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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is such a refreshing book about social media and business. Karen writes it as she speaks, straight and clear and with a huge portion of humour. I laughed out loud several times, and yet it is about the internet. She has a wealth of knowledge on the subject and the book gets down to one thing: to help you save time and money. If you want to avoid the mistakes that most of us have done up until now, and make your web site and social media work for you; it is a treasure chest. I would strongly recommend it!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By LisaN
Format:Kindle Edition
If you are a sole trader or SME, you MUST MUST have this book within easy reach of your desk. It is exactly what it says on the tin (cover!) - a no-nonsense guide to social media for your business - although it's more than a "guide". Karen literally seems to sit you down, look at what you are doing, puts blinkers on your head and makes you approach your social media in a focussed way. You will quickly find yourself assessing every minute you spend on the internet and immediately recognising when you are wasting time. This is a tricky skill to master but by the time you have finished the book, you WILL have that skill!
Karen's style of writing is as though she is sitting in front of you, coaching you, understanding your difficulties and showing you the answers. And yet, the book is clearly divided into sections so that it later becomes a handy reference - you will be able to find what you are looking for in a matter of seconds.
I used to read avidly, then lost the ability to focus on a book when I had my children, but not this one! I read it straight through and picked it up every day because every page had its own "Aaahhh, I see now..." moment! I'm going back now with my pencil and highlighter pen to pick out my own personal "to do" tips....and like I said before, a place has been cleared beside my desk for my new Shiny Shiny friend.
Karen's style of writing is as though she is sitting in front of you, coaching you, understanding your difficulties and showing you the answers. And yet, the book is clearly divided into sections so that it later becomes a handy reference - you will be able to find what you are looking for in a matter of seconds.
I used to read avidly, then lost the ability to focus on a book when I had my children, but not this one! I read it straight through and picked it up every day because every page had its own "Aaahhh, I see now..." moment! I'm going back now with my pencil and highlighter pen to pick out my own personal "to do" tips....and like I said before, a place has been cleared beside my desk for my new Shiny Shiny friend.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Matt Pereira
Format:Kindle Edition
Karen is one of the most knowledgeable and personable "female geeks" that I know! I have a very strong background in IT and all things related, but I still learn from Karen because she has a wonderful, structured approach that is honed for web tech requirements.
She clearly understands where the gaps are in your knowledge, and identifies where there may be problems before they occur. Not only that, but she can identify problems with your web presence that you probably didn't realise existed in the first place and will help you resolve them with her clear and concise problem solving techniques.
I recently bought the Kindle Edition of this book and was blown away within about 10 pages - stuff I had never even though of, clear as day, there before my eyes.
I couldn't recommend Karen highly enough for all things Web Tech .. oh, and she's a genuinely lovely person, too !
She clearly understands where the gaps are in your knowledge, and identifies where there may be problems before they occur. Not only that, but she can identify problems with your web presence that you probably didn't realise existed in the first place and will help you resolve them with her clear and concise problem solving techniques.
I recently bought the Kindle Edition of this book and was blown away within about 10 pages - stuff I had never even though of, clear as day, there before my eyes.
I couldn't recommend Karen highly enough for all things Web Tech .. oh, and she's a genuinely lovely person, too !
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
1 for sorrow....
Why is there only 1 magpie on the front rather than 2 of them? One for sorrow, 2 for joy.
The book is an easy read but packed full of useful hints and tips. Read more
The book is an easy read but packed full of useful hints and tips. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mary Waring
5.0 out of 5 stars
Saved me a heap of time and money
Thank heavens I found this book BEFORE I started building my website. I'd pootled along, practising on blogger before I got to grips with any kind of social media. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Dorset Meggie
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, great ideas
This is a really easy to read book full of really sensible ideas, not just about social media but taking the reader back to the essentials of their business. Read more
Published 3 months ago by empaxton
3.0 out of 5 stars
Save your money
Develop a better level of will power to stop you from playing with all these "shiny shiny" social media sites. Read more
Published 5 months ago by A literary lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wish I'd come across this book sooner!
Shiny Shiny truly is a book I wish I'd come across sooner -to echo Karen's philosophy, I feel I'm now working smarter - and not just harder! Read more
Published 6 months ago by kate scoot
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab advice, top read!
This book was recommended to me back in May, along with a few other books and this is the only one that I have read so far cover to cover. Read more
Published 7 months ago by VAnquishVA (Nikki Rollins)
4.0 out of 5 stars
Shinyliciius
I've read a lot of 'how to' marketing books for the small biz owner or sole trader. So I was a little sceptical about this one, however as I've been a follower from a far of... Read more
Published 7 months ago by Clara P
5.0 out of 5 stars
Read it once, about to read it again!
I have just finished reading Karen's book and had many 'aha!' moments - my copy is now well worn with many notes and highlights where I need to take action. Read more
Published 9 months ago by JuliaM
5.0 out of 5 stars
Glad Shiny Shiny is Miney Miney!
This book could have been written about me!
Highly recommend this book, if like me, you were racing round all things Social Media
like a headless free range... Read more
Highly recommend this book, if like me, you were racing round all things Social Media
like a headless free range... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Jane Walters
5.0 out of 5 stars
good kit for the business toolbox
An excellent book and easy to read. I enjoyed the material covered and found it very straightforward.The layout was clear and topics interesting even the the techno-novice
Published 10 months ago by Ayesha
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