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September 18, 2011

Tech for Luddites Is Back!

I really did have the best of intentions to keep this blog going when I uprooted my whole life (new city, new job) last year. But good intentions, the road to you-know-where... well, you know.

So why am I bringing it back to life now? A few reasons:

  • Interest. Even more than a year out of date, I still get quite a lot of traffic (my Twitter hash tag post is still the most popular) and questions from readers—so the demand is there.
  • Ego-boo. In addition to reader questions, I get quite a few "this post was SO helpful" comments. And, yes, that makes me feel good. :)
  • Ch-ch-ch-changes. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg and his equivalents at Twitter, Google, Microsoft, and elsewhere are constantly "enhancing" their products, generally resulting in mass confusion for anyone trying to use them. Writing blog posts about the new features and functionality forces me to figure them out for myself!

I don't know how often I'll be able to post new entries, what with that danged day job and all, but I'm going to start by aiming for once a week and see how it goes from there. In addition to posting new entries, I'm also going to go back and update some of my more popular posts to ensure they have the most current information. Finally, I'll be using the Tech for Luddites Facebook page more often to share quick tips and post links to other useful information I discover around the Interwebs.

Help me pick my next series topic!

Speaking of my Facebook page, if you haven't already Liked it, now would be a great time to do so. I've added a tab to the page with a poll asking fans to help me pick the topic for my next series. Come on over and help me decide!

One Last Note: I had originally planned to wait to bring back T4L until I had everything set to go at full force. But then I realized (d'uh!) that if I waited for that day, it would never happen. So please be patient as I go about remembering how this whole blogging thing works and, if you find anything amiss, please shoot me a note at feedback@techforluddites.com.

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LinkedIn Odds and Sods

In the final installment of this series on LinkedIn, I discuss some miscellaneous topics to help you get even more out the service, including recommendations, Questions and Answers, and why you need two email addresses for your account.

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Increase Your Networking Opportunities with LinkedIn Groups

Yesterday, I wrote about how to build your LinkedIn network by connecting to friends and colleagues. You can get even more value out of the service by joining and participating in LinkedIn groups.

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Build Your LinkedIn Network

Having an outstanding profile on LinkedIn while your network consists of only your three best friends is kind of like going to a party in a fabulous new outfit, then spending the evening huddled in the corner with, well, your three best friends.

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Create a Compelling LinkedIn Profile

In yesterday's post, I discussed the importance of having a profile on LinkedIn. Today I'm going to talk about how to create one that best highlights your professional experience and expertise.

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Do You Need to Be on LinkedIn?

Yes. (Well, that was easy...)

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What Do You Want To Know About LinkedIn?

Next week I'm going to be writing a series on LinkedIn, covering topics like groups, questions and answers, and applications. If you have any specific areas you'd like me to address, please add a comment below or shoot me an e-mail.

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Naming Your Blog

You may not think that picking a name for your blog is that big a deal.

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WordPress.com Odds and Sods

Yesterday, I provided info about how to write and publish blog posts. Today I'm going to discuss additional WordPress.com features that you might want to try out as you continue working on your blog.

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Setting Up Your Blog on WordPress.com

Yesterday I gave some thoughts the different blogging platforms and explained why I think WordPress is the best choice for most new bloggers. Today I'm going to show you how set up your blog and make some basic customizations to the look and feel.

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Picking a Platform for Your Blog

Once you've decided you're ready to start a blog, the biggest (and possibly most difficult) question is which platform you're going to use for it. This post will provide some information about the three largest platforms--Blogger, TypePad, and WordPress--to help you decide.

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Three Things To Ask Yourself Before Starting a Blog

All this week I'll be writing a series on how to start your own blog. But before I get started with any how-tos, I'm going to pose a few questions you should be asking yourself before you begin to write that first post.

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Help Me Choose My Next Series Topic

I've been trying to think what topic I should write a series about next, then thought the best way to decide would be to ask YOU.

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