by Amy | Jul 7, 2011 | Blog, social media
This is a bit off-topic for some of my non-profit readers, but for the geeks in the crowd I’m sure by now it’s been hammered home: It’s Google+ week. (For general info on Google+, see recommended sources at end of post, or click image at left.) This...
by Amy | Jun 7, 2011 | Blog, social media
Day 2 of the MyCharityConnects conference in Toronto, ON. Today I was a bit better organized in tweeting and tracking things, and the presentation slides were distributed by CanadaHelps. Result? More things to highlight in my Storify feed – including tweets from...
by Amy | Jun 5, 2011 | Blog, social media
I’ve never used Storify before – a newer service that let’s you curate photos, tweets, and information from other sources (including RSS feeds) into one social media-fueled “story”. The 2011 MyCharityConnects conference seems a great...
by Amy | Jun 5, 2011 | Blog
RSS Graffiti and I met on someone else’s Facebook Page. It wasn’t love at first sight; I’m not a fan of cross-posting and I was wary about just how useful this Facebook app could be. But – isn’t there always a “but”? –...
by Amy | May 25, 2011 | Blog, social media
One of the things I really value about Twitter are Twitter chats. I’ve found these chats to be educational, fun, and a great way to connect with others who have similar interests. But what are chats, and how do you join in? When you’re still trying to figure...
by Amy | May 12, 2011 | Blog, scribbler tips, writing
I like exclamation marks: They’re friendly. They’re energetic. They help keep things light. They’re also often overused. In personal communication, I use exclamation marks when I’m happy, excited, or for emphasis. In fact, I’d say I use them pretty liberally. For news...
