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Social is Simple

So Google is launching Google + and you’re probably thinking…how on earth do I keep up with all this? Oh don’t worry, I feel the pressure to keep up, especially when everyone is asking  ‘Dave how do I use Google + with my website!’   Short answer, is no idea, because I haven’t got an invite yet. I’m not as cool as I once was. (more…)

Twitter – Follow Button

Twitter recently launched a follow button which can be embedded in your website.  Unlike the previous buttons, you don’t have to link back to Twitter to process the follow anymore, if you’re already logged in, it will add the website/person as a follower straight away!  (more…)

Linked In Ads

LinkedInPay per click is the new king of relevant advertising, and Linked In provides one of the most targeted advertising capabilities in the market.  Not only can you filter on country, and state, but company size, industry, and wait for it…even a SPECIFIC company!  Let’s take a look.

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To Tweet or Not To Tweet

tweetBy now you’ve well and truely heard about Twitter, and you’ve probably asked yourself this question, should we Tweet or not?  Let’s discuss what it means to Tweet, how long it typically takes, and what you can expect from it.

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What are Twitter Hashtags?

hasgOne of the coolest functions of Twitter is the hashtag.  Given how noisy this Twitter pub can be, it’s nice to be able to find a quiet corner and sit with some like minded folks.   Hashtag’s allow people to do just that, allowing people to categorise their Tweets for people to listen and contribute to.

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Death of A Myspace Profile

myspaceStop hanging on to your myspace profile because it’s doing you no good, and I suspect has NEVER done anything for you. It’s time, let me read the cold hard facts, and then you can watch me kill my myspace profile.

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How to Tag People in Facebook

Facebook Icon Cool SquareYour all over Facebook right?  Did you know you can tag people in your status updates in the same way you tag people in your photo’s?  It’s very simple, but is often an overlooked time saving feature.

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Social Media App – Hootsuite

hootsuite-sYou got Facebook, Twitter, Linked In, maybe a Facebook Fan Page,  how on earth do you have time to update and read all your social media sites?  Let me introduce you to the secret weapon, a little owl by the name of Hoosuite(more…)