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On having a firm computing foundation…

One of the greatest things about computing and the internet is the wide variety of "good, fast, and cheap" tools we have for 'thought leadership' marketing. One of the worst things about computing and the internet is that if you are on your own, that means you have to be your own IT [information technology] … Continue reading On having a firm computing foundation…

Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn And The Social Media Bill Of Rights

This infographic from BackgroundCheck.org takes a closer look at the current state of privacy in social media, proposing a social networking bill of rights, and includes an overview of the relative TOS for Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. As things stand, these social networks are all on your side, although they could certainly be a little clearer about where they stand. Moreover, some official government legislative policy on this legal grey area would be very welcome. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn And The Social Media Bill Of Rights [INFOGRAPHIC] - AllTwitter

How to Be a Leader in an Age of Information Overload

I talk frequently about curation and what a valuable tool it is. I teach my students and clients that the time to curate content like this is when you find the paragraphs you WISH you’d written and you can add value to the curated content in the process. Jeff Goins is one of the most … Continue reading How to Be a Leader in an Age of Information Overload

On sharing…

The first commandment of social media is 'share, share, share'. A blog should be designed in such a way as to facilitate that sharing, both for the author AND the reader. Here are some practical tips on how I use sharing from my blog to drive traffic and engagement... http://youtu.be/yocKV5iIso0

The Coming Prosperity

Just got the signoff on a new site launch for new client Philip Auerswald of George Mason University and the Kauffman Foundation. His new book The Coming Prosperity is out today and we worked hard together to move his site from Blogger to WordPress and implement this Pinterest-style theme from Shaken & Stirred. Click the image … Continue reading The Coming Prosperity