One Big Change website redesign
Check out my most recent project, the website redesign for One Big Change. I used the flexibility of Wordpress to give it a functional and beautiful new look. I'm open to suggestions and feedback so please let me know what you think about the new face of onebigchange.org!
Read moreSpeeding up WordPress via Noupe
Whether you’re using WordPress as a CMS, a blog or somewhere between the two, as a portfolio site, making sure your site runs quickly is absolutely paramount in this day and age. This article and screencast combo takes you through how to use a variety of tips, tricks and techniques in order to make your WordPress powered site load faster.
Read moreUsing Facebook Ads to Find Your Dream Job
As you can probably tell, I'm looking for a job. One thing I've learned about the job search is that you need to be creative. I recently read an article on a job search engine's blog about an experiment using Facebook ads to help recent grads get employers to notice them. I thought this was a great idea, and since I got some free Facebook ad credits with my hosting account, I decided to try it too. I put a $50 budget on my campaign and targeted my ad to organizations I sent my resume to and a few randoms. …
Read more5 Infographics about social media
Infographics get the point across with a creative, visual representation. The dynamic of some social networks are so hard to explain. The power of using these communities are marketing tools is even more important to explain with impact. I found 5 infographics that explain the impact and power of the social networks Facebook, Twitter, fousquare, 1. Facebook 2. Twitter This gives the shockingly impressive impact of Twitter and Facebook. A friend of mine made a status update saying: "Leaving Facebook for Twitter is like leaving the party at midnight." This infographic will blow any Twitter skeptic's mind, and is pretty …
Read moreMy blog…it’s like a lockbox
As I'm polishing off my last couple of classes online this summer and am on the job hunt, I realized I needed a more...permanent online presence. Hence, vanessaterrell.com. I've tried out all the major social networking sites over the years: Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, LinkedIn Tumblr, Livejournal, Xanga, Wordpress, Blogspot, Flickr, Behance... I'm all over the place. Although my accounts are all permanent ghosts in cyberspace now, what I found most impactful about all of these networks I belong to is their power. Being a part of a social network means you are a part of a community. That community is …
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