September 22, 2011

Social Tolerance – what more can they change without asking us? By Dean R. DeLisle

In this crazy time we live in, you know, the Social Network and rapid information age, where information passes faster than thought or thoughtfulness.  It would […]
August 15, 2011

Google Plus – not Why but Why Not? By Dean R. DeLisle

A few months back when working with our SEO team and watching the Google move to Social Networking with Google Plus a ton of people contacted […]
July 19, 2011

Talking to your blog – hits a nerve – by Dean R. DeLisle

Unfortunately about five weeks ago I encountered a pinched nerve injury. This made it extremely difficult for me to do the excessive amount of typing and online communication that I typically do. With that being said I recently reengaged myself with Naturally Speaking software by Dragon for my blogs.
June 10, 2011

Social Network Team Rotation – Variety is the Spice of Social Networks – by Dean R. DeLisle

One thing we like to see with our client’s posting on Social Networks is variety, not just in topic but in people. We know that most of you have it down to mix your posts with topics and some of you even have the themes down. Themes are a creative mix or wave of topics, now how about the people?
June 8, 2011

Social Networks Never Sleep – by Dean R. DeLisle

One of my favorite things about Social Networks, especially LinkedIn is that they never sleep! So when we are working with Sales People they are so conditioned to blocking their Dials and connection time during prime business hours so they can catch their prospects picking up the phone.
May 24, 2011

2 Old – 2 New – Never 2 Tough with LinkedIn – by Dean R. DeLisle

Now many of you know what we mean by “2 Old – 2 New”, because if you are a client and if you have anything to do with sales or running a business we have coached you this process as a daily ritual.
April 13, 2011

Eight Great Social Networking Considerations to Post by (Value Based Posting) – by Dean DeLisle

Too many times we are plagued with useless posts on our social network sites. Everyone is so busy - so what do they really want to hear? Well, there are a few simple guidelines (much like blogging) that you will want to follow as best practices when posting. First and foremost think of the following questions before you post and your posts will rate higher in the news feeds and you will produce better results.
March 22, 2011

Social Networks – the world of never ending change – By Dean DeLisle

The world of Social Networking brings us the era of never ending change and we at Forward Progress don't see it ending any time soon. This brave new world surprises even our team and we have over 35 people monitoring this space. With over 30 years now of implementing technology systems, I really never thought I would see the day when systems could, would or should change randomly without notice.
March 7, 2011

Hot new feature in LinkedIn saves mega time to find “Ultimate Network Opportunity” By Dean R. DeLisle

I just love the new search featured on the home page for LinkedIn. Typically when you only had a few minutes to interact with your network we would advise people to do a "Home Page Scan" which was always one of our 2 minute drills. This is simply when you scan your LinkedIn Home Page to be present with your network, then like or comment on posts you found helpful or where you wanted to be present with that person and their network. Simple right? Well LinkedIn heard our desire to have even deeper and more meaningful conversations with those in our network - quicker. If you look at the screen shot below you will notice right above your Home Page posts are some new options.