There’s nothing like finding a great resource to save for later – when you need it. Now there’s a resource… for the resources! Amit Agarwal, author of my favorite tech blog, Digital Inspiration, has a quick link list posted of his 101 Most Useful Websites. Each of the sites listed aim to solve a specific problem… no fluff here.
Quick Reference Links for Email Client Setup & Common How-Tos for GMail & Google Apps
Over the all time that I’ve been helping clients setup Gmail and Google Apps on their computers or phones, one thing I noticed is that there is so much information on the Gmail help pages – its very easy to get annoyed and frustrated when trying to find a quick answer to a simple setup or troubleshooting question. When I setup a client’s new Google Apps – there’s always a search for the exact server names and port numbers. So, I made a point of saving these URLs in my Evernote account for easy reference.
Try These Treats to Prevent Online Security Tricks
Horror stories are great Halloween fun, but not when it comes to your online security. If you do anything online, even if you don’t have a website – there’s lots of opportunities for Internet hobgoblins to ruin your day.
Measure Your Social Media Influence with Klout
Klout just doesn’t count heads, it also takes other very important factors into account – the style of your posts, whether or not they are shared or retweeted, and the influence and reach of those who do. So, if you look closely at the celebrity examples above – note that Deepak Chopra has a mere 5 percent of the follower tally that Justin Bieber has, but has a relatively huge Klout score of 87, the same as President Obama (who has 10.3 million Twitter followers!) – and even higher than legendary Twitter king Ashton Kutcher. This tells us that Deepak Chopra’s online audience is not only engaged, but also influential.
Are Your Online Business Tools Integrated?
There’s few things I love more than taking a new web service for a test drive. I have a terrible case of “shiny object syndrome” when it comes to trying out a new web tool that can help me organize, market save money, or save time. An added bonus is learning about new resources that I can have in my toolbox – not just for myself, but for my clients.
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So What’s The Fuss about Google Plus?
Posted on July 17, 2011 by Mary in Buzzwords, Commentary, Recommended, Social Networking, Useful!
I know… I know. I thought the same thing. “‘Oh, lordy – I need this like I need a hole in my head… yet another thing to keep up with!” Despite my initial curmudgeonly reaction to the latest entry in the social media world, I was able to score an invite to join Google Plus. It did not take long before I realized its potential… the interface is clean and uncluttered, and it simply seems much easier to use than Facebook. In the limited time I spent with it, I reached the conclusion that it may just be the “Facebook Killer” that many expect.