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Sunday Catch Up – How Do They Do That Edition

March 24, 2013 by Jan Kearney

Welcome to the 2nd edition of the Sunday Catch Up, a quick round up of blogs, vids and more that have caught my eye.  This week I’m focusing on “How To”, I hope you find them useful!

how do they do that edition

Contents

  • Gmail
  • Facebook
  • HootSuite
  • Google Reader
  • Content Creation
  • Social Media
  • Related Posts

Gmail

How to combine multiple Gmail accounts from Bonnie is really useful if you’ve found yourself with, well multiple Gmail accounts and want to read/reply all in one place.  Particularly handy if you have a personal Gmail and a business Gmail set up.

Facebook

New Facebook Layout – How to Hide/Show Sections from Janie over at Connections IM.  A quick useful video explaining how to set up your new look to your preferences.

HootSuite

How to save time and reach more contacts using HootSuite.  I’m not a HootSuite user, it confuses me.  I guess you get used to doing things your own way!  Ginny’s blog post over at Marketing TwentyOne explains how to add social networks to your streams on HootSuite.

Google Reader

And if you’re still searching for a replacement RSS reader once Google trash Reader, Caylie has another alternative and how to set up your blog on Bloglovin.  I followed Caylie’s directions but Bloglovin is not for me, I’m still sticking with Feedly so far.

Just to mope some more about Google Reader closing (really, there is no replacement to match it so far…), here’s an Ode To Google Reader complete with puppies and kittens crying from Hit Reach.

Wasn’t that sweet?  Ok tissues away, on with the catch up…

Content Creation

Over on CopyBlogger there’s “How to Write Interesting Content for a “Boring” Topic“.  I had someone ask me that earlier in the week too. 

I’m a bit stumped on that, if YOU think your business niche is boring, why are you still there?  However, if you are stuck in a rut (which I think is more likely, there are only so many ways you can write about killing dust mites for example) this post gives you loads of ideas for content topics.

Social Media

On Social Media Examiner, you’ll find a great post on how to improve your social media marketing with blogging.  As you know, I think blogging is the bee’s knees and the center of the universe.  I recommend Sue’s Social Spiders Web training if you want to learn how to set up your accounts and connect everything together.

Cheating again, not really a how-to but a why?  Whiteboard Friday over on SEOMoz is an interesting watch, Rand walks through personalisation and search results.  Personalisation is particularly important to understand for local businesses – location plays a big part in search results and social connections are increasingly important. 

G+ is the easiest way to get started with all this social connection stuff, so do claim your profile.  Already there?  Circle me, say hi and I’ll circle back 🙂

That’s your lot for this week, do you have any how-to’s to add?

Sunday Catch Up - How Do They Do That Edition by Jan Kearney

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About Jan Kearney

I believe that every business, no matter how small or how local can use the power of the web to gain more customers. I offer no bull coaching and mentoring so small business owners can strategically put the web to work for their business. I've been called a "compass" and a "navigator" and probably a few more names that aren't suitable for a profile!
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Comments

  1. Francene Stanley says

    March 24, 2013 at 7:22 pm

    Very useful information. Thank you for sharing. I’m already exploring some of the sites you mention. I never feel bored when blogging. I wake up excited, ready to face the task, never knowing where it will take me.

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 25, 2013 at 4:13 pm

      Blogging is an adventure isn’t it, Francene 🙂 Thanks for stopping by here at MLBO too – I’m pleased you enjoyed the links!

  2. Denys Kelley says

    March 24, 2013 at 9:07 pm

    WoW- what a lot of good stuff!
    I’m with you I’m liking Feedly.
    I’ll find you on Google + thanks for the link! 🙂
    Have a wonderful day.

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      Now all I need to fathom is how to get Buffer to work with Feedly! Thanks for popping in Denys, look forward to connecting on G+ too 🙂

  3. Donovan Dreyer says

    March 24, 2013 at 10:38 pm

    What a great bunch of very useful resources! Thank you for an instant application post! I like how to posts with the latest updates!

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 25, 2013 at 2:55 pm

      I aim to please, Donovan 🙂 Thanks for popping in and commenting!

  4. Ginny Carter says

    March 25, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Thanks for the link to Janie’s video, very handy for when I finally get my new timeline!

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 25, 2013 at 2:53 pm

      I’ve not got mine yet either, Ginny 🙁

  5. Debra Moser says

    March 25, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    Hi Jan, I really enjoy this “round up” of great blogs. The tips are great and helps me tremendously!

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 28, 2013 at 10:24 am

      Glad you enjoyed them, Debra 🙂

  6. Bonnie Gean says

    March 25, 2013 at 9:33 pm

    I haven’t gotten the new Timeline yet, but am anxiously waiting for it to appear. Any word on how long this is going to take for the rest of us?

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 28, 2013 at 10:21 am

      Not a clue Bonnie – it’s rolling out…

  7. Joy Healey says

    March 26, 2013 at 5:21 pm

    Hi Jan

    A great round up of topics, thanks.

    I particularly liked the content generation ideas. If you’ve been blogging about a topic for a long time you sometimes get to wondering what to say next without repeating yourself!!

    Joy

    • Jan Kearney says

      March 28, 2013 at 10:25 am

      I know that feeling, Joy 🙂 Ask for questions from your readers and clients and blog everything 🙂

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