Web/Tech

April 08, 2008

On Facebook yet? We Just Started a Group so Join Us

So... are you on Facebook? Linkedin? Any social networking sites?

According to recent reports there's more than just kids on these networking sites. A BusinessWeek article entitled "Fogeys Flock to Facebook" says:

Facebook, the online hangout for college kids and recent graduates, is growing up. The site has amassed an audience of 33 million Web users, initially by catering to well-scrubbed kids who use the social network to nudge their friends, share photos, and swap music tips—all while consuming ads from Gen Y brands like Apple, Jeep, and Red Bull.

Lately, an influx of older users—professionals in their 30s and 40s, many in high-tech—is changing the face of Facebook. Among Silicon Valley executives, journalists, and publicists, Facebook has become the place to see and be seen. And it's not just tech. Consulting company Ernst & Young's Facebook network boasts 16,000 members, Citigroup's (C) claims nearly 8,500.

Well, we never want to be at the tail end of a trend so we set up a Facebook network, too!

You can join our Facebook Group, Designer Jewelry Business Savvy,
by going to: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=13070097340

Of course you'll have to join Facebook first but ... why not? Make it all about your business and your designs (not what party you went to or whom you're dating!) and see what you can do with it. Don't expect a lot overnight but hey, you gotta be in it to win it. And this is certainly a forward thinking place to be!

Let's see how big a network we can make of professional jewelry designers seeking to promote their own businesses. Friend me on Facebook, join our group and most importantly......tell your friends. The more people in our Group the more important jewelry designers will look on searches.

September 20, 2007

Build a Website for a Buck

Read on Entrepreneur.com's blog today:

If you've been dreaming up an e-commerce site, blog or online business, this is the time to give it a shot--for $1. That's right, MyDomain, a domain registration company, is offering customers the chance to launch a website for $1 for 30 days. The site's "Build Your Dream Business" promotion, which kicked off today, allows customers to pick a domain name and use MyDomain's software to publish their website. After the 30-day trial, customers can continue to use MyDomain's annual domain registration and three months of hosting for $41.80.

Want a Personal Travel Assistant?

Again, reading Entrepreneur.com's blog and learned about Tripit.com.

A free web service that will combine all your travel plans/docs into one itinerary you can access online and in print and coordinate it all with your companions. It seems like a great thing to do for a vacation or for your first trip to a new city for a trade show or craft fair. I can see this being a good thing. Let me know if you try it!