Recent noise over location-based services (LBS) and geotagging (i.e., tagging and confirming your GPS-based location online) coupled with mixed reactions over the seemingly lackluster showing of tech prowess hoped for by some SXSW attendees have finally backed my brain into a corner to force a few scribbles on the subject. Well okay, the SXSW fascination … Continue reading The Unexplored Art of Geotagging
From Wave to Buzz to Google’s dominion over the social sphere
Complete and utter dominion? Mmmaybe. And for someone like me who squirms at the thought of in-your-face monopolies plowing through the globe with such wanton resolve, I'm actually more fascinated over information itself (how it's created, accessed, shared and managed) not so much the blatant hording and control freaking. Yeah okay, Google will be Skynet … Continue reading From Wave to Buzz to Google’s dominion over the social sphere
Twitter Lists: courtesy, classification, trust
Following someone back on Twitter validates a two-way connection. It confirms mutual interest. The rhetoric of courtesy Everyone online is entitled to be selective with their follows. In fact, some of the most successful networking efforts are deliberate and executed with clear purpose. So if someone follows you but you're not sure if you want to … Continue reading Twitter Lists: courtesy, classification, trust
Jennifer Lester: bridging the digital divide
Google as calling card Jennifer Lester Googled “social media Belleville” and noticed my blog post come up as one of the top returns. In my post, she saw that I interviewed Shawn Patriquin from they integrated inc. "I’ve worked with Shawn and his crew, so I read your interview and it moved me to contact you on Twitter," … Continue reading Jennifer Lester: bridging the digital divide
