6 Ways To Become Productive on Facebook. I know, I know, Facebook and productivity are words that don’t belong in the same sentence. I mean in many ways, these words are antonyms, just like night and day. Well, I’d contend that it depends on your perception of the tool. Yes, it is a social network that’s supposed to be used primarily for fun and staying in touch. But, there’s a lot more to Facebook than just commenting on your friend’s status. This article attempts to introduce you to some practical Facebook productivity tips that you should be implementing when you are on this network. Set aside timeHere’s the first tip – set aside time everyday for Facebook (if you visit it everyday that is). One more thing I’d recommend is using a timer to track the time when you are on Facebook. Creating friend lists in Facebook is a way to keep track of close friends and give priority to their updates.
5 Things You Didn't Know You Could Do With Google Apps - CIO. CIO — You're probably familiar with the Google Apps basics: Perhaps you use Gmail or have uploaded some files to Google Docs, and maybe you've tinkered in Google Sites to develop your own website. But whether you're new to Google (GOOG) Apps or you're a seasoned user, it's worth taking a deeper look: Google has built into their suite some lesser-known shortcuts and tricks that make your use of Google apps more customized, streamlined and simple.
Consider these five to start. 1. Enable Shortcuts in Gmail for Faster Use. Google's Gmail shortcuts—almost 50 of them available in total—help you save time while reading, composing, deleting and archiving e-mails in your inbox. By default, this shortcuts feature is turned off. Take a look at a longer set of Gmail shortcuts here. [Have you checked out Google Apps lately? 2. If you're at the airport and forgot to schedule a meeting in your Google Calendar, don't worry: You can easily add events via your cell phone in a few quick steps. 3. The Next Wave of Digital Marketing Trends - Online Advertising T.
Ramon Nuez: I Can't Live Without Twitter But Tumblr Is Just Bett. Today I read an article from TechCruch's MG Siegler. In the article MG explains how John Mayer is done with Twitter and that he has found a new social love -- Tumblr. In John's Tumble Log he explains how Twitter is not dead -- he just feels that it has plateaued. Mayer did not mean this as a compliment but more as a critical critique. This is where Tumblr comes in. Twitter is nearly a four year old company -- launched in June 2006. I appreciate Twitter's impact on the communications landscape. I consider myself an unofficial brand ambassador for Tumblr. This is what Twitter should have evolved into but I suspect that this was never the business model that it aspired to be. How to Be Fascinating : The World.