May 16, 2014

Five for Friday

I love the Internet for putting pithy bits of information at my fingertips. Here is a quick list of five articles that struck my fancy and may help you as a garden writer.
  1. How to Avoid Copyright Trouble When Using Online Images | PR Daily
    Infographic! Yea! This gem not only breaks down the differences between the types of image copyright licenses, but also gives tips on how to make your own outstanding photos. Remember, images are the currency of media, so you must use quality shots. If you don't have images of your own, you can always turn to plant companies. Proven Winners has a huge image library available to garden writers, and all we ask is that you give credit. 
  2. 101 Career Tips, Each in 140 Characters or Less | Mashable
    While you have to wade through resume and interviewing tips, this article does have a few communication and productivity gems. The best part, however, is that it makes you think about how much wisdom can be packed in Twitter's 140 characters. The next time you tweet, make those characters count.
  3. 10 Tactics to Improve Blog Readership | The Moz Blog
    Amazing mustache aside, my favorite part about this post is tactic ten: social media is not fire and forget. Content should be shared not just upon its publication, but a few hours later, the next day, and even two months later. I needed that reminder.
  4. Why Writers Are the Worst Procrastinators | The Atlantic
    I was procrastinating every time I found one of these links. I may even be procrastinating now. 
  5. The Right Colors Make Data Easier to Read | Harvard Business Review
    Whether on your website, presentation, newest article, or post, colors play a part in how we process information. This article draws upon concept-color relationships, using a fruit-based chart as an example. When the data was presented with blueberries in blue, cherries in red, and tangerines in orange, viewers were able to process the information with less thought and more speed. Interesting.
Next week, I'm heading to Little Rock, Arkansas for P. Allen Smith's Garden2Blog event. I am lucky enough to attend as a sponsor, but that doesn't mean I won't be taking advantage of every moment and tidbit of blogging goodness. Full recap to come.

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