Monthly Archives: September 2010

Free Wi-Fi Fail

Free Wi-Fi Fail

UPDATE: As of late October, 2010, Central Market now has their wi-fi up and running. This still serves as a cautionary tale not to advertise something as available when it’s not. In this day and age, it just shouldn’t be that hard to find free wi-fi in popular gathering place, like HEB Central Market....

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Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? It’s Not That Hard, Actually

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire? It’s Not That Hard, Actually

A million bucks ain’t what it used to be, but it’s still far more money than most people will ever accumulate at one point in time, and it remains perhaps the most commonly accepted milestone of success. Guess what? Most people can attain it, in a reasonable amount of time, and it’s not actually...

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What’s on My Mind

What’s on My Mind

I love word clouds, particularly of natural activity. If what you tweet is what you think, then here’s what’s been on my mind the past few months: Create your own Tweet Cloud

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My Great Work Interview

My Great Work Interview

I had the pleasure of meeting Michael Bungay Stanier a couple of years ago and contributing to his book, Do More Great Work: Stop the Busywork. Start the Work That Matters. It’s full of inspiration, insights and advice on getting your priorities straight in your business and focusing on the best and highest use...

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Long Tail Keyword Research 101

Long Tail Keyword Research 101

I’m on a panel tonight at Social Media Club Austin talking about the connection between SEO (search engine optimization) and social media. I’ll be focusing on long tail keyword research, an essential core strategy for businesses looking to use social media to bring targeted traffic to their website (which, let’s face it, really should...

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Really, It’s Recursion

Really, It’s Recursion

Yeah, it’s funny, but I’ve actually seen that.

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Anti-Social Business Tries Social Media

Anti-Social Business Tries Social Media

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What’s the Real Deficit in Attention Deficit Disorder?

What’s the Real Deficit in Attention Deficit Disorder?

A recent article at The Dana Foundation looks at the seeming paradox of ADHD: Despite its moniker, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) might be better considered as a problem in the willful control of attention as opposed to a pure deficit in the ability to pay attention. That distinction, supported by a growing body of...

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If You’re Going to Present Yourself as a Twitter Expert

If You’re Going to Present Yourself as a Twitter Expert

I received this auto-DM this week: tha?  that…?  thanks? If you’re going to present yourself as a Twitter expert, even if you’re going to auto-DM, shouldn’t you at least make sure your message is <140 characters??

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