Last week I was checking out Ari Herzog’s blog post on 17 Plugins to Improve Your WordPress Blog, and it got me interested in putting together a video of my personal favorite WordPress plugins. Check it out and please share your favorites here or over on Ari’s site. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embedRead… Read more »
Government can have fun with Facebook! This video shares stories about communities that have connected with citizens by having a sense of humor on social media. Hear about the City of Reno, Nevada, Round Rock, Texas, and Multnomah County, Oregon. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code One day, I’ll have an actual microphoneRead… Read more »
Check out 10 cool toolbar extensions for government! Watch the video below for Kristy’s take on why these extensions rock, and find quick download links at the bottom. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Quick links to download the toolbar extensions on this page: http://www.govgirl.com/2011/02/10-toolbar-extensions-for-gov/
Maintaining a consistent government website is tough when you have multiple authors. Download this free template and use it as a starting point for your own Web Author Handbook. Customize it how you wish and adapt it for your own government’s needs. Download Word and PDF templates here: http://www.govgirl.com/2011/02/web-author-handbook/ Original post
Because if you aren’t, it’s hard to have outcomes like this: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
This video explores the new IRS mobile app, IRS2Go. This is the second installment of GovGirl.com’s short videos covering what’s hot in online government. Get your own valid XHTML YouTube embed code Original post
Web analytics are so much more than just “hits”, and so important for government. Web analytics involves collecting and analyzing website usage data for a particular website. By looking at data on what users do on the site, web administrators can enhance the effectiveness of information available to citizens. Why care about web analytics inRead… Read more »
No one wants to be the last to know. When a city government begins to use social media to connect with citizens, it’s important to inform employees what you’re doing. Problem is, some employees haven’t gotten on the social media bandwagon yet, and aren’t sure what you’re talking about when you say “the city isRead… Read more »
My first episode on the new blog is here. Take a tour of what’s hot in online government, be prepared for cheese, and let me know what you’d like me to cover next time! I need questions for the “Ask GovGirl” segment too These videos have a long way to go, and they can onlyRead… Read more »
I’ve been blogging at kristyfifelski.com for a year now about my insights on online government. My passion is for local government, and I love to share what I’ve learned along the way and also point out what other govies are doing to connect with citizens. I want to get more creative and reach a largerRead… Read more »