First off, if you missed the first video in this series, here it is:
Epsiode 1: What is RSS and Why Does Your Company Need It?
Episode 2: How to Use an RSS Reader
In the first episode, I introduce the concept of RSS as the DVR of the web. Well if RSS if like DVR, your RSS reader is like your DVR menu. Your RSS reader becomes the one-stop for all of the websites and blogs that you subscribe to, aggregating all new content to one place. It lets you know which sites contain new content (much like your DVR telling you when new TV show episodes are available) and lets you quickly scan and view new content from multiple sites simultaneously.
In this video, I demonstrate how to get started with Google Reader, my favorite RSS reader, and show you two simple ways to find and subscribe to websites and blogs that interest you. (more…)
Ask anyone in social media who the “golden child” of our industry is, and you’ll probably hear the same answer: Chris Brogan. How does he stand out in one of the most saturated industries there is? Because he writes great stuff that makes us better.
LinkedIn has really stepped up its game the past two years. Major interface changes and functionality additions have provided users with a more Facebook and Twitter-like experience, all the while keeping the integrity and power of the connection levels that have made LinkedIn such a valuable tool to the business community at large.