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MeWe Social network


Going to try the MeWe social network, because what’s left is a cornucopia of selling data, hiding friends and blatant advertisements. I’m tired of the big 3…er…2 telling me what they think I need to see, from followers to ads. So, I’m hoping that MeWe has better luck than the others that have tried.  Here’s…… Continue reading MeWe Social network

Facebook Fasting


Sometimes one needs to step back and reassess how they spend their time. Recently I came to the conclusion I could not continue on some social media sites, such as Facebook and Google Plus. Due to the upcoming elections, posts and comments are so vitriolic as to cause me to wonder just who these people…… Continue reading Facebook Fasting

Tech Tuesday: Advanced Uninstaller Pro 11


Advanced Uninstaller Pro 11 courtesy of download.cnet.com by Innovative Solutions. From cnet.com: Advanced Uninstaller PRO 11 is the ultimate uninstaller for Windows. You can uninstall programs quickly and completely using its simple and intuitive interface. The new Metro (Windows 8) style offers a much better user experience while the software remains fully compatible with all other…… Continue reading Tech Tuesday: Advanced Uninstaller Pro 11

Does Social Networking Work for Marketing?


I’m on #facebook#linkedin #tumblr #digg #reddit #G+#stumbleupon #klout #twitter and have never had great referrals for sales or blogs or books. I’ve always heard “you have to share, comment, re[tweet, retumble, etc], get involved.”  I’ve done that, going on five years on some accounts and my ‘numbers’ have never been ‘out of the park’.  If anything, all my involvement has gone largely unnoticed.…… Continue reading Does Social Networking Work for Marketing?

Social Media and the “Hip-Factor”


Ok, so maybe it’s because i’m not hip or fashionable enough to understand social media.  There are a ton of articles, “Marketers”, “Social Media Experts” and so on extolling the endless virtues and possibilities of social media. They post rules of engagement, do’s-and-don’ts, What to say/write/post and what not to and so forth.  Seems an…… Continue reading Social Media and the “Hip-Factor”

Advertising and Marketing Yourself and Your Business


I remember way back as an undergraduate when I was picking a Major.  I thought about taking some business classes, advertising and marketing but realized I wasn’t really that interested.  It all looked so boring. So, here I am, trying to make a go at my writing business and discovering I need to wear so…… Continue reading Advertising and Marketing Yourself and Your Business