Managing a Digital Footprint

Managing a Digital Footprint

Managing a Digital Footprint This is a guest post written by Alex Shippee, and reproduced from the website for #SMchat. A “digital footprint” is what your presence on the Internet communicates to those who find it. Google is the usual starting point, but more and more...
Social Media is a Funny Thing

Social Media is a Funny Thing

Social Media is a Funny Thing Guest Post. Author: Alex Shippee Social Media is a funny thing. When it’s used well it can enrich a community or fulfill a latent need for an otherwise invisible audience. When it’s used personally, it’s a great way to keep in touch with...
A Clear Path To Context

A Clear Path To Context

A Clear Path To Context Context gets a boost this year with the proliferation of location aware devices. The idea of using crowd-sourced information with the added layer of location aware intelligence makes me very excited.  It is not only smart, it also provides the...
Brand Africa, Twitter and World AIDS Day

Brand Africa, Twitter and World AIDS Day

Brand Africa, Twitter and World AIDS Day Twitter is doing a fantastic job supporting the World AIDS Day. Changing their whole theme and incorporating the colour #RED has done much to spread the message and allow people to connect and spread their message. Having said...

Start at the Beginning

It is great to have opinions. It is also a good idea to seek out and learn from other peoples perspectives. What is important is to apply what you have learned in a manner that ensures relevance and context.  I used to be an Apple evangelist. I still love Apple and it...