Here’s a little bit more about what you see when you are on your Twitter Home page. (Remember from my earlier post that this is the page that only you see when you sign in to Twitter.) The following three links are in the right column of your Twitter Home. I think of them as […]
Find your way around Twitter, part 2: @Replies, Direct Messages, and Favorites Read
In earlier posts about Twitter, I gave you guidelines for your Twitter username and told you about the @ and # symbols. By popular demand, I’m going to share with you some additional basic information that will help you to better understand how Twitter works. This won’t be too helpful if you aren’t registered for
Find your way around Twitter, part 1: Profile and Home Read
As someone who teaches the benefits of using blogs, Facebook, Twitter, and more, I’m fully aware that the Internet is both friend and foe. Some people get it and really love it. Others are convinced that it’s a vast conspiracy against them. Since I’m posting this on a blog, the results may be skewed, but
Deep Thought Thursday: Technology: Friend or Foe? Read
Not on Twitter yet? Great! I’ll get you before you make a huge mistake. Okay, you can’t really make a huge mistake. I want to give you some tips for coming up with your Twitter handle (or username). Process for Finding Your Twitter Name I got to thinking about this subject when I was helping
How to Come Up with the Best Twitter Name for You Read
Confounded by Twitter and what all the fuss is about? Quinn McDonald (@QuinnCreative) has written a couple of nifty posts about how it all works. The first is kind of an overview called Twitter: The Good, the Bad, and the OMG! Quinn identifies the bad thing about Twitter as this: “Twitter is the e-version of
Twitter | Come to Estes Park if you just don’t get the whole Internet marketing scene Read
Instead of using the default “Will you be my friend?” (Facebook) or “I’d like to connect with you” (LinkedIn) opening lines, I hope that you’ll take the time to personalize your initial contact with people who may not know you well or at all.
Introduce yourself politely Read
Tired of depending on galleries for sales? Fed up with no results from sending out your portfolio? Wasting resources on advertising? It’s time to get serious about using the Internet more effectively. Expanding your online presence is always (ALWAYS!) a good idea, but now might be a good time to devote even more of your
Expand Your Online Marketing Read
I just downloaded TweetDeck yesterday and couldn't wait to share it with you. Okay, so maybe I'm the last person to use it, but I couldn't take the chance. Everyone who uses Twitter first needs to follow me (!) and then needs to know about this amazing tool. I'm glad I was paying attention when
Lyn Bishop wants to hear how artists are using social networking. I do, too! So, you have a blog. And you're on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, yada yada yada. How is it paying off for you? Can you quantify any results? Or are you sucked in and wasting time there when you should be making art?
Deep Thought Thursday: What are you getting from Web 2.0? Read
When you’re inviting people into your LinkedIn network or your Facebook Friends, be courteous. Unless you’re absolutely 100% positive that your name will be recognized by the recipient, personalize your request rather than using the standard greeting provided by those services.
LinkedIn and Facebook etiquette Read
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