Ian's Tumblelog

How to Ask Effective Questions on Twitter

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 00:54:22 +0000

How to Ask Effective Questions on Twitter:

The types of questions you should ask will depend upon the way you normally use Twitter. If you use it in a personal way then almost any question will work but if your use of Twitter is more focused…

3 Keys To Attracting New Clients On Twitter

Sat, 21 Nov 2009 00:43:47 +0000

3 Keys To Attracting New Clients On Twitter:

I recently realized I might be the exception to the rule and I could possibly help other freelancers by sharing what I am finding to be some proven successful keys to marketing my services and…

allfivehorizons: I don’t effing think so! Road sign from...

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:34:47 +0000

allfivehorizons:

I don’t effing think so!

Road sign from Darwin, Australia (via @maggot1981)

The Top Internet Memes of 2009

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 23:28:26 +0000

The Top Internet Memes of 2009:

The instantaneous and shareable nature of the Internet is one of the things that separates it from other mediums. Viral videos and Internet memes can take hold and spread quickly. Thanks to social…

Steve Ballmer's Windows 7 pitch features MacBook Pro in the

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:36:02 +0100

Steve Ballmer's Windows 7 pitch features MacBook Pro in the :

Another MS media fail

30 Mac Screensavers to Inspire & Inform

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 18:57:59 +0100

30 Mac Screensavers to Inspire & Inform:

30 different screensavers that will inspire and inform you. Whether that’s keeping you up-to-date with news, showing information about incoming messages, recent tweets, or even helping you learn a…

Is ANYONE Making Money in Social Media? I Say NO!!!

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 20:39:24 +0100

Is ANYONE Making Money in Social Media? I Say NO!!!:

Now I know this title may seem like a bold statement to make, but I think it is true. Let me tell you why I don’t believe anyone is making money from social media, at least not real money.

Human Nature - Michael Jackson Tribute (by Sheena Melwani)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:49:37 +0100

Human Nature - Michael Jackson Tribute (by Sheena Melwani):

John Mayer performed Human Nature at the Michael Jackson Memorial Tribute in Los Angeles and I thought it was so beautiful, I wanted to give back in a similar manner. Vocals: Sheena Melwani
Guitar:…

Dilbert Puts Twitter to Good Use

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 19:04:17 +0100

Dilbert Puts Twitter to Good Use

Women Rule the Social Web

Sun, 04 Oct 2009 03:52:18 +0100

Women Rule the Social Web:

…at least according to an infographic put together by Information is Beautiful. The stats, compiled from data from Google Ad Planner, show that equal numbers of men and women use sites like…

10 things to do after installing Wordpress

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:19:18 +0100

10 things to do after installing Wordpress:

Once you install WordPress there are a number of steps that you need to take in order to get the most from your blog. Use this as a to-do checklist for your future installations and you’ll keep…

President Obama's Message for America's Students

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 05:55:09 +0100

President Obama's Message for America's Students:

The President gives a speech directly to Americas students welcoming them back to school. He emphasizes their hope and potential but makes clear they will need to take responsibility for themselves…

Free Hand-drawn Social Media Icons

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 19:22:32 +0100

Free Hand-drawn Social Media Icons:

This is a free icon set, compromising of 24 hand-drawn icons by South African artist, Alex Latimer.

Don't risk real freedom for short-term material gain

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:15:50 +0100

Don't risk real freedom for short-term material gain:

Why is it that so many people are willing to give up their freedoms in return for an easy life? The question goes to the heart of the political and economic crisis that is afflicting countries…

For children today, table manners still trump talent

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:09:08 +0100

For children today, table manners still trump talent:

Equality of opportunity and ambition alone are not enough. The barriers to social mobility are far more complex. This report in The Guardian highlights the difficulties of social mobility in…

20 Creative Apps For Your iPhone

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:02:51 +0100

20 Creative Apps For Your iPhone:

The iPhone is a great platform for many things, including inspiring creativity. Here are 20 apps to get artistic using your iPhone or iTouch.

10 Facebook Applications for Business

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:02:51 +0100

10 Facebook Applications for Business:

Penn Olson - Your Social, Media, Brand Catalog.

Reasons Why Social Media is able to Help Your Business

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 20:02:49 +0100

Reasons Why Social Media is able to Help Your Business:

A brilliant simple guide to anyone in #business or #marketing who doesn’t see the point or value of social media, with reasons explained such as “That’s where the people are”, “The people prefer…

85 Free High Quality Silhouette Sets [PICS]

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:11 +0100

85 Free High Quality Silhouette Sets [PICS]:

85 free high quality silhouette sets to speed up your designing job.

40+ Awesome Tutorials and Techniques For WordPress Theme Dev

Tue, 01 Sep 2009 07:02:11 +0100

40+ Awesome Tutorials and Techniques For WordPress Theme Dev:

This articles provides a list of some of the most essential wordpress hacks available.