Build your boards

Build your boards

Pinterest was relatively late to the social media party, launching in 2012 – but hit 10 million users in record time.  But how does it work? It’s a very, very simple concept.  You create virtual notice boards for specified subjects and pin digital images to...
How social is your media?

How social is your media?

Social media seems to be the answer to everything these days – whether you’re trying to build up your business, recruit staff or reconnect with people from your past.  I use it to stalk my children, stay in touch with people who aren’t just around the corner,...
Are you active or passive on social media?

Are you active or passive on social media?

The social media platforms that are available are many, but the big six are: LinkedIn (2003) (now owned by Microsoft since December 2016) Facebook (2004) YouTube (2005) (purchased by Google in November 2006) Twitter (2006) Instagram (2010) (taken over by Facebook in...
All joined up

All joined up

Social media can take over your life.  If you have a teenager in the house you’ll have noticed their nose is permanently glued to their phone to keep up with what’s going on.  Try and get them to tidy their room, clear the table or any other chore and they almost have...
Talking to or talking at?

Talking to or talking at?

When social media really got going with Facebook and Twitter (and eventually LinkedIn), everyone was excited about these new tools that allowed them to connect with and talk to anybody.  It was more than just messaging people, it was enabling conversation between...