Google alerts are useful for tracking your personal reputation (your name), your product, your brand, your competitors, your website name and topics of importance to you. You can even track your children's names** to discretely check on what they are up to on-line, to the extent their names appear … [Read more...]
Social Media in Times of Crisis – Japan Earthquake Tsunami
Social Media can help unite us in times of crisis. Within moments, social media platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Youtube connect the world with the voices and images on the ground as well our own global reactions. We give you here one more reason that you should be participating in social media … [Read more...]
KODAK Zi8 Mini Camcorder Video Camera
Most consumers are familiar with the Flip Video pocket camcorder, which emerged from the earliest group of mini consumer camcorders as the preferred choice for its low cost, ease-of-use and portability. After our hands-on evaluation of the new Kodak Zi8 HD, we've found a new leader in this product … [Read more...]
Sarah Evans Explains How to Get Local PR
Generating local publicity is a worthwhile investment of effort for small businesses that serve a particular geography. Even if your target is national or international, your perspective as an informed and active member of your locality can boost awareness and sales for your business. Sarah … [Read more...]
How To Comment on a Website
Have you never commented on a website? You are not alone. Many people enjoy reading websites but have not yet tried to comment. Here's a step-by-step guide to get you started. Why Comment? There are benefits to commenting. Here are some of them: - Share your opinion with the author and other … [Read more...]
Reinventing Your Personal Brand – Rohit Bhargava Interview
My own story of reinvention is a very happy one. I transitioned from an elite corporate career in Japan to a lifestyle of my choice in America. To reinvent myself, I needed to learn new technical skills. Fortunately for me, I have always enjoyed studying. My dream occupation allows me to work from … [Read more...]
Online Video Tips to Build Your Business or Personal Reputation – Interview with Steve Garfield
Internet video is a powerful tool you can use to tell your story for your business, your personal reputation or your art. Youtube has become a place where people search to find tutorial, information or stories of interest. You probably already own a video camera. If you have recently bought a … [Read more...]
Why Blenders Should be More Like Computers
Over the past three decades I’ve owned many computers – big towers, notebooks, laptops, desktops, transportable all-in-ones, and ultra-light portables. Worked on everything from a Tandy 100 to a SPARC station. So I have a pretty good idea of what computers can do. I’ve also owned a good number … [Read more...]
Why You Should Get Started on Facebook
There are over 500,000,000 Facebook profiles registered worldwide, and the fastest growing segment is people aged 50 years old and over. You, or someone you know, may be resisting joining even though friends and relatives are begging participation. My friend Richard explained to me why he didn't … [Read more...]
