch von Informationen und Ideen oder im Zusammenspiel mit Facebook und anderen Social Media-Plattformen. Die 3. Auflage des Buches wurde überarbeitet, erweitert und um aktuelle Twitter-Trends ergänzt....

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Salesforce CRM Admin Cookbook

Salesforce CRM Admin Cookbook

By: Paul Goodey;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 26-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 01-APR-2013

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Over 40 recipes to make effective use of Salesforce CRM with the use of hidden features, advanced user interface techniques, and real-world solutions Implement advanced user interface techniques to improve the look and feel of Salesforce CRM Discover hidden features and hacks that extend standard configuration to provide enhanced functionality and customization Build real-world process automation, using the detailed recipes to harness the full power of Salesforce CRM Full of screenshots and comprehensive, step-by-step instructions to help deliver practical solutions for...

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Instant Liferay Portal 6 Starter

ShortCut

Instant Liferay Portal 6 Starter

By: Sandeep Nair;

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 26-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 01-APR-2013

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Create your portal with Liferay and learn its concepts on the go! Learn something new in an Instant! A short, fast, focused guide delivering immediate results. Get acquainted with Liferay’s interface Learn the core concepts and terms of Liferay Create and manage content and learn to apply workflow to it Learn about collaboration and document management features In Detail Instant Liferay Portal 6 Starter is a newbie guide to understanding the concepts of Liferay Portal. Learn how to build a site from scratch and some of the key features of Liferay. Having data and...

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WordPress Theme Development Beginner's Guide

WordPress Theme Development Beginner's Guide

By: Rachel McCollin; Tessa Blakeley Silver

Publisher: Packt Publishing

Publication Date: 25-MAR-2013

Insert Date: 27-MAR-2013

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Learn how to design and build great WordPress themes Learn how to design WordPress themes and build them from scratch Learn how to create a WordPress theme design using HTML5 and CSS3 With clear and easy to follow worked examples to help you build your first WordPress theme if you’ve never done it before In Detail If you’ve been using WordPress to build websites for yourself or clients, you’ve probably reached a point where you need to build your own theme. Being able to build your own themes means you can build beautiful, bespoke websites using WordPress and means...

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Incentive-Centric Semantic Web Application Engineering

Incentive-Centric Semantic Web Application Engineering

By: Elena Simperl; Roberta Cuel; Martin Stein

Publisher: Morgan & Claypool Publishers

Publication Date: 01-JAN-2013

Insert Date: 22-MAR-2013

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While many Web 2.0-inspired approaches to semantic content authoring do acknowledge motivation and incentives as the main drivers of user involvement, the amount of useful human contributions actually available will always remain a scarce resource. Complementarily, there are aspects of semantic content authoring in which automatic techniques have proven to perform reliably, and the added value of human (and collective) intelligence is often a question of cost and timing. The challenge that this book attempts to tackle is how these two approaches (machine- and human-driven computation) could...

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Analyzing the Social Web

Analyzing the Social Web

By: Jennifer Golbeck

Publisher: Morgan Kaufmann

Publication Date: 17-FEB-2013

Insert Date: 21-MAR-2013

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Analyzing the Social Web provides a framework for the analysis of public data currently available and being generated by social networks and social media, like Facebook, Twitter, and Foursquare. Access and analysis of this public data about people and their connections to one another allows for new applications of traditional social network analysis techniques that let us identify things like who are the most important or influential people in a network, how things will spread through the network, and the nature of peoples' relationships. Analyzing the Social Web introduces you to...