Repurposing Content for Maximum Impact

Image by The Library of Congress via Flickr The gospel is to be communicated. This is evangelism. By what means should this communication happen? I get the feeling from the Apostle Paul that it’s “by all means” (1 Corinthians 9:22). Paul preached and spoke as he traveled the Roman roads from city to city. He … Continue reading Repurposing Content for Maximum Impact

Survey Reveals 5 Opportunities for Churches on Facebook

Image via CrunchBase Most respondents indicated they don’t think their church is doing a particularly good job with Facebook. While those results could be perceived as negative, a closer look reveals some big opportunities for those churches willing to embrace the world’s largest social network. Communicate More – Clearly people would like to see their … Continue reading Survey Reveals 5 Opportunities for Churches on Facebook

This Week in Review: Must-Know Tech News For SMBs

Keeping up with all of the important technology news in a given week is a challenge for anyone, let alone busy professionals and people trying to run businesses. While there's not yet a known cure, ReadWriteBiz can help alleviate your information overload by bringing you a rundown of some of the most important tech news … Continue reading This Week in Review: Must-Know Tech News For SMBs

Want a Raise? Find Out What Your Job is Worth

As a blogger, I get paid in bags of stale Tootsie Rolls. Is that good? I have no idea. Actually, I am getting a better idea of what my job is worth now that I have checked out some salary comparison sites. Specifically, I I’ve found out that there are places you can blog where … Continue reading Want a Raise? Find Out What Your Job is Worth

Sorry, But McDonald’s Did Not See a 33% Increase in Foot Traffic Because of Foursquare

According to a current headline on TechMeme, McDonalds saw a 33% increase in foot traffic to its stores when it ran a promotion during Foursquare Day earlier this year. At that time, the fast food chain offered users who checked into McDonald's a chance to win $5 and $10 gift cards. On the Econsultancy blog, … Continue reading Sorry, But McDonald’s Did Not See a 33% Increase in Foot Traffic Because of Foursquare

Think ‘location’ -based social media is silly?

A couple of weeks ago, I was at our local frozen custard store and I told the girl behind the counter that I was the 'mayor' of said store in Foursquare. I asked if there was any benefit to this elevated status. Here response? WHATEVER as only a teenage girl can deliver it. Vendors need … Continue reading Think ‘location’ -based social media is silly?

How to Make Your Location-Based App a Success: Reward People for Their Activities

Location-based mobile applications, also now being called "check-in services" to differentiate themselves from other geo-aware apps like Google Maps, are the hottest new social applications on the mobile scene today. The lineup includes game-based applications like Foursquare and MyTown, which each provide points, credits and/or badges for "checking in" (registering your physical presence) with a … Continue reading How to Make Your Location-Based App a Success: Reward People for Their Activities