I have been blogging for a while now and having a tremendous blast. From the resources I have acquired, I have discovered many facets of adequate blogging tips and strategy. I reach out to my buddy Veronica (Confessions of a Social Media Girl on Social Media Today) for advice when there is something on the social media front that I can’t figure out.
Continue reading You Don’t Look So Good: How Pinterest Might Hurt Your Blog
In this hyper digitized world of instant access and mass communication on a global scale, people hook themselves to social media as an integral part of life. Between Facebook, Twitter, email and cellphones, it’s nearly impossible for me to cut ties with anyone these days. Posting any information on the web invites any and all people to gain access to my intimate affairs. From my parents to exes to the people in high school I don’t want to think about to even insurers, the IRS, prospective employers and criminals, sensitive information is out there for anyone to snatch up and finally someone is talking about the inherent dangers involved.
Should Albert Einstein have been attacked in the media over his hair? Is Adele any less of a singer because she doesn’t look like Katy Perry? Was Steve Jobs unfit for duty because he liked jeans and a turtleneck?
Can Mark Zuckerberg lead the biggest IPO in history from his hoodie?
Continue reading Dear Facebook Critics (aka the media): Back Off the Hoodie and Look at the Numbers
I was recently listening to Opie and Anthony, a radio show on SiriusXM, and they began to discuss how teachers were having a problem with their students looking up answers for everything on their smartphones. Kids are not trying to figure out answers on their own, they are immediately turning to their phones for guidance. They are basically copying and pasting their homework. The problem is that students will do really well on all of their homework because they can quickly find and copy the information, but they are doing poorly on tests because they are not retaining the information.
The same problem can be seen in grown individuals. People regurgitate information they find online and seem to be very smart when you first meet them. Then the more you hangout with them the more you hear the same conversations taking place between them and other individuals. You’ve come face-to-face with a “fake” intellectual.
So what are some ways to know you’re dealing with a “fake” intellectual? If they are talking to you about an article in the New York Times, but their iPhone case has a picture of Justin Bieber on it, you might be dealing with a “fake” intellectual. When asked to write something that reflects their own thoughts and opinions they panic and spit out a cluttered incoherent mess (hopefully that’s not what I’m currently doing), that’s definitely a sign. The most surefire way to expose a dumb smart person is to have them face a problem and try to figure out a way to solve it. There are many situations in everyday life that require a person to think quickly to solve a problem, if you’re reasonably intelligent this shouldn’t be a problem, but for some people it is.
Continue reading Does Technology Lead to “Fake” Intellectuals?
All too often brands will find themselves trying to promote news about their company through social media. The biggest challenge is in picking the right topic. It’s harder than most think to grab the right piece of information within a story and focus on it to appeal to a general audience but it’s extremely important in any social media brand message strategy. Here’s an example: Continue reading The Importance of Topics in Social Media
In this tough economy and job market, it’s a smart move to keep adding to your knowledge base. One of the most sought after skills is computer programming. Unfortunately, going back to school can be an expensive and time consuming endeavor. But, obtaining programming literacy doesn’t have to be expensive. From traditional universities to innovative startups offering a chance for employment upon completion of their program, we’ve found the five top places to learn how to code on the web, and best of all, they are free.
Continue reading 5 Best Places To Learn Computer Programing For Free
Fun: Enjoyment, amusement, or lighthearted pleasure.
People love to have fun. Whether it is with friends, family, coworkers, people are happy when they can have fun. Never is there a point in someone’s day when they WANT to be bored or unhappy. 16 Handles, a self-serve frozen yogurt company, is a fun company. They enjoy making their customers happy by providing a light and cheerful environment.
Every day businesses are being encouraged by their social media guru to get involved with Pinterest. It’s a boom social site that is picking up steam faster than any other in recent memory and has a ton of potential as a platform for networking, but is it right for business? Many experts are saying yes, but unlike Facebook, Pinterest is definitely not for every business.
Continue reading Before Buying Into the Pinterest Hype, Follow this Flowchart
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