(click on image above to download the free eBook) For those of us who have been involved in social media for the past few years, we have witnessed a true awakening. 2009 was a year where businesses got serious about tapping into the power of social media for events. We saw an upswing of Facebook fan […]
foursquare has been touted as the IT application for 2010. I started playing around with it – more so to stay on top this high-buzz tool than any desire to add another social media site to my arsenal. But it appears that I’ve been hooked. Let me tell you why… Foursquare is a location-based social networking […]
Have you ever wondered, “how do I get my avatar to show up next to my WordPress blog comments?”. I mean, wouldn’t it feel good, after investing time to make a comment, for people to recognize who you are? It’s actually really simple. 1. Go to Gravatar.com 2. Click on “Get your Gravitar Today” 3. […]
The purpose of a great bio has always been to establish credibility, showcase your expertise and build trust. But in today’s hyper-connected and über-competitive world of business, bios can also serve to differentiate, build likability, establish an authentic connection between the reader and the writer and, most importantly, SELL you. 1. First, know what & […]
I’ve been spending a lot of time talking to businesses about their social media plans. Unfortunately I’ve heard statements like: “We’re thinking of using Facebook as our Social Media strategy”. Thus the reason for this post. There is a lot of confusion over the differences between a social media vision, strategy and tactic. Vision – […]