social media: Do you Need Help? - 04/16/12 11:57 PM
It is so simple yet so few people utilize the help sections of each social media platform. I get questions on a daily basis from fans and clients which I often direct to the specific help page for the answer. They are the best place to start learning about a new social media site you might be interested in or even to enhance your experience with that platform.
 
You’ll find FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions), video demonstrations and documents with step-by-step instructions.You can even find troubleshooting and known issues. Below is a quick list of the help sections for some of … (2 comments)

social media: Tumblr Is Growing and Fast... - 02/20/12 01:53 AM
Tumblr is a multimedia rich microblogging platform that allows users to post text, images, videos, links, quotes and audio to their short form blog. If you haven't started blogging but want to give it a try this is the perfect platform to get started. It is amazingly easy to use.
Their numbers are impressive.
900% growth in the last 12 months 90 million users compared to only 10 million a year ago Addictive and highly engaged audience with 2% of its audience making up 43% of total visits The engagement on Tumblr is only second to Facebook at an average of … (4 comments)

social media: Do You Have a Social Media Business Card? - 02/02/12 03:53 AM

As we create more and more profiles online, a social media card may be a good solution. Our personal information was once manageable. Today we are overwhelmed by our online information. Every day more profiles, more contacts, more content, creating new problems for consumers and businesses.
What’s a social media business card ? It is a mini website or a virtual card that will hold all your social network identities just like in a business card so you can hand it over, or share the link to anyone. Its a fairly simple concept, just provide some details,  like your social … (3 comments)

social media: Tumblr-Microblogging - 07/21/11 08:10 AM
If you are looking for a tool that will help you organize your social media posts and get you some google juice, take time to review this product.
Tumblr is the best of traditional blogs and social networks. While post don't have character restrictions like Twitter, the community encourages short posts and quick updates.
As with twitter, people can repost your content with one click and they can even use the ubiquitous "like" button. Tumblr is used as a photo or video blog by some and the ability to post from your phone makes it so much easier. Visit www.tumblr.com/goodies once you sign … (2 comments)

social media: Social Media and Politics 101 - 06/02/10 03:28 AM
Recently I was asked to present at the Connecticut Association of REALTORS Politics Grassroots event.
I spoke on using Social Media to bring forward political issues in our state. I can now say I am hooked.
Have you ever seen TweetCongress? It is a place to find twitter feeds of all the politicians and follow them.
Shout out to Claire McDonough at Community and Policial Affairs for NAR. All her input made me look like a rock star.
Here is the slide presentation I used . . . enjoy
Social media and Politics 101View more presentations from TheTechByte. … (2 comments)

social media: Making it easier to follow people on Twitter - 03/06/10 10:58 AM
I just posted an article on how to use the product Topify.com to help manage who to follow on Twitter. Here is an example of an email you receive from Topify when someone follows you.They call them Power Twitter Email Notifications!
 

 
For the complete article click here!
 
I really enjoy the product. Do you use any Twitter products that make your life easier?
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