Digital Storytelling | Image by Jacqueline Witkam from Pixabay

On Tuesday, July 7 our topic is Digital Storytelling! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Are you the kind of person who gets pulled into a post if there’s a good story? Storytelling seems to be more important than ever, with all the competition for posts vying for our attention. Hear what others think on our chat. Or come visit for the side conversations about the scalding hot weather. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How does storytelling help shape us as humans? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How does storytelling help determine the direction of your business? #DigiBlogChat   

Q3. Have you ever used all five senses when telling a story (sight, sound, smell, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat  

Q4. What do you think of stories that were clearly written using AI? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. Is there a way for you to incorporate storytelling into your business? #DigiBlogChat  

Q6. Do you consider storytelling to be a critical business skill? Why or why not? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How does storytelling fit into your brand in the digital age? #DigiBlogChat  

Q8. What story about your family needs to be told? #DigiBlogChat  

Q9. Is there a story about your business that you could repurpose to be more emotional? How? #DigiBlogChat  

Q10. Whose storytelling skills do you admire (business or personal)? #DigiBlogChat 

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Summer Reading | Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 30 our topic is Summer Reading! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. The topic and questions are by Maricar Jagger.

Have you been reading less lately? How about during the summer? And when you do choose a book, has it taken longer than ever to pick? Maybe you’d like some suggestions from others on this chat. Or just some ideas that might not have occurred to you. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How much do you read over the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. What kinds of books do you most enjoy reading? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Do you read a different kind of book in the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. Why is summer reading important? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. Do you read something more or less challenging in the summer? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Do you take a book (or several) on holiday? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. Do you read books that are set where you go on holiday? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Do you prefer physical books or e-books? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What e-book sources can you recommend? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Can you recommend any good books you’ve read for the summer? #DigiBlogChat 

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Beyond the Buy Button | Image by Adrian from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 23 our topic is Beyond the Buy Button! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

We’re all shopping online more than ever, aren’t we?  But how do you choose where to shop? And have your expectations of customer service online and in person changed recently? Some of our shopping choices are dictated by current events, and some by what’s available. Come visit this topic with us!

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How often do you shop online and has this changed recently? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. How are your expectations of an online shopping experience different from an in-person experience? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What do you think about an online shop continually asking you to rate your experience? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are you more or less loyal to an online shop than you’d be to a local vendor? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5.What reaction do you think a real shopper might give to someone at the till saying “can I ask you to complete a survey?” #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. What was a good example of customer service and where did you receive that service? (If you’d like to share.) #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. Without naming names, tell us briefly about a negative customer service experience. #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Would you offer honest feedback to a company who was getting it WRONG or leave them to work out the algorithm when silence is the feedback? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. When would you willingly give up your email address in exchange for a discount code? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. If you had to give up online shopping today, how would that affect you? #DigiBlogChat

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Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! | Image by Alexa from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 16 our topic is Data Visualization: Charts, Graphs, and Maps–oh my! on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you love infographics as much as I do? There are probably a thousand ways to represent data, and we’ll touch on just a few. Which ones are the best? Does it depend upon how your brain works? We’re used to certain types of data visualizations, such as spreadsheets. But maybe there’s another way. Or three. What you choose to pay attention to can determine how and how much you learn.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How does the story you want to hear influence the chart or graph you choose to see? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. When creating an infographic, how can you find out what your audience might find useful? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Are there any misleading scales or aggregations you need to avoid when viewing an infographic? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. How would a map creator balance interactivity (filters, zooms, etc.) and prevent overwhelming their audience? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. How does a color palette influence the interest you might have in a a chart or graph? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What kinds of creative infographics have you seen lately? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What makes you immediately stop looking at a map or chart? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. How does an infographic become more trustworthy? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Has a chart, graph, or map ever revealed something surprising to you? What was it? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. Have you ever used data visualization to discover your audience? Did you know that Fedica does this? #DigiBlogChat 

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Does Your News Choose You? | Image by kalhh from Pixabay

On Tuesday, June 9 we’ll discuss Does Your News Choose You? on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you remember when there were only three channels on TV, and you had to choose one to get your news? Now there might be hundreds of places where you could get news. But which are trustworthy? If you, like me, you still have questions about the reliability of news sources, this chat is for you. We do need to know which sources to trust. And now we also have to be concerned with algorithms. What you choose to like, read, and share can determine what the algorithm shows you.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. Who do you turn to when you want the real story–a person, trusted outlet, or platform? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. If you could only pick one way to get the news, what would it be–short videos, long format articles, live news, or something else? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. Where do you head first for the best local news–local Facebook page, local app, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. When do you prefer to catch up on the news (e.g., breakfast, lunchtime, at night)? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. How do you spot “breaking news”–Twitter, social feeds, group chats, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Which friend is your best news source and why? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What matters to you, in terms of news coverage? Speed, depth, accuracy, etc.? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. Where can you find news in case there’s an emergency (fire, flood, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat  

Q9. What types of news give you information overload? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. How do you keep up with the news without drowning (filters, time limits, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, June 2nd, we’ll discuss Refreshing Your Pinterest Account | Image by John Quinlan

On Tuesday, June 2 we’ll discuss Refreshing your Pinterest Account on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Does everyone remember Pinterest? If you, like me, have put Pinterest on the back burner, maybe it’s time to revisit it. After all, it’s nearly summer and time for lighter topics and maybe topics that are more fun. We’ll talk about Pinterest, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How long has it been since you’ve been on Pinterest? Be honest. #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What was your favorite way to use Pinterest in the past? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. If you returned to Pinterest, how would you use it now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. Are there any boards or pins you might consider deleting or archiving? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What current topics interest you now? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. Could you follow five or six new accounts? What types would they be? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. What boards or accounts could you unfollow to make your feed more relevant? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What routine would work for you to help refresh your Pinterest interests? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. What types of accounts would you engage with to make your Pinterest account better? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What other suggestions would you have for someone refreshing their Pinterest account? #DigiBlogChat 

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Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles | Image by Cheryl Holt from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 26, we’ll discuss Friendships Across the Miles on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Maricar (@maricarjagger.bsky.social) is someone who’s had plenty of friendships across the miles. She travels a bit and can visit those friends at times, so she’s the perfect person to have this conversation. We’ve all had long-distance friendships, haven’t we? If you have successfully navigated a long-distance friendship, how did that work out? Were there things you might do differently, and what were they? We’ll talk about long-distance friendships, and more on Tuesday, as well as all the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1.  How long is your longest friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. What is the biggest challenge in keeping in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q3. What method do you use to keep in touch with friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q4. What activities do friends enjoy together on and off line? #DigiBlogChat 

Q5. What qualities are important in keeping a friendship alive? #DigiBlogChat 

Q6. How to prevent misunderstanding in a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q7. How do you celebrate milestones in your life with friends across the miles? #DigiBlogChat 

Q8. What is the benefit of a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q9. Tell us in how many countries do you have friends? #DigiBlogChat 

Q10. What can strengthen a long-distance friendship? #DigiBlogChat 

Q11. Bonus: Have you met up with anyone from #DigiBlogChat

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May 19 #DigiBlogChat AI Use Cases for Productivity | Image by Karolina Grabowska from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 19, we’ll discuss AI Use Cases for Productivity on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Nearly everyone is at least a little familiar with AI now, aren’t they? Maybe you’ve dabbled a bit, but would like to start using AI to make yourself more productive? If that sounds like you, this chat is for you. We’ll talk about how to be more productive using AI, prompts, and more on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1.  To kick things off: What is your current go-to AI tool for boosting your daily productivity, and what specific task does it help you tackle? #digiblogchat

Q2. Brainstorming and outline creation can take hours. How are you using generative AI to streamline your early-stage content creation or blogging workflows? #digiblogchat

Q3. Inbox management is a notorious time-drain. What are the best use cases for AI when it comes to sorting emails, summarizing long threads, or drafting quick replies? #digiblogchat

Q4. Data and analytics can overwhelm bloggers and marketers. How are you leveraging AI to quickly spot marketing trends, track performance, or analyze site traffic? #digiblogchat

Q5. Social media managers: How do you use AI tools to efficiently repurpose long-form blog posts into bite-sized social updates across multiple platforms? #digiblogchat

Q6. Researching a new topic can feel like falling down a rabbit hole. How can AI act as a personalized research assistant or article summarizer to speed up your learning curve? #digiblogchat

Q7. For non-designers, creating visuals can stall momentum. What are your favorite use cases for AI graphic or image generation tools when building blog or social assets? #digiblogchat

Q8. Workflow automation (like connecting apps with AI triggers) can save hours. How have you used AI to automate repetitive, routine admin tasks in your business? #digiblogchat

Q9. Let’s look at the flip side: Where does AI actually hurt your productivity or overcomplicate your workflow if you rely on it too much? #digiblogchat

Q10. Looking ahead, what is one AI productivity feature or use case you wish existed right now to solve your absolute biggest daily workflow bottleneck? #digiblogchat

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Image by Angela Yuriko Smith from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 12th, we’ll discuss surrealism on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Have you had any surreal experiences? Maybe you have, but haven’t labeled them as such. Salvador Dali’s birthday is May 11, 1904, so this is in part a tribute to him and his art. We’ll talk about favorite surreal experiences, your knowledge of surrealism, and more on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How do you define surrealism? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. How could surreal images unlock your subconscious? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. Mention a time that dreams influenced a business decision.  #DigiBlogChat

Q4. When did a couple of unrelated topics result in a perfect solution to a problem? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. When you think of Salvador Dali, what image comes to mind? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. How has surrealism fit into your general understanding of the arts? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What aspect of surrealism do you find most interesting or challenging? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. What benefit does surrealism give us in the modern world? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What question would you have for the AI Salvador Dali if he were here now? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Which aspects of your imagination can surrealism unleash? #DigiBlogChat

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Favorite Podcasts Tuesday May 5 #DigiBlogChat | Image by u_4687vzn8lx from Pixabay

On Tuesday, May 5th, we’ll be talking about our favorite podcasts on Bluesky at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time.

Do you have any favorite podcasts? Or, on the other hand, maybe you’ve been interested in starting to listen? We’ll talk about favorite podcasts on Tuesday, as well as having the usual side conversations.

Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag!

NOTE THE TIME: 8pm UK, 9pm W Europe, 3pm ET, Noon PDT

Questions

Q1. How do you digest your podcasts? Do you prefer listening only or watching and listening? #DigiBlogChat

Q2. If you listen to podcasts, how much time do you spend listening to them? #DigiBlogChat

Q3. What are your favorite science-based podcasts? #DigiBlogChat

Q4. How often do you listen to podcasts just for fun? #DigiBlogChat

Q5. What time of day do you listen to podcasts? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. Who are your favorite podcasters? #DigiBlogChat

Q7. What platform do you use to listen to podcasts? YouTube, Apple, Spotify, etc. #DigiBlogChat

Q8. Where do you listen to podcasts (home, work, gym, etc.)? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. How has your consumption of podcasts changed over time? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Is there an undiscovered podcast that you’d like to share? #DigiBlogChat

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