Still Plugging Away...Thanks to all of you who have expressed interest in the 60 Second University. I think the finished product will be fantastic and well-worth the $99 (if I do say so myself). It appears the release date will be sometime in February, but I promise to keep you posted when we are ready ...
Social Media Training Coming Soon to a Website Near You
In late January, 2012 Jamie Turner and I will be launching the 60 Second University, and our “15 Days to Social Media Success” course. Online training for the business person on the go. More details coming soon!
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.
Are You a Social Media Poseur?
It’s worse to have social media properties (which you adverstise on your site) which are not being used, than not having social media icons at all… potential customers click on these items and feel deceived.
Crazy Odyssey of Netflix: Equivalent of Lighting Your Shirt on Fire?
Netflix recently took a crazy journey (some would call it corporate suicide) all to improve its situation and align itself with Facebook. Was it worth the trip?
Social Media Tackles Bullying
Anybody who has seen the holiday classic "A Christmas Story" remembers Scott Farkus, a bully for the ages. After all, who could forget the kid with yellow eyes?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LgagC4pUmQoAs a child of the 70s, bullying had evolved somewhat from the 40s... less physical and bit more mental. I remember the meanest girl in school saying she ...
Groundhog Day: Facebook’s Changes & the f8 Conference
Complaints, Complaints.During the last few days, that high-pitched whiny sound you've been hearing is the collective groan of legions of Facebookers, distraught with the latest round of changes to the grandaddy of all social networks.Never mind that some of the new changes are super cool and will add entirely new dimensions to your social media ...
My Favorite Free Services on the Web
During the past year, I’ve come across many free services I use on a regular basis. All have paid options if you want to upgrade, but here’s my top choices.
Why Direct Sales Consultants Need Blogs
In spite of the fact that direct sales companies always offer their consultants customized pages with company branding, etc., the majority of my clients who are consultants have opted to have me build blogs for them.
Facebook Mom Saves Her Son’s Life
Deborah Copaven Kogan has no idea that posting pictures of her sick kid on Facebook would save his life. Here’s her amazing story.
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.