Monthly Archives: June 2013

You Need to Discover Upworthy

Posted on by

Resharing stories with social impact…leveraging emotional data to become the fastest-growing media site in history. via How Upworthy Used Emotional Data To Become The Fastest Growing Media Site of All Time | Fast Company | Business + Innovation.

Upworthy raises awareness of content with a conscious, social media with an emotional quotient. Upworthy advocates taking the same amount of time to analyze emotional data as we do for big data – “sharing is caring.” The service has been named as one of the top 50 websites of 2013 by TIME Tech.

The service makes it easy to follow stories by email subscription, on Twitter, Tumblr and Facebook.

Sara Critchfield | The Big Data Secret That No One’s Talking About – Yet

33 Signs You Are an EdTech Nerd – Stephen’s Lighthouse

Posted on by

33 Signs You Are an EdTech Nerd – Stephen’s Lighthouse

My favs:

3.  You curate your own display of your old laptops and cell phones in your office.

9.  You get excited when you talk about multi-tenant cloud architecture.

28.  You wonder about how so many of the most interesting e-learning people could possibly all come from Australia (population 22.62 million).

28.  You wonder about how so many of the most interesting e-learning people could possibly all come from Australia (population 22.62 million).

Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern | Information Space

Posted on by

As a social media intern this summer, I discover new ways to better use various social media platforms on a daily basis. Below is a list that I’ve compiled that can be used for brands wanting to further their online engagement, individuals who want a stronger digital presence, or anyone interested in encouraging a more discussion-oriented environment on popular social media platforms. These tips guarantee to strengthen the experience for you and your fans.

10. Don’t simply re-post something interesting.
9. Don’t just post about a success.
8. Respond with more than a ‘thank you’.
7. Post different content on each platform.
6. Be consistent with topics.
5. Write as a peer rather than as an authority.
4. Use LinkedIn at least once a day.
3. Have a real sense of humor.
2. Asking for followers or likes will guarantee the opposite.
1. The golden rule: Do NOT use tragedy for promotion.

For the full article see: Top 10 Tips from a Social Media Intern  | Information Space.

These are really great tips. I think tips 7. and 10. are the most challenging but can have the most impact.

U Can Now Find Me on Twitter

Posted on by

Had been thinking for awhile now about signing up for Twitter after holding out for years. Managing your online presence is time-consuming, hours can slip by unnoticed so quickly. Not having a Twitter account was all about time management for me. I’m not an advocate of participating in every new trend or service available either. You need to focus on the social media tools that will work best for you/your business, depending on your purpose, skill level and the amount of time you are prepared to invest in promoting yourself/your business online.

More and more though, with having a blog and following LIS and tech news, it seemed very “un-modernmlis” not to have a Twitter account. Also, @HillaryClinton inspired me. You can now find me on Twitter (nic @themodernmlis).

You may also like:

11 Tips to Cultivate a Strong Twitter Following | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDb.org

10 Fun Ways to Feed Your Mind this Summer | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org

Posted on by

10 Fun Ways to Feed Your Mind this Summer | Ellyssa Kroski – OEDB.org.

These include:

  1. Learn a new language
  2. Register for a MOOC
  3. Watch Videos from Recent Conferences
  4. Create an Awesome Summer Reading List
  5. Play an Educational Game
  6. Learn how to play an instrument
  7. Listen to Some Smart Podcasts
  8. Download Free Audiobooks
  9. Install Educational Apps on Your Tablet
  10. Read Free eBooks

See the article for the full discussion.

Wikipedia’s ‘Nearby’ Feature Pulls Up Articles Related to Your Location | Mashable

Posted on by

Currently, the page is designed to pull up articles that lack images, and invites users to “illustrate” articles, which they can do via their mobile device. 

Although Nearby was built for mobile, it can also accommodate Wikipedia’s desktop version.

via Wikipedia’s ‘Nearby’ Feature Pulls Up Articles Related to Your Location | Mashable

Wikipedia Nearby

The Evolution of Search in Relation to SEO | Tom Anthony

Posted on by

I pulled this presentation from: The Evolution of Search in Relation to SEO…05.28.13 | The Proverbial Lone Wolf Librarian’s Weblog.

Barley Aims To Be The Absolute Simplest Way To Create And Edit Websites | TechCrunch

Posted on by

With Barley you just edit everything directly, just as if you were working with a document. And by using one of Barley’s templates, you don’t have to deal with layout at all. Pricing is based on traffic and starts at $18 per month. 

Currently, Barley is in beta and participation is invite only. “Save your spot” at getbarley.com.

via Barley Aims To Be The Absolute Simplest Way To Create And Edit Websites | TechCrunch.

Barlet

Create Your Own Magazines with Flipboard | Screencast Tutorial – The Digital Shift

Posted on by

Now anyone can create a beautiful digital zine of customized content, thanks to Flipboard. In a highly touted new feature, version 2.0 of the iconic newsstand app allows users to tap and select articles, photos, and video they find on Flipboard to create magazines on any interest or topic.

via Create Your Own Magazines with Flipboard | Screencast Tutorial – The Digital Shift, April 23, 2013

See also:

Flipboard update turns readers into magazine publishers | CNET

7 Responsive Design Tips to Revamp Your Workflow | Mashable

Posted on by

7 Responsive Design Tips to Revamp Your Workflow | Mashable

Tips discussed include:

  1. Mobile First
  2. Content Strategy
  3. Sketch and Prototype
  4. Frameworks
  5. Breakpoints
  6. Scalable Images
  7. Minification

There is a bonus highlighting 20 Stunning Responsive WordPress Themes.