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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:41:45 +0000social isolationmediatechnologyTwitterLBSJon ZiskindPodcastsgadgetspurposeweb developmentBaby BoomersapplicationHulu.comRecessioniphoneWikipediaiConnie.comsocial networkingbusiness toolscreating websitesweb 2.0Lois KellyLinkedInPlanningWord of Mouth MarketingNetworkingNingemailSmall Businesszhiingweb 3.0Facebookblogseconomic strugglemarketing your blogBarbara WaltersDane Stranglervisionsanta barbaraMakevoverbaracknationWired MagazineRadioMySpaceiConniepew foundationWorld Wide Webvisual impactblackberryopen officeIrancoachingipodchinese new yearGPSmarketingsocial mediablogginghttp://www.blogger.com/img/gl.link.gifiConnie.com BlogTechnology made simple.http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)Blogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-3073970440354095374Wed, 27 Oct 2010 19:38:00 +00002010-10-27T12:38:08.852-07:00Launch yourself in 2011 more successfully!Launch yourself in 2011 more successfully! I don’t consider myself a Scrooge when it comes to the holidays but I do find that when trying to plan for 2011 I keep having the same conversation with people – “I’ll wait until after the holidays to start anything new” January 1st always propels us into new ventures whether it’s business or personal. The most successful among us launch new ventures http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/nzWtK93LRt4/launch-yourself-in-2011-more.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/10/launch-yourself-in-2011-more.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-8417283760800429155Wed, 06 Oct 2010 06:53:00 +00002010-10-05T23:53:43.964-07:00Grasping for a shred of hope as the reality of poverty sets in - latimes.comSteve Lopez: Grasping for a shred of hope as the reality of poverty sets in - latimes.comhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/UpX0oAOPLHk/grasping-for-shred-of-hope-as-reality.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/10/grasping-for-shred-of-hope-as-reality.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-8599363910666977945Wed, 15 Sep 2010 16:44:00 +00002010-09-15T09:44:03.272-07:00Think outside your mobile device!Rethinking the Mobile Web by YiibuView more presentations from Bryan Rieger.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/K6iAf8Cc1do/think-outside-your-mobile-device.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/09/think-outside-your-mobile-device.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-1081784838877703871Mon, 13 Sep 2010 21:28:00 +00002010-09-13T14:28:43.017-07:00iConnieFacebookWorld Wide WebIs the Internet dead?Is the Internet dead? Word on the street and the net itself is that it is dead. The World Wide Web is in decline. Why is the net in decline? Peer to Peer Communication – 23% Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr, location based communication sharing and use of Apps – Apps now allow you to bypass going to web sites. You can go directly to the information you want if you are using a Smart Phone, Kindle or http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/1JLykmOPA6A/is-internet-dead.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/09/is-internet-dead.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-2634861684628291355Mon, 19 Jul 2010 00:50:00 +00002010-07-18T17:50:45.097-07:00What the Tweet?What the Tweet http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/WquNfVQmMMs/what-tweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/07/what-tweet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-3360279214192942526Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:25:00 +00002010-06-11T14:25:24.709-07:00Social Media Best Practices - How 15 minutes a day on Facebook can help youSocial Media Best Practices – How 15 minutes a day on Facebook can help you. I regularly have conversations with people about what they should be doing with all the social media options. “Should I use Twitter?” “I have a Facebook page but I’m not certain what the heck to do with it” Using these tools is an option and while plenty of people are on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn there are plenty http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/vcmoPYpaUd0/social-media-best-practices-how-15.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/06/social-media-best-practices-how-15.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-1937218421714296295Fri, 11 Jun 2010 21:06:00 +00002010-06-11T14:06:52.849-07:00Small Business Seminar on using TwitterUpcoming Seminar: Twitter and Small Business presented by iConnie.com Date: Saturday, July 10th Time: 10:00am to 12:30pm Location: Santa Barbara Channels TV 7000 Hollister Ave, Goleta CA, 93117 To register: Email Lisa Angle lisa@sbchannels.tv Cost: $15.00 If you are a newcomer to Twitter or interested in how you can use this social media tool to help your small business this seminar is a http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/jY6nY1Ji3t0/small-business-seminar-on-using-twitter.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/06/small-business-seminar-on-using-twitter.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-8571141185229647028Wed, 19 May 2010 19:40:00 +00002010-05-19T12:40:01.885-07:00iConnie.comvisioncoachingpurposemarketingPlanningThink Big Series Part 1 w/guest Joy Leachhttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/lL1GhlNpTjU/think-big-series-part-1-wguest-joy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/05/think-big-series-part-1-wguest-joy.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-4232368931723959626Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:59:00 +00002010-04-25T20:09:28.415-07:00Earth Day - time to change itLast week there was a great deal of focus on Earth Day turning 40. Does age 40 make you mainstream no matter what? This is a great link to rethinking what we know thanks to Earth Day. I like this list - it's real. We need a revolution. http://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/science/20tier.html Last weekend I attending a local TEDx event and I listened to a young man that made me think about the http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/XFAXLfDmwvE/rethinking-what-we-know-earth-day.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2010/04/rethinking-what-we-know-earth-day.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-657302324629738107Fri, 12 Feb 2010 22:03:00 +00002010-02-12T14:06:31.371-08:00iConnie.comsocial mediacreating websiteschinese new yearbloggingSingle Steps<!--[if gte mso 9]>http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/pSecd1xXsho/evaluate-your-website.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/11/evaluate-your-website.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-5946961444766599738Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:38:00 +00002009-11-07T13:59:13.422-08:00social networkingiConnie.comFacebookLinkedInsocial isolationpew foundationmediaAre we more isolated socially due to technology?The Pew Foundation released an interesting study this week on social isolation and technology. I think there is a general belief that due to technology we are more isolated - in a hurry and not making connections. The study has interesting findings:Americans are not as isolated as has been previously reported. We find that the extent of social isolation has hardly changed since 1985, contrary to http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/7TGp1bhUTZI/are-we-more-isolated-socially-due-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/11/are-we-more-isolated-socially-due-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-4070750770645828722Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:38:00 +00002009-10-16T17:45:17.415-07:00Baby BoomersiConnie.comeconomic struggletechnologyDane StranglerThe coming boom for boomersI love studying generational trends and shifts. And I have been increasingly interested in the growth of entrepreneurship. Economic struggle can create opportunity and new markets can emerge. The question for most people is how you will manage the change? Thriving? Or Surviving? The thriving requires a shift in thinking, focus and willingness to reinvent yourself.If you don’t enjoy reading http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/HCoUSi6Gbp0/coming-boom-for-boomers.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/10/coming-boom-for-boomers.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-6459927731713831926Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:55:00 +00002009-09-28T08:48:54.135-07:00marketing your blogsocial networkingiConnie.comWord of Mouth MarketingLinkedInSmall BusinessNo cost marketing tipsDuring this recession when cash flow is tight most small businesses tend to stop doing any kind of marketing or sales to save money for daily essentials of operation(payroll and supplies come first).But there are things you can do that are no cost or low cost they just take strategy and intentional action. 1.Decide on what you need most right now -retention of clients or acquisition of new http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/axuJnYTm4r8/no-cost-marketing-tips.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/09/no-cost-marketing-tips.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-6475992354813895850Tue, 01 Sep 2009 15:20:00 +00002009-09-01T08:29:30.542-07:00social networkingbusiness toolsFacebookLinkedIntechnologysocial mediaTwitterSocial Media FAQ by ConnieFrequently Asked Questions - Social Media©Q: I started a Facebook page and nothing happened. Does this really work?A: All social media needs direction and specific goals. Just adding friends is not going to add value and help you with networking.Q: I barely have time to answer my email - how am I going to find time to send Twitter updates?A: A managed campaign for 30 or 60 days will create http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/eB-fe5gUKGU/social-media-faq-by-connie.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)1http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/09/social-media-faq-by-connie.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-1649487499158142049Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:07:00 +00002009-08-18T06:07:43.322-07:00Augmented reality browser Layar expands worldwide, eyes iPhoneAugmented reality browser Layar expands worldwide, eyes iPhoneShared via AddThishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/tklL4fRenW4/augmented-reality-browser-layar-expands.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/08/augmented-reality-browser-layar-expands.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-3495245421043110557Mon, 10 Aug 2009 22:05:00 +00002009-08-10T15:23:29.349-07:00marketing your blogbusiness toolsiConnie.comFacebooksocial mediaTwitterBreaking the fourth plane of marketingIn the film and television industry there is a practice by actors of not looking directly into the camera or speaking directly to the audience. If you do it’s called breaking the fourth plane. The goal is to not be too personal with audience to perform without including the audience or engaging them.Marketing practices by larger companies have operated by this same principle for a long time. http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/bv0hA8_jwgw/breaking-fourth-plane-of-marketing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/08/breaking-fourth-plane-of-marketing.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-5227948829368278381Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:49:00 +00002009-07-16T08:49:25.246-07:00Twitter pillaged: Hacker accesses email of Twitter employees, and tells allTwitter pillaged: Hacker accesses email of Twitter employees, and tells allShared via AddThishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/soZZod6zcTc/twitter-pillaged-hacker-accesses-email.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/07/twitter-pillaged-hacker-accesses-email.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-1277419531326868227Fri, 19 Jun 2009 01:02:00 +00002009-06-23T09:16:29.355-07:00iConnieemailzhiingIranWikipediaweb 3.0open officeAre you operating within web 3.0?I watched closely the other day when Twitter the online micro blogging site was buzzing with news from Iran. A country with closed media and yet people all around the world sharing the experience of thousands of Iranians protesting and wanting a fair and open election. The pictures and texts went around the world in an instant. And the Iranian government could not figure and cannot stop http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/x5yrsd5kvIM/are-you-operating-withing-web-30.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)1http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/06/are-you-operating-withing-web-30.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-6182590459233835178Wed, 22 Apr 2009 20:25:00 +00002009-04-22T13:54:41.210-07:00iConnieiConnie.comBarbara Waltersblackberrysocial mediabloggingTwitterTo tweet or not to tweet?To tweet or not to tweet? Everyday I hear about another person adding themselves to Twitter.com. If you are thinking about how to use this social media tool or just wondering what it is - here are some tips and tools to help you manage what's happening in the world of Twitter. Twitter is micro-blogging. With short sound bites people are sharing information that promotes themselves and or their http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/aeIB3xXRyqw/to-tweet-or-not-too-tweet.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/04/to-tweet-or-not-too-tweet.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-4514180724532466981Wed, 18 Feb 2009 03:37:00 +00002009-02-17T19:44:01.669-08:00iConniesocial mediavisual impactThe Visual Impact of WordsThis was a really interesting - getting a visual impact for what I write about and what my services are about. This came from the site http://www.wordle.net/ Go check it out give your words some visual impact.http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/8bRk1-7mrmo/visual-impact-of-words.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/02/visual-impact-of-words.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-2995137225377382566Thu, 05 Feb 2009 17:53:00 +00002009-02-10T17:17:44.571-08:00Jon ZiskindLBSzhiingGPSbaracknationiphoneZhiing Road TestedMy 7800 mile journeyThere are very few times you get to road test a products claim. The mobile application Zhiing has, as it’s a motto “It’s a Big World, Don’t Get Lost”. On January 5th I set out on a trip across the country to attend the inauguration and film a documentary. Our film is called Barack Nation the Journey for Change. And our band of 6 people would be in places we had never been http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/HK2kmOpASiM/zhiing-road-tested.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2009/02/zhiing-road-tested.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-9048286516612242366Wed, 03 Dec 2008 19:22:00 +00002008-12-07T19:22:26.892-08:00applicationiConnie.comtechnologysocial mediaiphoneAmazon on iPhone: Death by Camera to Brick-and-Mortar StoresAmazon on iPhone: Death by Camera to Brick-and-Mortar StoresPosted using ShareThishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/pAiJkrL25dY/amazon-on-iphone-death-by-camera-to.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2008/12/amazon-on-iphone-death-by-camera-to.htmltag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3035457283230498223.post-7143745412112638256Tue, 18 Nov 2008 01:52:00 +00002008-11-17T17:55:25.890-08:00social networkinggadgetsipodiphone11 Sites to Make Money Selling Old Gadgets11 Sites to Make Money Selling Old GadgetsPosted using ShareThishttp://feedproxy.google.com/~r/blogspot/uwZj/~3/VqnU01Bv-go/11-sites-to-make-money-selling-old.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (iConnie.com by Connie Boaitey)0http://iconniecom.blogspot.com/2008/11/11-sites-to-make-money-selling-old.html