I always hate generalizations, but generally speaking, there are three kinds of posts that tend to do really well in the world of Social Media. The first is the super personal, “Uh, do I know you well enough to be reading this?” post. The second is the “I call BS on…” post. The third is… Continue reading Nine great ways to spread the love
Month: January 2011
Is Facebook Really Valuable for Your Business?
This is the first in a series of posts from Facebook expert Tommy Walker. Tommy not only understands the intricacies of using Facebook for business, but he also can explain things so that other people can make use of Facebook and succeed. Visit with Tommy on Twitter at @tommyismyname. In short, yes. But don’t be… Continue reading Is Facebook Really Valuable for Your Business?
What is creativity?
My friend, Rufus “the dog,” invited me to participate in the #letsblogoff project. Today’s topic is “What is creativity?” No small order to tackle this topic! Oddly enough, a related question has been running through my head in regards to blogging. I’ve been reading Richard Branson’s “Business Stripped Bare.” He talks about how in the… Continue reading What is creativity?
Women don’t want a league of our own
Today, Carol Roth wrote an incredible, blunt, truthful post about the status of women in the world of entrepreneurship, business, and Social Media. It’s called At the Business Table, Where Are the Ladies? One of the key questions Carol asks is, “Why is there a TED for women? There was a time in our country… Continue reading Women don’t want a league of our own
5 enemies of post sharing
If you are blogging, you probably often scratch your head and wonder why some posts get comments and others get tweeted out. Some posts benefit from both kinds of affection. What is the difference? I am certainly not the be-all and end-all of blog readers, but I thought I would offer some insight into what… Continue reading 5 enemies of post sharing
Martin Luther King Day is not about shopping
Monday is a day we mark as Martin Luther King Day. Federal offices and schools have the day off. Banks are closed. Stores are open. It seems like Martin Luther King Day, or as so many commercials refer to it, “MLK Day,” is becoming another day to consume. To buy. It’s like Memorial Day. Or… Continue reading Martin Luther King Day is not about shopping