http://ramseymohsen.com Ramsey Mohsen's Personal Blog Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:16:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Meetings suck. They get in the way of getting work done. Some people think we shouldn’t have meetings at all. Others think that the corporate offices are structured for interruptions to occur. However, there are times, that you think your need to hold a meeting. But, on the other hand, your ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/the-15-minute-stand-up-meeting-try-it-youll-like-it/ You can't compare the two services. They're different. 7 days after the launch of Facebook Places, I do not think it will replace foursquare. Not yet. A quick scan of my Newsfeed tells me, the majority of my own friends aren't rushing to check-in and share their location everywhere they go. As a ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/facebook-places-7-days-later-its-not-better-than-foursquare/ I was walking into a friend's apartment, looked up, and was awestruck with this bright moon in the sky! This is the back alley right behind JP Wine Bar (I took this with my point-n-shoot). Pretty cool huh? Kinda eerie? http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/photo-the-moonlit-back-alley/ Facebook Places launched tonight, and this blog post is intended to provide you with a 1-minute read about the new update. Most importantly, I have recommendations for your privacy settings you should look at before you get started using this new feature. Facebook Places is a feature within Facebook that is ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/facebook-places-everything-you-need-to-know-in-under-1-minute/ Setting up your Twitter profile, starting a blog, or a Facebook page usually isn't the hard part. The question I get asked most often from clients and friends is how do you get any activity, establish a following or engagement? (e.g. "How do we get people to comment on Facebook ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/how-to-get-engagement-on-facebook-twitter-or-your-blog/ I had a chance to cut together a quick 1-minute video blog from my skydiving adventure (if you can't see the video above, click here to watch it). I was really bummed they didn't let me take my camera on the actual skydive itself. Oh well. They told me when ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/video-blog-skydiving-i-jumped-out-of-a-plane/ "No way, I love my planner!" exclaimed my friend Lauren. This is a quote from a conversation I had recently with 3 friends. We were discussing how we each stay organized. Lauren was defending her datebook, but we couldn't help but chuckle at the thought of using one, since it ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/how-to-get-organized-6-tips-and-ideas/ This is the way Twitter was meant to be experienced. Echofon is my new favorite Twitter app of choice. In the early days of when Twitter was first released, I had on-going debates with friends about the platform and how you should be able do this and you should be able ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/ramsey-reviews-echofon-for-the-ipad/ After coming home from a business trip last week, I was waiting for the bus at KCI (Kansas City International Airport, who is a client) and I remember turning my head- looking up- and being hit swiftly in the face with one of the most stunning skyscapes ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/photo-airport-thunderstorm-opening-kci/ So what's the secret to running a great Facebook page for your business or company? Everyone wants to know how to do it. But there is no single right answer, strategy or tactic for any substantive length of time. This is one of the reasons why I really like the ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/success-criteria-for-facebook-marketin/ OK, so the story behind this photo... we passed by this place in Butler, Missouri on our way to skydive, and we couldn't stop laughing at it ...hence the picture! Pretty random huh? We sure had fun with it. http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/photo-nuts-nuts-nuts/ Cliche as it may be, at the beginning of each year, I'm one of "those people" who outline their personal goals for the year. Rewind back in January, I remember grabbing dinner, and having a casual conversation with my friend Adam, to talk about events we wanted to attend and ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/08/photos-i-jumped-out-of-a-plane/ How many kinds of information are being fired at you today? This is from a book I'm reading on my iPad called, "Fascinate: Your 7 Triggers to Persuasion and Captivation." This quote really jumped out at me. It surprises you doesn't it? http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/these-words-were-published-in-1997/ I enjoy a good podcast. They are a great way to keep to learning from others and stay informed. I usually listen to when I'm driving to work or doing something around the house (e.g. like folding laundry or cleaning). The problem with podcasts or radio shows? You have to ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/ramseys-reviews-stitcher-on-demand-podcasts-radio-shows-news/ Did you know you can take an elevator to the top of Liberty Memorial? The 360-degree view at the top is incredible! The Liberty Memorial is easily the most recognizable landmark in Kansas City. It’s part of the National World War I museum, the only American museum solely dedicated to the ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/video-blog-1-minute-tour-of-the-liberty-memorial/ Do you remember how good Kansas City Royals were at baseball in the 80's? How about the amazing KC Chiefs in the 1970s? I want more than anything to have a hometown winning team again. People talk about what an exciting time it was to live in this city during those years. ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/photos-manchester-united-vs-kc-wizards-we-won/ The past few months have been exciting here at Digital Evolution Group. I led the team that launched a Facebook project for large Midwest retailer, Gordmans (over 68 stores in 16 different states in the US). We developed the default tab that appears when you go to the Gordmans Facebook page. ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/project-launch-gordmans-facebook-page/ A client recently told me they were concerned they didn't want to "clutter" their Tweet stream. They were concerned they didn't want to Tweet too much. My thoughts? No one reads all your Tweets. Twitter is a communication tool. ...not a publishing platform. Twitter is for holding conversations. ...and to have real dialogue and interactions without physical time ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/no-one-reads-all-your-tweets-get-over-yourself/ I've been working at Digital Evolution Group for 5+ years now. This is the card my boss handed to me today, how cool is this!?! So ...where should I go? :) http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/this-is-cool/ Do you spend too much time on Facebook? Wish there was a way to avoid the addictive time-suck of endlessly looking at photos, status updates, and funny cat videos people are posting? (yikes, I sound like an infomercial don't I?) I believe 15-minutes is all you need to catch-up on everything ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/facebook-15-minutes-a-day-is-all-you-need/ Do you have as much passion for anything in life as this guy? Or share as much excitement for anything like this guy? A great blog post dropped-in my Tweet stream from Trent, who shared, "If you want to succeed in life, stop relying on your future self to take care of things. Now." Well ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/are-you-as-passionate-as-this-guy/ While I was at work, I had an idea for a ringtone. Perhaps it was because I was working late, or that I was running on little sleep, or I drank too much coffee (or all of the above) ...but I think IT'S AWESOME!!!! Watch the video blog to find ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/my-new-ringtone-is-awesome/ There isn't a success formula or a step-by-step program on how to use social media. And so called “experts” don’t exist, in my opinion (I think those people are full of it). However, most businesses know they need to learn how to social media effectively. Many try it, jump-in, and learn ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/3-things-you-need-for-social-media-success/ You don't need a fancy camera to take panoramic photos. I shot this one at the St. Louis Cardinals game this past weekend (below), with my point-n-shoot Canon S90 and used a free app to stitch 3 photos together (it comes with Canon cameras). So the next time you see ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/photo-panoramic-photo-of-busch-stadium/ Everyday I find myself with at least 1 message in my inbox asking "What tool do you use?" or "What website do you use for X or Y". This blog post outlines what websites, apps, and equipment I like to use. This is a "living" blog post that I update ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/50-websites-tools-and-apps-i-like-to-use/ You're never too old to enjoy fireworks! Right? :) I had an absolute blast this evening hanging out with my friends and enjoying some pre-July 4th fireworks. I also took my Canon 40D with me. Capturing fireworks with a camera is hard. It was a fun challenge finding that 'just right' ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/photos-fireworks/ A study found that 58% of people start their day by checking their email. Think about that. More than half of people who sit down at their computer- the first thing they do is check their email. What's my point? While social media is all the rage in the news, business magazines ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/study-finds-58-check-their-email-first/ Check out my new iPhone wallpaper! Super Mario is totally creeping behind my icons :) What apps do you have on your homescreen? Take a screenshot and share a link to it in the comments! (press the sleep button at the top of your phone and the home button at the ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/07/hey-show-me-your-homescreen/ Today is officially Social Media Day! A day in which we celebrate the revolution of media becoming social. I think we all can agree, the advent of these social technologies, has changed the way we communicate. Both in our personal lives and for businesses, there's lots to "thank" social media ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/06/happy-social-media-day-the-tools-facilitate-ambient-intimacy/ There are 400+ million users on Facebook. I'd be willing to bet, of those 400+ million, most do not know the details about how Facebook was created. 19-year-old Mark Zuckerberg launched the website in 2004, at Harvard, and the rest is just history. Right? (but saying that, would be the ... http://ramseymohsen.com/2010/06/facebook-coming-to-a-movie-theater-near-you/