Fifth in a 7-part series I’ve been trying out Klout on the advice of an article I read that said I had to be there. In the month I’ve been signed up, I’ve seen my score creep up a little as all the various network activities are monitored and scored. I’ve watched as it gives … [Read more...] about Social media isn’t a walled garden
Potholes, traffic cones, and flashing lights
Fourth in a 7-part series I am well on my way in the journey I am undertaking to find my voice and a road to better social networking in 2014. I left the last rest area with a full tank of gas, a bottle of water, and an idea. At least I thought I was, until I hit a … [Read more...] about Potholes, traffic cones, and flashing lights
How words write themselves
Third in a 7-part series It used to be that writers were known for a specific style. When you think of your favorite writers, you probably think about them in terms of their genres. The result for some writers was that their names were tied so tightly to that particular … [Read more...] about How words write themselves
Urban myths and social media
Second in a 7-part series It occurred to me after writing the last piece that while I now knew where I wanted to be, I still didn’t know what I wanted to say. What did I want to write about, what did I want the story of me to be? Should I be humorous, serious, or … [Read more...] about Urban myths and social media
A new year of better networking and social media
First in a 7-part series A new year brings the opportunity to start on a fresh, clean page 1. If you are like me, you spent the last days of 2013 taking stock, assessing what worked and what didn’t, and researching the right tools to get a jump on a prosperous and healthy … [Read more...] about A new year of better networking and social media