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Holiday Travel November 3 #DigiBlogChat
November 3 #DigiBlogChat topic is Holiday Travel | Image by Ocenam from Pixabay On Tuesday, November 3 our topic is Holiday Travel on Twitter at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. We are back on Twitter for #DigiBlogChat! Do you have travel plans?
Halloween Monsters October 27 #DigiBlogChat
October 27 #DigiBlogChat topic is Halloween Monsters | Image by AstralEmber from Pixabay On Tuesday, October 27 our topic is Halloween Monsters on Twitter at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. We are back on Twitter for #DigiBlogChat! What sorts of monsters have you seen lurking about lately? Have you been ready to tackle them, or have they surprised you?
Cats Vs. Dogs October 20 #DigiBlogChat
October 20 #DigiBlogChat topic is Cats Vs. Dogs | Image by erwin bosman from Pixabay On Tuesday, October 20 our topic is Cats vs. Dogs on Twitter at 12:00 Noon Pacific Time. For the first time in a long while, we are back on Twitter for #DigiBlogChat! Are you a cat person or a dog person or a little of both? We doubt that you’re neither because that just doesn’t happen (does it?). Some of us have the pets we have because they’re easy or because they were inherited.
Getting Things Done (David Allen's Book) February 4 #DigiBlogChat -
February 4 Today’s #DigiBlogChat topic: Getting Things Done (David Allen’s book) Let’s talk about Getting Things Done on our fourth #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our fourth chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us, with more and more interesting topics and guests! Here’s a YouTube video of David Allen speaking at TedX. January is over now and we’re going full steam ahead into February.
One Big Change January 28 #Digiblogchat
One Big Change is our third #DigiBlogChat topic of 2025! Let’s talk about how you made one big change on our third #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our third chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us! January is an exciting time because there’s a lot of change–whether we want it or not. We all see a lot of it, don’t we?
Getting the News January 21 #DigiBlogChat
Getting the News is our second #DigiBlogChat topic of 2025! Let’s talk about how you get your news on our second #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our second chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us! Fake news has been in the news lately. We all see a lot of it, don’t we? Tune into BlueSky on Tuesday, January 21st to hear about this topic! Join us on BlueSky each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat.
Digital Organization January 14 #DigiBlogChat
Let’s talk about digital organization on our first #DigiBlogChat of 2025 and also our first chat entirely on BlueSky! Exciting times are ahead of us and we hope you’ll stick with us! January is usually a good time for New Year’s resolutions. Getting organized is one thing we like to consider in January, too. What are you doing to keep your digital files, photos, and other stuff organized?
Favorite Christmas Movies December 10 #DigiBlogChat
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.
Thanksgiving Happy Hour November 26 #DigiBlogChat
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.
Gratitude Marketing November 19 #Digiblogchat
Our #Digiblogchat Topic for November 19th is Gratitude Marketing with @RandyLyleClarke! It’s easy to be grateful for what we have during November, with Thanksgiving just around the corner. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we were as thankful the other eleven months of the year? And what about, as small business owners, we showed our gratitude in our marketing? How would that look? Join us for our chat to discuss this and other side topics.
Santa's Little Helper! November 12 #DigiBlogChat -
For our November 12th #Digiblogchat, we’re talking about Santa’s Little Helper (that is, Christmas) and how you manage, with the topic and questions by @MaricarJagger. This time of year can be stressful even without Christmas and finding the perfect gift–what can you do? 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.
Finding Inspiration! November 5 #DigiBlogChat
For our November 5th #Digiblogchat, we’re talking about how and where you’d find inspiration. 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.
Scary Financial Scenarios! with Jim Katzaman on #Digiblogchat 10/29
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.
BlueSky Features October 22 #DigiBlogChat
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.
SEO to GEO: Is AI Replacing Google? October 15 #DigiBlogChat
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.
Innovation and Technology October 8 #DigiBlogChat
Innovation and Technology is Tuesday, October 8th’s #digiblogchat topic! Innovation and technology are both cornerstones of the world’s economy, and cannot easily be separated. New product development happens at a faster and faster rate, with innovations cropping up so quickly that we cannot keep track of them all. This week’s topic and questions are by@LazBlazter.
Twitter Lists for the Power User Sept 24 #DigiBlogChat
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.
How to Transition from X to Other Platforms, Part Two Sept 17 #Digiblogchat
How to Transition from X to Other Platforms with @LazBlazter | Image: 二 盧 from Pixabay How to Transition from X to Other Platforms How to Transition from X to Other Platforms, Part Two is the Tuesday, September 17th #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. If you missed last week, here are those questions. This topic is such a big one that we’ve decided to continue it for another week (at least).
How to Transition from X to Other Platforms? Sept 10 #Digiblogchat
How to Transition from X to Other Platforms with @LazBlazter | Image: 二 盧 from Pixabay 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?
How to Support Your Local Business September 3 #DigiBlogChat
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.
Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Social Media August 27 #DigiBlogChat
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence (A/I) in Social Media! – is the Tuesday, August 27th #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. Unless you’ve been living on a desert island (and without WiFi), you’ve heard how Artificial Intelligence is influencing everything and everyone. Join us as we discuss some of the changes happening right now with A/I and social media. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat.
Debunking Generational Myths August 20 #Digiblogchat
We’ve all heard the complaints about Baby Boomers, Gen Z, Gen X, Millennials, and so on. And on and on. How does that old saying go? Assume makes an *ss out of you and me? Generalizing about any group of people is so ridiculous, isn’t it? Or is some of it true? Debunking Generational Myths – is the Tuesday, August 20th #digiblogchat topic! at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. Here are the questions: Q1. What generalizations do you hear about #Millennials? #digiblogchat Q2.
Back to School August 13 #DigiBlogChat
Back to School – is Tuesday, August 13th’s #digiblogchat topic. Topic and questions by Beth! of @Adventure1Photo! Time seems to fly by faster every year and this year is no exception! Back to School time is exciting for the kids, and it’s also a time for everyone else to think about where they’ve been and where they’re going for the year.
Online Privacy August 6 #DigiBlogChat
Online Privacy – how do you protect yourself? – is Tuesday, August 6th’s #digiblogchat topic! We all worry about our privacy, and yet we give away so much information about ourselves willingly. From shopping, searching online, and posting on social media, our private information is spread all over the place. So what’s a modern person to do? Do you eliminate all your social accounts and throw your laptop in the dumpster?
Trending Topics July 30 #Digiblogchat
Our #digiblogchat topic for July 30, 2024 is Trending Topics! Trending Topics – how do you see them and how can they benefit you? – is the Tuesday, July 30th #digiblogchat topic! Timing is everything on social media, right? So if you’d like to post about your new jewelry store and the beautiful diamond rings, you might want to check the trending topics first. Is there a wildfire or flood happening at the same time you want to post?
Tech Communities #Digiblogchat July 23
Tech Communities – what are they, could they benefit you? – is the Tuesday, July 23rd #digiblogchat topic! with topic and questions by @LazBlazter. A tech community is quite simply a group of like-minded people focused on technology. A tech community could include programmers, data analysts, or hobbyists who have an interest in technology. Perhaps #Digiblogchat could be classified as a tech community. We do discuss technology quite often (lately we’ve chatted about A/I a lot). What do you think?
How to Have a Healthier, Happier Life #DigiBlogChat July 16
How to have a healthier, happier life is Tuesday, July 16th’s #digiblogchat topic. Everyone is interested, if not motivated, to be healthier and happier. Whether you’ve just taken up a new diet and exercise routine or you’ve been on the quest for years, it’s at the top of most people’s lists. If that sounds like you, you might want to join our upcoming chat. Maybe you’ll get or share some ideas during this chat! Even if you’re only there for the side conversations, we’d love to have you.
AI and Blogging #DigiBlogChat July 9
AI and Blogging is Tuesday, July 9th’s #digiblogchat topic. Topic and questions by @RandyLyleClark (Thank you, Randy!) We’ve covered many aspects of AI before on #digiblogchat, but did you realize you could use AI for blogging?
Storing and Organizing Photos #DigiBlogChat July 2
Storing and Organizing Photos with @MaricarJagger is Tuesday, July 2’s #DigiBlogchat | Image from Pixabay Storing and Organizing Photos is Tuesday, July 2’s #digiblogchat topic Are you like most of us? Do you have hundreds or maybe thousands of photos around and have no idea what to do with them? Is Even the thought of storing and organizing photos overwhelming? If that sounds like you, join us for this chat.
Creating Video Content with A/I #DigiBlogChat June 25
Creating Video Content with AI is Tuesday, June 25’s #digiblogchat topic You might have used AI for some simpler things, such as brainstorming for a Facebook post, but have you considered creating video with AI? That sounds a little trickier, doesn’t it?
#DigiBlogChat June 18 Using A/I to Plan Your Vacation
Join us Tuesday, June 18 for #digiblogchat Using A/I to Plan Your Vacation NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. Artificial Intelligence is all over right now. And you’ve already been using A/I in some form or another. But have you ever considered using A/I to plan a trip? You may not know how–or you could use a few tips.
#DigiBlogChat June 11 Organization Tips and Tricks
Join us Tuesday, June 11 for #digiblogchat Organization Tips and Tricks — Topic and questions with Loni of @JorgensonLocker NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. We’ve all had issues with organizing some aspect of our lives. Some of us are really good with our laptops and others are good at organizing other people’s lives and chores, but not their own. For many, sentimental items are difficult. Other people struggle with having too many clothes or books.
#DigiBlogChat June 4 How Do You Create Longevity for a Brand?
Join us Tuesday, June 4 for #digiblogchat How Do You Create Longevity for a Brand? Topic and questions by @LazBlazter NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. Everyone has seen those company cars with the names of an individual, like Frank’s Electric. But what happens when Frank is the main contact and he passes away? Does the business survive? Is every employee obligated to explain who Frank was for the rest of time?
#DigiBlogChat May 28 What Are the Latest Scams in 2024?
Join us Tuesday, May 28 for #digiblogchat What are the latest scams in 2024? NOTE NEW TIME: at 8pm BST, 9pm western Europe, 3pm ET, 12:00 NOON pm PDT. We’ve all been there–a frantic phone call from a (supposedly stranded) relative, an email saying you’ve purchased something that you haven’t, or a call from the bank telling you that your account has been compromised. The scammers are always busy thinking of new ways to get at your bank account or ruin your computer.
#DigiBlogChat May 21 Creative Outlets for Busy People
We’ll discuss creative outlets for busy people on May 21, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. Everyone is busy. Even those who aren’t busy often feel obligated to say that they are busy! Is that true for you? If you’re a busy person, how do you squeeze in that creative outlet? Often people don’t! NEW EARLIER TIME! Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 12:00 noon 1:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.
#DigiBlogChat May 14: A/I and the Future of Work
We’ll discuss the future of work on May 14, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. We all have concerns as well as plans for A/I, and perhaps our own jobs or employment are part of those concerns. How will A/I affect your work, the work of your friends? Your family? And if you already use A/I at work, how does it help you? We’ll discuss these questions plus the usual side conversations (and distractions!) this coming Tuesday. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat.
#DigiBlogChat May 7, 2024 What’s the future of wearable payment devices?
We’ll discuss the future of wearable payment devices on May 7, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. Thanks to LazBlazter for the topic and questions! Many of us have paid bills with our smartphones, but what about wearable payment devices? Would you and should you use them? And if you already use them, what about privacy? We’ll discuss these questions plus the usual side conversations (and rabbit holes, too!) this coming Tuesday.
#DigiBlogChat April 30, 2024 Memory Tips and Tricks
We’ll discuss Memory Tips and Tricks on April 30, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. Thanks to @MaricarJagger for the topic and questions! We’ve all tried to remember names while at a party, and who hasn’t failed from time to time? And there are so many other things that are important to remember, from the grocery list to important dates.So if you have ideas to share for remembering things, do tell us! We need to know. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat.
#DigiBlogChat April 23, 2024 Brainstorm Ways to Reinstate Terri Nakamura's Twitter Account! -
The Cybercrime As some of you already know, Terri Nakamura’s Twitter/X account was hacked in March. For over a month now, she has been trying to get her account reinstated. She has been using her backup account, @Terrinaka, to communicate with customer service and her friends and colleagues about the hack. Her main account, @TerriNakamura, is the one that was hacked. Many of us have reported the hacker to Twitter/X, with no results so far.
#DigiBlogChat April 16, 2024 Are Free Classes & Apps Worthwhile?
We’ll discuss the topic of Are Free Classes and Apps Worthwhile? on April 16, 2024’s #DigiBlogChat. We’ve all tried something–because it was free, am I right? But then the thought sometimes creeps in…is it not as good because it’s free? Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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.
#DigiBlogChat April 9, 2024 A/I and Ethics
Artificial Intelligence (A/I) and ethics is our topic for April 9, 2024’s #digiblogchat. Today’s topic and questions are by @LazBlazter. A/I, from ChatGPt to Grammarly, is in the news every day. Some people are afraid that A/I will take their jobs, while others rejoice that A/I will mean they get to work less and/or take different and newer jobs. Where do you stand? Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.
#DigiBlogChat April 2, 2024 The Rise of Short-Form Video!
The rise of short-form video is our topic for April 2, 2024’s #digiblogchat. Surely we’ve all noticed the increase in videos across every social media platform. From Instagram reels, to short-form YouTube videos, to TikTok, to interruptions on messaging apps, is there any place where short-form videos don’t exist? Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.
#DigiBlogChat March 26 2024 Business Good Manners on Social Media
Business Social Media Good Manners with Randy Lyle Clark is our topic for March 26, 2024. Sometimes hiding behind a screen lets us be our worst, not best, selves. And in business it’s more important than ever to maintain good manners. So what can we do? Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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.
March 19 2024 AI-Assisted #DigiBlogChat Edition
AI-Assisted #DigiBlogChat edition is our topic for March 19, 2024. @EaPirciu came up with the questions for this week. If you’re curious to know more and join in the fun, jump in for this live chat. Everyone is friendly and you’ll learn something (or teach something if you’re an AI expert). Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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.
#DigiBlogChat March 12, 2024 Connecting Inner Child through Magic of Play
Connecting with the Inner Child through the Magic of Play with @jvmediadesign is our topic for March 12, 2024. We’re all so serious and focused on work all the time. Do we forget how to play sometimes? Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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! Here are the questions: Q1.
#Digiblogchat March 5, 2024 Personal Development
The Journey to Growth: Exploring Personal Development is our topic for March 5, 2024. We see so much about business and professional growth and sometimes our own personal development is overlooked along the way. Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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! Here are the questions: Q1.
#Digiblogchat February 27, 2024 How to Start Conversations on Twitter/X
For the February 27, 2024 chat, we’ll be talking about How to Start Conversations on Twitter/X! Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 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! Here are the questions: Q1. Have you ever wanted to interject an opinion into a conversation on Twitter/x? If so, how did you do that?
#DigiBlogChat February 20 2024 Creativity: Connecting the Dots
For the February 20, 2024, we’ll be talking about Creativity: Connecting the Dots. The topic is based on the following article: https://yourstory.com/2023/09/steve-jobs-creativity-connecting-dots-guide How do you tap into your creativity? Do you ever combine topics to come up with a third, new topic? And of course we’ll have the ever-present side conversations! Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat. My partner for these chats is @LazBlazter.
#DigiBlogChat Feb 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next?
February 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next? with @lazblazter! #digiblogchat The topic for #DigiBlogChat on Tuesday, February 13, 2024 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time is February 13, 2024 Help, I started a blog, what next? with @lazblazter! What do you do when you’re just starting with blogging? What should your posts be about? And of course we’ll have the ever-present side conversations! Join us on Twitter each Tuesday from 1:00 through 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time for #DigiBlogChat.
#DigiBlogChat February 6 2024 Genuine Online Reviews
February 6, 2024 The Dos and Don’ts of Encouraging Genuine Online Reviews The topic for #DigiBlogChat on Tuesday, February 6, 2024 at 1:00 pm Pacific Time is The Dos and Don’ts of Encouraging Genuine Online Reviews with @virtudeskcom. How much are you swayed by the reviews you read? And would your business benefit from more (genuine) online reviews?
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