Archive for the ‘Electronics’ Category

WordPress App Still Needs a Little More

Okay, so I finally broke down and used the WordPress app. I have had it for months, but didn’t want to go through the task of setting up the blog(s) and learn the interface. The setup was breezy. The interface was a snap. It was actually looking like something I would use regularly. Well, that [...]

No, Google +1 is not the Facebook “Like” Killer

There has been a lot of buzz recently about the experimental addition to Google called “+1.” In essence, +1 is a button that appears in your search results allowing you to let the world know you “like” that link. Some people are saying that Google’s latest foray into the social space is sure to unseat [...]

“Nothing But Net” for Social Media March Madness

I am loving the way that the use of social media and new media are evolving. Just as you think you have a handle on the best practices, a new twist or idea comes along. I can’t wait to see the next brilliant use. For now, I thought I would point out a couple that [...]

ChrisCast 03-18-2011

When it comes to making the move to social media, tell your story, but keep it real!

ChrisCast 03-14-2011

A quick check-in from South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) in Austin, Texas.

How to Get the Most From SXSWi

South by Southwest Interactive (SXSWi) is an amazing venue. It is full of new announcements, full of inspired and inspirational people, full of great ideas (and horrible ones), full of parties, full of fun, full of everything that makes being a member of the “cool kids”… well, cool. How can you cram every second full [...]

Useful iPhone apps for the Super Connectors* of the world

Here are a few of the useful networking apps I have discovered. I am sure there are dozens more, but these have been useful to me. Facebook the gold standard for connecting your personal life as well as business marketing. LinkedIn Designed for professional networking, keep tings strictly business. Twitter Keep in touch with colleagues [...]

SuperBowl ads revisited

Okay, I tweeted that I wasn’t very impressed with the SuperBowl ads – okay, I have to confess I didn’t see all of them. I was really busy with client work and didn’t even remember to turn it on until the 3rd quarter. Then, I simply started the Tivo and later zipped through the game [...]

And the winner is… PANDORA!

As much as I have loved last.fm, they really dropped the ball this morning.  While still unparalleled in term of tracking your listening habits, last.fm seems to have lost the “streaming radio” battle to Pandora. This is the email I received a few minutes ago —– Dear cdoelle, We want to share with you an [...]

Outsourcing Your Friendships?

I was wished a Happy Birthday yesterday by a friend (who will not be named) and I noticed that the greeting came “via SocialCaddy.”  Ever the inquisitive one, I had to check it out.  The folks at SocialCaddy have created a service to help you “be a better friend.” The service, built on the Google [...]