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Why user testing is important for local council websites
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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EpicStar SuperPost: Attempting to outlaw Facebook, Twitter and their lesser-known cousins may cruel your pitch with Gen Y staff
January 25, 2011 – 12:08 pm | No Comment
EpicStar SuperPost: Attempting to outlaw Facebook, Twitter and their lesser-known cousins may cruel your pitch with Gen Y staff

EpicStar SuperPost is back! Now we bring another great blog post from “Bang the Table” in Australia.  Although that might seem quite far, trust me, local governments in Australia face the same difficulties, challenges and …

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 …

LGEO Research releases 1st White Paper tomorrow “Government-to-Citizens Communications: Utilising multiple digital channels effectively”
June 1, 2010 – 6:11 pm | 2 Comments
LGEO Research releases 1st White Paper tomorrow “Government-to-Citizens Communications: Utilising multiple digital channels effectively”

So, tomorrow I’m releasing my 1st White Paper on how local government can communicate better with citizens using multiple channels on limited cost.

Web 2.0 & social media for patients
May 29, 2010 – 10:06 pm | 4 Comments
Web 2.0 & social media for patients

This blog post is sponsored by Semantix Ltd.
Web 2.0 & social media for patients
The first on the scene was the empowered patient. Patients are participating in online communities to share and discuss daily life struggles to …

Social networks for medical practitioners
May 29, 2010 – 9:51 pm | 4 Comments
Social networks for medical practitioners

This blog post is sponsored by Semantix Ltd.
This blog post features a list of social networks found online for medical practitioners.
Hope you will find this useful!
Social networks (Web 2.0) for medical practitioners

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iMedExchange – …

7 Slideshare presentation slides for social media and web 2.0 for healthcare
May 29, 2010 – 9:42 pm | No Comment

How Physicians Use Social Media In Medicine

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Social Media Health Care 2009
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Practicing Medicine in the Web 2.0 Era
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Cool Health Related Web 2.0 & Social Media Stuff by and for Patients
May 18, 2010 – 3:42 pm | 14 Comments
Cool Health Related Web 2.0 & Social Media Stuff by and for Patients

The first on the scene was the empowered patient. Patients are participating in online communities to share and discuss daily life struggles to coping with rare diseases. Here I’ve compiled a list of inspirational web 2.0 and social media stuff by patients for patients

How Scottish public agencies are using social media to engage with citizens
May 18, 2010 – 10:07 am | No Comment
How Scottish public agencies are using social media to engage with citizens

This blog post includes some slides with examples of how Scotland is using social media to engage with citizens.

Say hello to Mister Splashy Pants!: 4 Min Social Media Talk
December 22, 2009 – 2:11 pm | No Comment
Say hello to Mister Splashy Pants!: 4 Min Social Media Talk

I love it when I can find inspiring speakers and stories to inspire and encourage social media adoption in all aspects of our lives. There are just some things that money can’t buy which is unpredictable and as effective if not more than those big advertising campaigns could ever do. And the best thing is, sometimes, genuine campaigns could later on create profit for those who need it the most. And how was this all possible if not for social media? ;o) Enjoy!