Archive for the ‘Social Media’ Category
Social Media Etiquette
Most business schools host an etiquette dinner to teach students about mannerism and conduct. You learn things like using your utensils “outside in” and shaking with your right hand while making eye contact (and catching an à la suave glance at their name tag). Most students avoid this event under the impression that etiquette should be common sense, and I’m guilty of making such a false assumption. Eventually, I attended an etiquette dinner at a networking event and learned a thing or two, realizing and deeply regretting the simple mistakes that could have been avoided. Now, I stand strong behind my embarrassing and educational experience. You gotta learn somehow, right?
The virtual world is a bit different. You don’t have to face people in person, nor do you have to worry about body language. But etiquette is a universal language that stretches into our online interactions. With the rise of social networks, you have to be extra cognizant of your connections and how you converse with them. To avoid looking like a fool, learn etiquette and let it take your online presence to a higher level. Read the rest of this entry »
31 Flavors of Me
I remember teaching myself how to use HTML for the first time in high school because I wanted to “soup” up my AsianAvenue page (you heard me right, feel free to chuckle and judge as needed). When I went off to college, I used Microsoft Frontpage to build my first website. Grad school introduced me to WordPress and tweaking CSS to change my font color, but nothing more elaborate than that.
I wish I knew how to code. I can read HTML and make token changes, but I’m no developer. And these are the extent of my coding abilities.
You might find yourself in my shoes, and I have an amazing resource to share. Need a website? No coding needed. Read the rest of this entry »
Own Your Online Identity
In light of the latest privacy controversy with Facebook, I’d like to re-purpose this post (yes, published in the past but it’s Memorial weekend. I’ll risk plagiarizing my own work to enjoy some play time as I have been developing another blog for the past few days).
So, let me just get the cat out of the bag: I can’t emphasize the value of creating your online identity enough . I totally respect those who want to keep things private, but there is a way to balance privacy and making sure that your identity is kosher. Especially in this digital age, it is important to develop your identity first, then control what is being shared. Luckily, we have so many resources to make this possible. Read the rest of this entry »
Twitter = Cash Cow?
Last week, Twitter finally announced the news the world had been waiting for: a revenue stream model. People were speculating for months how the social networking phenomenon would monetize itself, with hopes that there would be a profitable plan other than online advertising. Well, fanboys, you can put that dream to rest.
Jumping on the Vlogging Bandwagon
So here’s a thought when thinking about a blog entry describing a different use of streaming media (not emulating a television or radio show): Utilizing streaming media as a blog platform, also known as “vlogging”.
With the popularity of reality shows rising, it’s not a surprise that we (society) also flock to user generated sites that contain video content, like YouTube. But if you try to think about another way of using streaming media, why not a blog entry in video form? Here are some different ideas for streaming media blogging and reasons why it wouldn’t be so shabby…
Top 5 Digital Trends in 2010
New Year’s Resolutions aside, there are exciting trends to look forward to in 2010.
…totally late, but better late than never 
Taking A Risk, Checking It Twice
Image from Seattle Times
When it comes to social media marketing, you have to be willing to take a risk or two. You have to anticipate rolling with the punches, because not every grand idea may drive it to critical mass.
As a long time Seattle resident, I consider myself a coffee snob. So I find it a bit ironic that I’m sitting at a (decent) coffee shop, writing about the latest social media campaign by Starbucks. I’ll do my best to stay impartial and keep my tastebuds separate from my marketing judgment.
Click to Pray
How do you even begin blogging about a tech-savvy priest? Like this.
Catholics get a bad rep for being old school in their ways. The traditional and conservative rituals of Catholicism, Mormonism, and other old religions are perceived to be too broken down for the modern lifestyle. But there’s nothing old school about this priest.
To Twitter or not to Twitter, Part Deux
If you have heard about #AmazonFail, #Oprah, #HudsonRiverCrash in the past few months, you probably fall into one of these categories:
- Taking the leap onto the Twitter bandwagon
- On the cusp of joining Twitter but don’t want to manage another social networking site
- Maybe considering it, but still too much effort to tell if I’ll be onboard
- Twitter still sucks
Haters, don’t say I didn’t warn you. But thanks for keep me motivated.
Pump Down the Noise
Image by Brad Fitzpatrick
As a digital media nerd, I have no problem managing a billion different accounts on the Internet. From social networking sites to bank accounts, I’ve accumulated about 30-40 different logins from the past 5 years. I’m definitely not a pack rat by any means, but I’m starting to feel like I have too much junk in my (digital) trunk.
Just like my spring cleaning thought process, I tried to justify the need for my online “memberships”. I tried to comprehend my new pack rat status by slicing and dicing the facts. Why is it that I am able to throw away material items that I don’t need, but I don’t mind hoarding digital goods?
