by Jan | Jul 5, 2021 | Digital Marketing, Social Media
Have you ever listened to two geeks chatting and been totally bemused? My hubby and I have worked in the IT industry for over 30 years and sadly the jargon and buzz words are still common in conversation. One of things I do when teaching is make sure I explain the... 
by Jan | Jan 29, 2020 | Everything, Social Media
This article originally appeared in MamaLife Parenting Magazine. I wrote it as a parent rather than as a Geek. Many parents are concerned that their kids are growing up lacking the right social skills to carry them forward in society. Understandable, since many kids... 
by Jan | Sep 1, 2018 | Everything, Small Business Advice, Social Media
Following on from last month’s blog post about Social Media here is my simple guide to the main choices to help you understand which may suit you and your business. Remember it’s not about what works for your mate, your rival, your mum or a big brand.... 
by Jan | Aug 1, 2018 | Everything, Small Business Advice, Social Media
I often get asked “Which Social Media shall I use?” and “Do I need to be on …?” and the answer I generally give is “It depends”. You have probably heard your friends and associates spouting about how you must be on this... 
by Jan | Mar 21, 2018 | Everything, Facebook for business, Small Business Advice, Social Media
With the looming of the new GDPR rules everyone is talking about what will happen. This article isn’t about GDPR (that would be way too boring) but what we talk about here will impact the security side of the new rules. Since you will be required to take... 
by Jan | Jan 14, 2018 | Digital Marketing, Everything, Facebook for business, Small Business Advice, Social Media
Just about every day at present I see posts and articles explaining how important it is to reach as many people as possible on Facebook and how that is getting more difficult/impossible for small business owners. While Facebook can be an important part of your... 
by Jan | Nov 28, 2017 | Everything, Social Media
I’ve been tasked with writing an article for Mama Life Magazine’s next issue, about Cyberbullying. It’s not a topic I am an expert in and I have trawled the internet and discovered some disconcerting facts. There are lots of articles already on the... 
by Jan | Mar 21, 2017 | Social Media
I have worked with computers for most of my adult life, since the age of 24. It’s a world I am familiar with, comfortable in and to some extent, happy as a pig in clover. Depending on your age you may not have grown up around computers, or you may simply find... 
by Jan | Feb 13, 2017 | Digital Marketing, Facebook for business, Social Media
I just need to clear something up. There is a difference between having your Facebook Profile hacked and having it cloned! There has been a proliferation of cloning over recent months. It may be annoying but it does NOT mean somebody has your login details to your... 
by Jan | Nov 21, 2016 | Social Media
This is the presentation I gave at the PA Expo 2016. I thought I would share it with you. 9 years in corporate IT combined with 12 years owning a web design and development business gave me great foundations to be digital Trainer. I help many business owners to... 
by Jan | Mar 7, 2016 | Small Business Advice, Social Media, Twitter for Business
Twitter simply isn’t for everyone. It is a fast paced conversational social media platform popular with a lot of celebs. The question is: should you be using it to promote your business? Our list of benefits and drawbacks sumarises both the best and the worst of... 
by Jan | Feb 29, 2016 | Facebook for business, Social Media
Social Media Marketing (SEM) is all the rage right now. Some small business owners think that all you need is a Facebook page to make your business thrive. But really, what are the benefits of using Facebook to promote your business and, more importantly, what are the...