Personal

Changing Username #TwitterFail - Waiting For Fix

Oct 22, 2009 · Personal, Social Media

Twitter @jose_u Is Now @joseuonline

Oct 21, 2009 · Personal, Questions, Social Media

In Twitter, Jose Uzcategui was @jose_u until today. From now on you can find me on Twitter at @joseuonline.

Happy Birthday To Me!

Oct 15, 2009 · Personal

Google Street View is now available for us Vancouverites!

Oct 7, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal

I’ve spent some time this morning like many others who have heard the news, looking for places I frequent on Google Maps and looking out for a glimpse of myself, my friends, overall craziness or Waldo.

Do We Need SEO? ...um, YES!

Sep 30, 2009 · Personal

Have you noticed an increase on articles praising social media and asking, “do we really need SEO?” Well let me answer that for you, YES. Social media is mighty powerful, true, but it’s not a substitute for SEO, it’s part of it.

On Blogging for Money

Sep 7, 2009 · Personal, Social Media

Re: Selling Out on Youtube (Video)

Aug 5, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal, Social Media

I came across an article titled "Selling Out on YouTube: vloggers weigh in on brand integration online" by Xiaochang Li, where she mentions a great ongoing conversation on Youtube. Here's my take on it:

To Wait or Not To Wait (For A Topic)

Aug 1, 2009 · Personal

If you haven't read my last post, it was on a real situation a friend of mine, Rick, is having with a client. I thought the situation was interesting, and so did many others here and on LinkedIn.

On Vacation, Privacy and Social Media

Jul 14, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal, Social Media

Privacy is one of the most popular counter arguments to social media. Your location and current activities are indeed very private pieces of information we might not always want to share.

The Link Request Letter I Received Today

Jun 16, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal

Today I received a letter requesting a link from my blog. Because I'm a relatively small player, I though some of you might be interested in seeing what one of these looks like.

Get Ready, Facebook Pretty URLs Are Coming!

Jun 12, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal, Social Media

Facebook recently announced on a blog post that they'll be implementing vanity URLs starting this Saturday at midnight. So get ready, because this means that millions of users will be racing to get a pretty URL.

Twitter: To Follow or Not To Follow (Video)

Jun 10, 2009 · Personal, Social Media

Here's my take on following people on Twitter. Though this is what I usually do, lots of people share the same principles.

Trivial Tweets are Okay - Sometimes

Jun 3, 2009 · Personal, Social Media

We've all complained about it. We all have "that guy" who tweets about nothing valuable. And we all advise those coming on to Twitter to tweet with care. Well last night, at the The Vancouver Sales Performance Meetup, I had the all too familiar conversation about non-sense tweets.

Passed the Google Analytics Individual Qualification Exam!!!

Jun 1, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal

Yes, the Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ) exam exists, and I just passed it! Indeed I've been polishing my skills. First, the Advanced SEO Certification I mentioned on my last posts; this week was the GAIQ; and next will be...shhh, it's a secret. I enjoy learning new things, which is good since constant learning and Internet marketing go hand and hand.

Completed: SEMPO Insitute's Advanced SEO Certificate

May 26, 2009 · Personal

This month I completed the Search Engine Marketing Professional Organization (SEMPO) Instute's certificate on Advanced Search Engine Optimization. Overall, it’s a good course. I was familiar...

May 09 Personal Headlines (Video)

May 17, 2009 · Personal

The first week of May has been a rather eventful one - and I actually say that in this video. So I made a summary of all the things you'll be hearing about when meeting me these days - social media, business networking, career advancements, and family celebration news have come together.

Net Tuesday Vancouver - April 09

May 2, 2009 · Events, Personal, Questions, Social Media

This week was my second time at the Net Tuesday Meetup, a popular meetup for “social media and Web innovators.” Net Tuesday might be one of the best meetups to learn about social media in Vancouver, from the basics to the nerdy.

Vancouver Massive Tech Show - Photos and Thoughts

Apr 2, 2009 · Events, Personal

This year was my first year at the Vancouver Massive Technology Show. There was a lot of social media going on - courses on Twitter for business, the effect of social media on sales and marketing, BalckBerry tips, social media and corporate responsibility, and more. I keep hearing people say how different this show was this year in comparison to the last few. Whatever the case, I liked it.

Trust - Another Reason To Be Out There

Mar 17, 2009 · Internet Marketing, Personal

but the one thing that stood out above all others for me: “People trust other consumers more than they trust ads OR third party reviewers.”

Book Comparison - Web Analytics and SEO

Feb 11, 2009 · Personal

Book Comparison: Web Analytics: An Hour a Day and Search Engine Optimization: Your Visual Blueprint for Online Internet Marketing.

SFU's Concepts and Practices of Technical Communication - Review

Jan 3, 2009 · Personal