The #DigiBlogChat topic for August 3, 2021 is Social Audio. Our special guest is Jennifer Navarette (@epodcaster).

Join us on Twitter each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PDT for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter. If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat.

Here are the questions: 

1. What is social audio and what makes it so special?
2. Is social audio something my business/nonprofit/cause/mission will benefit from using? Why or why not? 
3. What are some examples of how to use social audio for marketing? 
4. What are some best practices to get started with social audio?
5. Where can I find social audio platforms? (Twitter Spaces, Clubhouse, Spotify Greenroom, Fireside, Hotline and FB will soon be releasing Audio Rooms to the general public. Right now it has only been released to a small group of folks)
6. Who is or should be using social audio?
7. Is social audio like podcasting? Why or why not? 
8. Is there a way to record a social audio session. If so, how? 
9. How do I choose which social audio platform to use?
10. Join us for a Live Demo Mode Time (Optional) We will open up a #DigiBlogChat Twitter Space and invite everyone in to chat so you can experience it firsthand.

The topic for Tuesday, June 22, 2021 is website design, with questions by Sherry Holub – Wizard of Design @jvmediadesign. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PDT for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter. If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat.

Here are the questions:

Q1. How important do you feel the design of the website is to your overall marketing?

Q2. When it comes to web design, what’s more important to you: an awesome-looking design that you love or that your customers would love?

Q3. Let’s talk “templates” – do you feel creating a custom web design is superior to going with a pre-made template? Why/why not?

Q4. What do you think is a definite “no-no” when it comes to web design?

Q5. What do you think is a “must have” when it comes to web design?

Q6. What are your expectations when you hire a web designer?

Q7. If you’ve worked with a web designer in the past, did you have any trouble communicating with them?

Q8. Usability is part of web design – so what frustrates you about some websites you’ve visited?

Q9. How important do you feel designing for mobile devices first is (aka “mobile first”)?

Q10. How do you know if your website redesign is successful?

The topic for Tuesday, June 8, 2021 is creative branding and when it’s time to hire a professional, with questions by @sandyconnolly. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PDT for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter. If you need to know how to participate, click here: How to Join #DigiBlogChat.

Here are the questions:

Q1. What would be the first step you’d take to brand your business?

Q2. How do you know when it’s time to brand your business?

Q3. What would you try yourself before hiring a professional?

Q4. What research would you do prior to choosing a professional?

Q5. Should the same person/team handle all aspects of branding? Why or why not?

Q6. How important is consistency and why?

Q7. Have you taken the branding journey? If yes, what was the most challenging piece?
If no, why not?

Q8. What impresses you most about a brand, professional or approachable? Can you be
both?

Q9. How do you decide on a budget?

Q10. How do you separate yourself from the competition?

Hello everybody! The topic for June 1, 2021 is about adding to our community, with questions by Randy @RandyLyleClark! Join us on Twitter every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. PDT, by following the #digiblogchat hashtag.

Here are the questions:

Q1. Why do you participate in #digiblogchat?

Q2. Who have you introduced to #digiblogchat that’s become a regular?

Q3. Who do you know that would enjoy #digiblogchat?

Q4. Who would be an excellent guest host?

Q5. What other chat hosts might appreciate #digiblogchat?

Q6. If you could invite any influencer or celebrity to join us, who would it be?

Q7. Who do you know that fits in with our #digiblogchat culture?

Q8. Who was a regular of #digiblogchat who has gone missing?

Q9. Who do you know that would enjoy many of #digiblogchat’s topics?

Q10. Who is new to Twitter or that doesn’t spend much time on it that would gain by being introduced to #digiblogchat?

The topic for #digiblogchat for May 25th is work-life balance with questions by Loni of @JorgensonLocker! Join us on Twitter every Tuesday at 1:00 pm Pacific Time for this chat.

Questions:

Q1. What is your biggest struggle when it comes to work-life balance?

Q2. This year more than ever our work and personal lives collided, with so many working remotely. What works for you to separate the two?

Q3. Prioritizing is key. How do you prioritize your most important tasks?

Q4. Do you stick to specific work hours or do you like being flexible? Why?

Q5. Having a functional workspace can help you be more productive. How do you make your workspace work for you?

Q6. A healthy body can help you have a fresh mind. How important is exercise to your daily routine?

Q7. Make time every day to do something you love! What are your favorite hobbies and how do you prioritize them?

Q8. Smartphones can make it hard to “clock out.” How do you make sure your workday is *really* done?

Q9. How do you set boundaries and manage clients/colleagues expectations?

Q10. How comfortable are you saying no to new/extra projects or commitments?

Communities

For our #DigiBlogChat on May 18, 2021, the topic is building community. Join us on Twitter every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for a fun and educational chat!

Q1. What comes to mind when you think of community?

Q2. What communities are you involved with?

Q3. What temporary communities have you joined because of Covid?

Q4. How can an online community be strengthened?

Q5.  What are your main reasons for joining communities?

Q6. As we open up after Covid, which communities will you keep?

Q7. How would you go about creating a new community?

Q8. What are the main differences between an online and offline community?

Q9. How have communities made you better?

Q10. What tips do you have for us to strengthen our #digiblogchat community?

The topic for Tuesday, May 11, 2021 is “Influence and Influencers” with questions by Larry Mount aka @lazblazter! Join us each Tuesday at 1:00 pm pdt and add the #DigiBlogChat hashtag so we all can see your tweets. Here are the questions! 

Q1. Who among us would claim to be an #influencer and can you explain please? 

Q2. What is the role of influence in brand management?

Q3. What concerns might you have about #influencers and why is that? 

Q4. What is the relationship between Social Media marketing and #Influencers? 

Q5. If you aspire to #influence where do you start in terms of #SoMe platforms? 

Q6. Is it appropriate that @tiktok and @insta appear to lack regulatory controls to protect against exploitation? 

Q7. How would you educate for responsible use of influencers by brands? 

Q8. What is your success recipe in this space, do you blog, are you exclusive to a platform? 

Q9. Is it reasonable to advocate colorful video clips as the fastest means to recognition as an #influencer? 

Q10. If #influence can pay dividends to us all, do we need to work still?

The topic for #DigiBlogChat on Tuesday, May 4th, is how to create the perfect headshot with Beth of @AdventureGlass! Join us each Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for our fun and educational chat. Here are the questions:

1. Getting a headshot?  What are your responsibilities vs. the photographer’s responsibilities?
2. What questions should you ask your photographer before the session?
3. What clothes work best for headshots?  Colors?  Why?
4. Indoor vs outdoor – what do you like best and why?
5. MAKE UP – yes, even men – what are the best practices?
6. What is the number one thing to remember when getting a head shot?
7. Do it yourself vs pay for a photographer – what are your thoughts? Why?
8. You get what you pay for – what should headshots cost from a pro? Why?
9. Editing – how do you like your editing?  Wrinkle free or leave me alone? Why?
10. Angles – it really is all in the angle – show us your favorite angles and tell us what angles you avoid and why.