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Archive for May, 2012
Social Media Efficiency for Nonprofits: See our first webinar here
May 31st, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Our first Webinar Wednesday went quite smoothly yesterday. We got to talk a lot about #SMEfficiency, Facebook, Twitter, and some great apps out there for nonprofit staff to more efficiently manage their time spent on social media. Just some of the apps mentioned: Buffer Facebook Pages Manager HootSuite NetVibes Scoop.it SocialBro Hear [...]
Webinar Wednesday: Sign up today!
May 30th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Today is our first Webinar Wednesday–every last Wednesday of the month we’ll be doing a new webinar, each with a special focus on nonprofits. Today we are covering Social Media Efficiency for Nonprofits (#SMEfficiency), with Social Media Coach Janet Fouts. June 27th is our next webinar, where I will be joined by [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Two Great Tuesday Twitter Hashtags
May 29th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Happy Tuesday, nonprofits! It’s #TwitterTuesday on Twitter, so if you haven’t already started tweeting, let this be your reminder to start tweeting today! Every Tuesday is also #CharityTuesday on Twitter. Start tweeting using these two great Tuesday Twitter hashtags now! Also, check out 7 Ways to Support Your Favorite #Nonprofit through Social [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Post Sharable Videos
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle If pictures are worth 1000 characters, videos are worth??? Post sharable videos, and watch the snowball effect. (By the way, this post needs a video…) Spencer Doyle is Czar of Social Media at My Dutch Uncle.
100 Tips in 100 Days: Post Sharable Pictures
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle If a painting is worth a thousand words, then a picture on Twitter is worth a thousand characters? In social media, pictures go far. Really far. So take more pictures and post them! Your friends and followers will be inclined to share them, like them, and simply choose to view them and [...]
Happy 75th Golden Gate Bridge!
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Some great shots of the Golden Gate Bridge’s 75th Anniversary fireworks last night: City Hall lit up for the Anniversary: More stunning pictures at SFGate and here. Spencer Doyle is Czar of Social Media at My Dutch Uncle.
Memorial Day: Remembering Our Veterans
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle This weekend we remember our nation’s veterans, and one way to make an impact is by giving to any one of the great organizations that help support them. Here is a list we have put together of some great organizations that help support Bay Area veterans. Check them out! Swords to Plowshares [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Start Tweeting
May 28th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle Now that Facebook’s IPO happened, let’s make sure you’re on Twitter as well. Twitter is easy to use and a great way to find interesting conversations, join those conversations, and connect with the people in those conversations. To start: Choose a clever handle. (This is what goes after the @ sign.) Your [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: #FollowFriday
May 25th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle One of the most used hashtags on Twitter is #FollowFriday or #FF. Tweeting your new followers is a great way to develop those connections and with #FF tweets, you’ll be able to reach even more new prospective followers. When someone #FollowFriday’s you, everyone else in their post sees your handle and then [...]
100 Tips in 100 Days: Schedule Your Posts
May 24th, 2012
by Spencer Doyle In getting ready for my webinar next week with Social Media Coach Janet Fouts, I remembered one really great tool that I don’t think I’ve mentioned yet: HootSuite. Not just a cool name, HootSuite allows you to schedule out your posts – across various platforms, including Facebook and Twitter – so that [...]
