A few projects that I have been working on lately have necessitated research into Facebook features and functions. Groups were on my list this week. What I discovered first was that Facebook released a new design for groups in October 2010—that’s right a year ago, where was I? No matter, I know about it now.
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Elements of an Engaging Website
Assuming that a website is easy to navigate, attractive to the eye and has interesting and relevant content (characteristics that should not be assumed-but that is a topic for another post), what other elements make a website engaging?
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Facebook Changes? No problem.
First of all, I am not complaining about the recent changes to Facebook. I am too busy trying to figure out where my friends are and who really is seeing my posts. No, seriously, I am an adult, a relatively intelligent adult. This is supposed to be intuitive. I certainly can intuit. And so my inner voices encourage me to go on.
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Use Web-Analytic Tools to Improve Web Presence
Many ministries already have a presence on the Internet and others are considering it. To be effective in this presence, it is important to implement best practices in web-based technologies to present the message, attract readers and engage them in conversations and relationships rooted in the gospel. There are several free analytic tools that can help to measure a website’s effectiveness in terms of reach and influence. I discuss two…
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More Adult Catholics on Social Networks than Attend Weekly Mass
According to a recent study by the Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA) “One in four adult Catholics (26 percent) have at least one social network profile (e.g., Facebook, Linkedin, MySpace) where they self-identify their religion. A similar percentage, 24 percent, has one or more profiles but does not specify their religion on any of these.” (Catholic Media Use in the United States, 2011 by Mark M. Gray,…
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A Book of Free or Nearly Free Computer Tools
If the idea of free computer tools that will make your life easier appeals to you, then you want to read “Upgrade to Free, The Best Free & Low Cost Online Tools & Apps” by Beth Ziesenis.