Millions of people use Facebook as it has become a very popular way to communicate, connect and share. To some people it may seem like another distraction and to others it’s a communication tool.

Here at CGI, we want to connect with you. There are constantly newly completed projects (some we’re not allowed to share) we’d like to get your feedback on including flash, websites and powerpoint.

You can become a fan of CGI Interactive on Facebook if you have a Facebook account so we may stay connected with you. As well, you can give us feedback, write on our wall, leave comments, catch our updates, etc..

So, thanks for being a fan – we appreciate it!

I’m finding as I navigate & learn about the social media landscape that I have pre-conceived boundaries for what I post and where. I am enjoying using facebook to connect with friends and even some clients. Facebook feels natural and fancy free to me. I’m using it as a “friends & family” LIST of sorts.

I’m imposing some boundaries with Twitter though. I’m feeling like I need to post more business worthy info there, although it can still be fun & snappy….it feels more techy & formal than facebook. I have a little bit of twitter envy for those who are tweeting freely…maybe I’ll get there.

Blogs…well I guess I’m figuring it out now…with my first blog entry that I started vs. commenting on someone else’s post.

When Facebook first came out I was a freshman in college. All of a sudden we were communicating with our old friend from home and new friends at school online, all the time. Unlike AIM, we were also able to upload photos and have a profile. One thing many forgot was that this new communication platform was searchable and could be seen by everyone. I learned quickly that there are certain things I don’t mind sharing with the world and others I would like to keep to myself.

With more and more social networking tools becoming available, it is easy to get caught up in the mode of sharing everything. Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn all provide a place to share different aspects of you, however, they are also representations of where you work. Don’t think 140 characters can do a lot of damage? Think again.

When engaging in social media in today’s society it is important to remember something, everything is searchable. Facebook has come up with varied levels of privacy settings, but today it seems people can always find a way. This does not mean that social media is scary; it just means you have to be smart. Companies should structure guidelines for their employees as part of their handbook. These guidelines will vary based on a company’s individual culture, but setting boundaries reminds employees that they are representing the company in the public space, including social media.

There are some things you wouldn’t scream into a crowd, so why would you post them on your update status? At least that scream won’t be archived.