July 25, 2011 – 5:01 pm | 3 Comments

The dumbest mistake is viewing design as something you do at the end of the process to ‘tidy up’ the mess, as opposed to understanding it’s a ‘day …

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Social Media Gov

There’s alot of stuff out there on social media in government. Here I’ve carefully chosen what you might need to know and other stuff that might be to your liking. So, check it out!

Straight From the Horses Mouth

Here you will find inspiring interviews with key individuals involved either directly or indirectly with local government and their take on online engagement. Very useful!

Tools for Engagement

Sometimes its hard to figure out what works, so why not look at some of the stuff here. You might find them useful to apply to your local council or community website.

Research Data

Here you will find all the research data on local government social media channels that has been collected to date, which includes Twitter, Flickr, YouTube, Facebook and more to come. Keep checking!

Be Inspired!

Ever feel that you need to be inspired to do your job or just everyday life? Here I’ve hand picked some stuff that might just give you the boost that you need!

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How to find your Facebook Page ID
June 8, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment
How to find your Facebook Page ID

If you have a facebook page and having problems finding your Facebook Page ID because you have a vanity URL, here’s an easy way to find out what your ID is.
If you don’t have a …

Ideas for Facebook and Twitter: Facebook article search, Twitter group tweet and hashtag filter
June 7, 2011 – 1:28 pm | No Comment
Ideas for Facebook and Twitter: Facebook article search, Twitter group tweet and hashtag filter

WARNING: This is strictly from a business strategy point of view and observation.
Facebook article/blog post search and page
There is one thing specifically on how I think Facebook can leverage on news, content/information or interesting articles …

Reshaping public services online by getting the basics right for local government websites
April 7, 2011 – 2:56 pm | One Comment

Frustration
There is nothing more frustrating than being in government right now if you are looking for change or motivation in your work. With almost no funding available, fewer colleagues to carry …

Drawing upon humour for change
January 27, 2011 – 10:40 am | No Comment

As the “Women for Social Change” event is rearing its head, I’d like to share with my readers, both men and women, a TED Talk that made me sit up and listen.
This 6 min talk …

UKGovCamp11: Video production on the cheap for local government (Andrew Beeken – Lincoln City Council)
January 24, 2011 – 7:43 am | No Comment
UKGovCamp11: Video production on the cheap for local government (Andrew Beeken – Lincoln City Council)

Andrew Beeken presented a very useful session at UKGovCamp11 this year discussing how we can produce corporate videos on the cheap. A lot of good tips were shared and thoughts were exchanged during Andrew’s session …

What are widgets? How can local government use widgets?
January 21, 2011 – 2:19 pm | No Comment
What are widgets? How can local government use widgets?

What are widgets?
For some of us in local government, mentioning the word widget is not alien to us and has become somewhat part of our online activities.  However for those who …

Web 2.0, HR and localgov: The effects of unemployment & how local authorities can realize the Web 2.0 potential of sharing resources with Jobcentre Plus and other gov agencies
January 21, 2011 – 1:32 pm | No Comment
Web 2.0, HR and localgov: The effects of unemployment & how local authorities can realize the Web 2.0 potential of sharing resources with Jobcentre Plus and other gov agencies

People often talk about getting on the property ladder for first time buyers and this would possibly be the talking point for many graduates who have manage to secure their first job and now considering …

Directgov 2010 and Beyond: Martha Lane Fox wants to hear from local authorities NOW!
January 20, 2011 – 5:36 am | One Comment
Directgov 2010 and Beyond: Martha Lane Fox wants to hear from local authorities NOW!

The playground’s shut!
For the past year, I have been rather quiet due to the many thoughts that have entered my mind regarding the future of local government public services online. Mostly those thoughts encompasses on …

E-Democracy: You can now translate LGEO Research in 48 languages!
October 11, 2010 – 3:44 pm | No Comment
E-Democracy: You can now translate LGEO Research in 48 languages!

I was recently asked if its possible to get LGEO Research to be translated into another language. I was wondering hmmm…. how can I make that happen? And serendipity, today I came across Steven Clift’s …

Come and “speed-date” with me!
October 6, 2010 – 12:03 pm | No Comment
Come and “speed-date” with me!

Another day, another event. This time I will be joining Local DirectGov for their Community Day at the City of London, Guildhall, London starting at 10:00 until 15:00 on 15 October 2010.
The event will be …