Monthly Archives: April 2011

Quantifying success: Only you truly know when you are succeeding

Measuring success from social media marketing Sure, we can point at someone like Donald Trump or Ted Turner and say, “here are two really successful guys.” Maybe they are, maybe they are not. How can it be said they are … Continue reading

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Awesome Screenshot – my choice for quick and easy

For those of you still stuck in the archaic maze of Windows Explorer it’s time to switch. For those of you who use Firefox, Safari or Chrome here is a fast, simple screenshot extension you’re probably going to love. Having … Continue reading

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38,544 free royalty free pictures

Free Royalty Free Photos It’s the blogger’s bane. We know we need photos and images and we know all the stock photography sites have great selections. Even with the credits system who wants to spend a buck or two every … Continue reading

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Screaming for dialog? Public Social Media Policy

Banned for tweeting UPDATE: Jenn will be our special guest on Social Media Edge on Tuesday, May 24 so be sure to tune in live where all the fun happens! No running. No smoking. No standing. No shirt, no shoes, no service. No … Continue reading

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How to unlock the FourSquare Day Badge

It’s very simple if you want to add the FourSquare Day Badge (4sqDay) to your account. On 4/16 (four/four squared) simply check in anywhere and use 4sqDay in your comment. What are your thoughts about 4sq as a shopper? How … Continue reading

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Win $100 Cash – May Blogging Contest

One author in May will be $100US richer on June 1 This is the first blogging contest held on TheKenCook.com and it’s a good one. This is a chance to win $100 straight to your PayPal account. In addition to … Continue reading

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Cell phone wishes: flexible device with endless power?

“Is that Artificial Intelligence in your pocket?” Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn … child’s play. With mobile devices getting smarter and faster what do you want? In a summer 2008 poll of 2000 teens conducted by CTIA-The Wireless Association® in conjunction with Harris … Continue reading

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Seth Godin: Transparency dictator?

Pointing fingers and casting stones I do not regularly read Seth’s blog. I have not read Seth’s books. If someone quoted Seth to me I would miss it and think it was just their conversation. Congratulations to Seth for being … Continue reading

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The Facebook Fad: When does it degenerate to “So 2010″?

Facebook’s young CEO has learned quickly one of the prices of success is: everyone shoots at you and everybody wants the pie. Not just a piece mind you, the whole freaking pie. Embroiled in a lawsuit as we speak with … Continue reading

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Your online experience sucks because your advice came from a doosh

Granted the chosen words do not make the classiest of titles but I may or may not have a bone to pick. In part I do but it is only from my personal experience and interaction with my clients and … Continue reading

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