Looking in from the outside, twitter is kind of weird. It could be considered a time suck, and yes, who really cares what you are doing? But it is way more than blasting "I'm eating a sandwich!" to your followers. Once you start engaging with others, asking relevant questions and posting your thoughts, it's becomes … Continue reading Twitter = BFF
I took the title of this post from this YouTube video. A twitter follower directed me to it after she read my post "Our house circa 1980-1990." I love this video. It made me laugh out loud and nod in agreement. Technology is a wonderful thing. In my lifetime we've gone from cassette tapes and … Continue reading Everything’s Amazing and Nobody is Happy
Lately, it seems I've been having to defend the benefits of social media. I see the value of listening, connecting and publishing, but others don't. Maybe this will help. The original version of this video was posted in July 2009. In less than a year, it had to be updated.
If I can gain Twitter followers, you can too. You see, I really don't think I am that interesting, yet hundreds of people think I am. How did it happen? By engaging and responding to people. The biggest mistake people make is expecting followers to magically appear. Guess what? You have to build those relationships, … Continue reading Don’t be a Twitter loser
Social media is a great way to interact with your customers, build awareness and listen to what others are saying about you and your competition. So why do companies hide their social media involvement? It should be front and center on your website's homepage. This is one of the easiest ways to promote yourself! If … Continue reading Social media: If you got it, flaunt it
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