Michael Q Todd takes the stress and guesswork out of social media

Michael Q Todd primarily coaches people about Twitter, but also gives social media advice in general. Based in Japan, Michael also spends his time in Brisbane (Australia) and California (US). 
I had a chat with this highly mobile individual about the inside scoop on how to handle social media. Here are the beans he offered to [...]

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This post was written by Megan on March 16, 2011 Comments (5)

May King is making tea on Twitter

May King Tsang operates MayKingTea (as in may…king tea, get it?). May King (her first name) is one of the top 50 tea specialists and speakers certified by the Specialty Tea institute (or maybe that's Special..tea Institute – boom boom!), based in the US.

Okay, I have a confession. 
I'm a bit of a tea junkie, so [...]

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This post was written by Megan on January 25, 2011 Comments (2)

Bev Ryan of Women’s Publishing Network makes Facebook smile

Like Kylie Welsh from Brisbane Woman (interviewed last post: Hobnob Angel, Kylie Welsh…), Bev Ryan founder of Women's Publishing Network is a joy to be around. She has a smile that simply glows. It's the kind of smile that is given with eyes, cheeks and earlobes – without any effort at all, it seems.

Bev's natural warmth [...]

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This post was written by Megan on January 18, 2011 Comments (2)

Hobnob Angel, Kylie Welsh sheds light on Twitter and Facebook

Kylie Welsh uses social marketing tools better than anyone I know…except maybe Seth Godin (with that said, Kylie seems more enthusiastic about Twitter than Seth).

Kylie is founder and director of Brisbane Woman – an organisation that is dedicated to promoting, educating and connecting women in business. She's usually co-ordinating a busy schedule of networking/workshop nights [...]

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This post was written by Megan on January 10, 2011 Comments (5)

Do you have a social media speed bump?

Do you have a social media speed bump? I confess I do. And it's a big 'un.
In the beginning I enthusiastically set up two Facebook fan pages, two Twitter profiles and a LinkedIn profile. Do I have the urge to get up at the crack 'o dawn to milk these cows? Nope, not often.
Note: the [...]

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This post was written by Megan on December 21, 2010 Comments (3)

Courting Google to raise your SEO

As promised in my last post Using keywords for SEO and other alien adventures, here's a bigger picture (beyond keywords) on SEO.
In other words, here are some dating tips when seducing Google into giving you a higher ranking. It's sort of like the Bachelorette of the Internet. 
 
So what does Google look for in a website?

Google [...]

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This post was written by Megan on May 15, 2010 Comments (1)

Is Twitter really that important?

If you are my 69 year old retired mother, I'd have to say that Twitter is not vital.  
If you are a corner grocer in an outer suburb, it's possible that putting the majority of your promotional energy into Twitter might not be the most productive step.  
Just in case you are unsure about what [...]

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This post was written by Megan on December 24, 2009 Comments (0)

Choosing your Twitter name

Are you pleasantly intrigued by all this Twitter squawking?  Or are begrudgingly forcing yourself into it because you want more online presence?  Either way, it’s best to get your foundation right so you can soar on this blue-hued site.  
What is the first step to setting up your Twitter profile?  Choosing your Twitter name.  And this [...]

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This post was written by Megan on December 20, 2009 Comments (0)