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BlueSky Features October 22 #DigiBlogChat

October 18, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Bluesky Features = Tuesday, October 22’s #DigiBlogChat Topic | Image Erik Karits from Pixabay

Bluesky Features is Tuesday, October 22nd’s  #digiblogchat topic!

We’ve been talking for awhile about alternatives to Twitter/X, so here is our first attempt at a foray into a different platform.

For our chat this week, we’ll discuss some features of Bluesky. None of us (that I know of) have spent much time there, so we’ll probably all be evenly matched in terms of experience.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

  1. What kind of introductory post have you made on Bluesky? #digiblogchat
  2. Have you filled out your account details on Bluesky yet? #digiblogchat
  3. What links to your other social media will you add to your profile? #digiblogchat
  4. What kind of discussions would you like to have on Bluesky? #digiblogchat
  5. Would you like to reply to comments? What kinds? #digiblogchat
  6. Who here is on Bluesky? Please share your user name so we can all follow you. #digiblogchat
  7. Did you know? You create lists on Bluesky, just like you can on Twitter/X. Have any yet? #digiblogchat
  8. What types of accounts do you like to follow? #digiblogchat
  9. Will you be posting more about personal or business on Bluesky? Why? #digiblogchat
  10. What would you like to know about Bluesky? #digiblogchat
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SEO to GEO: Is AI Replacing Google? October 15 #DigiBlogChat

October 11, 2024 By Leave a Comment

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SEO to GEO: Is AI Replacing Google? | Image by Hanna Vel from Pixabay 

SEO to GEO: Is AI Replacing Google? is Tuesday, October 15th’s  #digiblogchat topic!

Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) is picking up speed. Will you and I be able to keep up with all the changes? This week’s topic and questions are by @WarrenLNaida. 

For our chat this week, we’ll kick around a few questions about GEO, and you’ll possibly have more questions about both topics once we’re through! There’s a lot of ideas to get through and some of it can be confusing.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

Q1. How can AI be integrated into existing search engine algorithms to improve search results? #digiblogchat

Q2. How can content creators adapt their writing and formatting to ensure visibility in AI-driven search results? #digiblogchat
 
Q3. How can we ensure that AI-powered search engines are unbiased and fair? #digiblogchat
 
Q4. How will user data be collected, stored, and used to improve AI search capabilities? #digiblogchat
 
Q5. How will AI-powered search engines evolve to meet the changing needs of users? #digiblogchat
 
Q6. What are the potential benefits and drawbacks of a future where AI dominates online search? #digiblogchat
 
Q7. How will AI impact social media marketing strategies and tactics? #digiblogchat
 
Q8. How can AI help businesses measure and analyze the effectiveness of their social media campaigns? #digiblogchat
 
Q9. How can AI be used to optimize social media content for search engines? #digiblogchat
 
Q10. How can brands use AI to track and analyze the performance of their social media content in search engine rankings?#digiblogchat
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Innovation and Technology October 8 #DigiBlogChat

October 6, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Innovation and Technology is Tuesday, October 8th’s  #digiblogchat topic!

Innovation and technology are both cornerstones of the world’s economy, and cannot easily be separated. New product development happens at a faster and faster rate, with innovations cropping up so quickly that we cannot keep track of them all. This week’s topic and questions are by@LazBlazter.

For our chat this week, we’ll kick around a few questions about innovation and technology, and you’ll possibly even have more questions about both topics once we’re through!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

  1. Which recent technological innovation excites you the most and why? #DigiBlogChat
  2. How can companies foster a culture of innovation among their employees? #DigiBlogChat
  3. What are the ethical implications of advancements in artificial intelligence and machine learning? #DigiBlogChat
  4. How has the rise of remote work influenced technological innovation in the workplace? #DigiBlogChat
  5. What role does government regulation play in the development and deployment of new technologies? #DigiBlogChat
  6. How can emerging technologies be leveraged to address global challenges such as climate change and healthcare? #DigiBlogChat
  7. What are some examples of disruptive innovations that have transformed industries in the past five years? #DigiBlogChat
  8. How do you balance the need for innovation with the potential risks and uncertainties it brings? #DigiBlogChat
  9. What are the key factors that determine whether innovative technologies will be widely adopted or fail? #DigiBlogChat
  10. What initiatives to bridge the digital divide and ensure equitable access to information and resources are you aware of and how are these innovative? #DigiBlogChat
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Twitter Lists for the Power User Sept 24 #DigiBlogChat

September 20, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Twitter Lists for the Power User

Twitter Lists for the Power User is the Tuesday, September 24th  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Have you been frustrated lately on Twitter/X by the amount of spam or bots? You’re not alone! But what can you do about it? If this question sounds like something you’ve been asking yourself, join us on September 24th for a chat about using Twitter/X lists.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions

Q1. When would you use a Twitter list? #digiblogchat 

Q2. How could you use lists to improve your Following:Follower ratio? #digiblogchat 

Q3. Why would you use a private versus a public Twitter list? #digiblogchat

Q4. How many lists are you on? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How many lists have you created yourself? #digiblogchat 

Q6. Whose lists do you follow and why? #digiblogchat 

Q7. How could you easily read tweets from a list? #digiblogchat 

Q8. Could you tell us why lists keep you away from spam and unwanted tweets? #digiblogchat 

Q9. What are some of your favorite lists? Please share! #digiblogchat 

Q10. Is there anything else about lists that you’d like to add? #digiblogchat 

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How to Transition from X to Other Platforms? Sept 10 #Digiblogchat

September 8, 2024 By Leave a Comment

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How to Transition from X to Other Platforms

How to Transition from X to Other Platforms with @LazBlazter– is the Tuesday, September 10th  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. For this chat, the topic and questions are by @LazBlazter.

Have you, like many of us, been fed up with what’s happening on Twitter/X? You may have hundreds or even thousands of followers and yet you’re only seeing political posts and ads for ridiculous products. But where can you go instead? If this question sounds like something you’ve been asking yourself, join us on September 10th for a chat.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

How to Transition from X to Other Platforms

Questions

Q1. Why would #DigiBlogChat transition to an alternative Social Media platform?

Q2. What do we risk losing or stand to gain if we no longer delivered #DigiBlogChat on X? 

Q3. Which rival platform should #DigiBlogChat consider and how can we evaluate the potential for a successful switch?

Q4. How do we migrate our #DigiBlogChat community and assure that operating on a new platform works for you too?

Q5. How do we handle post scheduling and traffic data, can we all use the same tools we have for X? #DigiBlogChat

Q6. What advance support and training for the alternative platform would you need or recommend to attract new followers for #DigiBlogChat?

Q7. Should we set up a Test and trial of alternative Platforms to assess which works best for everyone? #DigiBlogChat

Q8. How about the conversation, do we mix it up and trial alternative formats to our traditional Ten Questions per topic? #DigiBlogChat

Q9. What could we attempt to make X a more attractive proposition and mitigate some of the change impacts introduced under Musk? #DigiBlogChat

Q10. Would dual-running during a transition period be helpful? #DigiBlogChat

Q11. In short, is X the best place for #DigiBlogChat or can we do better?

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How to Support Your Local Business September 3 #DigiBlogChat

August 30, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses

Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses with @EmaPirciu– is the Tuesday, September 3rd  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Do you want to know what to do to support small businesses in your area? Have you, like me, seen a lot of your local businesses close during or after Covid? You may have come to rely on ordering all kinds of things on Amazon or other online shops. How can you support your local small businesses so they stay around?

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Shop Locally: Strategies to Support Small Businesses

Questions

Q1: Do you consider yourself a small business owner? #digiblogchat

Q2: What products or services do you prefer to buy from small businesses instead of Amazon or large chains? #digiblogchat

Q3: How did you discover your favorite small business, and what drew you to it? #digiblogchat

Q4: What challenges do small businesses face in your community, and how can we address them? #digiblogchat

Q5: How often do you leave reviews for small businesses on platforms like Google or Facebook? #digiblogchat

More ideas about how to support your local business

Q6: Are gift cards from small businesses a good choice for holiday presents? Why or why not? #digiblogchat

Q7: When did you last recommend a favorite small business to friends or share about it on social media? #digiblogchat

Q8: How can small businesses collaborate effectively to support each other’s growth? #digiblogchat

Q9: What are some effective strategies for small businesses to build and maintain strong customer relationships? #digiblogchat

Q10: How important is branding to the success of a small business, and what are the key elements to focus on? #digiblogchat

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Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Social Media August 27 #DigiBlogChat

August 25, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (A/I) in Social Media! – is the Tuesday, August 27th  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Unless you’ve been living on a desert island (and without WiFi), you’ve heard how Artificial Intelligence is influencing everything and everyone. Join us as we discuss some of the changes happening right now with A/I and social media.

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Questions:

Q1. How do you think AI has changed the way we interact on social media platforms? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Do you believe AI-driven algorithms on social media promote diversity of thought, or do they reinforce echo chambers? #digiblogchat 

Q3. What are the potential risks of using AI for content moderation on social media? #digiblogchat 

Q4. How has AI affected the spread of misinformation on social media? #digiblogchat 

Still more questions about Artificial Intelligence and social media:

Q5. In what ways can AI enhance user privacy on social media platforms? #digiblogchat 

Q6. Should social media companies be more transparent about how they use AI to influence user behavior? #digiblogchat 

Q7. Can AI-driven recommendations on social media lead to addiction? How can this be mitigated? #digiblogchat 

Q8. How do you see AI shaping the future of influencer marketing? #digiblogchat  

Q9. How can AI be used to create more personalized and meaningful social media experiences? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What ethical considerations should be taken into account when using AI to analyze social media data? #digiblogchat

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Debunking Generational Myths August 20 #Digiblogchat

August 16, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Debunking Generational Myths is the #digiblogchat topic August 20 | Image by Maria from Pixabay

We’ve all heard the complaints about Baby Boomers, Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, and so on. And on and on. How does that old saying go? Assume makes an *ss out of you and me? Generalizing about any group of people is so ridiculous, isn’t it? Or is some of it true?

Debunking Generational Myths – is the Tuesday, August 20th  #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT.

Here are the questions:

Q1. What generalizations do you hear about #Millennials? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Care to share what you know about GenZ? #digiblogchat 

Q3. Do you believe that #Boomers are the gloomiest generation? Why or why not? #digiblogchat 

Q4. What things do GenXers and Boomers agree on? #digiblogchat 

Q5. How do people describe Gen Xers? Do you agree? #digiblogchat  

Q6. What do you do to bridge the generational gap when you find yourself generalizing? #digiblogchat 

Q7. What do Gen Z people really think about Millennials? #digiblogchat 

Q8. Can you think of a ridiculous Generational stereotype that you hear often? #digiblogchat 

Q9. What are some ways to bridge generational gaps, especially in the workplace? #digiblogchat 

Q10. Are some generalizations true and how do you decide what is and isn’t true? #digiblogchat 

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Back to School August 13 #DigiBlogChat

August 12, 2024 By Leave a Comment
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Our #digiblogchat topic for August 13, 2024 is Back to School with Beth! of @Adventure1Photo! | Back to School Image by StockSnap from Pixabay

Back to School – is Tuesday, August 13th’s  #digiblogchat topic. Topic and questions by Beth! of @Adventure1Photo!

Time seems to fly by faster every year and this year is no exception! Back to School time is exciting for the kids, and it’s also a time for everyone else to think about where they’ve been and where they’re going for the year.

For our chat this week, we’ll pose a few issues to consider, and ask lots of questions!

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.  If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat. P.S. Don’t forget to add the #digiblogchat hashtag!

Q1. Calendar – it’s August – how are your goals? What can you do to finish the year strong? #digiblogchat 

Q2. Organization – Have you updated your passwords? What can you use to help save them and keep you tech savvy safe? #digiblogchat 

Q3. Office organization – what are three things you NEED to do to make your office hum? What organizational things have saved you – tell us! #digiblogchat 

Q4. Need blogging ideas? Let’s help each other out! #digiblogchat 

Q5. How is that inbox? What can you do to clean it up and feel better about yourself and your email? (and actual mail) #digiblogchat 

Q6. Clutter – what tips and tricks do you have to get rid of clutter? (I need this one really badly) #digiblogchat 

Q7. Remember new clothes shopping? What shopping hacks do you have to keep the clutter down? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What lunch ideas do you have if you go to an office – if you work from home, what can you teach those of us that go to work? We need new food ideas! #digiblogchat 

Q9. Exercise hacks – what do you do to keep moving every day? What exercise hacks do you use to keep you motivated? #digiblogchat 

Q10. What podcasts/music do you listen to to keep you focused on “homework”? What works for you? #digiblogchat 

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