November 8, 2011 Bloggers already know how powerful Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are for sharing their blog content and attracting readers. But there are many other less publicized social networking sites that offer great resources for bloggers as well. From providing versatile platforms to build your blog’s following, to cataloging your blog content, the following…
November 8, 2011 Bloggers already know how powerful Facebook, Twitter and Google+ are for sharing their blog content and attracting readers. But there are many other less publicized social networking sites that offer great resources for bloggers as well. From providing versatile platforms to build your blog’s following, to cataloging your blog content, the following…
November 4, 2011 Every day on Facebook, we get our moms engaged with one another by inviting them to participate in posts and prompts. Last week we asked our Facebook fans to name a totally random fact — funny, cool, interesting or weird — that they had learned recently. And boy were there some random…
November 23, 2011 Just about everyone knows about Black Friday, the day after Thanksgiving. People getting up before the sun to get to the stores in hopes of grabbing that unbelievable deal on the must have Christmas list item. Most people I know are Black Friday shoppers, but are you a Cyber Monday shopper too?…
November 11, 2011 Contrary to popular perceptions, according to on-air technology analyst for CBS News and tech pundit, Larry Magid, “The iPad was far from the first tablet. Yet – with Steve Jobs clearly in control of the design – they were the first to truly catch on. It’s been said before, but it’s so…
November 16, 2011 Having your own home business can offer independence and great satisfaction. And working from home is one of the most convenient ways to make a living. If you add to this a home business within an area of your passions, then you have the makings of true joy. Working from home may…
December 8, 2011 With the release of its Google+ a few months ago, Google created a new way for its customers to interact and network. With that major enhancement under its belt, Google has now introduced a new look and feel across all of its products. These tweaks will allow Google’s interfaces to be more…
December 9, 2011 Thursday, Twitter announced a new version of their profile pages, making it easier for users to interact and discover the latest follower news and information. These changes better position Twitter to compete with industry giants, Facebook and Google, who also launched major enhancements earlier this year. The new design is more simplified, making…
January 2, 2012 When you started blogging, it was a great outlet to let loose and connect with amazing, new friends. You blogged about daily life and your favorite subjects as you watched your subscriber list grow. Soon after blogging, social media followed. You created your social media accounts on Twitter and Facebook, and your…
December 26, 2011 Did you get a tablet for the holidays? Are all the family members clamoring to use it? A few years ago who could have imagined that tablets would find their way into the hands of just about every member of the family, young and old? But, since the first iPad was launched…
December 29, 2011 Can you believe that it’s almost time for New Year’s Eve for 2012? Where did the time go? I swear it seems like just yesterday we were preparing for Y2K. Technology did not explode at that time, and now 11 years later we are quite a bit more emerged than ever before….
December 29, 2011 Can you believe that it’s almost time for New Year’s Eve for 2012? Where did the time go? I swear it seems like just yesterday we were preparing for Y2K. Technology did not explode at that time, and now 11 years later we are quite a bit more emerged than ever before….
January 24, 2012 The television shows my kids watch very rarely draw me in. My tolerance for the corny jokes and silly story lines is pretty low, and although they’re not allowed to watch anything crass or raunchy (or with “butt” in the title!), most of what they watch is absolutely annoying. Except for Arthur….
January 25, 2012 You dreamed about it, planned it, and finally created it. You wrote value-filled content weekly. You implemented social media marketing tactics and participated in social networking groups. You poured your heart and soul into it, and now it’s a reality. You created a killer blog. But now that the dream has become…
January 31, 2012 One of the Social Moms Discussion topics posed the question: What blog/writing topics would you like to see other moms write about? While there were many great topics suggested, one theme seemed to emerge from the variety of the responses. Many of you asked for help with blogging – from advice for…
January 28, 2012 Every now and again a new online craze seems to come out of nowhere and grab a hold of us. First it was Facebook and Myspace, then Twitter, and now we have Pinterest. Pinterest is more than just an online social media outlet – it is a virtual pin board that has…
February 6, 2012 In recent weeks I’ve talked to three women bloggers who actually had their Google Blogger or Blogspot accounts mysteriously disappear – possibly for policy violations or other unknown causes — two of which were permanently deleted representing years of hard work. That’s not even to consider what might happen if a blog…
February 7, 2012 Some people write an awesome blog, but then wonder why no one is reading it. Well, how do readers know it exists? Why should they read it? Sure, you can promote you blog online, but getting out and meeting your blogging peers will make them remember you. And depending on your niche,…
February 17, 2012 A Modern Woman is one who advocates or practices a departure from traditional styles or values. You can count me among those women, with one caveat. However much I want to keep up with the times, I still don’t want to sacrifice the traditional values and good manners I hold dear. I…
February 23, 2012 Blogging and social media has expanded further than anyone could have imagined. We all know the power of the written word, but it may be time to start thinking about the power of the spoken and visual word. Many bloggers and social media enthusiasts have started to transition to vlogging, or creating…
February 28, 2012 A growing number of men and women are turning their backs on the corporate 9–5 positions and are opting instead to work from home. In making this change, doing your homework is a must. Assessing the skills you possess that may be used in a work from home business is a good…
February 19, 2012 Congratulations to Little Tech Girl: the SocialMoms Blog of the Week! Kris Cain is a Chicago area mom to 2 sets of twins, photography nut, gadget addict, web designer, and blogger who has worked in IT for over 13 years. She’s also one of our contributors and we’re happy to feature her as our…
April 9, 2012 You have a URL, you have a site, now how to make the most of it? Building a brand is easier than you think. Your blog is the perfect platform to engage readers and build an audience. Here are the best tips to brand your blog successfully: Find your Niche Your blog…
February 24, 2012 Welcome! We’re glad you’re here, and invite you to become a part of our fast-growing community of women who are active in social media. You’ll earn My SocialMoms Rewards Points you can redeem for great stuff, like Amazon.com Gift Cards, spa treatments, charitable donations and an expanding list of great, new stuff…
March 5, 2012 SocialMoms, meet happiness and beautiful simplicity, personified. Lisa Workman, 36, a married mother of three living in the Blue Ridge Mountains near Roanoke, Virginia, leads what sounds to me like the idyllic rural lifestyle. She and her husband made an “intentional decision” to move to the area from Houston 13 years ago,…
March 5, 2012 In case you missed it, Facebook introduced Timeline for Fan Pages on February 29th. This announcement included some major changes to the look and feel of Fan Pages. The format will be similar to Timeline for personal pages, including a cover photo at the top of the Page. Also similarly, the main…
March 14, 2012 As a mom, you understand the necessity to make guests welcome, so that sense of comfort and greeting should also be applied to your email marketing campaign. Once a subscriber has signed up for your site’s newsletter, the content of the welcome letter is key. It can either tell your customer they…
March 20, 2012 The Federal Trade Commission says millions of Americans have their personal identities stolen each year and that as many as 9 million are victimized in the U.S. alone annually. Though there is still no 100 percent fail-safe solution to this growing problem, there are a lot of easy things you can do…
March 26, 2012 It may seem ironic in modern times, with all the advances in technology, but identity theft continues to be a real problem. Sure, there are simple and essential precautions you can take to prevent cyber identity theft, but the sad reality is that this type of crime continues to spiral out of…
March 23, 2012 The best thing about the Internet, despite the fact that one person can Google anything in the world and become an instant expert, is that you can connect with anyone you want through social media. Social media is “web based technology and applications that turn communication into interactive dialogue” – the perfect…
April 3, 2012 Social media has changed how we communicate, learn, and share our lives with each other. From one vantage point, the emergence of social media has been a positive tool in our society. Unfortunately, there is a darker side to this medium. Anything good in the wrong hands can bring negativity, and in…
March 29, 2012 Whether you’re blogging for fun, as a part-time side income, or as a full-time business – participating in social media can boost your efforts by helping more of your ideal readers find you. Unfortunately, many bloggers fear that using social media for marketing will consume too much of their time. Though there…
March 16, 2012 Last week, Facebook revealed one of its newer features called “Interest Lists”. Very similar to Twitter Lists, which have been around for almost three years now, Facebook’s Interest Lists will allow users to customize what information gets included in their news feed. According to TechCrunch, Facebook will be rolling out this feature…
May 1, 2012 If you have children old enough to be on Facebook, then you’ve probably had plenty of opportunity to use the platform to create “teaching moments” for your kids. There are the obvious lessons – “don’t post pics of yourself you don’t want your Grandma to see” and “don’t use foul language.” Other…
May 3, 2012 It’s the dream of many stay-at-home moms to find a little side work they can do from home while children are napping or in school. Who couldn’t use a few extra hundred dollars a week – or even a month – to help with expenses? But you have to be careful when…
April 17, 2012 These days there seems to be an app or gadget for nearly every aspect of life. Yet, it’s ironic that having to sift through the sheer amount of technology available to make our lives better, can sometimes be overwhelming and stress us out. To make it a little easier, we’ve done the…
April 19, 2012 Did you just get yourself a shiny new iPad last month? If so, you may be wondering what apps are the best in helping you be productive. On my own iPad, I do a lot with photography. And of course there are the games and social media. But the iPad is not…
April 24, 2012 Spring is that time of the year many turn to clearing out the clutter. They go through pantries, closets, and attics throwing out old items to make room for new ones to store. They sort through clothes, giving away too-snug items and discarding old, out-dated fashions. Carpets are cleaned, blinds scrubbed, and…
April 9, 2012 To provide their users with an easier way to find and connect with the content they love, YouTube launched a redesigned homepage and updated channel layouts in December 2011. These changes were well-received by the majority of users evidenced by a 60 percent increase in daily unique visits to channels, and a…
May 24, 2012 Computer upkeep is something many people don’t even think about. After all, as long as my computer is running okay and I can browse the web or play those PC games, who cares what condition it’s in, right? Wrong! The health of your computer not only affects the longevity of the machine,…
May 10, 2012 Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and while every mom loves receiving macaroni crafts and handprint art from their kids, there’s a part of the social mom that yearns for something more … techy. So what do tech-savvy moms want for Mother’s Day? Here are 5 Tech gifts for the social…
April 17, 2012 You might have noticed a new look when logging into your Google+ page. Last week, Google announced that there are now more than 170 million users on Google+, indicating that this social network is becoming more of a contender. Along with this announcement, Google+ introduced a more flexible and functional version of…
June 5, 2012 Summer is nearly here and not only does it mean hotter temperatures and fresh lemonade, but it also means the kiddos being home from school. Depending on how you look at it, those two months can be heaven with your kids, or a huge, messy chaos of angry mom, bored kids. As…
May 31, 2012 Last month, Klout announced its version of brand pages called Brand Squads. Calling on Red Bull to serve as its exclusive launch partner, Klout rolled out the beta version of Brand Squads as “a way of giving influencers a place to be recognized and have a direct impact on the brands they…
May 23, 2012 I don’t know about you, but being a mom means I’m pretty much busy from dawn til dusk … and often beyond! Whether it’s carpooling my kids to school or afternoon activities, helping them out with class projects, or trying to get my own work finished on time – I need to…