LinkedIn market themselves as a social network for professionals to connect with other people in their industry, industry leaders and potential recruiters. To me, it doesn’t match that description at all. If it did, I think it could be brilliant. Unfortunately, I think the people who run it are more interested in having a lot … [Read more…]
Klout is a weird one. I think it can be kind of fun if you don’t take it too seriously. While not a social media platform itself, it measures your influence across other social media platforms. If you haven’t used Klout before, here is a link to my profile if you want to see how it … [Read more…]
I love Halloween. There was no way I could let it pass without posting about it. The plan at the start of the month was to write one little post about it, but of course the best laid plans and all that. As I sat pondering what exactly I would write about for my post, I realised … [Read more…]
There are all these laws to protect certain groups of people at work. For example, you can’t get rid of someone because are pregnant etc. Now I’m not saying I don’t agree with them to some extent. Everyone should have equal rights. What annoys me is how there seems to be no protection for people … [Read more…]
As promised, today’s post is all about using Pinterest to promote your blog. Set up Rich Pins First, upgrade your account to a business account if you haven’t already (just follow the simple steps on your profile). You can now apply for rich pins. Rich pins are like normal pins, except they let you … [Read more…]
Time for the (rather late) review of my last book from September’s reading list. If you missed the list, you can have a look here. Book Review: Trust Your Eyes by Linwood Barclay Blurb from The Back Cover What would you do if you witnessed a murder – but no one believed you… Map obsessed Thomas … [Read more…]
Pinterest is another social network I have only joined recently. Well actually, I tell a lie. I joined ages ago, I just didn’t actually use it. I didn’t follow anyone and I didn’t pin a single thing. When I decided to start actively using Pinterest, I just changed my name on that profile to my … [Read more…]
The sheer amount of information available on the internet is overwhelming. I can’t think of a single thing the internet wouldn’t have the answers to. I think this is a good thing in most respects, especially now that just about everyone in the developed world can say that there are plenty of internet providers in … [Read more…]
Welcome to this week’s thought of the day round-up. Monday Don’t limit yourself to one dream – spread them out, vary them, there’s no reason you can’t achieve them all Tuesday Sometimes the things you thought were truly bad turn out to be the best things Wednesday Happiness is like the sun. Sometimes it goes … [Read more…]
I was very pleased to receive my first Blogger Recognition Award tag recently from the lovely Nicky who blogs over at Not Just The 3 Of Us Check it out, there are some really interesting posts. Thanks so much for the nomination Nicky. The Rules Thank whoever nominated you and provide a link to … [Read more…]