Recently, I was invited to talk to a retiree group about social media. They were a lovely, inquisitive bunch, seriously pondering whether social media might offer something to them. It was one of those presentations which reaffirmed my appreciation for Twitter in particular. This happens whenever I explain why I like Twitter so much. So [...]
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Is the new Twitter a mirror image of the old?
December 10, 2011
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Social media is a competitive space. Our favourite platforms, like Facebook and Twitter, are continually working to keep us engaged and loyal. They’re also looking for more ways to monetise their platforms. That’s why they regularly change their user interfaces and service offerings. Twitter.com has changed again, this time to quite a marked new layout. [...]
Read moreTwitter 101 series: conference hashtags
November 27, 2011
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This read is for those who are new to Twitter or new to Twitter hashtags … You might have attended a conference recently, where other attendees were tweeting. Did you feel left out? Did you wonder what was going on? If you haven’t delved into Twitter yet, it can be difficult to understand the attraction [...]
Read moreThe Twitter 101 Everyone Thinks I’ve Written
August 30, 2011
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I often receive tweets asking about my Twitter 101 blog post. The thing is, I haven’t actually written a Twitter 101 post. So you can consider this my ‘cheat’ and shortcut. In previous posts, I have outlined some Twitter tips for newbies, and touched on some principles of etiquette that I think are nice to [...]
Read moreBan social media? What a riot.
August 21, 2011
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Someone is murdered with a hammer. Do we ban hammers? No, we can’t because there’s these things called nails and these things called houses that shelter us, so we kind of need hammers to be available. Someone is run over by a train. Do we ban trains? Sorry, we can’t. Public transport must continue apace [...]
Read moreWho owns your social media account?
August 14, 2011
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Recently I blogged about why your boss should allow you to use social media in the workplace. This has a lot of advantages (read my previous blog to find out why). But what happens when your workplace not only allows you to use social media, but requests that you use it? Take this to the [...]
Read moreWhy do you use social media? Dr Bill Griggs
April 28, 2011
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This is the first in a series of blogs where I’ll ask some Twitter friends to share their social media experiences. I’ll be posting one a week – make sure you don’t miss them! This week – Dr Bill Griggs. Doctor: trauma, medical retrieval, disaster response, Royal Australian Air Force. amateur photographer, genealogist and proud [...]
Read moreThe First Rule of Twitter Club
April 20, 2011
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The first rule of Twitter Club: Always, ALWAYS, talk about Twitter Club. The second rule of Twitter Club: Don’t use Twitter.com for your Twitter Clubbing The third rule of Twitter Club: Have a profile picture. You egghead. The fourth rule of Twitter Club: Have a bio. Tell us who you are. And where you are. [...]
Read moreThe 5 questions I’m always asked about Twitter
February 26, 2011
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1. Why do you do tweet? Answer: I tweet because it’s enjoyable and it gives back. Twitter helps you find friends, learn things, keep up with news and share what you find useful. I’ve also used it to boost my own profile and gain more clients; a nice side benefit, but not the main purpose. [...]
Read moreThe awesome wit of #lameclaimtofame
January 6, 2011
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We’ve all got a lame claim to fame – a story of bumping into a celebrity or politician that we can drag out at dinner parties. The #lameclaimtofame meme took off on Twitter this week and I enjoyed some truly droll and laugh-out-loud claims. So I’ve collected a few to share here: threebuttons: Mother just [...]
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I'm an Adelaide-based social media consultant. I work with organisations and government departments to help them through the social media minefield. Strategies, coaching, training, presentations. Email michelle@prakky.com.au
