Category: Social Networking

  • Where’s the Conversation?

    There was a time when the majority of what I saw online was more conversation and less self-promotion. I miss those days. I belong to groups where the conversation is almost non-existent. Folks pop in to promote their most recent sponsored blog post, podcast episode or video creation in order to ask for likes and…

  • Social Media Powered Business Trip Part Deux

    One of the things I really like to do with social media is to highlight fun and creative ways it can be used for business. I think it helps to drive home how easy it really is to use the social platforms and their mobile tools to share your messaging regardless of where you are…

  • Twitter Testimonial Tip

    We all know that testimonials can be powerful tools for our business. So what are you doing with them after the first excitement wears off? One of the techniques I encourage folks to use when creating their Editorial Calendar is to share testimonials from satisfied clients. Your clients who have taken the time to let…

  • LeWeb London 2012 Fave Session

    One of the things I enjoy about all of our connectivity is the ability to be anywhere on the globe……virtually. Many of you know I am a big fan of the LeWeb conferences that Loic Le Meur puts on in Paris  every year. I may not make it to Paris, but thanks to live video…

  • The Latest Bright and Shiny Social Network: Google+

    It’s only been out for a few weeks, but already Google+ has taken the tech and social media community by storm. Bold statements like, “I Have Moved” and “I’m Leaving Facebook” have been touted from many an early adopter geek. I’ll admit my foray into the Google+ or G+ as we now refer to it…

  • The Journey Continues

    Being a space that is not limited to 4 walls, city limits, state or country boundaries makes for lots of fun and interesting opportunities. From speaking engagements, to local trade shows to incredible travel opportunities where I have the added bonus of meeting people far and wide. Recently I have traveled on a Social Media…

  • What’s New? Camps, Conference and Speaking

    Want to know what is going on in Jen’s World? Let start with MobiCamp San Antonio on Saturday, February 26, 2011. You may be wondering exactly what MobiCamp San Antonio is all about. Well here in a nutshell is an explanation: “MobiCamp San Antonio is an UnConference being held to focus conversation around the use…

  • …and that’s all I have to say about that

    Building community is no easy feat. It takes a long time to create something where there was nothing before. Back in 2005, I heard about this thing called podcasting and was seeking local support. My husband suggested I create a MeetUp group in order to be a beacon for folks like me in San Antonio…

  • Texas Social Media Awards 2010

    Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! On Sunday, March 14th the Austin-American Statesman held the 2nd annual Texas Social Media Awards during SXSW. Celebrating folks who in one way or another have made an impact in their communities or industries with Social Media. I am honored to have been recognized. In the judges words, “Jennifer…

  • The Things I’m Doing, The Places I’ll Be

    If you’ve ever taken the time to look on the right side of my blog, you’ll see the section titled, “The Things I’m Doing, The Places I’ll Be”.  I started using this a few years ago in response to folks asking me, “What do you have coming up?” Since not everyone can keep track of…