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WordPress vs. Blogger: Which is Best?

WordPress vs. Blogger: Which is Best?

Oct 4, 2012

The WordPress and Blogger platforms were the catalyst for making blogging so accessible. With little to no experience, a user can create a destination that is customized, and ready for posting. If you want to spend the majority of your time on creating your blog content rather than having to deal...

Getting Started With HootSuite

Getting Started With HootSuite

Oct 1, 2012

When I first started using Twitter, I began using the official Twitter platform along with their apps for my two mobile devices.  In a short time I had tried out many different apps for my iPad and Android phone but still wanted to keep things simple.   HootSuite seemed like a big tool with...

Top YouTube Tutorials For Social Media Tools

Top YouTube Tutorials For Social Media Tools

Sep 24, 2012

With so many social media networks available, from Facebook, to Twitter, to LinkedIn, it can be a real challenge just to keep up! Managing social media is even harder in corporate situations where many people may be attempting to maintain a consistent brand image across multiple platforms at the same...

Anatomy of a Facebook Network with Wolfram Alpha

Anatomy of a Facebook Network with Wolfram Alpha

Sep 3, 2012

Last week the powerful answer engine Wolfram Alpha, which is a big part of Siri’s software, added a new feature that allows users to get a detailed view of their Facebook profile. By going to Wolfram Alpha and inputting Facebook Report in the query box, then giving Wolfram Alpha access to your...

How to Find a Blog on Blogspot

How to Find a Blog on Blogspot

Aug 13, 2012

Blogspot is the arguably the most popular blogging application in the world. It allows anyone, even those with little technological expertise, to post their thoughts online and join the blogosphere. Many people have complained about the difficulty of finding blog posts or blogs that are hosted on...

Pinterest Apps: Mobile, Web, & Integration

Pinterest Apps: Mobile, Web, & Integration

Aug 1, 2012

Pinterest is one of the hottest new social sites of 2012, and developers haven’t wasted any time developing creative apps to enhance the experience. We hear about it everywhere and chances are you have spent some time pinning images and browsing popular boards already.   As for me, I’m a...

Get Twitter Followers: How to Become a Twitter Celebrity

Get Twitter Followers: How to Become a Twitter Celebrity

Jun 25, 2012

One of the first things users want to know about Twitter is how to get more followers. It’s a metric that new users view as the ultimate social proof, and it’s logical to assume that more followers equates to more influence. It’s a measure of influence and fame that average people have...

9 Photo Filter & Effects Applications to Replace Instagram

9 Photo Filter & Effects Applications to Replace Instagram

Jun 22, 2012

Do you love the look that photo filters give Instagram photos, but don’t own a Smartphone that works with Instagram? Or maybe you do but you want to be able to get the same look on photos you didn’t take with your phone, such as professional photos or those you have saved on your computer’s...