Written by Joe Hackman on 21 April 2010
I noticed some major changes to my search results from Google today. I double checked them right after reading this article on REELSEO. This will be a game changer and it is likely to have some positive implications for internet performance. I think website owners got a little complacent [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: Google, Google Webmaster Tools, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Page Speed, YSlow
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Written by Joe Hackman on 19 April 2010
I spotted this tonight on Amplify.com the source referenced was DMI Denmark. This is an animation of the volcanic ash cloud that has disrupted flights and wreaked havoc.
Tags: Amplify, Amplify.com, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial
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Written by Joe Hackman on 16 April 2010
Image via CrunchBase
So it’s official the new Ceo of NING the social network tool is officially plowing the freemium model under and they will henceforth charge for their service. This is not a wise decision in my view but perhaps they see it as necessary to survive because they [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: BuddyPress, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, KickApps, Ning, Social Media, Social network
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Written by Joe Hackman on 14 April 2010
The Thank a Soldier cause on Facebook released a new video this morning. For those of you who are not familiar with this group they solicit the community for videos and images showing support for our troops then compile them into Youtube videos. The result is some really great [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: Facebook, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Veterans, Youtube
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Written by Joe Hackman on 13 April 2010
NCIRE – The Veterans Health Research Institute and Ann Fox, Producer
Invite you to a screening and DVD release celebration for
“Welcome Home: Support from the Ground Up”
A Post-Deployment Resource Guide for Service Members, Their Families and Loved Ones
Date: Friday, April 30th
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm
Place: San Francisco [...] Continue Reading…
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Written by Joe Hackman on 09 April 2010
Ok there is quite a bit of buzz over the infamous Chatroulette, a site where random people are placed in a video chat session together. I personally don’t have the stomach to even try it since I’ve heard “found mostly depressed looking guys and naked men (about 1 in [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Nurph, Tips, Twitter
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Written by Joe Hackman on 07 April 2010
I enjoy speaking with and learning from leaders of innovative companies. My interview last week of Paul Pluschkell, CEO of Pleasanton, CA innovation platform Spigit was extrememly enlightening. I learned how far Spigit has taken the concept of crowd sourcing to foster innovation and solve problems within the private [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: Crowdsourcing, Innovation, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Paul Pluschkell, Social Media, spigit
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Written by Joe Hackman on 05 April 2010
Jonas Aguiar of the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District will be blogging during his trip to Mexico as a part of the Rotary Group Study Exchange. Some local Rotarian’s may recall the four firefighters from Monterey, Mexico that came to visit as a part of this exchange. This [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Jonas, Mexico, Rotary International, San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District
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Written by Joe Hackman on 04 April 2010
Tonight I launched on a whim a Charity “Community” page on Facebook. I sought and failed to find a top level organization where all charitable/philanthropic groups could go to promote their organizations, seek support and share ideas. That group now exists and if the need is actually there the [...] Continue Reading…
Tags: community, Facebook, Joe Hackman, Joesgonesocial, Social Media
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Written by Joe Hackman on 04 April 2010
This new menu feature even though it is likely to change a lot before the actual release is really promising. This is a major limitation for WordPress as a content management system today. This is a very positive step. In this video I demonstrate how to use this feature:
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