Book recommendation: Solitude
I wrote this summary a while back and wanted to reshare it. I’m an introvert who values quiet time. Those who are more extroverted and social may not. This book makes a great case for everyone to find some alone…
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3 great books for social media beginners
Still not on board with Twitter? Wondering if all these “tweeters” just have too much time on their hands? If so, Twitter Marketing for Dummies is for you. It’s the perfect book for readers who just don’t get Twitter and…
Blogging Tips
Groundswell includes some great tips for effectively using social media. The authors cover a number of areas related to Web 2.0 and offer ideas for being successful. In this post, I want to share some of their suggestions for blogging.…
Igniting social change in the connected age
Can nonprofits use social media to ignite social change? This is a question Allison Fine addresses in “Momentum”. The key to being effective with social media is creating meaningful opportunities for people to participate. It’s not about being more technical,…
Web 2.0 offers good tips on formulating social media plans
This is another review I wrote for CharlestonCurrents.com. If you are considering a social media plan for your nonprofit, I encourage you to read this book!“Web 2.0: A strategy guide” is a good introduction for users new to the Web…
‘Cult of the Amateur’ looks at Internet’s influence
This is my latest book review on CharlestonCurrents.com. I think it’s a great read for anyone exploring the influence of the internet on our culture. Andrew Keen examines the effect of the Internet on our culture in “The Cult of…