Podcast: Facebook Hidden Features Facebook's Hidden Features Described in Plain English | The Web in Plain English, by Dave Naves. Previously recorded on KAHI Radio 950AM, August 7th, 2015 Transcription coming soon...

Podcast: Facebook Hidden Features

Facebook’s Hidden Features Described in Plain English | The Web in Plain English, by Dave Naves. Previously recorded on KAHI Radio 950AM, August 7th, 2015

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How to make money Using Pinterest How to Make Money Using Pinterest Previously recorded on KAHI Radio 950AM, July 17th, 2015 Text Transcribed: Sarah: KAHI News Time, 8:45 good morning and happy Friday everybody. It's that time of the week... one of our favorite times of the week when we have our Web

How to Make Money Using Pinterest

Previously recorded on KAHI Radio 950AM, July 17th, 2015

Text Transcribed:

Sarah:

KAHI News Time, 8:45 good morning and happy Friday everybody. It’s that time of the week… one of our favorite times of the week when we have our Web Wizard Dave Naves with Daveworks in the studio it’s the Web in Plain English and today it’s Pinterest and how to make money… good morning Dave

Dave:

Good morning, Sarah. how are you doing doing well, end of the week

Sarah:

Yeah always good on Friday when we have the segment because the end the work week and always really good information that you can use and understand so Pinterest, how do we make some money with Pinterest? It confuses the crap out of me.

Dave

Ha ha ha, Pinterest yeah, you know, it’s probably best to just explain to those who don’t know what interest is as they describe themselves they are a free personalized media platform. so what does that mean? People share pictures, (and videos) that’s what it means… billions and billions pictures at this point of images imagery that interests people, right?

Dave:

You pin these these pins with pictures that are actually called “pins.” Think of it like having a bulletin board. You take your pin and you pin it to your board. You can have an unlimited number of pins and an unlimited number of boards and its it’s actually very cool. You know, in the beginning I didn’t taste my own medicine and thought “here we go…another social network” and then it took one of my clients to kinda smack me in the face a bit and say “Dave, people think visually.” I thought, Oh… you’re so right. I get. So I immediately, years ago, I joined and I saw how cool it was in the fact that its really brilliant. The business model they have is brilliant because people love looking at pictures. People love sharing pictures and think about it. reading even the comic strip you like it. You like to look at that the imagery and maybe at a couple of captions below, reading you know the comic strip. A lot of people just don’t like reading but they like looking at the pictures. So that’s what Pinterest is about. And one of the things that I teach in in my business is, I’m always trying to make businesses money. One of the things that people might not understand is that you can make a heck of a lot of money using Pinterest… because…and there’s both passive and active ways to do this.

Dave:

Now, one of the most brilliant moves I’ve seen was made by a company like Nordstrom. They make tons of money through Pinterest. I can guarantee you that every… if you’re in there, on their main account, https://www.pinterest.com/nordstrom, you will see that they have probably every product they offer as a picture on Pinterest. You click once, it gives you a detailed view. You click again, it takes you right to buy it now page. Now that’s active…that’s an active form if sales they use massive traffic that goes on a t Pinterest

Sarah:

High click-through rates

Dave:

Oh my.. I mean, if you think about it, they are farming (mispoke: “getting”) their traffic out to Pinterest for free…rather they pay their employees… I’m sure the don’t mind spending tons of money and paying their employees to make it happen, people who were know exactly what fashion is all about.. I’m talking about purses, shoes, anything that Nordsrtom sells is on there. And people click… they like it you click it they’ll often buy it. They make big bucks.

Podcast: How to Use Twitter How to Use Twitter in Plain English | The Web in Plain English, by Dave Naves. Previously recorded on KAHI Radio 950AM, June 26th, 2015 Learn more about How to Use Twitter for Business at Lynda.

Podcast: How to Use Twitter

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Learn more about How to Use Twitter for Business at Lynda.

Why You Might Want Your Next Computer to be a Google Chromebook Google Chromebook In my business, I'm constantly asked "What kind of computer should I buy?" I usually start blathering about tech specs, needs etc., which normally bores people who just want a simple answer. So I've stopped doing that. Most folks

Why You Might Want Your Next Computer to be a Google Chromebook

In my business, I’m constantly asked “What kind of computer should I buy?” I usually start blathering about tech specs, needs etc., which normally bores people who just want a simple answer. So I’ve stopped doing that. Most folks just want a computer that WORKS! So, here it is: Are you thinking of getting a new laptop for yourself? Maybe a gift? You might want to check out the Chromebook.

Note: Some some of the below links are affiliate-based. All are products and services with which I have personal experience. I am recommending them because I feel they are both useful and helpful… not because of any possible commission.

Truly,

//D

Here’s why you should check out the Chromebook:

It’s Affordable

The Chromebook retails between $199 – $500, depending on specs. Yep,

pretty darn cheap compared to anything else out there. (I have this HP Chromebook)

It’s Fast! (even boots in 8 seconds)

Nope, I’m not kidding, I couldn’t believe it myself when I first heard about it, but it’s true. (proof below) This computer really is a workhorse. I turn it on, it opens Chrome and I’m off and running.

It’s perfect for the Web

This computer is all about the web… you open it and start browsing. Read the news, check your email, update your Facebook status… it’s virtually limitless. Or maybe you even want to start blogging… if so, look no further.

You’ll Never Lose Your Work

It doesn’t have a hard drive. WHAT?? Yep, all your work is saved out in the cloud (Google Drive – AND YES, YOU CAN ACCESS AND EDIT OFFLINE) And yes, it also has a “downloads” folder for files you download. This might sound scary at first, but let me put it to you like this: Would you rather have your 1 hard drive fail (and they always do after a few years) or have your work automatically backed up out on *many* Google servers? Is it secure? In short, YES, VERY.

You Can Open and Edit Most Every Microsoft File Type

Yep, Excel, Word, PPT, and many more file types your Chromebook (via Google Drive) can open, view and with a small conversion, edit and share the files. But you don’t really need Microsoft at all any more. Google provides everything you need to be productive: Gmail, Drive, Calendar, Contacts, Task List, Chat, G+ Video Hangouts, Google Voice, Wallet… the list goes on. Oh yeah, with Google, most everything is FREE with a massive amount of storage. And you’ll always have the latest and greatest software automatically updated.

Quick overview of the Chromebook:

Proof the Chromebook Boots 8 seconds:

Chromebook Specifications: (My HP 14″ Chromebook)

* 14” 200 nit display with 16:9 aspect ratio

* 0.81 inches thin – 4.08 lbs / 1.85 kg

* Up to 9.5 hours of active use

* New Intel Processor

* 100 GB Google Drive Cloud Storage2 with 16GB Solid State Drive

Podcast: What is Buffer? - Explained in Plain English Buffer is a FREE APP that offers a way to schedule your Tweets, posts and any other web-based information you wish to share. You simply fill up your Buffer with a click of a mouse and the BufferApp automatically posts them for you throughout

Podcast: What is Buffer? – Explained in Plain English

Buffer is a FREE APP that offers a way to schedule your Tweets, posts and any other web-based information you wish to share. You simply fill up your Buffer with a click of a mouse and the BufferApp automatically posts them for you throughout the day. (at the best times for your particular audience)

Why should you care about Buffer?

* Social networks / micro blogs typically work on a timeline, (latest posts on top) which means that *most* of your audience never sees your posts and shares.

* If you’re like me and can only research and post every so often, then scheduled posts work much better.

* How much better? By scheduling your posts correctly, you can increase the number of views and clicks by 200%, double your retweets and significantly increase your Klout score.

What the Buffer Dashboard looks like: (click image to zoom)

How to Use Buffer

Essentially, you add the browser extension for Buffer, (Chrome, Firefox,

Safari) find any page content out on the web, click the Buffer Icon, which will add it to your Buffer account. Depending on your personal schedule settings, Buffer will automatically send your pages to your associated social accounts (currently Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter) It’s really that simple.

What the Buffer Browser Extension looks like on Twitter: (click image to zoom)

What the Buffer Plugin on Sharebar looks like on someone’s website: (click image to zoom)

Download the Buffer Extension for your browser

* Download the Buffer Extension for Chrome

* Download the Buffer Extension for Firefox

* Download the Buffer Extension for Safari

Download the Buffer App for your mobile device

* Download Buffer App for Android

* Download Buffer App for iPhone

Interested? Sign Up for Buffer right Now!

Stay connected with Buffer

* Buffer on Google+

* Buffer on Twitter

* Buffer on Facebook