Summary transcript for 13 June 2013 #AWCchat: Website and Blog Stats That Matter

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 57th #AWCChat on Twitter, about which stats really matter in your website and blog analytics.

Here is what we discussed:

1)  What is some basic info you want to know about your website/blog visitors? Hint: you want to know how people found your site (through a link? Keyword search – which words? Social media?)

2)  How do you measure whether you’re getting more visitors (traffic) to your site?

The transcript includes specific sections to pay attention to in your analytics. Don’t miss all of the helpful how-to Resource links we tweeted, either.

**  On our AWC Chirpstory channel – the summary transcript for the 13 June chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for June 2013

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Chat topics, dates and times for June 2013

We’re excited to be in our 2nd year of #AWCchat:  a one-hour, weekly online chat on Twitter where we discuss a variety of communications-related topics.

Nope, you do not have to be an AWC (Association for Women in Communications) member or a woman to participate.

The chat is held weekly, for one hour, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time) on Thursdays. There will usually be a transcript on our Chirpstory channel if you can’t make it.

Here is a helpful post on how to participate in a Twitter chat, by Lisa Barone. Here’s the plan:

Schedule/Topics June 2013

• Thursday, June 6 – no chat
• Thursday, June 13 - Website analytics, stats and data: which ones really matter? (rescheduled from May)
• Thursday, June 20 - How to get started as a professional speaker
• Thursday, June 27 - Toolbox Extravaganza! Everyone bring 1 – 3 of your favorite professional communicator timesavers, apps, tips or resources to the chat

Please follow @AWCchat on Twitter, and tweet us any other topic ideas you have. We look forward to seeing you at one or all of the chat sessions.

Thanks very much for your support of the AWC – where we “get” communications integration thanks to our diverse and talented membership!

Summary transcript for 30 May 2013 #AWCchat: Professional Development

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 56th #AWCChat on Twitter, about communications learning and professional development.

The chat was run by the AWC National Board Chair Maria Henneberry, who kindly stepped in at the last minute. Turnout was low, but we’ve learned that even when it seems like no one is around, there are “lurkers” who are absorbing the discussion.

Maria threw out a lot of questions and thoughts – take a look at them in the transcript and send her a tweet at @MariaHenneberry if you have feedback on any of it. She’d love to hear from you!

**  On our AWC Chirpstory channel – the summary transcript for the 30 May chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for May 2013

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 23 May 2013 #AWCchat: Finding and Being a Mentor

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 55th #AWCChat on Twitter, about mentoring.

Here is what we discussed:

1)  What does the term “mentor” mean to you? Is it a buzzword, or is there real meat behind it?

2)  If “everyone says” you should have a mentor (or 2) then how does one acquire this magic person?  :)

3)  If you’re in a position to be a mentor yourself, what holds you back?

Don’t miss all of the helpful how-to Resource links we tweeted, either.

**  On our AWC Chirpstory channel – the summary transcript for the 23 May chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for May 2013

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 16 May 2013 #AWCchat: Email Productivity

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 54th #AWCChat on Twitter, about how to efficiently handle your email (and yes, it’s a challenge for all of us. You are not alone.)

Here is what we discussed:

1)  Why do you think so many of us struggle w/groaning piles of email? It’s NOT because we are lazy or stupid, either.

2)  What is your process for handling email? Certain times of day/when they come in? On phone or desktop?

3)  How can you keep stuff out of your IN box to start with? Let’s talk about filters & Unsubscribing.

4)  What is ONE thing you’d like to do, starting today, to more efficiently handle your email?

Don’t miss all of the helpful how-to Resource links we tweeted, either.

**  On our AWC Chirpstory channel – the summary transcript for the 16 May chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for May 2013

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Chat topics, dates and times for May 2013

We’re excited to be in our 2nd year of #AWCchat:  a one-hour, weekly online chat on Twitter where we discuss a variety of communications-related topics.

Nope, you do not have to be an AWC (Association for Women in Communications) member or a woman to participate.

The chat is held weekly, for one hour, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. CST (Central Standard Time) on Thursdays. There will usually be a transcript on our Chirpstory channel if you can’t make it.

Here is a helpful post on how to participate in a Twitter chat, by Lisa Barone. Here’s the plan:

Schedule/Topics May 2013

(Updated 15 May to reflect schedule changes.)

• Thursday, May 2 – no chat
• Thursday, May 9 – chat rescheduled
• Thursday, May 16 - Managing your email without losing your mind
• Thursday, May 23 - Mentoring:  being one and finding one
• Thursday, May 30 - Website analytics, stats and data: which ones really matter?
  

Please follow @AWCchat on Twitter, and tweet us any other topic ideas you have. We look forward to seeing you at one or all of the chat sessions.

Thanks very much for your support of the AWC – where we “get” communications integration thanks to our diverse and talented membership!

Summary transcript for 25 April 2013 #AWCchat: Dressing for Business

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 53rd #AWCChat on Twitter, about dressing for business with style, so that you look professional but still look like YOU.

Here is what we discussed:

1)  Describe your Number One go-to business outfit. Why does it give you confidence?

2)  Some standard work outfits are, well, boring. How can we dress with color without looking clownish?

3)  The whole “business casual” thing can be a landmine for women. Describe a women’s biz casual outfit.

4)  How can you try a trend at work? Example: new nail polish designs with chevrons, dots, etc.

There were plenty of reference links shared, too, including a blog that is all about corporate dressing.

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for the 25 April chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for May 2013

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 18 April 2013 #AWCchat: Being an authentic communicator

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 52nd #AWCChat on Twitter, with guest host and AWC National Chair Maria Henneberry talking about authentic communication.

Maria held a free-flowing conversation about what it means to be an authentic communicator, whether it’s something that you just “are,” or can you prepare to become one, and how vulnerability can actually make your communications even more effective.

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for the 18 April chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for April 2013.

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 11 April 2013 #AWCchat: Blurred lines between PR, marketing and advertising

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 51st #AWCChat on Twitter about today’s convergence of PR, marketing and advertising, and what that means for professional communicators.

There were only two questions posed, but a lot of discussion flowed from them….

1)  Defining terms as they are understood today: what really IS the big difference between PR and marketing? Or is there one, in reality?

2)  Sponsored content = content you pay for that looks “real” (if it’s done well.) How can you avoid the landmines inherent in creating it?

Some top-notch resource links shared in this chat, too!

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for the 11 April chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for April 2013.

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 4 April 2013 #AWCchat: Blogger and online media outreach

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 50th #AWCChat on Twitter (did you see that? 50th!) about better blogger and online media outreach, especially for PR folks but as usual, anyone was welcome to participate.

Several issues were discussed, including:

1)  Are your communications goals for online media coverage different than your goals for print, TV, radio, etc.?

2)  Let’s say your market niche is outdoor recreation. How would you find bloggers/online media who cover that niche?

3)  So, you have something to pitch to someone in online media. Is it different than pitching a print reporter?

Lots of great resource links shared in this chat, too!

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for the 4 April chat.

**  Chat schedule and topics for April 2013.

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.