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New Twitter Training … v.2.0
I put together a new twitter training ... if you would like to borrow it for your professional development or group, please feel free to download. It's much more simplified and a great way for people to discover how to use the tool...
read moreRound table with IT leaders
Yesterday, I had a fantastic opportunity presented to me. I was invited to attend a round table discussion for women that are involved in technology. This discussion highlighted some of the IT leaders in the Rochester, NY area and was hoste by the Association for...
read moreOnline Image Editors – easy visual powerhouses
There are some great FREE tools out there that can really polish off photographs, and images. Explore and have fun ! Picmonkey.com: Found in the cloud, an easy to understand interface, with lots of overlays, filters, textures and themes. You can also choose the type...
read moreBuilding a website in Flash
Flash is so SNAZZY ! It's like an interactive TV! It can really make content pop and the user engage in the experience of the page ! But you know what, I wouldn't recommend it to any of my clients! While flash can really make a site look beautiful, it's really only of...
read moreShould I use GoDaddy? 10 Lessons Learned – My advice for domains and hosting
I am following up with my original post that I wrote up last night about GoDaddy. Essentially I had a few minutes of frustration and posted a few thoughts off the top of my head so I could revisit, and edit my blog post. Now as I have fifteen minutes till my next...
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Analyzing website data
I have a compulsion every morning; I have to check my Google Analytics. I absolutely love reviewing my daily data and seeing who’s visited, how they got there and what was popular. In truth, I’m a bit compulsive about it. For me I guess it allows to me to identify...
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What is a QR code? How do I create one?
You know - those fun graphical codes that you find in magazines and on other visual media. They have quickly gained steam, and are fun to interact with. When I bought my Droid phone this fall, I spent time researching all my options. I was firm on Verizon, but it...
read moreUnderstanding Google Page Rank
Google page rank, how do I get to the top ? [Via: ZippyCart Shopping Cart Reviews] View Larger Image and Get the Embed Code to Add This Infographic to Your...
read moreSeniors on Facebook !
A great infographic about the unique demographics of Facebook... Have no doubt these seniors take advantage of Social networking to connect with family, friends, and events. Data and infographic is by All Assisted Living Homes. [Infographic by Assisted Living...
read moreBasic Twitter Training
Here is a basic Twitter Training I put together, to help "onboard" people to the platform. Feel free to view the various gallery slides, If you would like the powerpoint file to utilzie, I am happy to share, just drop me an email or sign up onto my mailing list. If...
read moreUse my Facebook Personal Profile for Business????
A Facebook fan page is a great way to connect and engage with people who “like” your product/service/company. There are a lot of cool properties such as an unlimited number of fans, SEO properties, landing pages, etc... This is very helpful for businesses to promote...
read moreSearch Engine Optimization
Search Engine Optimization, no doubt ... my nemesis. There is nothing worse than typing in your key words not finding yourself on the first two pages. Thankfully since there have been so many sites that have abused SEO and utilized naughty tricks Google has shifted...
read moreTwitter Visualization Tools
Here is a short webcast of two fantastic websites for viewing your Twitter connections and gaining an understanding of their network and interconnectedness. Here are the two links I mentioned in the video: The Mention Map Tool Twitter Friends Network Browser I...
read moreCreating Content and Blogging
Social media followings are driven by relationships, but also good content creation. If you are getting your social media off the ground, one of the things you need to consider is what the value is added for customers and clients visiting and reengaging with your...
read moreHandling External Communication with Social Media
Common Craft is one of the leaders in creating animated videos that clearly breaks information down into a clean explanation. If you are working with others in your company who aren't quite "sold" on why or how to use it, send them here, use it to introduce the...
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