Archive for: January, 2012

Twitter Tip #33 – Where do I go from here?

Tweets that deal with your emotions, what you’re eating and all that other jazz is great. But it’s also great to send your readers somewhere. Try adding links to your tweets and connect your audience to the articles, photos or other content that inspires you to share. Related posts: Twitter Tip #90 – Use Links...

 
 

Twitter Tip #32 – Linking to Facebook

Twitter has it’s own unique language. Hashtags and @ symbols aren’t common characters in the Facebook world. It’s probably best to avoid linking your accounts. If you want to be in both spaces, treat each separately so that you don’t confuse anyone. Related posts: How To Use Social Media To Become Famous How To Get...

 
 

Star Wars: The Old Republic is Pulling a WarCraft. And why thats a good thing.

Gird your loins, dear readers, as I am about to reveal something mind-blowing. Blizzard did not invent the MMORPG with World of WarCraft. In fact, I wouldn’t even say they RE-invented it. OK, so maybe that wasn’t so mind-blowing, but it sure seems like it should be for some people. What Blizzard did is what...

 
 

Droidgame review: Jelly Defense

Just a planet with headphones, nothing to see here...

During Google’s 10 billion Android market downloads celebration I picked up a funny little tower defense game called Jelly Defense. For the most part it plays like just about any other tower defense game, evil entities are trying to steal your magical crystals and the jellies need YOU to enlist in the U.S. Army or build towers to...

 
 

Twitter Tip #31 – Get Organized

There are a ton of posts, people to follow and interests you have on Twitter. Be sure to get organized from the start using lists. Lists are a great way to organize people you follow, or even be aware of people that have unfollowed you! Related posts: Twitter Tip #69 – List Updates Twitter Tip...

 
 

Twitter Tip #30 – Stop Retweeting

Try to avoid re-tweeting useful tweets. If the majority of your content is simply re-tweeting other tweets, you bring nothing new or original to the table. Try making the majority of your tweets your own fresh content. Related posts: Twitter Tip #33 – Where do I go from here? Twitter Tip #42 – Hunting in...

 
 

Twitter Tip #29 – Where are you?

Tweet With Location is off by default, and as a user you need to opt-in to the service. If you’d like to share where you are, be sure to turn this great feature on! Related posts: Twitter Tip #87 – App to Date? Twitter Tip #93 – Connect Twitter

 
 

Livefyre: Best Blog Commenting System

Livefyre: Best Blog Commenting System

Livefyre is the blog commenting system that Schmittastic recommends Related posts: How To Get More Engagement On Twitter Why Facebook Places lost to Foursquare Best of Social on TweetfindTV in 2011

 
 

Tech News Monday: SOPA, ACTA, and Megaupload

Tech News Monday: SOPA, ACTA, and Megaupload

          It’s Monday Tech News time! If you’re concerned about SOPA, PIPA, or ACTA, then this video is for you. Kim talks about the supposed demise of SOPA,

 
 

Twitter Tip #28 – Industry Leader

It’s great letting your followers know where you are and what you’ve eaten. Be sure to also bring pertinent news or knowledge to the table. Establish yourself as an industry leader in a particular field. Related posts: How To Get More Engagement On Twitter Twitter Tip #33 – Where do I go from here? Ways...

 
 

Twitter Tip #27 – Connectivity

Make sure your Twitter account is linked up with your other favorite social media accounts like LinkedIn, Posterous, Flickr and more. Share more and increase your engagement. Related posts: Twitter Tip #19 – Twitter Bio How To Get More Engagement On Twitter Twitter Tip #33 – Where do I go from here?

 
 

Club Nintendo Platinum Prize! [Unboxing]

Club Nintendo Platinum Prize! [Unboxing]

Moonshine brings her ultimate geekiness off by showing off her Platinum Elite membership in Club Nintendo. She unboxes Related posts: Moonshine Loves Game Cube! Why Modern Warfare 3 is still fun to play Review: Trine 2

 
 

Twitter Tip #26 – Shortener

There are several url shorteners you can choose from like ow.ly, bit.ly and goo.gl. Consider creating an account with any of these services to measure your performance.

 
 

You need social media to be good at social media!

You need social media to be good at social media!

Are you a brand still avoiding social media for your business? Amy’s about Related posts: How To Get More Engagement On Twitter Why Facebook Places lost to Foursquare Best of Social on TweetfindTV in 2011