Archive for the ‘Technology’ Category

When people started buzzing about Pinterest I listened, did my research and requested an invite. “Oh,” I said, “this is just like The Fancy…” something I’d been using and loving for over a year. But, Pinterest had the advantage of being integrated with Facebook, and The Fancy still had yet to do that. Now with their latest release, […]


My simple 10 Step Social Media Strategy for Small Business. Learn how to go from being just an informal social media user, to a serious, strategic business user. Read more about my 10-step plan HERE.


Dan Zarrella’s in depth study, The Science of Timing, offers some really great, concrete data on the best times to do your social media outreach. Many things were pretty predictable while others were a bit more surprising. And, while everything ultimately comes down to doing your own research targeted for your audience, there are a lot […]


46 million Americans use social media sites several times a day. 1 in 4 follow brands, products and services. And 80% use Facebook to engage with those brands. The evidence is clear: social media is a serious venue to reach your consumers. Source: “The Social Habit 2011″ by Edison Research


It’s simple: If you have a website with content, it can be optimized for search engines. So, now that you’re a Social Media expert, lets delve deeper into how to market your content and optimize it for maximum “findability” on the web. Search engines have the job of constantly improving their algorithms to better serve their users […]


We know by now that this social media thing is more than just having a Facebook page and Twitter address, right? If your answer is no, read on. If your answer is yes, skip below and read some of my other posts lest I insult your intelligence. 10 Step Social Media Strategy for Small Business LISTEN Set […]


I am, not surprisingly, a huge fan of all Apple products. The iPhone, however, is one I actually don’t own…yet (although, I do love my Droid). It’s really just a matter of time and money. It was a big decision between the iPad and iPhone, and the former won for me at the time. But, like most interested […]


If you don’t have a website already, you should. Whether you’re a small business, artist, Etsy shop owner, or just an active thought leader online—there is no longer any accuse not to have a website. Thanks to the advent of CMS (Content Management System) web platforms it’s never been easier to create and manage your own […]


Fancy, me?

05Sep11

Thanks to last week’s post, the people over at The Fancy asked to interview me about my collection. See below. Thanks Michael and the rest of the The Fancy team! [RE-POST: original via The Fancy 9.5.11] Fancy meeting you here! Interview with Dana Córdova Meet Dana Córdova (aka danacordova) - one of our most fancy contributors.  She has a great eye […]


I love technology. I love the internet. I love the invention of mobile devices. Everything about them appeals to my personality. I love to read, to do research, find bargains, learn about something new, and I love to do all of these things FAST. But, let’s be clear—to say I love technology, is to say I […]



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