First Google+, now Google Search PLUS Your World
January 16, 2012 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
Being a Libra is tough… I see both sides of every conflict, and go through a ‘weighing’ process that helps me to make informed and educated decisions. Having said that, I still don’t know how I feel about the integration of our personal data into our global search results. I’ll be researching this a bit [...]
Welcoming Spring Wallpaper
April 23, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Digital Art, Web Design
Here in upstate NY, Spring is taking it’s sweet time in getting here. I thought I’d encourage it’s arrival with a fresh new wallpaper! Enjoy~
Utilize Third Party Sites, Don’t Rely On Them Soley
March 17, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Web Design
As I continue to book new clients, and divide my time among ongoing projects and brand new ones there are sometimes topics that I want to discuss but don’t have the time to address in a full blown blog post/article. The topic of reliance on 3rd Party sites is a topic deserving of much more [...]
Is LinkedIn really a “Social Network”?
March 9, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
When I was a bank manager, part of the corporate culture demanded a certain level of business ‘networking’. In my opinion, LinkedIn is the Internet’s answer to that type of traditional Networking. Is LinkedIn right for you?
6 NEW St. Patrick’s Day Desktop Wallpapers for 2011
March 8, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Digital Art, Web Design
New for 2011, 6 new St. Patrick’s Day Desktop Wallpapers by GingerWench.com. They’re not dated, so you can use them over and over again!
Why I Launched a Shareletter instead of a Newsletter
March 3, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Articles, Social Media
This past Tuesday, I launched my new “Shareletter”, Adventure Through the Social Web With Me. Don’t worry, you’re not the first one to think it… “What the hell is a Shareletter?” Well, I tend to do things a little differently, mostly because I quickly grow tired (and sometimes irritated) by seeing the same old hyped [...]
10 WordPress Plugins I Won’t Blog Without
10 WordPress Plugins I won’t run a site without. Seriously.
[Video] WordPress Update v3.1 new functionality
See what the new admin bar and internal linking functions look like in WordPress version 3.1. Find out what plugins conflict with WordPress 3.1, and find out why these changes will make your blogging life easier!
Weekly Roundup – Resources from our forums
February 25, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
I opened a forum for my clients, friends and social networking buddies this past week, and the resources being shared there are just incredible! Everything from WordPress Plugins to Social Networking News and Blogging Tips! I’ve highlighted the best of the shares from this week below, why not take a few seconds to visit the [...]
Do you need a Facebook Page, or Group?
February 24, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
One of the things that confuses people the most when they first start using Facebook to gain exposure for their business is the Profile/Page/Group dilemma. What’s the difference, and which one would serve your needs best? I’m going to do my best to answer this in the most simple terms, in regards to what you expect to gain from your Facebook activities.
Inspirations Desktop Wallpaper
February 23, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Digital Art
While I was catching up on some blogging work last night, I caught something in my Twitter stream that intrigued me enough to click. This ‘list’ inspired me to make a desktop wallpaper. Why? Well, I went and checked the original source of the ‘list’, and caught myself thinking that I’d like to print it [...]
Tweets as Blog Posts. Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
February 23, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
The functionality of today’s WordPress Plugins is amazing, it really is. Take for example many of the Twitter based plugins. Some make it possible to have each of your posts to Twitter also post to your blog. As a blog post. One Twitter post of up to 140 characters does not make a “content rich, [...]
Overwhelmed by Social Media? Use the right tools for the job!
February 16, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Social Media
In today’s “Social Web” environment (formally known as ‘the Internet’), a small business needs more than just a web site to create an awareness of their product or service. Today, you need a ‘presence’ on the Internet that far exceeds the capabilities of a static web site. You’ve heard of Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn, but you’re not really sure how any of them can actually help you. You’re not alone.
Why Mondays on the Social Web don’t suck
February 14, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Digital Art, Social Media
Few things follow you through childhood, right up through adulthood. One thing that hasn’t changed for me is my love for that sarcastic furry fatty, Garfield. I’ve owned his “Mondays Suck” posters, coffee mugs and t-shirts because I’m a believer… Mondays do suck. Well, they used to. I admit to having a slightly unique perspective, [...]
4 Easy Steps To Create a Facebook Fan Page with Admins (with screen shots)
February 8, 2011 by Ginger
Filed under Articles, Social Media
One of the services I offer my small business clients is creating Social Networking pages that match their sites. Today, I’m going to take you through setting up a Facebook Page for your business, so that I can implement your “brand” (and manage the Page for you if that’s what you contracted me for) through Page Profile image, thumbnail, and search-able text that will help others on Facebook find you.










