If you've read Rewired, you might remember that the first section of the book aims to prove that social networking isn't new. In fact, it's as old as humanity. We've always sought connection. We've always spread news socially and relationally. In the last decade and a half, we've started doing it … [Read more...]
Can You Post to Instagram from Your Desktop? Yes, Here’s How
Instagram is big. There's a reason Facebook bought it. It's the most engaging network around, particularly among younger adults. The problem with Instagram is that there are very few ways to post to it from anything other than your smartphone, and there's no way to automate any of its features. … [Read more...]
How to Handle Negative Comments On Your Church Facebook Page
I recently posted a video promoting our Easter Sunday services. Essentially, it's made up of a whole lot of talk about the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the grave and what that means for us today, plus one little mention that there might be some live bunnies at church for kids to pet and take … [Read more...]
5 Social Media Predictions for 2017 (Infographic)
From the MDG Advertising blog comes this rather interesting infographic full of predictions about the near future of social media (but first, a video overview)... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8fs2jHqI94 And I'll offer a few observations after you take it all in... There are two … [Read more...]
How Social Media Can Help Nonprofits Make a Big Impact
I've prepared some notes for a presentation to some amazing nonprofit leaders in Siloam Springs, Arkansas and wanted to pass along the slides and notes to other nonprofit leaders. Obviously they make more sense with context, but there may be some nuggets to take away. How Social Media Can … [Read more...]
A Basic Introduction to Building a Personal Brand Online
A brand is way more than a logo. A brand is the story that people are telling about a person, a product, or an organization. And you have a brand, whether you want one or not. If you've decided to be a leader in any capacity, you have a brand. People are telling a certain story about … [Read more...]
The 3 Big Questions of Our Social, Digital Age
I’ve decided to connect with a lot of people in a lot of different ways. I also read a lot of stuff, mostly online but also in print. And I try to write and share great content along the way. The problem is, each of these is never-ending. In other words, there will always be something else to read, … [Read more...]
