Not sure where to send your Facebook visitors when they land on your page? Wondering which of your many URLs to list on your Twitter profile? Try creating a Social Networking landing page. In essence, you create a page on your blog or website that introduces people to you. You list that URL in your social networking profile instead of your regular web address. A social networking landing page has the advantage of 1. Giving more … [Read more...]
Twitter and The Kindness of Strangers
I should have known better: It was New Year's Day and my family was occupied with their own diversions. I didn't feel like packing up the holiday decorations and laundry didn't sound too inviting, so I took advantage of the peace and quiet. I decided to work on the copy for a social networking service I offer. I've found that I can get a lot done on slow days since most people are not online. No emails, no phone calls, and very little noise … [Read more...]
10 Things You Can Tweet About On Twitter
I recently introduced my brother and his company to Twitter, and the first question asked was truthful and simple: "Um, this is all good.. but what do we Tweet about?" I like to use the "big room" analogy to help people get a better understanding of what to Tweet about: Imagine you're walking into a big room of fellow professionals, all mixing and mingling. You might smile at someone and say "Great shirt!", or you may recognize a … [Read more...]
Speak Your Tweets with Jott
I've been using Jott for a few months now because I'm one of those souls afflicted with the Great Idea While Driving syndrome. As soon as my hands grip the steering wheel and I zone out into a great song, the ideas start flowing. Jott, if you aren't familiar, is a free voice to text service that jots down your quick messages and sends them to you. So here's what I do, and mind you I'm wearing a headset and using the voice activation mode on … [Read more...]
