I spent the afternoon today teaching a workshop at The Institute For Extended Learning, an adult education branch of The Community Colleges of Spokane. It was a three hour program and I had a great time teaching the students at today’s workshop. It was interactive to say the least, and the technology that was available in the classroom was amazing. I am honored to be part of the teaching staff at Spokane Falls Community College and heck it was just a really fun. The office staff made me feel right at home. I can’t wait for the next workshop series to begin……Coming soon to a hi-tech classroom near you!
Below is a brief list of what we covered in today’s workshop.
Google Profile
Setting up a Google profile is one of the most important things you can do for your business or for your personal use. Consider your Google profile as your on-line business card. There are so many ways within the format of your profile to show what you do and how well you do it. The Google profile and subsequent Gmail address becomes the center of all of our online promotion for your company. It is the Miracle Grow of your garden.
YouTube basics
YouTube: YouTube is the internet’s number-one video sharing site, with 35 percent of users between 18 and 34 years old. NSVRC can create its own channel with organized playlists of videos that can be embedded anywhere on the net, increasing the potential for viral spread.
Twitter basics
Twitter: This micro-blogging platform allows users to make short, 140-character posts, which are then displayed in a feed along with the posts of other users to whom they’ve subscribed. Here you can post factual information, announce events and recent blog posts and interact with the Twitter community. By monitoring relevant keywords and phrases, you can also join conversations and suggest resources when appropriate.
Facebook basics
Facebook: Users tend to be middle- and upper-class young adults ages 18 to 34, though older generations are creating Facebook accounts in growing numbers. Facebook is the number-one photo sharing site in the world, and also offers users the option to upload video, blog posts and links to other content. you can create a group page with recent news, a discussion board, a calendar of events and links to officers’ and administrators’ personal Facebook accounts.
Blog/website overview
A blog/website is the your single platform to let your customers know exactly who you are. You create awareness with the other social media platforms but a blog lets the customer get to know who you really are. Posting with consistency and regularity will also increase your rankings.
