10 Things I Learned Over 2,000 Tweets
Just over 3 years ago I sent my first tweet. Today, I sent my 2,000th. In recognition of this benchmark, I posted today on Blackbaud’s NetWit’s blog a new article on the 10 Things I Learned over 2,000 Tweets. I hope you’ll give it a read, and share it on Facebook and Twitter! Thanks!
Thank You AIDS Walk Supporters!!!
Last Sunday I took part in the 25th Annual NYC AIDS Walk. I and two of my very best friends walked along with over 45,000 people who raised over 5.6 MILLION dollars! SUCH AN AMAZING EVENT! THANK YOU to everyone who donated and gave their support!
Increasing Website Traffic with Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
Did you know that between 40-60% of your website visitors are getting to your website via search engines? Of those, not all are new visitors, either. People will often search for websites they’ve been to before because they forgot the URL or have become accustomed to it using Google (or maybe Bing?). There’s also the possibility that [...]
Pet Peeve #4,582: Auto-Playing Sound/Video on Websites
Do you enjoy searching something on Google, clicking a result and having the opening page surprise you with some loud, often annoying, instant-play audio or movie file? Having had no warning of said media file I couldn’t adjust my volume to the appropriate level given my environment; headphones, office cubical, coffee house, etc. And now [...]
My Foursquare Wish List
Location-based social media is all the rage, and Foursquare is in prime position to be the next Twitter. Possibly even the next Facebook. Here’s my quick list of 5 things I feel Foursquare should do–some MUST do–in order to take it to the next level. What’s Foursquare? Oh, good question. For those not playing, it’s [...]
My Addiction to Google Analytics
Whilst reading an article on Google Analytics announcing the forthcoming App Store for additional functionality and customization, it read; Apps are available in 12 categories, including business intelligence, campaign management, content, data collection, e-commerce, email marketing, mobile marketing, phone tracking, reporting tools, SEO, site auditing and widgets and gadgets. and a chill came over my [...]
Curation of Multi-Source Social Media
This is a test of Xmarks Curation feature, after reading of The Seven Needs of Real-Time Curators. Xmarks bookmarks have a share option that allows for RSS and Widget streaming. Anything added to the bookmark by the account-holder, shows up in the results. Let’s see what they look like. Basic Widget Sync and share your [...]
Lesson Learned.
There is no such thing as loss, because we can only lose that which we have freely given, and from which, we have gained.
Blogging with Andrew Sullivan
So I’m at the Non-Profit Technology Conference (#10NTC) in Atlanta meeting with some of my favorite people in the world. And this morning’s plenary is by Andrew Sullivan. About blogging. And I’m reminded how I never update this blog, of my many forays into blogging over the past 12 years and my many aspirations to [...]
2010 To Do List
As I’m about to embark on a trip to Paris and Amsterdam for some much needed vaca fun, I’m reminded of some of my 2010 To Do’s–mostly because a trip to Europe was top of the list. Little did I know it would come so quickly. Another big “to-do” for me, was to start developing [...]
Another Kermit Sings … Elton John’s Your Song
Kermit The Frog sings Elton John’s Your Song
From ReadWriteWeb.com: 8 Things Every Geek Needs to Do Before 2010
Though this is being posted at the last minute, it’s not necessary to do this BY 2010, it’s just necessary to DO these things. 8 Great tips from ReadWriteWeb.com: It’s one thing to have resolutions for the new year. I, for example, plan to lose weight, learn Python and design the perfect handbag. But since [...]
2009: The Year of Change
It’s been an amazing year with lots of ups and downs in the roller coaster called life. After 10 years working at the same place, I’ve moved on, grown and started anew. I couldn’t be happier with both where I’ve come and where I’m going, and am looking forward to the many more changes I [...]
Happy 40th Birthday Sesame Street!
Though never an official Sesame Street character, he did make many appearances, most often as a reporting. “Kermit the Frog here, broadcasting live from Sesame Street.”
Google: Manage Your Reputation Through Search Results
Great article on the Google Blog about managing your reputation through search results. Unfortuantely, it doesn’t address how to manage or deal with others using the internet to spread lies and misinformation, but, for self management of your own true information–it’s a great read. Read: Manage Your Reputation Through Search Results
Can the Matrix help you be a better person?
Simple answer: Quite possibly. I’m not a huge Matrix fan, yes I’m talking the movie. But I’ve seen it, and it was good. Sure. And this morning I came across this article, 10 Signs That The Matrix Has You. Good read and gives some good points regarding personal development… even if the Matrix as an [...]
I Support Kevin Jennings
So I’ve been slack in getting this blog back up and running… and maybe that’s a sign that I really shouldn’t. Oh, things to consider. I’m just too busy to focus on this site, which is a shame, as I do enjoy writing about technology and sharing and … you get the picture. BUT, I [...]
Mantra
“Whenever we need to make a very important decision, it is best to trust to impulse, to passion, because reason usually tries to remove us from our dream, saying that the time is not yet right. Reason is afraid of defeat, but intuition enjoys life and its challenges.” – Paulo Coelho
Still Testing
Just wanted to write a quick update that, in case you’re wondering, I’m still testing some design and setup of this site and although “live,” it’s not fully up and running yet. And, for me, that’s OK. I hope it’s cool for you too. For anyone who has found there way here with intentions of [...]
Font Conference
One of my favorite videos on youtube… briliant!
Let’s Get This Party Started
Forgive me for quoting some Pink, but I adore her and can’t stop thinking about her upcoming NYC concert at Madison Square Gardens on Oct 5. And yes, I’m going, with my good friend Robert! A little birthday gift to myself. That said, I thought I’d re-start this blog with a little post about this [...]
Welcome to ChrisTuttle.com 3.0
Here we are. Another year, another blog. I’ve called it Version 3.0, but in reality I think this may be my 6th or 7th blog. The purpose of each has varied, from personal opinion pieces to theater reviews, from photo albums to going-ons-about-town updates and what not. This new version will have a more specific [...]
Kansas City
