There seems to have been an increase in Twitter spam over the past week, with people sending out tweets like 'Is this you in this photo [link]' or 'I'm sure this is you in this video [link]' and 'Want to make between $3000 & $8000 a month click … [Read more...] about Twitter Spam
Other Tools and Tips
Keep it clean – simple design advice
Clean up your mess is a useful 'guide to visual design for everyone'. With kittens and other props, it effectively illustrates some simple tips that you can follow if you are designing flyers or posters for your website. Now that we have so much … [Read more...] about Keep it clean – simple design advice
Finding public streams about your area on Facebook, Twitter and the wider web through Google
What are people saying about your local area? Facebook: You can use search to find out, bearing in mind this will only find status updates by people who have not set them to private. Type your placename into the box at the top (or use this link to … [Read more...] about Finding public streams about your area on Facebook, Twitter and the wider web through Google
Make the most of your Twitter page
If Twitter is part of your local blogging routine, it's a good idea to customise your Twitter page. You can include a bit more information and maybe some photos of your place to help it feel more local. This is one of many useful video tutorials to … [Read more...] about Make the most of your Twitter page
Unconference blues? How to keep the conversations going
As Dave Briggs once said: "Monday will be the most depressing day of your life". You spend Saturday chatting, listening and getting all buzzy with too much coffee and cakes. Sunday chewing over all the ideas you heard, reflecting and plotting. Monday … [Read more...] about Unconference blues? How to keep the conversations going
Use Google Reader Play to knock up a very quick slideshow
I'm a huge fan of Google Reader (Google account needed for access) because it helps me to graze hundreds of web feeds without having to visit them all. I can also access it via my mobile phone which means I can be sucking in new ideas if I'm standing … [Read more...] about Use Google Reader Play to knock up a very quick slideshow