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Mobile Websites

Michelle Kohn — Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:02:19 -0500

As more and more people get smartphones the amount of web content that is view on a mobile phone has increased. The good news is that your current website is viewable on a mobile device. However, the website might look different on a mobile phone or be harder to navigate.

March Tips from the Toolshed

Nina Schwartz — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:02:04 -0500

Hello!

Welcome to GMT's monthly e-newsletter for March, 2010. We send this e-newsletter on the first Monday of every month to share feature announcements, membership tips, links to recent articles from environmental reporters, new members, and other helpful resources.

Facebook Page Updates on Google

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 10:48:21 -0500

First of all you should know that Google tweets. Yesterday, Google announced (via tweet) that they are going to integrate Facebook Page updates into their real-time searches.

Microsoft Incorperates Social Media into Newest Outlook

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:10:19 -0500

Whatever your stance on social media is, it took another step toward being accepted as a permanent part of our lives. Microsoft has announced that Outlook 2010 (not released yet) will pull in Facebook, MySpace and maybe Twitter data.

Bridging the traditional media and New Media Gap

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:14:00 -0500

This is the first post in a mini-series on blogging. Topics will include, why to blog, how to blog and why to connect with other bloggers. I figure the best way to start this seires is by bridging the gap between blogging (new media) and reporters (traditional media). A lot of people are nervous about getting involved with new and social media.

New Years' Tips from the Toolshed

Nina Schwartz — Mon, 01 Feb 2010 09:17:59 -0500

Hello and Happy New Year!

Welcome to GMT's first monthly e-newsletter for 2010. We send this e-newsletter on the first Monday of every month to share feature announcements, membership tips, links to recent articles from environmental reporters, new members, and other helpful resources.

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The Unexpected Value of Online Friends

Michelle Kohn — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:20:14 -0500

Today I heard April Harrington speak on behalf of the Oklahoma Food Coop (OFC). She is currently a producer for the OFC as well as their treasurer. During the question and answer session she was asked how the internet impacts the OFC.

Haiti Texting Campaign is a Huge Success

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 10:41:15 -0500

Nonprofits are always trying to figure out the science behind getting potential donors to become donors. Two ways to achieve this is to make the transaction as simple as possible and have a major event be the focus of your campaign. The people that organized donations for Haiti did an outstanding job.

Vocus Searching Tips

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:55:22 -0500

A database is only as good as the search parameters that you put into it. Over the past week I have spent a lot of time cleaning up the Vocus database. I merged a lot of older User Records with their System Record counterparts. By doing this I was able find a few common pitfalls that our members have fallen into over the years.

Don't Over Sell It

Michelle Kohn — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:41:46 -0500

Dan Santow blogs about grammar and style. I am a regular reader of the blog and find his tips and hints very helpful. And I felt that this week’s, his post is useful for all GMT users.