"Do It Yourself"

In this post I will walk you through the steps to set up and publish a Facebook page like the Dance Moms stars.

"What they're doing" and Essay

 For my final project, I have decided to explain how the reality show Dance Moms uses social media. Dance Moms is in it's third season and it is a smash hit. Dance Moms is a non-scripted series that follows a group of moms and their daughters from Pittsburg, Pennsylvania. The girls are semiprofessional dancers that travel around the united states to compete in dance competitions. The moms are very opinionated and the dance instructor, Abby Miller, is a no-nonsense type person. This is a dramatic show that will keep you hooked.
 America is intrigued by Dance Moms and because of the interest, Social media has become necessary outlet for the stars. In this website it is apparent that there is a massive audience that wants to stay in contact with the Dance Moms stars. The "Flock and Unlock" strategy has resulted in, "sustained fan participation through not only an engaging activity, but also through a real-time Tweet stream on the Dance Moms webpage." Each member of the cast has had to create their own social media outlet in order to stay in contact with their fans. In this article the number of social media outlets per star is impressive. They have truly made their fans a priority.
 Because of the sheer quantity of viewers involved in each of the stars' social media sites, some of the moms have partaken in sponsorship opportunities. In this article Christi explains her involvement in social media sponsorship. The moms also promote their private business endeavors on their social media site. With the good that social media brings, it can also bring the bad. In this article Christi is openly accused of "pimping out" her daughter. Once an opinion is published, it cannot be taken back. This article will remain on the internet and it will continue to haunt Christi.
 Social Media has proven to be both a positive and negative presence in the lives of the Dance Moms cast. Weather you use a cite to reach your fans or to tear someone down, social media can be very effective. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Blogs, YouTube and Pinterest are all used by the stars. Social media will continue to boost ratings. It will also contribute in the longevity of the show. Dance Moms will continue to be a sensation as long as its cast reaches out to the public through their social media outlets.

Screencasting Post

In this screencast Molly Mcdonald explains how to use and personalize iGoogle. She specifically focuses on how to use, create and customize gadgets. After watching this screencast I feel confident in my abilities to perform this task. The screencast made the entire experience simple and easy. It would have been much more difficult to follow the instructions if they had been written rather that demonstrated. I will be searching for screencasts to explain any and all online explorations. Yay for Screencasts!

Atlanta Braves 300k Thank You!

We want to say 300K thanks to the best fans in the world (@c_johnson28 does too!)! #AlwaysBrave twitter.com/Braves/status/…

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) April 5, 2013

Facebook

My New Facebook page is Ally's Restorations. I enjoy refurbishing old pieces of furniture to their former glory. I also enjoy transforming pieces into a completely new piece! I hope to pursue this craft further and to become more efficient in it! This is my passion!

My Favorite Video On YouTube

This is my favorite video on YouTube! It isn't exactly relevant to my life, however it makes me laugh. I typically use YouTube to search for light-hearted videos that can lighten any mood. Krispy Kreme has done a wonderful job at creating something very humorous. Anyone can enjoy the hilarious lyrics and the hysterical choreography! I love to get a group of people together and search for the best funny video on YouTube. Krispy Kreme is by far our funniest discovery! Enjoy!

my favorite website

My favorite website is The DIY Network. It is a do it yourself website that gives detailed descriptions of projects that can be done by anyone! I enjoy changing and revamping things to make them both more functional and beautiful! Home improvement is a hobby that I truly enjoy! The DIY Network is a wonderful website that allows regular people to take their problems into their own hands and create something that they can be proud of!