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Blogging #ChiThinkDrink - June 2013

Astek Consulting — Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:41:02 GMT

Here's a few tweets from our Academy Think-n-Drink. Our topic "Easier, Faster, Better, Stronger Blogging" generated a great discussion that ranged from platforms to SEO. Take a look at the some of the conversation!

Storified by Astek Consulting · Wed, Jun 05 2013 08:41:02

Write drunk:edit sober @JohnEQuatro @RachelYeomans Looking forward to my THIRD #chiThinkDrink I think that qualifies me as a charter member.
— Asta Razma · Mon, Jun 03 2013 21:26:21

We have the wine and cookies ready for #ChiThinkDrink and it's hard trying not to dig into right now. ; )
— astekweb · Tue, Jun 04 2013 13:26:27

Pure gold. #chithinkdrink @ Astek instagram.com/p/aJ0oDbPqpD/ · astekweb

The wine for #ChiThinkDrink came from our generous sponsor Sicilian Gold. Learn more about them here: ar.gy/4Qhf
— astekweb · Tue, Jun 04 2013 15:49:04

@astekweb @JohnEQuatro my pleasure!! That's why I'm #chithinkdrink Elite ;)
— Asta Razma · Tue, Jun 04 2013 17:32:03

According to our expert @RachelYeomans "People love pronouns in blogs." Finally an opportunity to talk about myself! #ChiThinkDrink
— Teressa Catrambone · Tue, Jun 04 2013 16:13:29

@astekweb We'd totally be there if only we weren't on the West Coast! #ChiThinkDrink
— E2MAssoc · Mon, Jun 03 2013 10:43:43

Oooooooh!! Next months topic for #ChiThinkDrink is branding or apps. Can't wait @RachelYeomans @JohnEQuatro @astekweb
— Asta Razma · Tue, Jun 04 2013 17:29:11

Talking about Blogger - The blogging platform that will outlive nuclear war because its owned by Google.. #ChiThinkDrink
— astekweb · Tue, Jun 04 2013 16:23:26

The Science of Blogging #ChiThinkDrink Thx @RachelYeomans & @JohnEQuatro for some gr8 info @astekweb pic.twitter.com/ljW4Z1dRuC · Asta Razma

@MoSweeney123 & other #akrete pros are appreciating the @astekweb #SEO good stuff #chithinkdrink
— Margy Sweeney · Tue, Jun 04 2013 16:19:10

Thank you @astekweb for a great program on #blogging best practices from the fab @RachelYeomans! #ChiThinkDrink
— Margy Sweeney · Tue, Jun 04 2013 16:13:41

@AstaRazma So great seeing you again! :) Thanks for being our #chithinkdrink elite! @JohnEQuatro
— Rachel Yeomans · Tue, Jun 04 2013 17:06:18

Thanks #chithinkdrink for the awesome session on blogging today with Rachel. Looking forward to next month!
— Thu Nguyen · Tue, Jun 04 2013 17:36:47

@astekweb Had fun at last night's presentation! Thx 4 hosting and providing some great insight into blogging! #ChiThinkDrink #moistcupcakes
— Chris Narbone · Wed, Jun 05 2013 04:30:38

Wow, we had a great time at #ChiThinkDrink! Thanks to all who attended. If you forgot to ask a question (b/c of the wine) share it here!
— astekweb · Wed, Jun 05 2013 07:12:17

#YEAstek! – Social Shout Outs for 5/13/13

Astek Consulting — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:59:09 GMT

A few of our staff's fave links about digital marketing and other random fun from last week!

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, May 13 2013 06:59:09

SEO is not a department, or a goal. It is one benefit of a smart marketing strategy. via @portentint #YEAstek! ar.gy/4D2v
— astekweb · Fri, May 10 2013 16:01:21

The Top 100 Social Media, Internet Marketing and SEO Blogs for 2013 | Via @Cision #YEAstek! ar.gy/4D1v
— astekweb · Fri, May 10 2013 10:21:04

We saw this, and HAD to share it. Ryan Gosling Won't Eat His Cereal via @buzzfeed #YEAstek! ar.gy/4CyT
— astekweb · Fri, May 10 2013 08:03:12

Our @JohnEQuatro and @JohnnyMoPPC are going to #smps8on8 today & live tweeting. #YEAstek!
— astekweb · Wed, May 08 2013 07:51:25

Our friend @seanmcginnis gives us the EPIC list of Link Building Techniques That STILL WORK! #YEAstek! ar.gy/4B0b
— astekweb · Tue, May 07 2013 08:02:04

#YEAstek! – Social Shout Outs

Astek Consulting — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:08:01 GMT

A few of our staff's fave links from the week of 4/30/13

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, May 06 2013 08:08:01

25 Awesome Business Card stickers via @kikolani #YEAstek! ar.gy/49Np
— astekweb · Sun, May 05 2013 08:01:05

Weekend fun: Tweet your beer pics and they get uploaded to this Pinterest-like site for Beer! #YEAstek! ar.gy/49Nl
— astekweb · Sat, May 04 2013 13:01:03

Responsive Web Design: Build Once, Deploy Once, Leave No User Behind. From @sitepointdotcom #YEAstek! ar.gy/497h
— astekweb · Fri, May 03 2013 09:37:04

Responsive Design Emails Increase Click-Through Rate By >20% via @CareerBuilder #YEAstek! ar.gy/48R1
— astekweb · Thu, May 02 2013 14:25:03

#YEAstek! – Social Shout Outs

Astek Consulting — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:29:25 GMT

A few of our staff's fave links from the week of 4/22/13

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, Apr 29 2013 09:29:25

5 Great Pinterest B2B accounts - via @socialmedia2da #YEAstek! ar.gy/45GW
— astekweb · Sun, Apr 28 2013 13:01:04

Social Media levels the playing field. Great video from @annereuss. #YEAstek! ar.gy/45GD
— astekweb · Sat, Apr 27 2013 13:01:06

Awesome article by @ChrisBucholz -> The 5 Worst Error Messages in the History of Tech ar.gy/43N2 #YEAstek!
— astekweb · Wed, Apr 24 2013 06:01:04

Best website ever too! -> Chicago's "Milt's BBQ" donates profits to charity: ar.gy/43Lr #YEAstek!
— astekweb · Tue, Apr 23 2013 15:01:05

#YEAstek! – Social Shout Outs

Astek Consulting — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 15:50:41 GMT

Our Faves For the Week of 04/8/13

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, Apr 15 2013 08:50:41

Next up in "Apps We Love,"Swoon Dating App Connects With Facebook For Speedy Matchmaking #YEAstek! ar.gy/3.bw
— astekweb · Sun, Apr 14 2013 08:01:04

Has the mystery of Stonehenge finally been solved? 3D laser scanning shows stones were an ART GALLERY #YEAstek! ar.gy/3zza
— astekweb · Fri, Apr 12 2013 08:01:13

Top 10 Tips from Best LinkedIn Company Pages of 2012 #YEAstek! ar.gy/3zzQ
— astekweb · Thu, Apr 11 2013 14:20:03

Quantum physics teaches us that "What we think is what we are." #YEAstek! ar.gy/3z2B
— astekweb · Wed, Apr 10 2013 12:49:03

Attendify releases app for event planners. Creates a mobile social net unique to their event. #eventprofs #YEAstek! ar.gy/3yLB
— astekweb · Tue, Apr 09 2013 12:49:04

#YEAstek! – Social Shout Outs

Astek Consulting — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:29:03 GMT

Our Faves For the Week of 04/1/13

Storified by Astek Consulting · Tue, Apr 09 2013 09:29:03

LinkedIn is adding the ability to tag people in status updates and comments. #YEAstek! Via @MarketingPilgrim ar.gy/3wU5
— astekweb · Fri, Apr 05 2013 16:01:11

3 Most Common Ways that Websites Get Out of Alignment, and What to Do About Them. #YEAstek! via @marketingcloud ar.gy/3wSY
— astekweb · Fri, Apr 05 2013 11:13:04

Agree - how about live displays at events too? RT @astekweb: 7 Levels of Social Media #eventprofs #YEAstek! ar.gy/3vCp
— Eventstagr.am · Wed, Apr 03 2013 15:21:54

Wow. This is great: 7 Levels of Social Media For Trade Show Marketers #eventprofs #YEAstek! ar.gy/3vCp
— astekweb · Wed, Apr 03 2013 14:25:03

"Not every video can go "Gangnam Style." Tips on using YouTube for small biz marketing via @askppc #YEAstek! ar.gy/3vCD
— astekweb · Wed, Apr 03 2013 09:37:04

4 Ways to Maximize the Social Media Presence at Your Next Event #eventprofs #YEAstek! | via @smexaminer ar.gy/3unC
— astekweb · Tue, Apr 02 2013 16:01:10

#YEAstek! – Social Shout-Outs

Astek Consulting — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 19:47:03 GMT

Our Favs For the Week of 03/18/13

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, Mar 25 2013 12:47:03

Your Monday Chuckle: Top 12 Internet Memes for Nonprofits | npENGAGE #non profit #YEAstek! http://t.co/Fo4kffQhdA
— astekweb · Mon, Mar 25 2013 11:13:15

AdWords Inside Jokes: 3 Hilarious Ideas for Google Users [COMICS] #YEAstek! http://t.co/hOmOLadVk0
— astekweb · Sun, Mar 24 2013 08:01:04

YES! RT from @TIME: Mankind leaves the solar system: Voyager spacecraft officially crosses the heliosphere #YEAstek! http://t.co/bZ2tJHsQUa
— astekweb · Sat, Mar 23 2013 08:01:06

Simon Sinek TEDx Video - Start with WHY. "People don't buy WHAT you do. They buy WHY you do it." #YEAstek! http://t.co/ThcF0HlsRc
— astekweb · Fri, Mar 22 2013 09:37:04

Anything that Avinash touches is gold. Framework to create a magnificent digital marketing strategy. #YEAstek! http://t.co/1Is7UBtw34
— astekweb · Fri, Mar 22 2013 08:01:09

10 Mobile Apps for Conferences that Keep You Connected at Live Events #eventprofs #YEAstek! http://t.co/QikrbBldme
— astekweb · Tue, Mar 19 2013 12:49:04

"Whaddaya mean I have to write ad copy!?!" - Content Marketing for people that hate writing. #YEAStek! http://t.co/ivQr7auP1h
— astekweb · Tue, Mar 19 2013 11:13:04

We try to help you tell your story. Here is proof that it works: 7 Best Digital Storytelling Examples #YEAstek! http://t.co/owh68bgt0B
— astekweb · Tue, Mar 19 2013 08:01:09

#YEAstek! - Social Shout-outs!

Astek Consulting — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:55:03 GMT

A weekly round-up of what we thought was unique, useful, or fun in the week on Feb. 25th, 2013

Storified by Astek Consulting · Mon, Mar 04 2013 08:55:03

We love theater! Three shows to see this weekend: via @Chicagoist #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3blk
— astekweb · Sat, Mar 02 2013 11:35:05

Want a chance to get your picture taken on #OpeningDay @ U.S. Cellular? And help a worthy cause? @whitesox #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3bfe
— astekweb · Sat, Mar 02 2013 07:54:03

Live Event QR Codes: Six QR Code Do's and Don'ts via @MarketingProfs #eventprofs #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3bdD
— astekweb · Fri, Mar 01 2013 12:13:03

We support our local artists. Today + Tomorrow: Creative Chicago Expo (@ChicXpo), for resources you need. #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3bdm
— astekweb · Fri, Mar 01 2013 09:19:12

#YEAstek! - Social Shout-outs!

Astek Consulting — Tue, 26 Feb 2013 14:36:29 GMT

A weekly round-up of what we thought was unique, useful, or fun in the week on Feb. 18th, 2013

Storified by Astek Consulting · Tue, Feb 26 2013 06:36:29

Google Glass: One Step Closer to Real Life "Minority Report" | Business 2 Community #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3Xgv
— astekweb · Fri, Feb 22 2013 10:27:14

Yikes....Did Twitter just introduce their own version of EdgeRank? via @leaderswest #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3X1X
— astekweb · Thu, Feb 21 2013 12:17:05

Best Practices for Using LinkedIn for Lead Gen | from @B2community #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3Wxv
— astekweb · Thu, Feb 21 2013 10:16:06

This is great: How to use the SEO Pyramid Strategy #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3Wd7
— astekweb · Thu, Feb 21 2013 06:51:04

3 Long-Form Copywriting Tricks You Should Steal | Unbounce #YEAstek! http://ar.gy/3Wb0
— astekweb · Wed, Feb 20 2013 14:03:03

#MPITechCon in a Twitter-tale

Astek Consulting — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 21:18:05 GMT

The short story of great speakers, food, technology and people who came in from the Chicago cold to attend a fantastic event.

Storified by Astek Consulting · Wed, Feb 20 2013 13:18:05

I love Storify. My personal mantra is that good marketing is just good story-telling because the destination is only as valuable as the inspiration, history, context and discoveries it takes to get there.

Astek sent me to represent the company because we love the Chicago tech community. We also wanted learn a bit about the meetings industry, promote our event social media program and frankly, find me some new friends since I recently moved here from St. Louis. Ummm... Go Cubs?

Looking back at the tweets, I saw an online journey that represented the amazing time that I had at the event. The posts below were chosen to reflect some of my favorite moments and show the thoughts of the many wonderful people that attended.

Thanks,

John Armstrong

Sr. Community Manager, Astek

@JohnEQuatro

Just got off the train in Chicago for #mpitechcon! Who's ready!?
— Kienan Shaw · Mon, Feb 18 2013 19:28:20

@KienanShaw Sooo ready... Welcome to Chicago! #Mpitechcon
— John Armstrong · Mon, Feb 18 2013 21:05:15

On my way! #MPITechCon
— Kathy Reading · Tue, Feb 19 2013 04:55:12

Goodmorning Chicago! Talking mobile at #MPITechCon this morning right after @unmarketing. I'm ready for coffee and an angry rant or two.
— Sara Santiago · Tue, Feb 19 2013 03:39:31

Early call time for #MPITechCon. Got some great interviews lined up for our live show to the virtual audience! @unmarketing @BillyDec
— Judi Holler · Tue, Feb 19 2013 04:02:51

Welcome to Chicago in February #MPITechCon attendees, with all the lights inside plenty warm! #MPI http://pic.twitter.com/aUXhMtau · MPI TechCon

Dont let the snow stop you from coming to #MPITechCon this morning! I hear they have COFFEE and more..
— Hirman Ahmad · Tue, Feb 19 2013 05:34:18

Excited for #MPITechCon!! Great speakers, lots of learning, reconnecting with awesome peeps!!
— Nicole · Tue, Feb 19 2013 05:43:12

@DaveSerino Michigan mittens ready to go! #MPITechCon http://pic.twitter.com/X0IdYw07 · Meetings Michigan

Goooood morning! Free iPad rentals from @MeetingTomorrow at registration. #MPITechCon
— Talia Miller · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:24:50

Hope everyone had a good night sleep at The Silversmith Hotel Downtown Chicago! Come visit our booth! Who’s ready for TechCon? #mpitechcon
— Silversmith Hotel · Tue, Feb 19 2013 10:57:32

I'm late! “Early calltime for #MPITechCon. Great interviews for live show w/@unmarketing @BillyDec” via @JudiHoller @mpitechcon @kylehillman
— Billy Dec · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:21:26

Cool approach for a social media feed! #mpitechcon http://pic.twitter.com/pXkcQQhv · alagos24

I'm up way too early! I see Scott speak any chance I get. @MrHirman @unmarketing will be speaking at 8.45am for #MPITechCon. Get excited.
— ELIZABETH GLAU, CMP · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:42:27

@MPITechCon I think this will fit in my apartment #MPITechCon http://pic.twitter.com/qdyprKhG · Keith Bessler

Someone has good taste in music. I love that Spoon is playing before the opening session at #mpitechcon #mpi
— Jason Hensel · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:43:59

Looking forward to keynote "The Business of Awesome" #mpitechcon @ Illinois institute of technology
— AIBTM 2013 · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:55:12

HackMPI showcase - Hackathon has started #MPITechCon #MPI You don't want to miss this!!!!! http://pic.twitter.com/1kgzRJ4n · Leeya Suksamai

Scott Stratton @unmarketing is unboring #MPITechCon
— Kathy Reading · Tue, Feb 19 2013 06:59:29