Favorite Christmas Movies December 10 #DigiBlogChat

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#Digiblogchat Topic for December 10th is Favorite Christmas Movies with Larry | Image by Nanne Tiggelman from Pixabay

Our #Digiblogchat Topic for December 10th is Favorite Christmas Movies with Larry aka  @LazBlazter

For our last chat of December, we’ll be talking about our favorite Christmas movies. There are some golden oldies in here, but also some newer movies, and maybe one that you might not consider to be very Christmassy.

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!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions

Q1. In “Home Alone,” where are the McCallisters going on vacation when they leave Kevin behind? #digiblogchat

Q2. Which is your must-watch movie every Christmas? #digiblogchat

Q3. In “Elf,” what is Buddy’s favorite food group? #digiblogchat

Q4. Who tries to steal Christmas in the classic Dr. Seuss story that was turned into multiple movies? #digiblogchat

Q5. What song does Lucy ask Schroeder to play on his piano in “A Charlie Brown Christmas”? #digiblogchat

It’s the halfway point–but wait! There’s more!

Q6. In “The Polar Express,” what word does the conductor punch into the main character’s ticket? #digiblogchat

Q7. In “The Santa Clause,” what does Scott Calvin mistakenly do that leads him to becoming Santa? #digiblogchat

Q8. In “Miracle on 34th Street,” what department store is central to the story? #digiblogchat

Q9. In “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation,” what is Clark Griswold’s plan to make this Christmas perfect? #digiblogchat

Q10. In “Die Hard,” what is the name of the building where the hostage situation takes place? #digiblogchat

Q11. What are your personal 3 favourite Christmas movies? #digiblogchat

Thanksgiving Happy Hour November 26 #DigiBlogChat

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Our #Digiblogchat Topic for November 26th is Thanksgiving Happy Hour with Loni of  @JorgensonLocker! | Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay

For our last chat of November, we’ll be talking about our favorite Thanksgiving traditions. We realize that you may be from a country where Thanksgiving isn’t celebrated, but we’d still love to have you! Thanksgiving is about gratitude, which is hopefully a universal feeling.

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!

NEW TIME: at 8pm UK time, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PST.

Questions:

Q1. What is your favorite thing about Thanksgiving? #Digiblogchat

Q2. Do you typically host or do you travel elsewhere? #Digiblogchat

Q3. How do you prep for Thanksgiving? Share your favorite tips! #Digiblogchat

Q4. What is your favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? Share your favorite recipe! #Digiblogchat

Q5. What’s your least favorite part of the Thanksgiving meal? #Digiblogchat

Q6. Do you have a special kind of drink with your Thanksgiving meal? #Digiblogchat

Q7. Do you have a favorite tradition you do for Thanksgiving? #Digiblogchat

Q8. What’s your favorite thing to do on Thanksgiving once the meal is over? #Digiblogchat

Q9. Do you shop on Black Friday or wait for Cyber Monday? #Digiblogchat

Q10. What are you most thankful for this year? #Digiblogchat

Finding Inspiration! November 5 #DigiBlogChat

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November 5th #DigiBlogChat subject: Finding Inspiration! | Image by Kmeel.com from Pixabay

For our November 5th #Digiblogchat, we’re talking about how and where you’d find inspiration, with the topic and questions by @LazBlazter. Sometimes inspiration is nowhere to be found. You might have to keep your eyes open to find any–especially at the end of a long day, month, or year. 

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 PST.  This week, the clocks between Europe and the United States should be in sync. 

Questions

Q1. What’s a moment in your life when you felt most inspired? #digiblogchat

Q2. Who is the most inspiring person you’ve ever met? #digiblogchat

Q3. What kind of art (music, movies, literature) fuels your inspiration? #digiblogchat

Q4. When you need a boost, what’s your go-to source for inspiration? #digiblogchat

Q5. How do you deal with creative blocks or moments when you feel uninspired? #digiblogchat

Q6. What are some personal goals that drive you to stay inspired? #digiblogchat

Q7. Do you find inspiration in nature or in urban environments? #digiblogchat

Q8, What’s a quote or saying that never fails to inspire you? #digiblogchat

Q9. How do you inspire others around you? #digiblogchat

Q10. What do you believe is the key to maintaining a long-term sense of inspiration? #digiblogchat

Scary Financial Scenarios! with Jim Katzaman on #Digiblogchat 10/29

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Scary Financial Scenarios (and how to avoid them)! with Jim Katzaman | Image by SerenityArt from Pixabay

October 29 Scary Financial Scenarios (and how to avoid them)! with Jim Katzaman

For our October 29th #Digiblogchat, we’re talking about the scariest scenarios you could ever consider. No, they’re not scary clowns! And if you’re wondering, @JKatzaman can help with some suggestions on how to avoid these difficult and terrifying situations.

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.  This week, those in Europe will have a time change when their clocks will move back by an hour. 

Questions:

Q1 What are the potential dangers of investing in highly speculative assets, and how can they lead to financial ruin? #DigiBlogChat 

Q2. ​​What are effective strategies for building a diversified investment portfolio? #digiblogchat 

Q3 What are the risks of relying heavily on credit and accumulating large amounts of debt? #digiblogchat

Q4. How can budgeting and tracking expenses improve financial stability and savings? #digiblogchat 

Q5. What are the potential consequences of a government defaulting on its debt obligations? #digiblogchat

Q6. What are the key benefits of automating savings and investment contributions? #digiblogchat

Q7. How could a widespread cybersecurity breach compromise personal and financial information, leading to identity theft and financial loss? #digiblogchat 

Q8. What are the dangers of being unprepared for unexpected medical expenses or long-term care costs? #digiblogchat 

Q9. How might a real estate bubble burst impact homeowners and the broader economy? #digiblogchat

Q10. How can the collapse of a major financial institution trigger a broader economic crisis? #digiblogchat

BlueSky Features October 22 #DigiBlogChat

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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

SEO to GEO: Is AI Replacing Google? October 15 #DigiBlogChat

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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

Twitter Lists for the Power User Sept 24 #DigiBlogChat

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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 

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

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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?

How to Support Your Local Business September 3 #DigiBlogChat

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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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