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Important Fact: People Who are Not Tech-savvy are NOT STUPID

Aaron Marshall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:44:48 +0000

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Myth: Young People Are Experts in Technology and Social Marketing

Aaron Marshall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:33:04 +0000

Though there is the occasional virtuoso, and they often share good insight on how to reach young people online. They are rarely interested in helping you to be more effective using technology. Often times they will show you short cuts or techniques that they use that could end up hurting you and costing you time and money.

Make Life Harder and More Stressful Five Simple Steps using Social Media

Aaron Marshall — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:30:54 +0000

Step #1 Sign-Up For Every Social Network You Hear About

Alternative: Find an expert you trust and who understands your values, and sign-up for whatever they tell you to.

Step #2 Setup Your Preferences to Receive an Email Every Time Anything Happens

Alternative: Shut off ALL email notifications from social networks.

Step #3 Respond to Every Message on Every Social Network

Alternative: Don’t feel like you have to respond. Be conservative about how much of the “online conversation” you are joining. A lot of it is useless banter.

Step #4 Try Commenting on Every Blog Post You Read When You Read it

Alternative: Try bookmarking blog posts you would like to comment on using De.lico.us and tag them with “comment”. Return at a later time when all you want to do is comment on blogs.

Step #5 Set your homepage to Netvibes or iGoogle or a News Page

Alternative: Don’t be distracted. Set your homepage to a blank screen. It will help you be focused.

Workshops, Seminars, Luncheons, Conferences, Trainings and Ra-Ras

Aaron Marshall — Tue, 01 Apr 2008 16:24:05 +0000

I am available to speak on social media and web related topics. Below are topics and organizations I have worked with.

“Mastering the RSS Feed” & “The Social Media Corner”

International Association of Business Communicators (IABC-Kentucky)

Social Media Corner Blog (Maintained by TECHSMO)

“Get the Best Jobs and be the Best Employee, Using Social Media”

University of Louisville I-Comm Chapter

“Social Media Staples: The Fundamental Web Technologies that Make Learning the Web Easier”

The Louisville Chapter of the Religion Communicators Council (RCC)

“How to Sell Social Media to CEOs”

Social Media Club Louisville (SMC Louisville)