Is LinkedIn really a “Social Network”?

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?

Do you need a Facebook Page, or Group?

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.

Overwhelmed by Social Media? Use the right tools for the job!

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.

New Customized Backgrounds for the New Twitter

Timing is everything, they say… well, it turns out that Twitter released their new layout just as I promised a new client a customized background graphic that would compliment her new site design. After some research, and a little help from my friends, the new layout wasn’t as difficult to work around as I first [...]

Blast from the past

As I was conducting some SEO research today, I found an announcement of a digital art contest I won (placed) in several years ago. I got a kick out of seeing the Star Trek photo manipulation I did way back when I was still using PaintShopPro! LOL Yes. I know. But I’ll never be a [...]