My first experience as a judge at a DECA event was very educational. I met some great students who taught me a few things about social media.
How SEO and Diets Are Alike
Unfortunately, I’ve been down the diet path quite a few times in my life. On thing I’ve learned is that SEO, like weight loss, is something you have to work hard to maintain.
The Highs and Lows of Fiverr.com
Project Social couldn’t have survived through its first year without all of the great gigs I’ve purchased on Fiverr.com. Here are the best and the worst buys… for $5.
A Very Social Royal Wedding
It’s time to look at how the Royal Wedding will be covered in the social media world, and what tools you can use to enjoy the pre-wedding timeframe even more (especially if, like me, your personal invitation got lost in the mail).
Petfinder.com: A Successful Social Media Case Study
Petfinder.com turns 15 this year. How does this amazing website, a garage sale of animals nationwide, successfully use multiple forms of social media for their marketing? Read on.
Paying a high price for social media gaffes.
“Just because you have a forum to say something, doesn’t mean you should.” It’s been a bad week for some people in the social media world… people who said and posted content that perhaps they now regret.
Niche Profile: Social Media for Residential Communities
This week, I began working a residential community. I discovered something mystifying: few residential communities are effectively using social media.
The Keys to a Successful Viral Post
Jeff Bullas analyzed the 6 emotions needed for posts to go viral. I analyzed recent viral postings to see if they fit Jeff’s theory, and add one more emotion to the list.
How Social Media Got a Homeless Man Off the Streets
It’s the story of James Earl Jones meets Susan Boyle. Without social media, Ted Williams would likely be sleeping in homeless shelter in Columbus, Ohio tonight.
Social Media and Snowmageddon 2010
If you were stuck in an airport, what could you have done (beyond calling family, friends or even the airlines) to get information as to your next move? Yet again, social media could have come to the rescue. Here are some survival tips.
10 Seriously Cool WordPress Plug-Ins
Who amongst us hasn’t seen a million of these lists… “the essential WordPress plug-ins you absolutely MUST have.” Today, I am sharing my favorite cool plug-ins, the ones you may not know about that can really improve your and your readers’ blog experience.