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The theme this past week has been SEO, PR & GA, by now you know what terms they stand for….if you don’t…. then scroll back to Monday. On our final day, we see how Facebook relates to these topics…and oh how it definitely does. For example: 

When on Facebook, you do realize that your every move, decision and taste is being recorded and documented….right? It’s actually unavoidable. Remember Graph Search topic I posted just last Friday? Go look at your Youtube page- see how certain videos are recommended to you because you viewed another video in the past or something like that?

Solution? Fine tuning your Privacy….your social media privacy is something that should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Hey…if you are an individual who enjoys telling all your 1200 friends every minute by minute detail of your daily life, even YOU should review your privacy. You already know this….but sometimes we take the basics for granted.

Start with…. http://www.sdms.org/resources/computer.asp.

Then, remember these tips too… http://youtu.be/fo5Y3LB3_qk

But most of all..and you know this!!....Please avoid these simple items …

http://computer.howstuffworks.com/internet/social-networking/information/10-things-you-should-not-share-on-social-networks.htm

These following sites are some that will get you in the most trouble….yet….they are some of the best social media sites out there. They are important and necessary!

http://webtrends.about.com/od/pr6/tp/The-Top-10-Social-Media-Management-Applications.htm

Be vigilant my people and know that here at Shishime2, we will continue to bring to you a coordinated view of a full week of information about Social Media, Technology and the Whatevers of life. Our goal is to be one of your major sources for useful information to help YOU build your own social media presence online and to EDUTAIN (educate and entertain) you.

Be wise like a serpent my people.

Be careful my people.

Be Well & Blessed… my people.

Today is Valentine ’s Day.

Enjoy the theme of the day with your loved one or by yourself.

After all, It’s the love that counts…everyone needs more love in their life.

So, what shall we learn today? SEO and how it relates to Technology…..Yes…It has everything to do with Technology since SEO would not exist without Technology. ….duh…..lol.

That said…here are a few ways you can show post love via Tech.

  What is SEO? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is the practice of tracking when your website, blog or any of your social media profiles is requested for display by searcher’s query on commercial search engines like Google, Bing & Yahoo.

This link shows you how to set it up:

 http://www.howto.gov/web-content/search/seo

Just in case you need more explaining:

http://www.techntechie.com/how-seo-brings-targeted-traffic-to-your-website.html

YouTube advice- will be using these tips!!!!

http://youtu.be/5GK0aQrCDEo

It’s all about attention people….just like we all want some attention on Valentine’s day, SEO will give all your page all the attention it wants if you set it up properly.

Here’s one more tip:

http://www.problogger.net/archives/2012/10/24/the-only-seo-your-blog-posts-need/

As always, here @shishimee2 we aim to bring you a coordinated view of a full week of information about Social Media, Technology and the Whatevers of life. Our goal is to be one of your major sources for useful information to help YOU build your own social media presence online and to EDUTAIN (educate and entertain) you.

Hope you are learning along with us.

Be Well & Blessed

So…we’ve all heard of Google and its goal to take over the world…if Zuckerberg doesn’t beat them to it…

In that case, I‘m sure you’ve also heard of Google Analytics (GA) and had no idea of what the HECK it is…right?

Well today on #WhateverWednesdays….join me as we delve into it a bit further?(eerie voice)

Let’s start by watching this “humorous” video…

  YouTube 1: http://youtu.be/N5WurXNec7E

  Did you get it? No? not yet…Ok…here’s another one:

  Youtube 2: http://youtu.be/cbtf1oyNg-8

  Now you’re getting it? Huh…huh…?

  Simply, Google Analytics (GA) will help your potential customer find your service site online with less…..much less… drama but only if….IF you set your account up properly.

One more video, on how to understand Google Analytics (GA) a little better,

  Youtube3: http://youtu.be/kKVTCq8n3Gc

  Ok….let’s leave it at that for now. My goal today, was just to provide a BASIC understanding of GA’s purpose and how it works.

Hope this helped….to start.

Of course, we will discuss GA further in the future where it applies.

Remember, our goal here @shishimee2 is to bring you a coordinated view of a week full of tidbits about Social Media, Technology and the Whatevers of life at 1 post a day @shishimee2 on Tumblr & Twitter.

Be Well & Blessed

Today is #BlogMonday and this is the week we begin to discuss these key terms such as :

SEO…Ranking….Google Analytics.

Let’s first define these topics and throughout this week’s Theme days, I will attempt to correlate these same topics to help you to better understand how these terms can aid you in not only attracting an audience based on the your content and your character, but on good old fashion social media laws of attraction.

Some would argue that before you can attract an audience of readers, you must first define their needs. I agree but only if you don’t have the latter. No worries. In my opinion, getting comfortable first with these terms and how they apply to you is more important we will discuss needs in the near future after you’ve mastered how the big pieces fit in the social media big picture so that you can identify the little details within the picture, after.

SEO: Search Engine Optimization. I enjoyed the varied perspectives: http://www.shoemoney.com/2008/05/14/what-is-the-definition-of-seo

Ranking: A position in a scale of achievement or status; a classification. ( See tomorrow’s Twitter Grader)

Google Analytics: you can track visitors from all referrers, including search engines and social networks, direct visits and referring sites. It also displays advertising, pay-per-click networks, e-mail marketing and digital collateral such as links within PDF documents. See Wiki or http://www.google.com/analytics/?utm_source=gaha&utm_medium=ha-search&utm_term=%2Bgoogle%20%2Banalytics&utm_campaign=us-en-ha-ga-bkws&gclid=CKK7nYWmrrUCFYje4AodFEAA-A

Tips & Tricks:

http://thenextweb.com/socialmedia/2011/09/26/how-to-attract-readers-to-your-blog-and-make-them-stay/?fromcat=socialmedia

Don’t be overwhelmed, eventually you will understand this article. I chose to include this article, so that you can see which direction we are heading: http://simplymeasured.com/blog/2013/01/24/15-web-analytics-tactics-for-social-media-professionals/

More key terms we will learn in time:

http://www.epower.com/google-analytics-glossary.php

Be Well & Blessed.

In my opinion, FB is good for 3 things: to peep Tom, to catch up with old friends and to use as a marketing tool for your business. The first got tired real quickly. The second continues like a comfortable ongoing conversation between old friends.  I’m just about to start learning how to implement the 3rd option. So how are you using Facebook? Do you have a product or a message to market to a larger audience?

The Internet is abuzz with key words like SEO, Cloud Computing, Mobile strategies. All necessary items to grow any social media entity - personal or professional. But just as God gave us the freedom of choice, we too get to choose what works for us when it comes to choosing the best online platforms to reach an audience with.

Engulfed by mob psychology (admit it…its true), most have joined the stampede to create Facebook profiles as part of the basic template for their viral network.  Due to numerous software and plug ins anyone can utilized to the fullest these software opportunities, that will allow for exploitation of the maximum reach possible in a more effective way.

If you are not in a position to hire a person or a team of people to handle these items for you. It is time to learn for yourself. And that’s why we here at shishime2 on Tumblr and on Twitter (for now) plan to do in the following year. As we learn, we share. We aim to provide for you just another source of information and insight on navigating the social media maze for your business. Formulating the proper strategy to ensure that your content reaches your audience, thereby delivering on your goal outcome. The tools may be virtual but the fundamentals you learned in business school or the school of hard knocks remain the same.

So the question should not be How are you using Facebook? The vital question is how can Facebook help you to build your network?

Be Well and Blessed.

I try to surround myself with talented people of all ages and races who are progressive and generous in their mindset and spirit. It is of great encouragement to me both personally and professionally. Yet, some of these same people hate talking about themselves on a public podium. They feel uncomfortable sharing the great things they do every day to improve their corner of the world. They feel that it might be regarded as vanity, superficial or arrogance on their part.

However, I feel that this may not be the case for all the things they do. Some things should be shared with others both in casual and professional circumstances. Public Relations in terms of this situation is defined as the art, technique, or profession of promoting goodwill, i.e. when you organize a community sponsored event- your name could lend towards the cause to increase ticket sales. If you can guarantee more awareness for a project because you know people will come if you are involved, then your name should be on the marquis. There is nothing wrong with that!

So…why continue to fear self promotion? Stop it…in the end...it’s not about you…it’s about what or who is helped by your name, your reputation, your influence...your Light.

Get out the way and learn to feel comfortable improving your corner of the world using all the Public Relations skills you can use. Just remember to stay focused on the higher goal - which is to serve mankind. You will get over your fear in time. Try it.

Be Well and Blessed.