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Sometimes we forget that not everyone knows our industry language - even those we have for strategic partners and advocates. Careful not to over-acronym at folks. #geekspeakguides   #acronym   #sdr https://plus.google.com/110976736889828115589/posts/Tc5BTKSEADz

So excited about being able to speak punctuation. FINALLY Siri has caught on to punctuation! Thanks, +MERLIN DEAN - once again for showing us the simple things with iPhones.  This covers voice and the blasted new suggested words thing. Not a fan, but LOVE the mic and all emojis. He teaches his classes like +Yvonne Heimann and I do our #geekspeakguides  shows. Uh, your son has the iPhone 6 before you? Sounds like my house. Savannah always gets the upgrades. https://plus.google.com/110976736889828115589/posts/hu8nzeBfdYa

Hey - get in here - we're talking about your contact information on your website - contact forms and more! SO many options. ▼ Reshared Post From Ask Yvi ▼ You have a website, perhaps you have a brick and mortar store you want us to fine, perhaps a restaurant. Are your HOURS and link to DIRECTIONS listed on your home page and EVERY PAGE of your site? Make it easy for us to visit you. Are you trying to be too clever with "us" "find" "hello" in your menu rather than CONTACT ? Don't make it hard. Make it easy to CONNECT or CONTACT. Add your form, sure, add your subscription form but add your PHONE, EMAIL and MAILING and/or PHYSICAL address in there, too. I don't want to have to dig around on your site, I don't always have the time to type a contact form submission with TINY keys - sometimes, I just want to CALL you.  HOMEWORK : Go check your site/sites to see if that information is readily available. Can a 9 year old find how to reach you?  Check your blog and other sites - do they link back to your main site AND have contact info? I can't tell you how annoying it is on blogs where they only way to contact the writer is by making a comment on a post. ------------------------------------------------ join the community:  bit.ly/geekspeakguides watch the pre-show: http://bit.ly/gsg20140818p join the event:             http://bit.ly/gsg20140818 watch mobile:             http://bit.ly/gsg20140818y ------------------------------------------------- Your Geekspeak Guides: +Susan Finch  - +Susan Finch Solutions   Marketing, PR & Web Pro for DECADES!  With a background in public relations and advertising since 1986, Susan is a "gentle guide for clients trying new venues online." She engages those skills as she helps create an online presence that will appeal to existing and future clients and/or investors. All these factors are considered before she constructs a suggested plan for clients. It goes way beyond an online presence. Web:          http://susanfinch.com Google+:   http://plus.google.com/+susanfinch Twitter:     http://twitter.com/susanfinchweb  Shout-out:http://binkypatrol.org  +Yvonne Heimann  -  +Ask Yvi    Your "Can Do" Geek After countless calls from business owners that have lost control of their web site,Yvonne put her main focus on customized WordPress sites, helping clients take charge of their online presence.Her refreshing openness will provide you with knowledge and resources in areas like Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, WordPress and Search Engine Optimization. Web:        http://askyvi.com Blog:        http://yourcandogeek.com Google+: http://plus.google.com/+yvonneheimann Twitter:   http://twitter.com/askyvi http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/8Pyl/536a83be

10 am Pacific TODAY - JOIN +Yvonne Heimann and me!  HEY, it's almost time to start the show. Let's talk about over-widgeting, over scripting, etc. Not just WordPress - this affects all CMS sites, HTML websites. ▼ Reshared Post From Ask Yvi ▼ WordPress is lovely, but it is also a temptress when it comes to goodies, treats and sweets and your site could end up with bloat, nausea or just keel over. Be careful about over-widgeting your website. Yes, we just made that a verb. OK, we know, we told you to try out a few social media widgets in the last episode, but you didn't have to get ALL OF THEM. We'll show you how to troubleshoot to see where you are causing the tipping point in performance vs. features. ------------------------------------------------ join the community:  bit.ly/geekspeakguides watch the pre-show: http://bit.ly/gsg20140811p join the event:             http://bit.ly/gsg20140811 watch mobile:             http://bit.ly/gsg20140811y ------------------------------------------------- Your Geekspeak Guides: +Yvonne Heimann    -  +Ask Yvi   Your "Can Do" Geek After countless calls from business owners that have lost control of their web site,Yvonne put her main focus on customized WordPress sites, helping clients take charge of their online presence.Her refreshing openness will provide you with knowledge and resources in areas like Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, WordPress and Search Engine Optimization. Web:        http://askyvi.com Blog:        http://yourcandogeek.com Google+: http://plus.google.com/+yvonneheimann Twitter:   http://twitter.com/askyvi  +Susan Finch    - +Susan Finch Solutions  Marketing, PR & Web Pro for DECADES!  With a background in public relations and advertising since 1986, Susan is a "gentle guide for clients trying new venues online." She engages those skills as she helps create an online presence that will appeal to existing and future clients and/or investors. All these factors are considered before she constructs a suggested plan for clients. It goes way beyond an online presence. Web:          http://susanfinch.com Google+:   http://plus.google.com/+susanfinch Twitter:     http://twitter.com/susanfinchweb  Shout-out:http://binkypatrol.org  _______________________________________________ Watch last weeks show:                  http://bit.ly/gsg20140804 Find all previous pre-shows and shows:  http://bit.ly/gsgshows http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/8I6B/536a83be

Day 3 - What a MONDAY! Yes, I'll be on #geekspeakguides  with +Yvonne Heimann at the same time that +David Amerland is on, I'll have to jump in at the 25 minute mark! Truly looking forward to this summit. Remember, all sessions are NOT open to the public, you must register. ▼ Reshared Post From JessAndNora ▼ We research and learn from so many people that we forget to take a step back. It's important to stop and acknowledge the process of the journey and take stock Let's expand your thinking, spark your creativity, and move your business forward. You've Got This!  Infusion Principle’s purpose is to empower you to give your gift and fill the world with your talent. Set the intention of taking one idea to spark your creativity that you can use to move your business forward.  Today's Events: 10 am Pacific: +David Amerland  Topic: Psychology of Business - Reframe Your Beliefs Professionally I advise a handful of companies globally, blog for a number of websites, including +Forbes , journalism.co.uk, and socialmediatoday and write for magazines and newspapers.  11am Pacific:  +Cynthia Bazin  Topic: Connect, Sparkle! Cynthia Bazin is President of SmartChic! SmartChic is all about inspiring you to make confident, smart decisions in your life to achieve the best life!   12pm Pacific: +Stephanie Sims  Topic: Setup your business to support your exit strategy I give owners a new way to measure the value of their business, using a method called Finance-Ability. I want owners to understand the value of their company before they get involved in any financial decisions, so they are dealing from a position of strength. Knowing your worth is always a good thing - in life and in business! 1pm Pacific: +Mallie Rydzik  Topic: Meditation: Protecting your energy. Lifestyle and Career Design Coach, Blogger, Podcaster, Solopreneur ------------------------------------------ YOUR HOSTS MEET JESS & NORA Two cool people sat down for tea across the country from each other. Immediate feeling of connection and that we found something that together we could bring into the world. Bringing boards to business. Businesses with boards are more successful, go further, and contribute more to personal and community well being. Trusted advisors bring immense value. Conferences bring people together and integrate ideas and spark new ones! The energy found in coming together around a common idea uplifts everyone. Combine the two and Infusion Principle was born. We’re doing more of what we love – every single day. --- +Jessica Dewell    & +Nora Whalen   founders of +Infusion Principle  They are well known, respected, and loved by many. They truly demonstrate what it means to tap into our creative mindset to achieve excellence in business and in life! #showyoursparkle       #youvegotthis   #ChooseQuality http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/8CQw/536a83be

#geekspeakguides Usernames & Passwords - Get secure! --- Geekspeak Guides - Usernames & Passwords Please tell us you are not using admin, administrator, password123, 123456!, asdfjkl; or other easy logins. Time to ... http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/8wfH/536a83be

HEY - still time to get in here - Usernames & Passwords ▼ Reshared Post From Ask Yvi ▼ Geekspeak Guides - Usernames & Passwords Please tell us you are not using admin, administrator, password123, 123456!, asdfjkl; or other easy logins. Time to lock it down. Susan is a fan of LastPass.com, Yvi has her favorite Chrome add on tool - what do you use to not only remember them all but generate secure passwords? Make sure to watch the pre-show trailer at the LEFT and submit your questions, tips and funny stories in the comment section!!! ------------------------------------------------ join the community: bit.ly/geekspeakguides watch the pre-show: http://bit.ly/gsg20140728p join the event:     http://bit.ly/gsg20140728 watch mobile:       http://bit.ly/gsg20140728y ------------------------------------------------- Your Geekspeak Guides: +Yvonne Heimann   -  +Ask Yvi   Your “Can Do” Geek After countless calls from business owners that have lost control of their web site,Yvonne put her main focus on customized WordPress sites, helping clients take charge of their online presence.Her refreshing openness will provide you with knowledge and resources in areas like Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing, WordPress and Search Engine Optimization. Web:     http://askyvi.com Blog:    http://yourcandogeek.com Google+: http://plus.google.com/+yvonneheimann Twitter: http://twitter.com/askyvi  +Susan Finch   - Marketing, PR & Web Pro for DECADES!  With a background in public relations and advertising since 1986, Susan is a "gentle guide for clients trying new venues online." She engages those skills as she helps create an online presence that will appeal to existing and future clients and/or investors. All these factors are considered before she constructs a suggested plan for clients. It goes way beyond an online presence. Web:      http://susanfinch.com Google+:  http://plus.google.com/+susanfinch Twitter:  http://twitter.com/susanfinchweb  Shout-out:http://binkypatrol.org  _______________________________________________ Watch last weeks show:                  http://bit.ly/gsg20140721 Find all previous pre-shows and shows:  http://bit.ly/gsgshows http://click-to-read-mo.re/p/8ssb/536a83be