Tag Archives: blogs

Five Reasons You Can’t Afford to Dismiss Facebook and Other Social Networks

By Marilynne Rudick on June 30, 2010

There are valid reasons for not using social networks. But don’t dismiss them out-of-hand. Here are five reasons you can’t afford to dismiss social networking.

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Blogging Basics for Newbies

By Marilynne Rudick on June 15, 2010

Blogs are websites that encourage interactivity by allowing readers to post comments. They are easy–and free–to start. That’s why there are millions of blogs covering just about any topic or point of view.

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Great Explanations: Technology in Plain English

By Marilynne Rudick on June 7, 2010

Writing about web technology in plain English is hard work. But Common Craft manages to do it in three-minute videos that are not only clear, but fun. Topics include blogs, RSS, social networking and cloud computing.

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