All this social media stuff is fun and is a great way to extend your social circle. But, so what? What measurable results have you achieved from your social media activities? Or have you even thought about your goals? It’s all to easy to get caught up in the numbers hype. How many connections can […]
July 7, 2010
The best way to learn social media is to jump in and do it! There are also lots of online resources available. I’ve listed some of my favorite ones here. 1. Hubspot. Go to Hubspot and type “social media” in the search box. You’ll get a nice long list of Hubspot blog posts and “how […]
June 28, 2010
It’s pretty easy to set up profiles in most social media sites. This is both a blessing and a curse. People not comfortable with technology usually like step-by-step instructions on what to do. This is not the best way to approach social media. A recent blog post by a colleague, Josh Waldman, Social Media Cannot […]
May 3, 2010
I started blogging as an outlet for my love of writing and to build my online presence. Blogging has turned out to be so much more than that. It’s serendipity. My unexpected lessons learned from blogging: 1. Change in perspective. I now look at everything with new eyes, always mindful of what I […]
April 16, 2010
It’s easy to get started with Social Media. That is both a curse and a blessing. Too many people jump into the fray without much thought. Here are the 7 biggest mistakes you can make and how to avoid them. 1. If you don’t know where you’re going, any road will take you there. What […]
January 12, 2010
Is a Facebook friend the same as a real-life friend? It depends. This advice is for those who want to have meaningful connections on Facebook. 1. Start with people you know. On your Facebook Home Page, in the lower right corner are the links you’ll need (see big green arrow). Click on the image below […]
July 14, 2010
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