As people share more of their lives online via social media channels, it comes as no surprise that this includes stories about trials and tribulations with their health and healthcare. People look for support, recommendations for providers, to learn about others’ experiences with hospitals and physicians, and many other types of health information as the [...]
Google+, Facebook and Twitter are the big three in Social Media I've had my Google+ (G+) account for about a month now, so I thought I would take a step back and look at my personal social media landscape to get some perspective. My Landscape I've been on Facebook and Twitter for roughly [...]
I set up my Twitter account only five months ago, although at the advanced age of 22 I've been on Facebook more than 6 years.. After creating the account I asked myself, “Who should I follow?” I began by Googling my favorite athletes, actors/actresses, news outlets and major television stations—in essence I wanted to follow [...]
For the past three summers I’ve made a personal decision to disconnect from social media when I go away with my family on vacation. Complete disconnection. No Facebook. No Twitter. No LinkedIn. Nothing. I’ve been laughed at by friends, who thought it would be an impossible feat, but I actually find it becoming easier each [...]
This is not another blog post about developing a comprehensive, well-defined social media strategy. This is not a blog post discussing the importance of developing enticing content on Twitter so your audience deems it “retweet worthy.” This is about who I love to follow on Twitter and why. It is my hope that you may certainly [...]
We currently live in a technology-crazed world. More often than not while out at a social gathering, you’ll see (roughly) 6 out of 10 people glued to their mobile devices rather than talking face to face with their peers, myself included. This rings true at restaurants, sporting events, or even a house party. With access [...]
With the ever-increasing options to post and share your favorite web content, has come a sudden influx of new social media “buttons.” These buttons are one-click conveniences that appear on a blog post, website, or email message and allow for easy propagation of content across your social network. Buttons, Buttons Everywhere Take our very own [...]
