Tag: How To Guidance
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Social Software Platforms: High-Level Guidance for Organizations
This article offers high-level guidance for organizations looking to acquire and implement a social software solution to facilitate communication and collaboration in a secure environment via a private digital network (e.g., an enterprise 2.0 or social business platform, a social intranet, a digital community). It provides considerations for getting started, selecting a social software product…
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Twitter Hashtags: 7 Tips and a Decision-Making Flowchart
Though Twitter hashtags have been around almost as long as Twitter itself, many people still do not understand what they are – or more importantly, how to use them appropriately. This post offers seven tips – plus a decision-making flowchart – to enable Tweeters to not only avoid looking like a Twitter rube, but to…
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Taming the Emailstrom III: 15 Tips for Sending Emails
Part III of a three-part series offers 15 tips for sending emails that focus on email creation and delivery. Part I provides 11 basic suggestions to control email, including setting a strong foundation, managing the flow of messages, and clearing your inbox. Part II provides another 11 tips for managing email throughout the day so…
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Taming the Emailstrom II: 11 Ways to Better Manage Incoming Emails
Part II of a three-part series offers 11 tips to better manage incoming emails throughout the day – both at your desk and when you’re on the go – so you don’t feel like all you’re doing is triaging messages from others. Part I provided 11 basic suggestions to control email, including setting a strong…
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Taming the Emailstrom I: 11 Ways to Control Email
Part I of a three-part series offers 11 basic suggestions to help you control email. Tips are provided for setting a strong foundation, managing the flow of messages, and clearing your inbox. Part II outlines ways to manage email throughout the day, and Part III offers tips for better email creation and delivery. Additional recommendations…
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Hiring Social Media Experts: Guidance for (Rookie) Buyers
Most people would agree that hiring social media experts – whether you’re looking for a consultant or to fill an in-house role – is a dicey proposition, especially for buyers who aren’t very digitally sophisticated themselves. This post provides general guidance for organizations looking to hire consultants, contractors, and/or employees to lead and help with…
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LinkedIn Endorsements: What You Can and Can’t Manage
The LinkedIn Endorsements feature has become very popular, even though it has not been universally well received. No matter what you may think of them, it appears they may become a permanent feature of LinkedIn profiles. This article addresses some of the logistical challenges of managing endorsements by providing an overview of which aspects can…
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Custom Google Maps: A Great Digital Engagement Tool
Custom Google Maps can be used in a variety of ways to produce numerous benefits for organizations, their members, and other key stakeholders. This article provides examples, enumerates some of the key features, and provides resources and basic development tips. Additional suggestions, as well as questions, are welcome. (July 17, 2013)