Who better to help you put the shine on your Linkedin page than THE @LinkedInExpert -Viveka Von Rosen!
She was in South Carolina for the Business in Blue Jeans conference, so I grabbed her for some expert advice.
Thanks Viveka, for auditing my page! I know it will help YOU fine tune your page.
How do I follow so many people?
How do I follow so many people on Twitter? I get the question from time to time. It's not as overwhelming with Twitter Lists.
Here's how to use them and set them up:
Let me know if it works for you? Any other tricks? Share in the comments.
And follow Social Moves on Facebook too!
Here's how to use them and set them up:
Let me know if it works for you? Any other tricks? Share in the comments.
And follow Social Moves on Facebook too!
Another Handy Dandy Google+ trick - Manycam
The power of Google+ to solve your technical problems as you experiment and innovate is pretty impressive.
During a Hangout Sunday night, I learned a trick that will be helpful to small business people wanting to do some small scale webinar work with G+ Hangouts, and broadcasters trying to share two screens.
There are also a wide array of completely silly and fun applications. The alien, the frog. LOTS of special effects options that will crack you up in Hangouts.
Download ManyCam!
From the "Be right back" signs you can hang up on your screen, to the screen sharing and ability to put up TWO cams/sources - it solves many problems you can encounter trying to use Hangouts.
From technically gifted Carson Coots who helped demo Manycam for Craig Kanalley and the rest us us, to Jason Salas who first pasted the Manycam link into our chat window - big thanks.
Let me know what you think about it!
During a Hangout Sunday night, I learned a trick that will be helpful to small business people wanting to do some small scale webinar work with G+ Hangouts, and broadcasters trying to share two screens.
There are also a wide array of completely silly and fun applications. The alien, the frog. LOTS of special effects options that will crack you up in Hangouts.
Download ManyCam!
From the "Be right back" signs you can hang up on your screen, to the screen sharing and ability to put up TWO cams/sources - it solves many problems you can encounter trying to use Hangouts.
From technically gifted Carson Coots who helped demo Manycam for Craig Kanalley and the rest us us, to Jason Salas who first pasted the Manycam link into our chat window - big thanks.
Let me know what you think about it!
Social Media for Non-Profits
My thanks to DNA Creative Communications for inviting me to headline a Non-Profit seminar this summer, on fueling your movement with social media.
I wanted to share some helpful links with the people I met and those of you who follow the Social Moves blog and work in the non-profit world.
First off Jeff Bullas has some Facebook Fan Page tips: Click here.
Here is a great link on time management.
And Chris Brogan has wonderful insight on Google+ he shared in Forbes.
I also put together two demos on how I manage the madness that is social media with Tweetdeck and Twitter Lists.
I invited you to follow this blog and the Social Moves Facebook page.
And Ignite You is a Facebook and Twitter community that can help anyone interested in setting their personal brand and career on fire, connect with others who want to do the same.
Join us!
I wanted to share some helpful links with the people I met and those of you who follow the Social Moves blog and work in the non-profit world.
First off Jeff Bullas has some Facebook Fan Page tips: Click here.
Here is a great link on time management.
And Chris Brogan has wonderful insight on Google+ he shared in Forbes.
I also put together two demos on how I manage the madness that is social media with Tweetdeck and Twitter Lists.
I invited you to follow this blog and the Social Moves Facebook page.
And Ignite You is a Facebook and Twitter community that can help anyone interested in setting their personal brand and career on fire, connect with others who want to do the same.
Join us!
Social News
The interactive work I'm doing with social media, is getting alot of attention. Wanted to share some of the articles with you.
Read more about Amy's Interactive Work:
Media General Newscasts Mix Online With Onair
Social Media Advantage
Leading the way in interactive TV
Early Adopter of Social Media
Social Media and TV News
What They're Saying about Amy as GSATC speaker
Trailblazer Interview: Business Blackbox Magazine
Amy Wood Social Media Club Greenville Presenter
Amy frequently speak in the community, about the power of social media, public speaking techniques and blogging. Email her with your requests. Just click here: connect.
Garyvee Gets it! Teaching twitter to the mainstream media
Garyvee has that innate understanding about social media.
So many of us sense the bigger picture. That we're just beginning with social media. That we ain't seen nothing yet. And that if you're not embracing Twitter Facebook and the other platforms, with a passionate desire to LISTEN to your customers and audience, you will be left in the dust.
Watch Gary Vaynerchuck's intense CNN interview that captures the essence of what interacting is all about.
So many of us sense the bigger picture. That we're just beginning with social media. That we ain't seen nothing yet. And that if you're not embracing Twitter Facebook and the other platforms, with a passionate desire to LISTEN to your customers and audience, you will be left in the dust.
Watch Gary Vaynerchuck's intense CNN interview that captures the essence of what interacting is all about.
I've got a Twitter account - now what?
It's easy to sign up for Twitter on www.Twitter.com, but then what? For best results use your real name, so people you know can find you.
If you don't find people to follow (that means you'll be able to see their updates on your Twitter home page ) you will be sitting in cyberspace all by your lonesome. And what fun is that!
So how do you "follow" someone?
Log into your Twitter account. Then go to my Twitter page http://www.Twitter.com/tvamy and click on the follow button. If you want my updates to go to your cell phone read below how to connect Twitter to your mobile device. You can use Twitter from your computer, or from your phone or both.
On the twitter "Discover" page you can find people to follow using the options on the upper left. https://twitter.com/i/discover
You can follow Channel Seven http://twitter.com/WSPA7OnYourSide to stay up on the news.
How do I send a message?
On Twitter you can send a message to me, or anyone else, by clicking home up on the left side of the twitter home page. Just below that you'll see a "compose message" box - type @tvamy (no spaces) and then make a space and then type your message. The @ symbol directs your message to the person you are trying to reach. Don't leave a space between their name and the @ symbol - if you do they won't see your message.
How do I find people to follow that fit my interests?
Head to: https://twitter.com/i/discover you can enter peoples names to see if they are on Twitter in the find friends section. Fire off some of your favorite celebrities names and see if they're on Twitter (some are legit, there are some people who pose as celebs too). You can also send out invitations to your friends to join you on Twitter if you have their email address.
Twitter is most fun when you find people who share an interest in the kind of information you find helpful. You can go to specialized sites and then start searching for people in your city or state. There are some suggestions here.
You will notice when you click on the Twitter name or "handle" -there is often a link to the person's blog or website. That is the best way to find out more about them and whether what they focus on would be helpful or interesting to you.
I've got a message!
When you get a Twitter message as you hover over it at the bottom you'll see options to reply or retweet (pass it along to your followers) - The star let's you "favorite" a message - which will keep it on your favorites list in case you see something you want to hold onto or read later.
What is a direct message?
Direct messages are private. They won't show up on the public pages. People will sometimes tweet DM me, which means to private message them. If you are writing out a tweet and not using the buttons remember you type a d and MAKE SURE TO LEAVE A SPACE before you type the tweet message. If you don't leave a space - that message you thought was going out privately will suddenly be public!
I send most of my "tweets" (Twitter messages) as regular @ replies, because the more you share info that others can see, the more people will have an opportunity to be exposed to your "tweets" and get interested in following you.
A person has to be following you for you to be able to send them a direct message.
How can I track what people are saying about a certain subject?
If you go to http://search.Twitter.com/ you can search for subjects you are interested in, or your town name. Maybe you want to track what people think about the sports game you're watching, or a big news event, or the latest movie. This is the perfect place to do that and you may discover new people you would like to follow.
The website twellow.com allows you to search categories which could lead you to tons of interesting tweeple (people on Twitter).
http://www.twellow.com/search.php?q=tvamy&search_cat=51
What on earth does RT mean?
You will see this alot: RT @joeblow and then a message, often with a link to a blog, or article.
RT stands for Re-Tweet which means you are passing along someones message to your followers.
It's often a message you found helpful, or a piece of information you think they need to see.
Twitter is all about sharing info and it is completely fine to pass along someones work. In fact it's a huge compliment. Typing RT and repeating their name (their twitter handle: @joeblow) gives them the credit they are due.
Get Amy's updates on my phone
First you need to set up your mobile device. You do that in the settings section on the upper right side of your Twitter page. Go to devices. (here is a direct link http://twitter.com/devices) Put in your mobile phone number.
Then, you have to turn on my updates so they reach your mobile phone. You can either go directly to my page http://www.twitter.com/tvamy or you can click on followers and you'll see me on your list. When you get to my page, make sure you're following me. If not, first click follow. Then, you will notice that under my name and picture it says following - devices off. You need to click devices on.
You can do the same thing for the WSPA news updates.
Keep in mind, you will get alot of updates, so I don't recommend doing this unless you have an unlimited texting plan. It would get pretty expensive otherwise.
It might be something you want to turn on in a big breaking news situation.
Hang in there!
So glad you are trying out Twitter. Give it some time. Send me a message if you have questions. Just type @tvamy and your question and I'll be happy to help!
Share this link if you think this can help anyone else - http://ht.ly/mcA0G - perhaps to your friends who you invite to join you on Twitter!
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