Posts Tagged ‘twitter’
What Does Your Twitter Avatar Say About You?
Twitter avatars are more critical than some may think. In a terrific post on ThoughtPick, the author lists 5 reasons your avatar matters in your Twitter presence: Recognition Expression Intrusion Uniqueness Meaning & Relevancy We’d like to add a few more to this list. Most clients are a tad surprised when we spend a good…
Read MoreHow to Mutilate a Social Media Contest
Okay, so I’m ALL for coming up with creative ways to engage customers online. In fact, as social media consultants we offer creative ideas and solutions every day. But, when does a creative contest simply become way too much work for the customer? Companies are forever talking about the ROI of social media. But what…
Read MoreThe Simpler Side of Social Media ROI
Today I was talking to a client by phone and was telling her a story about how I have a speaking event and webinar guest appearance coming up—both thanks to a colleague I’ve known for a year or so. She asked, “How did you two meet?” Then it hit me… We never have! It was…
Read MoreHow to Handle a Cyberjerk
“Some arrogant !#*&@$ sabotaged my LinkedIn Discussion.” “This rude guy commenting on my blog post just won’t let it go!” “Why am I so irritated with this Twitter twit? I don’t even know her!” The topic of cyberjerks has come up a half-dozen times with clients in the past few months. I get calls, emails…
Read More7 Ways to Show Tweeters Some Love at Your Next Event
As savvy presenters know, it pays to double-check all critical “production” elements before each speech. Your mic, projector, platform—it all paves the way for how well your audience perceives and absorbs your presentation. So, what about making it easy for your audience to SHARE your content? Yes, today, it’s not uncommon to see audience members…
Read MoreWhy Google’s Pacman Page Was a Brilliant Social Media Move
If you’re like most of the world, you had a few moments of pure nostalgia on Google this morning after catching wind of their interactive tribute to Pacman. How did you do? I made it to level two! The page and concept itself is absolutely a new level of genius for Google—who has entertained users…
Read MoreWho’s Your Competition? Ask Yourself One Simple Question.
Today, I attended another outstanding meeting of the NSACF (National Speakers Association of Central Florida). The chapter was honored to have Bob Pike speak about “The 30 BEST Ideas to Take You to the Top of Your Niche.” Turns out, Bob Pike has every reason in the world to claim his ideas are “best.” The…
Read MoreGot Twitter? Start Blogging.
With the swarm of Twittermania, some once speculated that blogs were a dying breed. However, it’s because of Twitter and other emerging social media that blogs are more alive and necessary than ever before! Recently, TechCrunch’s Erick Schonfeld compared the future of Blogging and Microblogging. He references statistics that show Twitter’s flattening growth, while WordPress’…
Read MoreThe New Character Making a Splash on Twitter
We took a break today and went to Sea World in Orlando. The highlight of the day? Learning that Shamu actually Tweets! (Yes, this may mean that I need a life). So… what do I do in the middle of Sea World on our day “off?” I begin Tweeting with a whale to get a…
Read MoreIs Your Website Ready for Social Media Visitors?
Ready to take the plunge into the Social Media pool? Eager to Tweet about your business and industry, post links on Facebook and generate a buzz online? Before you begin rubbing elbows in the social media world, take a critical look at your website. Imagine this: An expert in your industry now follows you on…
Read MoreHow Twitter and GoDaddy Saved This Customer!
I have been a GoDaddy customer for years. I’ve purchased countless domains, hosting packages—you name it. In all my years with GoDaddy, I’ve never encountered a performance issue like I did this week. My blog came to a screeching halt and began running like molasses. This, right after 32 new “fans” joined the Well Planned…
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