Tag: Twitter

Behind the digital mask Behind the digital mask

It’s become the norm to create a shining online persona for ourselves. But should we look before we leap into self-promotion?

What business people really think of Twitter What business people really think of Twitter

Everyone’s on Twitter now. But what do the late adopters really think about it?

A day in the life of a Twitter naïf

What would life be like if we did everything that Twitter says?

Could Twitter hurt your reputation? Could Twitter hurt your reputation?

Most people take a pretty relaxed attitude to the content they post at Twitter. But is this the right approach if you’re looking to promote yourself professionally online?

Companies should be themselves in social media

We deride Nestlé and Habitat for their social media fails. But should we really be so dismissive when we see genuine human emotions online?

Five ways to boast discreetly on Twitter

Shameless self-promotion might not endear you to your Twitter followers. So use these five proven techniques to burnish your rep without burning your bridges.

The morning after The morning after

Yesterday, I held a party on Twitter to celebrate reaching 2000 followers.

Google, social search and the future of online PR

The future of search marketing depends on Google’s ability to sift through the spam, in social media and elsewhere. Louis Venter of Mediavision looks in to his crystal ball.

Copify: What copywriting clients won’t get from content mills

Content mills offer copywriting clients the option of low-price, rapidly produced text. However, there are many vital service aspects they’ll miss out on.