Pod-Camp Again: The best non-conference event you will attend this year

By: Linda Gross

Last year I  discovered Pod-Camp Phnx and am signed up again this year to go. If all this tech stuff tweaks your interest, then this is the place to be on November 14th and 15th. It is where you can learn about blogging, podcasts, makin’ videos, facebook, twitter etc. Maybe these things have application for your business. Maybe, you’re just curious. Here’ is the best part:  It’s FREE!

It’s also engaging, educational and the most creative brain-dump of ideas you’ll get in 48 hours.  … Continue Reading

Facebook flags business

By Linda Gross

I’m enrolled in a Social Media conference for the month of May. Yes, I said month. It has over 20 high-profile speakers who will be speaking to 2200 people scattered all over the United States on topics such as facebook, building community, twitter-ology and more. The speakers are scheduled during the day – something many attendees won’t beable to be attend at the time, but all the speeches and discussions will be recorded and available to any registrant, at any time.

Welcome to Social Media and the power of new tools which allow you to GET clients and INTERACT with them on their time schedule – not yours. It’s just one of the ways Social Media is improving the way business is conducted. And one of the topics we will be discussing throughout the summer as we take a look at how social media is being used by those in rural communities to help their business, and their community. … Continue Reading

Posting Comments on News N Views

By: Linda Gross

I’ve recently gotten a few emails on how to post comments so I thought I’d just respond in a short post on the subject:

To post a comment you can go to the bottom of the post itself where it will say “Comment on this Article.”  It will ask you for a name and e-mail.Once you submit your comment, it must be approved by an administrator and will be released within 24 hours (usually much less) as long as it doesn’t contain any of the no-no’s. See below.

Do I have to use my real name?

You can use your real name or initials, or a handle like “YogiBear”. However, we encourage people to use their real name or initials. Just imagine if you are in a conversation with someone who prefers to put a bag over their head. Your comments have more weight to them if you are willing to be transparent. We do understand that sometimes the issue is sensitive and for your own reasons you may feel the need to comment annonymously. This is your call. … Continue Reading