Category Archives: Howtos

How to Optimize Your Facebook Ads for Event Conversions on Eventbrite

Posted on September 25, 2013 by jessestay

In preparation for my upcoming webinar on Facebook ads, I felt I would be a hypocrite if I did not use some of the strategies I’m teaching in the webinar on my own event for the webinar. In searching Google, … Continue reading →

Posted in conversion optimization, conversion tracking, event ad conversion, eventbrite, Facebook, facebook ad optimization, facebook ads, fb ads, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social, Technology | 4 Comments

Wanna Learn Facebook Development? Check Out My New Video Series

Posted on March 19, 2012 by jessestay

Facebook application development isn’t just a skill, and it’s not just for developers either – it’s a mindset and a culture that you have to understand to truly understand and implement its value. It’s something both marketers, business owners, as … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, facebook application development, facebook marketing, Facebook training, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, pluralsight, social, Technology, training | 1 Comment

I’m a Dummy (again)! Writing Google+ For Dummies, Portable Edition

Posted on August 6, 2011 by jessestay

I’m proud to announce that as of this week I am going to be writing Google+ For Dummies, Portable Edition. This follows my last Dummies book, Facebook Application Development For Dummies, and will go back to my original roots (through … Continue reading →

Posted in Google, google plus, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social, Technology | 3 Comments

How to Replace Twitter With Facebook

Posted on February 12, 2011 by jessestay

I just wrote about how Twitter is becoming much less necessary for me.  In this post, I’d like to show you how, with just a few steps, you can get exactly what you’re getting on Twitter and more with just … Continue reading →

Posted in Bret Taylor, Facebook, facebook page, facebook search, FriendFeed, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, robert scoble, social, Technology, Twitter | 7 Comments

Howto: Getting the Logitech Revue (Google TV) to Work With Comcast Cable Boxes

Posted on December 28, 2010 by jessestay

As I’ve Tweeted, Facebooked, and Buzzed about recently, Google sent me a Logitech Revue Google TV unit shortly before Christmas which I will probably be using to write apps for.  There are many things I like about it, many I … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple TV, Blu-ray Disc, Geeky, Google, googleTV, hdcp, HDMI, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, Logitech, logitech revue, Technology, television | 6 Comments

With the New Design, Twitter Kills RSS, Literally

Posted on September 20, 2010 by jessestay

The blogosphere is abuzz lately about the latest trend: “RSS is Dead,” everyone says.  Other blogs say “RSS isn’t dead.” (of which side I tend to agree with).  The debate lies with the fact that more and more people are … Continue reading →

Posted in blog, Clients, Facebook, google reader, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, rss, Technology, Twitter | 12 Comments

Facebook-hosted "Pages" are No Longer Necessary – Here’s Why

Posted on August 5, 2010 by jessestay

Social Media Examiner shared some advice I gave on their Facebook Page recently regarding the warning about Facebook “boxes” being removed from Facebook Pages in the next week.  The reminder was met with a lot of concern from subscribers, who … Continue reading →

Posted in Facebook, Facebook Pages, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, ogp, open graph, open graph protocol, social plugins, Technology | 35 Comments

How to Downgrade From iOS 4.0 to iOS 3.1.3 Firmware on the iPhone

Posted on June 23, 2010 by jessestay

Recently, after the excitement of upgrading to iOS 4.0 this last week, I had need to downgrade again so I could sell it in preparation for my new iPhone 4.  There are many others who say iOS 4 is slow … Continue reading →

Posted in Apple, downgrade ios 4, downgrade ios 4.0, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, ios, ios 1.3.1, ios 4, iphone, itunes, Technology | 5 Comments

Make Your Facebook Page Fly With the FBFoundations Facebook Chicklet

Posted on December 22, 2009 by jessestay

Most guys (and girls) who love Facebook like I do probably have a Facebook Page where those wanting to get a scoop of the latest in our professional lives can come learn, chat, and converse with each other.  I consider … Continue reading →

Posted in chicklet, Downloads, Facebook, facebook chicklet, facebook page, fan count, fan count chicklet, fan count widget, fans, fbfoundations, fbfoundations facebook chicklet, Howtos, http://schemas.google.com/blogger/2008/kind#post, social, Technology | 9 Comments

Netflix’ Little Known Information for Parents Feature

Posted on December 14, 2009 by jessestay

This post is guest-authored by Luke Stay – you can find him on his blog, AfroWhitey.com, on Twitter, or on his Facebook Page. Luke is Jesse’s younger brother. I was doing a little exploring on Netflix a while ago when … Continue reading →

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