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July a Slow News Month? Not Really
Tuesday July 27, 2010
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Sometimes reporters will use the worn phrase “slow news month”. I think we used to associate “slow news month” with any summer month: school vacations, legislature vacations, summer holidays, etc. Let’s talk about July. It really is not a “slow news month” and historically it never has been. This July has been very busy…I will…
iPhone App Lose It! I say Use It!
Wednesday July 21, 2010
Reading Time: 5 minutes
Like many I weigh more than I should. A few years ago I weighed a lot more than I should. I lost about 20 pounds and have kept it off with exercise and by eating a little less. However I still need to lose some more weight. My theory is that the best way to…
Blogger in Draft Stats Easy to Read
Friday July 16, 2010
Reading Time: 3 minutes
Many Webconsuls’ clients have a blog associated with their website. These blogs give the client an opportunity to provide up to the minute news about their business, their industry, their staff, current events…you get the picture. Sometimes a client will ask me if there is an easy way to see how many times someone reads their…
Blogger Welcomes Zemanta Assistant
Friday July 2, 2010
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People often ask me why I use Twitter. I don’t always have a perfect answer, but this morning when I started scrolling through my Twitter feed I came across a tweet from Rick Klau. Here is what he said: “Hey @blogger users – check out the new @zemanta gadget, now integrated into Blogger! http://bit.ly/bGPnby” Now I…
Lisbeth Salander is Not Completely Fiction
Thursday June 24, 2010
Reading Time: 4 minutes
I’ve been reading and enjoying Stieg Larsson’s books, starting with The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo. Lisbeth Salander is an amazing character; her incredible hacking skills and resilience make her fascinating. Recently, as I explored various online platforms, I encountered the concept of a fast withdrawal casino, which immediately made me think of Lisbeth’s swift,…
Search Engine Marketing Newsletter Spring 2010
Tuesday June 15, 2010
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Did you know you can subscribe to our Webconsuls’ Blog? Simply go to any page of our website and look for the bright orange RSS button near the bottom of the left margin. Press it and go from there. Once you subscribe you will always know when we have a new post to read. Do…
What I Learned from Julie and Julia
Tuesday June 15, 2010
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Exactly two months ago I wrote a blog about Twitter and the things that I learn from Tweets. That day I made the following observation: “Here is some other interesting news I picked up by following Rick Klau. On March 11th Blogger announced a new Blogger Template designer. The reviews so far have been very exciting.…
“Mom, I’m Bored!” …Is Boredom Extinct?
Wednesday June 9, 2010
Reading Time: 5 minutes
I remember being bored. I think you know what I mean. It was usually a state of mind that a young adolescent or teenager experienced and felt the need to call out to the nearest parent something like this, “Mom, I’m bored. There is nothing to do.” I don’t know about your mother, but mine…
Bystander Effect on Broken Blogs and Websites
Monday May 31, 2010
Reading Time: 8 minutes
Lately I have been thinking a lot about the bystander effect (syndrome) and how it can be applied to the Internet. I am not referring to the darker side of the Internet, I am talking about a typical website/blog that is designed for commercial e-commerce or business to business (B2B), personal/informational blog, news, government or…
Nine Tips for Managing a Business Facebook Page
Friday May 7, 2010
Reading Time: 7 minutes
Judy Helfand’s Facebook Avatar Do you have a personal Facebook page? Do you own a business? Have you created a Facebook page for your business? If so, here are nine tips for managing a business Facebook page. So many of us have a personal Facebook page. Like anything else, it starts out fun and interesting…
Olive Crest on CBS News
Monday May 3, 2010
Reading Time: 6 minutes
OLIVE CREST’S “SAFE FAMILIES FOR CHILDREN” PROGRAM TO BE FEATURED ON CBS NEWS When: Tuesday May 4th, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. Where: CBS Evening News with Katie Couric The life-changing work of Olive Crest will be featured on National television on Tuesday, May 4, at 6:30 p.m., as CBS Evening News with Katie Couric reports…
GOOGLE is Going Places
Tuesday April 27, 2010
Reading Time: 4 minutes
Is Your Business Listed on Google Places? It is funny how you happen across important marketing news on the Internet. For the past year or so, I have tried to follow YELP in the news and I have talked about the importance of side streets when it comes to marketing you and your business. The…