Tonight I launch a new live video series at Numubu.com (NMBLive.com) titled, Tips, Tools, and Breaking the Rules – 6pm (PST).
Continue readingTwitter, hashtags, and the value you add
I was taking part in a conversation on a LinkedIn discussion group. The discussion was centered on registering hashtags and how to use them. The group is a writing group and writers, like musicians, often focus too heavily on the “look at me” syndrome of social. In fact, most groups dedicated to creatives are a morass of […]
Continue readingHow to use LinkedIn Effectively
Is LinkedIn a waste of time? This, and similar questions come up a LOT! The answer: Yes! Unless they are not.. Most people on LinkedIn and other social are obsessed with clicks, likes, follows, friends, or whatever the platforms term is for someone who is “in your network.” Consider, how many people drive home from […]
Continue readingShould you automate your twitter engagement?
Are you using Twitter? If so, follow me here: @ MatthewMoran In my most recent blog post on CIO Magazine (IT is Everyone’s Business), I discuss Why Twitter Automation is a Bad Strategy. I also offer some ideas to help you use twitter (and other social) more efficiently. Let me know what you think.
Continue readingAnnotating Graphics for System and Company Documentation
This is a critical topic for IT professionals. The unfortunate truth is, documentation is often the last priority for IT groups and organizations in general. The ability to create documentation and provide knowledge-transfer is critical to a more agile and successful organization. It means, fewer calls to the help-desk, better training, more rapid adoption of […]
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