LinkedIn vs. Facebook
LinkedIn and Facebook are not the same thing and should be treated differently. LinkedIn is a networking tool, and Facebook is a social network. It is important to understand the difference and use them each appropriately.
Social Media
Coping and Stepping Back in the Wake of Tragedy
Self-care looks different for everyone, but it’s important to take care of yourself and give yourself time to heal. Here are some ways to recharge and practice self-care in the aftermath of a tragedy.
“All Views Are My Own”
Why (and how!) local government staff should tell their stories on social media.
New Social Media Terms of Service
When many of us are putting in anywhere from 55 to 1,600 hours a week, all to often, social media becomes our “go to” place for maintaining a semblance of human contact – albeit an abnormal one.
How Do You Celebrate PSRW?
We think it’s important to take some dedicated time to thank the GovLoop community for your work and we wanted to invite you to celebrate by participat
How to Use Social Media as a Tool to Advance Your Career
Learn how to use social media to advance your career in government.
Media Has Evolved. Government Needs to Catch Up
While social media can be empowering, the same tools enable falsehood and lies to spread faster and farther than ever. How did we get here, and what should governments and citizens do about it?
Is Your Social Strategy Working?
Having an effective social media strategy not only means having clear goals for the content you share, but also a plan to assess whether or not that content is getting you the results you desire.
4 Free Tools to Boost Your Social Media Presence
Most public organizations don’t have a lot of money to dedicate to social media. So, what are your options?
How Funerals and Rats Can Help You Succeed on Social Media
Here are the things I learned that lessened my anxiety about social media—I hope they will help you, too.