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How to Host a Tweetup

I’ll admit it, this isn’t a topic that really requires much writing – unlike my first book on mountain biking. So I spent about 37 minutes tonight writing the attached eBook before settling down to watch Downton Abbey on PBS.

This shot taken by Derek Peplau at Nogup3 - a Boston Tweetup - you can find more of Derek's shots at http://www.flickr.com/photos/peplau

The title is self-explanatory. If you don’t know how to host a tweetup, this is the book for you. Just click on the link below and it will download for you. You will know how to host a tweetup and you’ll be the envy of all your friends and business colleagues. This is really Tweetups made easy, and the mystery of successful Tweetups will be solved.

I welcome your comments and ideas for future books. Enjoy!

How To Host A Tweetup

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Books We Don’t Need to See. Social Media Musing.

Just back from the #bbf2011 (Boston Book Festival), I sat down to think about my books. While this connects peripherally to my girlfriend’s new job at Raising a Reader, it was more of an angst-ridden veiled confession that I have too many books.

And I do. Just take a quick look in this shelf among the “Dummies” books and the books I’ve written (see poster on top), there are multiple social media, classic literary and just plain fun books. But are they really all useful? Should they have been published at the expense of wasting paper, inflating egos and eventually filling landfills and wood stoves?

I say not. But it’s too late for the selection of books on these shelves – I’ll gladly pass some of the good ones along to friends and family who want to read them. Today, I’m going to give you a quick list of fictional social media titles that should never be written (even though some publishers will feel compelled to do so).

Bear in mind that some books that are already out there have some very real value. I’ve even had session attendees ask me for the best books on Twitter – so there is a market for more than you realize. Here we go…

Facebook Status Updates 101 – How to Leverage Facebook to Gain Friends and Influence People

Checking In – Using Foursquare to Get Your House Robbed

Wijacking Your Way to the Top – Using Free Wifi to Save $60 a Month on Fios

Tweetups – Using Twitter to Invite People to a Party

Hashtags and the Rules to Follow

NSFW! The Most Popular Videos on YouTube

Always Be Charging. Why Dead iPhones Happen to Good People.

The Social Media Fishbowl and How to Avoid the Toilet

So, what are some of your favorites of the books already out there? What book would you buy to demystify the Internet – or would you just Google it? And what are some of the subjects and tools you think need no special explanation in today’s socially connected community?

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Gravity Summit – Fewer Tweets, More Content

Ever have someone in your Twitter stream who seems to clog your life with a bunch of inconsequential crap over the course of a day? You know the people…folks who tweet from a #redsox game and give info on every … —yes, there’s more—

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Sustainable Transportation. Genuine Communication. New Media Helps?

In my continuing quest to be a more responsible member of society and someone who saves money on transportation, I have been looking at alternative-fuel vehicles and those of different sizes. Most of you know that I ride a scooter … —yes, there’s more—

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Who you Callin’ Cracker?

Unless you’ve been living under a rock or ambled over to this blog looking for Jeff Cutler the award-winning Canadian architect, you realize that this Jeff Cutler is a fan of consumables. From gadgets to gourmet food, I am unabashed … —yes, there’s more—

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eWeek Interview at New England Xpo for Business

Last week I was presenting social media sessions to multiple audiences and had a great time doing so. But one of the really cool things that occurs when you’re at a conference or event is the confluence of media makers. … —yes, there’s more—

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Memorial Day Cookout – Food is Good Content

This week, I spoke at the New England Xpo for Business – or is it Expo for Business? Whatever it was, the turnout was great and the response to my multiple sessions was flattering. My topics were content, blogging and … —yes, there’s more—

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It’s up to you. And three links.

When looking around the social media universe, you’ll find a lot of people spouting off techniques to use to make yourself more prominent and effective. These techniques are usually great – IF. YOU. USE. THEM. But without going forward with … —yes, there’s more—

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Your kidding, rite?

Have you noticed that as more people get onto the Web and start sharing their daily activities, the spelling, grammar and structure errors increase? These errors are particularly bad on Twitter where space concerns and speed are sometimes deemed as … —yes, there’s more—

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Running a Tweetup for Business. A Recap.

As many of you know, I create content for a living. More simply put, I write stuff and people pay me to do so. I’m also a social media trainer, guest speaker and event organizer. To that end, I keep … —yes, there’s more—

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