67 Social Media Tools I recommend…

No, I don't use all of them [my list is here and the ones that I have automated are in color in the image below] -- but I know they work with ifttt.com and I believe that automation is a big part of any efficient social media work flow. When you use a tool like … Continue reading 67 Social Media Tools I recommend…

Which blogging tool should I use; WordPress.com or tumblr?

The answer is yes! While I normally advise clients, students and readers to "never use two tools were one will do" here is a case here is a case where using both is not only acceptable but desirable. Here's why: WordPress.com is great at Search Engine Optimization [SEO] but it does not allow JavaScript or … Continue reading Which blogging tool should I use; WordPress.com or tumblr?

Can a Website Have Too Much SEO?

…and what the hell is ‘over-optimization’? Personally, I think Matt Cutts and the Google Webspam team have waaaay too much power [which means you’ll probably never see this post!]. Watch any videos of him speaking about how the Google Webspam team treats specific technical issues and I think you’ll see what I mean. Struggling with … Continue reading Can a Website Have Too Much SEO?

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

David Seah has some great thoughts on this thing called ‘imposter syndrome’ that Tanya Geisler discussed in her TED talk last fall… Lauren Bacon has a really great article on Imposter Syndrome, the tendency for some people to not acknowledge recognition for their accomplishments because they feel it isn’t deserved for one reason or another. … Continue reading Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

It’s in the way that you use it…

As the great philosopher Eric Clapton reminds us -- it's not the tools, but it in the way that you use them! http://youtu.be/l0XQwazkx10 Still, for those who are curious, here is a dynamic list of social media tools that I use and recommend. Questions? Feedback? I'm also available for Personal Digital Coaching in how to … Continue reading It’s in the way that you use it…