Master your Gmail!

If Gmail is so easy, why do people still have hundreds -- thousands -- of unread emails in their inboxes? In part it's because technology without good thinking and tactics means nothing... I teach my students that email should be for 'just in time' information -- information that affects relationships and revenue. Everything else belongs … Continue reading Master your Gmail!

Getting Things Done [GTD] in Gmail with Google Tasks

I haven't done a screencast for awhile, so here's a quick riff on Getting Things Done [GTD] in Gmail with Google Tasks... Effectively managing email is fundamental. So many people are at the mercy of their inboxes! Ethan Waldman had a great post this morning over at The Minimalists that got me thinking about my … Continue reading Getting Things Done [GTD] in Gmail with Google Tasks

#hottoppix for June 28, 2011

Things we've been tracking in the past 24 hours... How to Add a Gallery in WordPress with a Lightbox Effect June 28, 2011   How to Add Multiple Galleries in WordPress Posts and Pages June 27, 2011   Twenty Eleven Post Formats – What Are They and Why Should I Care? June 27, 2011   … Continue reading #hottoppix for June 28, 2011

Facebook page vs. websites; Guy vs. Todd

Image via Wikipedia I've been following industry oracle Guy Kawasaki for over 25 years and I agree with him almost all of the time. He was right about the Mac, he's right about Posterous and he's right about Alltop. He's right about so many things. When he speaks, I take notes. This time, however, I … Continue reading Facebook page vs. websites; Guy vs. Todd

Breaking: Facebook Places, Pages merge is broken

Last week, I finally got control over my Facebook place and immediately I went to merge it with my page. No joy! I brought the issue to the attention of Facebook and this was there response: "We are aware of the problem that you described and apologize for the inconvenience. Unfortunately, we do not have … Continue reading Breaking: Facebook Places, Pages merge is broken

5 Practical Tips for Getting More from Facebook

via ducttapemarketing.com You can follow the 'via' link above if you want more great ideas from John Jantsch on the topic of Facebook pages. Comment or 'connect' so we can talk about how this applies to your organization... Related articles Facebook is not the house (e1evation.com) HOW TO: Start Marketing on Facebook (mashable.com) Facebook Launches … Continue reading 5 Practical Tips for Getting More from Facebook

My top picks for May 15, 2011

Dropbox Lied to Users About Data Security, Complaint to FTC Alleges (Ryan Singel/Threat Level) May 13, 2011 5 Email Marketing Trends You Can’t Ignore (& How to Take Advantage of Them) May 13, 2011 Have You Looked At Your Facebook Messages Lately? May 13, 2011 This Week’s Top Downloads [Download Roundup] May 15, 2011 A … Continue reading My top picks for May 15, 2011

Facebook’s Gmail Killer, Project Titan, Is Coming On Monday

Image via CrunchBase Back in February we wrote about Facebook’s secret Project Titan — a web-based email client that we hear is unofficially referred to internally as its “Gmail killer”. Now we’ve heard from sources that this is indeed what’s coming on Monday during Facebook’s special event, alongside personal @facebook.com email addresses for users. This isn’t … Continue reading Facebook’s Gmail Killer, Project Titan, Is Coming On Monday

Richard Branson on ‘Social’ Relations

People no longer want to be sold to; they want companies to help them find an informed way to buy the right product or service at the right price. They still watch ads, but often online rather than on TV, and they’re much more likely to view ads that friends have recommended. When something goes … Continue reading Richard Branson on ‘Social’ Relations

Now Cheryl Cole Fans Can Check-In To Billboards

Image by shahid1618 via Flickr Brands have moved quickly to incorporate Facebook Places into their advertising strategy, with the latest campaign urging people to “check-in” to billboards across the UK for singer Cheryl Cole. TechCrunch reports that the campaign, designed by media agency MediaCom and Polydor Records, gives fans a chance to win two free … Continue reading Now Cheryl Cole Fans Can Check-In To Billboards