The dumb names are not important
It’s hard to take something called “Twitter” seriously, I know, but the various cutesy-named social media tools and applications are not important in and of themselves. It is what people are doing with...
View ArticleWhy Hutchinson, Kansas was chosen for the 140 tech conference
There is an exciting new development for anyone who has ever wondered how to attract buzz and interest to their small town or rural area….and I’ll explain what a pump jack photo (to the left) has to do...
View ArticleRural geeks, you are not alone. Here is your tribe….
For those who are not surrounded by like-minded people (whether you’re into chess, growing roses or technology) the world can feel like a lonely place. “Am I the only one who understands chess problems...
View ArticleCity kid among the cattle: how social media opened my eyes to a rural world
What can city people learn from rural folks? If my own experience is any indication – a TON. Thanks to a diverse social network that includes interesting people in small towns and rural areas, I’ve...
View ArticleGreat tourism Facebook Pages: smaller towns show the way
For me, the most engaging and powerful Facebook Pages have a distinctive, friendly, human voice. They nurture their Page community, share all kinds of helpful information (plus the occasional...
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