In case you didn’t know, Posterous is shutting down its blog services to pay attention to the Twitter side of the business. I can’t say that I didn’t see it coming. This leaves a lot of blogs with the task of choosing their next step. Which blog platform should folks go to? Tumblr, WordPress.com or… Continue Reading
One thing that’s scary is finding out that your Twitter account has ran away from you. More specifically, that your Twitter account has been compromised. I saw more than my share of clients and friends tweets saying that their accounts fell victim and to not click on any previous links. One way to “Tame your Twitter account… Continue Reading
Last week, the 140 Conference or #140conf12 took place in New York City. Among the many insightful talks, tweets and images, attendees took an evening diversion to see the Twitter documentary, Twittamentary. Jeff Pulver @jeffpulver, Siok Siok @sioksiok, and others encouraged people to tweet on their phones during the movie. Among the twitter chatter during… Continue Reading
There has been much twittering about changing twitter names. In fact, there have been multiple how-to posts about how to, this is one of them. In the end, I decided not to change names, but in fact launch another Twitter handle @StephCockerl. With the changes going on, I had to make a decision and… Continue Reading
Since today is Halloween, I thought it would be interesting to go back in time to discover 7 memorable scary moments in social media. Chrysler’s Twitter account accidentally drops the F-Bomb. The happy ending here is that the account gained more followers. Kenneth Cole’s Tweet to promote his fashion line causes angry reactions. The Woman… Continue Reading
Lately, a handful of Twitter Testimonials are popping up in my stream. Getting a testimonial is tough enough. Finding the right opportunity to ask, nicely is one thing. However if you are lucky, you just might get your wish. What should you do to get one? Do great work. Listen – This doesn’t need… Continue Reading
OK, so we are aware of the latest stats comparing Facebook to Twitter. So this question came to me as why does one need a Twitter account when they have a Facebook account? I had a Twitter account before I had a Facebook account. I use Twitter mainly for business purposes. So my opinion *may*… Continue Reading
If you want to get technical, it all started with a link. Then, a client asked me to post a link to their social media site(s). I then asked them “why” do they want me to post the link. At first glance, folks may think that I have an attitude. (Trust me, the Brooklyn comes… Continue Reading
I am reflecting on this year & manifesting what’s next. Join me and 2,000 bloggers, tweeters, tumblers, etc. at reverb10.com to share your story. Update: Who knew that this prompt for December 7th would fit so nicely? Thanks Manhattan’s Peak for the Tweet. December 7 – Community Prompt: Community. Where have you discovered community, online… Continue Reading
It seems that not too long ago, that I started the Too Long To Re-Tweet blog series. Now with more acceptance of the Re Tweet button, there just hasn’t been a need to create blog posts. So I have been using the Re-Tweet button but there were some Tweets that I would like to comment… Continue Reading