Almost "wordless" Wednesday...
The almost "wordless" part... I'm going thru another insanely busy period and wanted to stop to say "hi" and thx for all the quality content you guys have been adding to the group.
I love that I can count on so many of you to keep things lively, interesting & on track. It's very much appreciated, not just by me but by our now over 9000 members!!!
I'll be back real soon with a ton of new graphics & tutorials. Have an awesome week...
To save you some time, here are some of my favorite resources that I found on the web this week. Unless otherwise indicated, these are all freebies!
Ever wonder what colors to use with an image? Upload your image, get a color palette... Pictaculous
Free Online Screen Recorder... & use it anywhere, anytime, no download... ScreenToaster
Birdies: Free Twitter Icons For Your Blog... here
Generation Y: We're just not that into Twitter by Sharon Vakni
A recent survey from Pace University and the Participatory Media Network shows that only 22 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds use Twitter, while 99 percent have profiles on social networks. read...
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Tweet this: Twitter is a powerful marketing tool by Joseph Peña
“Twitter is the best thing to happen to marketing since television,” Kawasaki told the crowd of 600-plus people. “It’s cheaper, it’s fast and it’s free.” read...
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The Apple Wannabes: Dell, Microsoft, Pepsi, and Google by Rooftop Comedy
Inside the secret brainstorms that begin with the dreaded phrase, "If only we could be more like Apple." read...
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Over-Innovation: A Cautionary Tale by Ravi Sawhney
There's a tale often told in design circles of how, in the heat of the space race, NASA paid over a million dollars to develop a pen that worked in zero gravity. The Russians, however, took a different approach. They used a pencil. read...
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Tyranny's new nightmare: Twitter by Tim Rutten
As new media spreads its Web worldwide, authoritarians like those in Iran will have a difficult time maintaining absolute control in the face of the technology's chaotic democracy. read...
The posts listed below are just a small sample of the news , ideas and resources from the past few days by some of the sharp cookies that hang out in The Art Of Marketing You group
- The ActiveRain Ambassador Program Brad Andersohn
- A Friendly Reminder--Select Your Posting Groups Carefully Holly Kirby Weatherwax
- I Unsubscribed from 10 Active Rain Bloggers. Want to Know Why? Lisa Hill
- Kissing Frogs to Increase Internet Leads Christopher and Stephanie Somers
- Tips In Dealing With the Anonymous Cyberstalker Sally Cheeseman
- Being Mindful of Our Reputation Online Sally Cheeseman
- HiJacking. A Little History & The Guidelines Of Engagement...Re-dux. ROAR! "The Lovely Wife"
- The Reality of Selling Ugly Homes Margaret Woda
- What a TOOL !!! Sheldon Neal
- Never Failed? Then, You've Never LIVED! Debe Maxwell
- Getting Started with Twitter - 6 Great Twitter Video Tutorials Ryan Shaughnessy
- What is Wrong with the Simple Approach - We Sell Real Estate and We Do It Right Ryan Shaughnessy
- ARE YOU BREAKING THE LAW LOOKING AT HOMES? Allison Stewart
- You Attract More Bees With Honey Than Vinegar Lisa Udy
- The Ugly-- Now The Good Liz Loadholt
- Control Your Anxiety About Your Time Lou Ludwig
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I went looking for an ALMOST Wordless Wednesday group marti...and been waiting for your weekly and checked up on ya to make sure you were okay :) :) I'm glad you're busy ...that's better news :) Thanks for the mention on both of my posts...those were enlightening moments for sure. :) Again....another weekly update from marti....so you see....some of us notice when you aren't there :) :)
Sally... hi and thx, I should have checked in sooner but was/am overwhelmed with stuff. As always, thx for adding your special touch to the group.
Marti, I depend on your posts to help me catch up with all I've missed! And I have to look at that color applications, it sounds like something that I would like to try (I DO try at times :). Thanks for the treasure trove of posts, I've got lots to catch up on :)
Carole... the color palette tool is kind of fun and useful at the same time. I'm so far behind on stuff these days but had to try and do a post to catch up on things. Have a great week C!
Marti, good to see you. I was thinking you ran off and joined a hockey team or something like that. Always informative, thank you! I am checking out the color palate thingy. Have a great week!
Hi Marti just wanted to drop by and say hello. Hope you are having a great year!
Hi Marti,
I am a few months in now to AR and you have such talent. I love reading your posts. Thanks for sharing!
Marty..I have missed you..but happy you are busy..great to see you and thanks for the free birds ..was just going to go searching for some..Stay busy..Hope to see you soon..Thanks
HELPFULHANNAH your friend in Philadelphia
Hi Marti,
As always, great stuff. Bookmarked because I've missed most of these posts myself.
Hi Marti ~ I had missed several of these - great to find. Thanks!
Liz
Thanks for the recap Marti! I see I have some catch up to do. :)
Andrea... I wish but as a kid I was too slim to play hockey except for fun with friends. Now I have to work my butt off to stay slim. :-(
Bill... hi there, life is way too busy but better than the alternative, hope all is well with you too.
Monique... hi and thx, it's really nice to have you here in our "little" group..
Hannah... hi smiley!!! Too busy for my own good but there never seems to be any middle ground. ;-)
Lynda... me too, ;-) I'm lucky to have a few people helping me out with this to find all the gems.
Elizabeth... hi there, you're more than welcome and thx for stopping by.
Michele... you and me both, so much content, so little time. ;-)
mARTi, Another post to bookmark for spare time reading. Wonderfully busy and know you are also. And a great big WOW for over 9000 members...all smart enough to join your group!
Mmmmmmargaret... I just planted the seed at the right time. It's people like you who make this group what it is. Thx!!!
Marti, You did a great job with this post for being insanely busy. Insanely busy is a good thing though; for a period of time that is.
Marchal... hi, it probably has a lot to do with all the coffee I had today plus more than a few emails from Rainers asking where I was. ;-) Nite.
Hi Marti, Well vacation is over and the holiday has passed and it feels good to be back in the groove. Some outstanding posts here in your post and I feel so far behind, I hope I can catch up but I will start these great posts. Many thanks for all you bring to this network. It would never be the same without you here and what you have given to all of us. .
You are absolutely the best Marti!
Very cool. My daughter would love this. She always creates works like this, and she does it so effortlessly. She's been doing it since she was very young. I love it =)
Marti - Thanks so much for taking the time to stop by! We all miss you but also know how busy you are! There are some super fantastic posts included her and I thank you once again for highlighting them - don't work too hard!!!!
You've been most missed, marti! Keep drinking too much coffee from time to time.
Awesome art work Marti! And thanks for taking the time to point us to some great posts..I'm on my way to read a few now!
Have a great day,
Anne Rains
Thanks for the almost wordless wednesday comments. It has been fun watching everyone develop and to see how AR can help.
Shelton
William... welcome back, I've been away as well but working. A vacation sounds like much more fun right about now. ;-)
Lisa... hi and thx, when I don't have time to write much the Wordless Wednesday thing always comes in handy. ;-)
Cathy... actually it's people like you who are the best and make this group what it is! Thank you!
Leesa... I keep telling myself things will slow down but as I said before, it's better than the alternative. ;-)
Irene... I seriouly think that coffee is in my blood. ;-)
Anne... thx so much, between painting, designing blogs and a bunch of other stuff I had to stop by and post, people thought I fell off the planet. ;-)
Shelton... definitely, we have so many people sharing their diverse ideas & talents. Thx for stopping by.
Hi Marti...I love your posts and all your graphics.
Rebecca... hi and thx, I love your new profile pic. ;-) Also happy to see you're as busy as I am (read your latest post).
Hi Marti...I too just wanted to drop by to say hi....I've missed you :)
Hi Marti,
I am fairly new to this group and love it! I have not met you yet! It is a pleasure, and I hope to see more of you!
Have an Awesome week!
Judy
Thanks for all of the good info as usual and the links to some really good posts that I missed this week, I especially love the one about kissing frogs :)
Kathy... really nice to see you too, my life takes crazy busy turns but we always find a way to connect. ;-) Have a great weekend K!
Judy... hi and welcome, it's really nice to meet you as well.
Kevin & Monica... hi there, the frogs post caught my eye as well, have a great weekend!
Hi Ya Blog Artist...
Am I vain enough to think I may have inspired you to post something. You bet I am :)
TLW...ROAR!
Hi Marti...I love the Mix of Red, White and Black, Nice Balance and great art.
Cheers, thanks for sharing :O)
Hi Marti -- Impressions #1 is so powerful! Hope you are getting a little rest in between all the work and updating the group.
Billie... and you know you're right!!! Thx for the kick in the butt. ;-)
Fred... thx, I loved your Speechless Sunday pic!
Joan... thx so much and yes, I finally managed to get some fun/down time on the weekend, I really needed that. Have a great week!
Marti,
As usual thanks for your wonderful recap. I absolutely LOVE Impressions #1. Fantastic work.
:)
Rebecca... hi and thx so much. I wish I had more time to paint but I'm redesigning my sites & building a WordPress blog for myself so I'm up to my neck in tech stuff this month. I hope all is well in your part of the world!
Billie... ;-)
Good news about Gen Y-ers not being thrilled with Twitter, Marti! It gives me an excuse not to join up and Tweet.
Cheers,
Robin
Robin... yesterday I read an article on CNet about Trent Reznor (from the band Nine Inch Nails) quitting Twitter, it seems to be a trend. ;-)
Marty, I am enjoying it! So much wonderful information! I Love reading your blog too!
Have a wonderful week!
Judy
Judy... hi and thx, have a wonderful week!
Hi Marti! I've been absent for a couple of weeks and was just checking in on some of your recent posts. I was horrified to see that you mentioned me and I never commented! I DO apologize and believe me, I am always incredibly honored when you like my posts enough to share them on your blog! You're the BEST and KNOW that you ARE appreciated!
Have a terrific Thursday...
Debe... you know it's totally my pleasure, thx for stopping by. I'm equally busy and not much in the Rain these days but will be back soon. ;-)