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November 14, 2008

from Seth's Blog: The number one secret of the great blogs - find, connect and lead tribes

The key takeaway is this: once you realize that your job is to find and connect and lead a tribe, to give them something to talk about and a place to go, it's a lot easier to write a blog that works.
Seth's Blog: The number one secret of the great blogs Very interesting and it makes complete sense. I now see why I have more readership in some blogs more than others. For example, here's a breakdown in order of following and scope (narrowest to widest):
  • The UNOFFICIAL Intellipedia blog - This is the blog has the greatest tribe probably becuase it is centrally focused on Intellipedia, the Intelligence Community wiki, and government collaboration and information sharing (though I don't really like that term, but that's for another post...) in general. I bet if I organized an event, even if it were online, the tribe would be interested.
  • creiZ about Real Estate and Deals blog - This is where I write about any of my current real estate activities in Panama and other places, market trends, tips and comments on business news items that I come across that look interesting. As you can see, it is pretty general, so I suppose that is why there is a rather small following. What could I do to improve this? Should I focus more?
  • This blog, eMarviews - This is where I post about anything that comes to mind that I want to write about. You name it, from social media to blogging to networking to going green to family (including arguing with your wife). I have a tribe of 1 here. Why? Probably because I am all over the place with this and maybe no one can really identify with the content. Could that be it? Should I break this up into multiple blogs?
(There are a couple of other blogs that I am inactive on including the Startup Events blog and the Deal Bake blog (to post deal haves and needs) that could be of use if I put more effort into them. I just need more time and energy or people that are interested...) So going back to Seth's point, the key is focus on the tribe, the audience, because when you really think about, the tribe is what really makes the blog successful or not.
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Why should you be hired as a writer/blogger? Answer: List and describe the 4 Ps

Why should anyone hire you to be a blogger/writer for them? You may think that you are the best (and even if you are), how do you let your prospective hiring authority know?

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October 31, 2008

Just got a feel good email from Google about AdSense OR Could there be a drop in publishers?

Dear Publisher,

We understand that the recent economic turmoil has created a lot of uncertainty in the lives of AdSense publishers. During these difficult times, we're continuing to invest in innovations that improve publisher monetization and advertiser value in the content network.

We're focusing on further developing our product offerings and boosting ad performance for publishers. We recently announced advancements in AdSense for search and experiments to make ads more effective. We're bringing DoubleClick technologies to AdSense publishers, and we'll continue to launch new products and features. We're also continuing to improve our offerings for AdWords advertisers, making it easier for them to target the Google content network. Features for advertisers, such as the new display ad builder, are designed to improve ad performance on AdSense publisher sites.

We'll keep driving technological progress, but our best asset will always be our publisher partners. The strength of AdSense lies in the value of the content you bring to users and the quality of the sites you bring to advertisers. Our success is tied to yours. We look forward to partnering with you for the long term, and remain dedicated to helping you succeed.

Sincerely,

Kim Scott Director AdSense Online Sales & Operations

Google Inc. 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway Mountain View, CA 94043

Aren't they sweet? :)

Are are they giving positive reinforcement because there has been a drop in publishers?

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October 02, 2008

Why do you do this to me Guy? Stop writing great posts that I enjoy reading... Here's a couple about framing

You have to check out Guy's latest framing posts. They are at least good for a snicker or laugh. Politics is always interesting... :/ If you have time to kill, definitely check out the comments on Dear Henry.

How to Change the World: Dear House:

How to Change the World: Dear Henry: Frame or Be Framed

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New online adventure - Panama Souvenirs | LoveAna.com - Panama Online Shopping

Don't mind me, just doing a little shameless self-promotion... ;-)

I've recently started a new e-commerce adventure, LoveAna.com, for Panama Souvenirs, Panama Online Shopping and Panama Real Estate. (Other Amazon.com products including video games, Panama-related books, and Panama-related movies and DVDs are available among other things.)

I created the site to give business travelers and visitors in Panama City the opportunity to buy Panamanian souvenirs without having to spend a great deal of time and energy finding the best souvenirs (like souvenir keychain coin purses) all over the city. Most international business travelers in Panama are really interested in bringing back something memorable from Panama for their family and friends. Why not help them?

Another benefit for international guests in Panama is that we will deliver any Panama Souvenirs they purchase on LoveAna.com to any location in Panama City free of charge. (In other words, free delivery within the Panama City limits for Panamanian souvenirs.) We can deliver to offices, residences, apartments and hotels anywhere in the Panama City limits (as far as Las Cumbres, Tocumen International Airport and not past the Bridge of the Americas).

Another audience that will likely find LoveAna.com useful is Panamanian residents. (Not just citizens, but expatriates living or on an extended stay in Panama.) I saw a need to offer products, primarily from Amazon.com, for Panamanian residents at reasonable costs. Oftentimes, it is cheaper to buy from the US. The problem is how do residents bring the products they buy to Panama if many sellers do not ship to Panama. We have a shipping solution and once customers shipments arrive in Panama, we will pick up the products from our logistics provider and deliver them directly to our customers' homes or offices free of charge within the Panama City limits.

Naturally, LoveAna.com will accept orders from other locations, like the United States, Canada, Asia, the Middle East and Europe (among many other countries), especially if they are interested in souvenirs or memorabilia from Panama or Panamanian arts and crafts. Standard shipping rates apply.

Thanks for reading my shameless self-promotion. (Email me and I'll send you a coupon for a discount off of our Panama souvenirs.)

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September 27, 2008

The optimal workflow for creating a presentation - Guy's Q&A with Nancy Duarte - el proceso de flujo de trabajo óptimo para la creación de una presentación

en español

I came across Guy's Q&A with Nancy Duarte, author of slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations. As is always the case with Guy's Q&As, it was an interesting read. The question and answer that I found most useful is below.

Question: What is the optimal workflow process for creating a presentation? Answer:
  • Develop your content from the context of what the audience needs.
  • Step away from the computer and develop ideas first and then your slides second.
  • Find inspiration from non-digital sources—found objects, nature and hand sketches, for example.
  • Make slides that are easy for the audience to recall, not slides that help you to remember what to say.
  • Rehearse the presentation and ask for feedback on the content and slides, thinking about how well the audience will connect to the material.
  • Change yourself and the slides based on this feedback.
  • Rehearse again until you’ve NAILED it!
Enjoy the rest of the Q&A: How to Captivate an Audience

Care to share any other tips you have found useful for presentations?







Encontré un reciente blog post de Guy Kawasaki donde el entrevista a Nancy Duarte, autora de slide:ology: The Art and Science of Creating Great Presentations (el arte y la ciencia de crear Presentaciones Maravillosas). Como es siempre el caso con lo que escribé Guy, se trata de una interesante lectura. La pregunta y respuesta que encontré más útil sigue.

Pregunta: ¿Cuál es el proceso de flujo de trabajo óptimo para la creación de una presentación?

Respuesta:

  • Desarrolla el contenido del contexto de lo que el público necesita.
  • Aléjate de la computadora y desarrollar ideas y luego las diapositivas.
  • Busca la inspiración de fuentes no-digitales-- los objetos encontrados, la naturaleza y bocetos, por ejemplo.
  • Haga diapositivas que son fáciles para que la audiencia recuerde, no diapositivas que te ayuda a recordar qué decir.
  • Ensaya la presentación y pida reacciones sobre el contenido y las diapositivas, pensando en lo bien que el público se conecte con el material.
  • Cambiate y las diapositivas basadas en esta información.
  • Ensaya de nuevo hasta que esté perfecto!

Disfrute el resto de la entrevista aquí: ¿Cómo cautivar a una audiencia

Le gustaria compartir cualquier otros consejos que han comprobado que son útiles para las presentaciones?

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September 22, 2008

Just saw the "life of Ike" pictures on boston.com

The short - but eventful - life of Ike Wow! By reading through some of the comments, I am very glad to hear that there were many volunteers as well as more (than Katrina at the time) government assistance. Much Love to all in Houston including my parents and other family members!
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July 23, 2008

Interview with LinkedIn Networking Superstar Steven Burda or How does 500+ recommendations sound to you?

I had the pleasure of interviewing Steven Burda and was thoroughly impressed with his giving nature towards networking. It's no wonder why he has over 25,000 (yes, that's thousand connections) and more impressively 500+ recommendations making him the 2nd most recommended person on LinkedIn.

Burda Consulting logo In the interview, Steven shares how he has achieved his status on LinkedIn, his philosophy about networking and his non-profit, Burda Consulting, which he does (as he states on his LinkedIn profile) "at no-cost with no expectations in return." (Great guy, isn't he?)

Enjoy the interview and make sure you connect with Steven and me on LinkedIn.

Steven Burda's profile (it may take a while for his profile to load. 500+ recommendations take up a lot of space)
Marvin Corea's profile

Download the interview!

Your comments are always welcome!

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June 04, 2008

Cisco On-Stage TelePresence Holographic Video Conferencing - too awesome, I want one!

Cisco On-Stage TelePresence Holographic Video Conferencing First saw this on Guy Kawasaki's blog... I can't wait till this technology becomes more available to everyone. Can you imagine the implications? This would be the next best thing to teleporting. No driving, no flying, but you still get to see and here people in a more real way (unlike regular video). If prices come down to reasonable prices (maybe the price of high-end phones), do you think this will gain popularity?
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May 19, 2008

The Perfect Presenter - Q&A with jpblogger or Twitterviewing

I had the opportunity to meet JP Campbell (better known as jpblogger on Twitter) and after following him for a few days, came across the tweet below which intrigued me:
jpblogger: Saw an amazing presentation this afternoon. You have to like it when the right products and the perfect presenter come together.
so I came back and tweeplied (i.e. replied via Twitter) & we had the following conversation (thanks summize!) :
  • Pic_normal  eMarv: @jpblogger what do u think makes the perfect presenter? 6 days ago · Reply · View Tweet
  • Avatar_84056_f_bigger_normal jpblogger: @eMarv Communicates complicated material well, encourages questions/participation yet still leads, shows respect to everyone in the room ... 11 minutes later · Reply · View Tweet
  • Pic_normal eMarv: @jpblogger great definition of presenters! what do u think is the best way 2 present complex material? anecdotes? other? 25 minutes later · Reply · View Tweet
  • Avatar_84056_f_bigger_normal jpblogger: @eMarv Between calls, sorry! Anecdotes are very good also visualizations in words or graphics ... Back to calls ... 31 minutes later · Reply · View Tweet
And so we exchanged a couple of emails and low and behold we had a Q&A session based on JP's experience with presenting and presenters:

1. Question: Why do presenters present?

    Answer: Presenters are doing their thing for a variety of reasons. For example, they may want to: increase sales; raise funds; inspire action; or share knowledge. Whatever the circumstance they should always have the same goal – to have the audience leave with their message.

2. Question: What must a presenter do to prepare a perfect presentation?

    Answer: The perfect presenter has his goal. He then must know who his audience are. Are they familiar with the subject matter? Do they need technical information? Is there the potential for social or cultural misunderstanding that could distract from the message?

Next, the perfect presenter should be aware of the environment. Is the setting intimate? How much time does he have? Have potential technical issues been taken into consideration? What has the audience heard from others before he steps on the stage? I'll give an example on this last point.

Several years ago I was asked to give a presentation in the UK on corporate VPNs. I reviewed the program and what did I notice? The speaker before me was Richard Hollis. Richard is known across Europe as a true leader in the field of computer security. He's also a terrific speaker. What! I had to follow Richard Hollis? This was not going to be easy. Fortunately I found his email address and immediately contacted him. What issues I could avoid in my "talk" because they would already have been addressed by him?

The response I received was terrific and a great learning experience for me. Richard sent me his slides. He also told me he wanted those gathered to have a general understanding of security threats and their personal responsibilities. I modified my presentation to take off from where Richard concluded. I did not bore the audience with duplicate information and I had more time to give to other issues. In the end, I think we delivered not two separate talks but a rather good "one two" information punch.

3. Question: How do perfect presenters present?

    Answer: With basic background done, it's time for the actual presentation. The best presenters I have seen immediately establish their presence. They may introduce their authority or expertise on their subject but they never give the impression that they're special. Rather they try to convey that they are where they are because that's where their interests and experiences have brought them. Then speaker and the audience are together at that moment, with their own backgrounds, because that's where life has brought them. This also establishes a mutual respect. Immediately there is something in common.

As the perfect presenter moves through his agenda he will illustrate his ideas with words and/or graphics. I remember being concerned when I heard a certain fellow say he was going to explain "open source" geospatial information. The audience was a well educated group using diverse software packages but they were management not "techies". He asked to see who in the group owned a car or took public transportation? The vast majority raised their hands. "Imagine your software brand is like a car. Well, I'm not here to tell you that you have to buy a Ford or an Audi. Keep the car you like. Open source is like a fuel that can power all of you no matter what vehicle you have." He now had these managers' interest. They wouldn't have to change the familiar. The presenter then began to introduce them to more in-depth information.

4. Who are some perfect presenters?

    Answer: Perfect presenters are out there. Sir Ken Robinson uses excellent graphics with great stories to speak to the subjects of education and creativity. Lieutenant-General Roméo Alain Dallaire, portrayed in film and documentary, commanded the ill-fated UN mission to Rawanda that saw the slaughter of thousands. He has paid a personal price for this experience but inspires audiences none-the-less. Finally, I would add Ray Zahab. He has run the Sahara (documented by Matt Damon). Ray has the ability to inspire people where they are and he does it with a sense of humour and honesty.



BTW, twitterviewing = twitter interviews or interviews initiated in twitter
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