I've tried out dozens of social media tools over the years, but the following apps and services have withstood the test of time and are part of the Ridiculously Efficient social media workflow. Social Media Tools * Timely: Timely automatically publishes tweets from a queue based on when your...
It's easy to feel intimidated by the sensory and information overload at a conference. These strategies will help keep stress at bay and maximize your experience. * Preschedule posts for the duration of your conference. Instead of throwing a post together during downtime, have a few queued up to...
Today's time-crunched schedules often leave little time for professional networking, but the LunchMeet app (iTunes link) aims to facilitate impromptu networking sessions with your LinkedIn connections. The free app connects with LinkedIn to display your profile; you can also set time slots for your availability and select a...
You might think that blog comments, likes and Facebook comments are boosting your traffic and backlinks, but according to this HubSpot infographic, social media engagement doesn't grow reach. HubSpot found that blog comments don't lead to more pageviews or more links, and that Twitter accounts with...
Seth Godin's blog is a wellspring of inspiration, and today's post got me thinking about an efficiency mission versus a productivity plan. The post is a mere three sentences, so I'll reproduce it here: Plans are great. But missions are better. Missions survive when...
One killer productivity strategy is the Pomodoro Technique; it's still one of the first efficiency tips I give people because it gets them used to working in spurts. You set a timer for 25 minutes, power out work, and then take a break for five minutes. Repeat this...
