Why should you bother using the most sophisticated information network ever constructed to improve yourself? If that sounds like a sarcastic question, it’s because it is. Online education is one of the greatest breakthroughs in information technology. Radio was intended for emergency communications, but ended up broadcasting rock and roll. (That wasn’t’ actually a bad [...]
Tag Archives: Twitter
Do You Need A Twitter Detox? [INFOGRAPHIC] – AllTwitter
Via Scoop.it – Infographics and Social Media Here’s an oldie but a goodie from the folks at Column 5 via Media Bistro. This classic infographic, using humor and images, shows us why you might be spending a bit to much time in the land of the tweets. Show original
Twitter vs. Facebook
Although Twitter and Facebook are very different services, they do fill a lot of the same needs of users. They both give us ways to connect with friends, family and brands. They offer “news feeds”…and obviously are great real time communication tools. They have a lot of similarities and a lot of differences. Here is [...]
Twitter Territory
With the growth of Twitter over the last few years and it’s use as a real time news feed, it has become one of the largest “social media” companies out there. Its importance with communication is undeniable. If you’ve ever wondered how the use of Twitter varies from state to state, check out this graphic.
Two Main Reasons Empire Avenue is Worthwhile
I’ve caught a lot of flack in recent weeks from friends for my growing addiction to Empire Avenue. (an addiction to which I am only too happy to admit I have) I’ve experienced a lot of mental discomfort over spending a good amount of time on a service that may or not be beneficial to [...]
Twitter Feed Word Cloud
I love me some word clouds. They’re a great quick way to show what people are talking about and can give you a good insight to what’s “hot” or “trending”. Neoformix has put together this awesome tool to show us just that for Twitter accounts. This is a fun a interesting way to see just [...]
Profile of a Twitter User
Twitter is fast becoming the source of peoples everyday “news” source. But there are many different breeds of your typical Tweeter. From the business-minded to the casual reader, the gossip gal, etc. Well here is a nifty graphic that showcases a few of the more popular. [click image to view full-size]
How Social Media Affects College Admissions
Getting into your preferred college has always been nerve racking, but now-a-days with all the information about you posted online, some colleges are making the process even more frightening. Do you wonder if they’re looking at your Facebook or Twitter? Maybe posting those pictures from Halloween last year wasn’t such a good idea. Check out [...]
Terror Alert System Coming To Twitter & Facebook
The government will soon be implementing a new tool in it’s effort to inform the public of possible terrorist actions. The system that was designed after 9/11 will be shelved for a more modern one using the likes of Twitter and Facebook. The new system, which will roll out April 28th, will have only two [...]
The Speed & Accuracy Of Our News
With the popularity of Twitter and Facebook and with their constant stream of information, it’s only natural that a lot of use get our “breaking news” from such sites. A message can spread on Twitter faster than CNN can get the story, write it and post it. This happened recently with Wyclef Jean (of the [...]
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My 89-Year-Old Grandma Loves Playing Solitaire on iPad
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Two Main Reasons Empire Avenue is Worthwhile
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Wow, they only have 42 of ‘em? (pic)
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Journalists Wonder What’s Better on Twitter – “First” or “Correct”
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Using Pics with Tweets to Engage People and Attract Followers
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SEO Salary Guide [Infographic]
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Social Media And Why You Should Bother With Online Education
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Black Friday And Cyber Monday: Hacks And Scams [Infographic]
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Google vs. Facebook on Privacy and Security (Infographic)
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Best Education Sites, and the Schools that Rule the Web (Infographic)
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Hi I'm John Boitnott. Welcome to my blog! Here I talk about how old media is coping with the Web. I write for Soshable.com, build buzz for sites and advise writers on how to make their work more likely to be shared online. I have worked at Venturebeat, Village Voice Media and NBC. Before that I held several positions at various TV newsrooms in the state of California, from 1994 to 2009.
