Beyond Social 101: Video Blog Outtakes

Whenever I see video blogs (vlogs) I am always impressed by how at ease the person seems.  I think to myself, wow - vlogging seems so easy! They just sit down, say what they need to say and they're done. That will be much faster than writing a blog!  Um...maybe for them, but not for me. I … [Read more...]

How to use Tweetdeck: Video Tutorial

How do I use Tweetdeck?  What do I use it for? Why should I use it? Tweetdeck is an excellent tool for organizing your Twitter feeds.  It allows you to have your Twitter lists divided into columns, which can be all monitored simultaneously.  You can see your direct messages, your mentions and … [Read more...]

Build it and they still may not come: how to get interactions on Facebook

You are up on all the latest social media tech. You have every account you own hooked up to Hootsuite and your posts are scheduled 3 times a day for the next 2 months. You post the pretty pictures of the nice sunset and a funny video of a cat riding a vacuum. You have 2,000 friends who wish you … [Read more...]

Build it and the still may not come: It’s been a week, why am I not making money?

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It’s been a week, why am I not making money? Ah, immediate gratification.  Who doesn’t want it?  Who doesn’t want success and money and love and a fit body and that dream vacation NOW?  I want it now.  I don’t want to wait. I am tired of ......waiting. I recently had someone say … [Read more...]

Build it and they still may not come: You “liked” my blog but did you read it?

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Blogging is one of the best ways to speak in depth about your area of expertise.  It is a way your audience can get to know you and your brilliance!  But if no one is reading your blog then your brilliance is wasted. Marketing is only successful if you are able to reach your audience.  A blog … [Read more...]