It used to be that we would receive our social updates at the local street corner, the school bus stop, and even the local grocery store. Today, however, we are apt to "catch up" online. The Why of Learning More About Social Media In my last two blog posts, I shared what I like best …
Category: Social Media
Making the Most of Facebook
I think we can all agree that Facebook is not what it used to be. I used to get on Facebook, way back when, and see posts by family and friends - news, comments, photos, shares worth sharing.... Now, I mainly see memes. What are memes you might ask (if you don't already know)? Memes …
Favorite Social Media App
Have you guessed what my favorite social media app is yet? Hint: I am on it all the time. Well, at least, daily. Instagram. Yes, Instagram. I know. To think that, for years, I had no idea what Facebook's sister app was all about. And I have to admit I felt intimidated by Instagram for …
To Text Or Not To Text
Do you text on a regular basis? If so, what percentage do you text in comparison to letter-writing, emailing, or phoning someone? And, are there times when you feel more comfortable texting a person versus phoning or emailing them? I ask these questions to get you to think about exactly how texting plays a part …
Keeping Email Simple
Once a month I blog about social media. I have always held an interest in learning about computers and the digital world. For many years, I was a bulletin editor; and for several of those years, I did content for our church website. During part of my last year there, I was the social media …
The Blue Screen of Death Experience
Late last month, my computer at work ended up with the dreaded Blue Screen of Death. Yes, that awful sideways unhappy face. I'm not sure what is worse, the unsmiling face or the blue screen. It occurred when a Microsoft update, already flagged for having issues, slipped through our IT safety measures and updated anyway. …
Social Media Vs. Internet Technology (IT)
Originally, I had planned on sharing with you today about how to get familiar with your favorite social media application or platform. But after some thought, I have decided to put this topic off for a later date. Instead, I want to share with you about what I have learned in the last few weeks …
How To Be More Efficient On Social Media
As you know by now, I have been challenging myself to learn as much as I can about social media. Currently, I am officially training a new Social Media Admin on my day job, so I shouldn't need to be doing this any longer. However, I am also marketing my first book with several in …
Finding Balance in Social Media
Back in October, I wrote my first post about navigating social media. I indicated that I would continue to share with you the journey of social media in my life. As a Social Media Admin by day and a book author marketing my own book by night, the challenge to learn more about social media …
Virginia Alice Crawford 