If you use a computer, you probably use Google, and probably many of it tools as well. Ever wondered what happens to your information, and how the whole Google thing works?
I know I did, and when I saw this interview with the founder of Google, I listened, and it was fascinating. So here it is for you to enjoy. Well worth watching...
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Monday, August 17, 2009
Social Media Marketing
My friends Laynie Kelly, Darin Scott and Peter Cutforth talk about it all the time. People are holding courses on it. Many people love it. Others are confused by it.
Social media marketing is here, and it is the new way people are doing business!
Get involved; find someone to teach you the techniques. It's no longer a choice, but a necessity. What the video below if you need further convincing. Facebook rules, Blogging is cool, and Video rocks!
Social media marketing is here, and it is the new way people are doing business!
Get involved; find someone to teach you the techniques. It's no longer a choice, but a necessity. What the video below if you need further convincing. Facebook rules, Blogging is cool, and Video rocks!
Sunday, August 2, 2009
Sending Video Files on the Net
When you send large files like videos as email attachments, they can easily clog up people's inbox. To avoid doing this to someone, restrict the size of your attachments to no more than 3Mb. If you want to send something larger, use a free service called YouSendIt. I have attached their web address, and they have a commercial service for people who need to send really big files. http://www.yousendit.com/
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Digital Zoom Pitfalls
There are many cheap digital video cameras on the market now following the success of the Flip. Be very careful checking the specifications of these cameras before buying. Most of the one's I have seen offer only digital zoom.
Optical zoom is what you should look for, as this works like a telephoto lens and actually magnifies the image without loss of quality.
Digital zoom only gets you closer by magnifying the original optical view electronically.
In layman's terms, it just uses a portion of the picture by magnifying the pixels, and the result is a grainy, unsharp video.
I'm not saying don't buy one of these camera's - they are great and easy to use. I have one myself. Just don't rely on the digital zoom to get closer. Use your feet and physically just walk closer to your subject.
You'll get a much better result, and a sharper video!
Optical zoom is what you should look for, as this works like a telephoto lens and actually magnifies the image without loss of quality.
Digital zoom only gets you closer by magnifying the original optical view electronically.
In layman's terms, it just uses a portion of the picture by magnifying the pixels, and the result is a grainy, unsharp video.
I'm not saying don't buy one of these camera's - they are great and easy to use. I have one myself. Just don't rely on the digital zoom to get closer. Use your feet and physically just walk closer to your subject.
You'll get a much better result, and a sharper video!
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Large File Transfers
You can send files up to a couple of megabytes by email, but anything larger than this doesn't work well.
If you want to send large files like video clips then you need to use a file transfer service. This used to be difficult and was called FTP. A company called YouSendIt has now made it easy with a free program that will allow you to send files up to 100Mb to anyone with an email address. Larger files can be sent if you sign up for a monthly subscription.
Check them out and download the free version at www.yousendit.com
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
How to use LinkedIn
This is a video interview with the CEO of LinkedIn that explains how to use the professional networking site.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Video Testimonials
Lots of people put text testimonials on their websites. Most of them don't get read!
Video testimonials are 100 times more powerful, and are starting to become popular. You don't need a video camera, all you need is a small digital camera with a movie function. Make sure you carry it with you all the time, and when the opportunity arises, ask for a video testimonial. Most people are happy to do it.
As an example, here is one that a colleague of mine, Allan Pease did for me at a function one evening. Nothing fancy about the quality, but the message is there, so start using video testimonials and see how they work for your business.
By the way, Allan and his wife Barbara are among Australia's best selling authors, and I always like to give them a plug because their work is so very excellent. You can check out their website at www.peaseinternational.com and order their books and DVD's online.
Video testimonials are 100 times more powerful, and are starting to become popular. You don't need a video camera, all you need is a small digital camera with a movie function. Make sure you carry it with you all the time, and when the opportunity arises, ask for a video testimonial. Most people are happy to do it.
As an example, here is one that a colleague of mine, Allan Pease did for me at a function one evening. Nothing fancy about the quality, but the message is there, so start using video testimonials and see how they work for your business.
By the way, Allan and his wife Barbara are among Australia's best selling authors, and I always like to give them a plug because their work is so very excellent. You can check out their website at www.peaseinternational.com and order their books and DVD's online.
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