A New Outlook!

Before I began in this class I really had no idea why people would want to have a twitter account and what the big deal about blogs was. As this class has progressed I have come to realize that there are many more uses for both blogs and twitter than I had originally thought. I assumed that twitter was only good for those who wanted keep up with all the junk that the stars were up to or the trouble they were getting into. As for blogs I never really gave them  much thought. I don't have a lot of time for the internet, so sitting down and reading a blog about anything has not been a top priority for me. Since then I have set a twitter account and a blog page as well. I have come to  realize that both cane be used to help build and market my small business as well as be valid research and networking tools. I am even thinking about starting a business blog to help keep my clients informed about the benefits of massage and new services that I am looking at offering. It will allow them to give their input and allow me to see where I need to make improvements to my company. Twitter would be a good way to offer specials or product discounts as well.

Gena Medlock   Week, 7.4

Blogging for My Business

Blogging can be used in so many ways. I had never given it much thought when it came to my business, but since I started this class I have been really thinking about starting one for my own. As a Massage Therapist in this economy I am always looking for new innovated ideas to stay ahead of the game. With a blog for my business I would be able to share the benefits of massage with a wider customer base while allowing my clients the opportunity of commenting and describing the benefits they have experienced. It would also be a helpful way of letting my current clients know about new services I would be adding. It would be a great way of getting input for new ideas as far as things that current and future clients have seen at other spas that might make a good addition to my location. A blog would open up a new way for letting my clients know about specials as well. the more that I think about it the more I like the idea of starting a blog for my business.

Gena Medlock, Week 6.3

Manpower Group Blogs

Manpower Group Blogs

In January 2011 Manpower was listed on Social Media Today as one of the top 10 corporate blogs in the world. Mark Toth calls it a blawg because it was put into place to help answer questions about employment laws which was something their customers had requested when they were asked what type of information they would like to see in the companies blog. They offer career coaches that give tips on finding and keep a job and turning it into a career. Mark breaks down the laws and terms that scare employees so that they are easy to understand by people you are not lawyers. You can even request him to be a speaker at a function. While looking through Manpower's blog I found the information was enlightening, but that their presentation of that information was lacking. I think that if they were to add a little more color and a few pictures they would draw in more attention. It was also hard to see where their previous posts could be found because font was much lighter than that of the posts. That being said the information they offer is very helpful for people looking for jobs. There should be more companies that are willing to offer this kind of help.

Gena Medlock, Week 6.3