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Welcome to this blog which explores the possibilities of social media for enhancing business. I will be discussing multiple aspects of social media and how it has evolved over time since the second iteration of the web - Web 2.0. 
From blogs, Facebook, Twitter, Linked in, SMS messaging, cloud based video conferencing to whatever Web 4.0 holds we have developed a new way of communicating and this has made a big impact on our lives. 
I hope you will enjoy these blog posts and I look forward to reading your comments and hearing your opinions about the fascinating role social media plays in our lives with regard to business. 

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