Although the title of this post says “Tip #2″, it could rightfully be called “Tip #0.5″ since it probably should have come before my first post on this topic. One of the biggest points of confusion/complaint with Twitter is this one: “How can I possibly keep track of hundreds or thousands of peo...

07/27/2010

We're running a business card giveaway contest!

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Do you need a new set of business cards? Thinking of a possible re-design or maybe just running low? Jeremy Blanton and I are the co-owners of 210 Consulting. We specialize in helping companies and individuals learn how to use social media tools for business growth and networking. Recently, Je...

07/18/2010

How to Use Twitter (in my humble opinion) - Tip #1 - Start or Join a Conversation

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When I started using Twitter back in the fall of 2008 (I had joined many months earlier, but barely used it up to that point), I was a little stumped by all of the lingo and the fast pace of the platform: What is a "retweet"? Why do I have to use an "@" symbol in front of everyone's name to talk...

07/06/2010

I Changed My ActiveRain Profile Picture Today

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As I detailed in my last post, I am attempting to lose roughly 40 pounds of excess weight over the next few months. I was simply tired of feeling sluggish and out of shape, and I had watched a season of "Biggest Loser: Couples". I figured if the guy who weighed 526 pounds could run, so could I....

07/01/2010