Amidst everything that happens here at the DO office from day to day, this week I managed to snap some pictures around the office and of my commute via train every morning from Carlsbad. Enjoy, and expect more photos every week up on the blog.

Digital Operative would like to welcome the newest member of our team, Thiago Brandao (sounds like CHEE-AA-GO). Originally from Rio De Janero Brazil, Thiago and his wife recently moved to San Diego via Michigan and New York. Thiago is stepping into the vital role of Project Manager. His duty is to make sure resources are [...]

Digital Operative is still in the running for agency of the year from Influence SD and we have added a new twist into the voting process. DO will now be donating 1 tree through American Forests for each vote we receive. So you are 2 clicks away from planting a tree! Click the link (http://bit.ly/a85JuP?r=td) [...]

In the same spirit that got the DO team involved with Movember our fearless leaders decide to lose their hair rather than grow it. BJ and Adam as well as a DO client went down to Basic Pizza in Downtown San Diego and had their head shaved as an act of solidarity with children who [...]

1. Unwrap Your Free Gifts
Use the software and tools people have developed and put online for free in conjunction with your social media campaign. Did you know there are ways to track how many visitors you have on your Facebook fan page? Are you using bit.ly links to track the links you tweet about? [...]

What’s the difference between a traditional marketing plan and a marketing plan that integrates social media? It means more exposure, but more importantly it means better exposure if used correctly. Most of us know how powerful a marketing campaign can be by integrating social media into it. A lot of content is out there on [...]

How can you start a morning off better than with with pastries, coffee and a great conversation about social media? Since Digital Operative has taken over Social Media Breakfast San Diego, once a month we do just that.  It’s been a really neat experience so far with lots of great feedback, insight and general comments [...]

On Wednesday I had the earliest start to my day yet this year. It was one of those days where you realize that “business attire” means pulling out the leather shoes, suit pants, button down and yes; the suit jacket. And like any event you volunteer at; you’re running late and really have no idea [...]

Optimizing your site using the right approach,
Is the subject I’m going to broach.
There are certain things you should implement during this process
If you follow these basic steps, you should expect nothing less.
Your site will optimize without a doubt,
If you follow this route.
Keywords and phrases is where you want to start.
If you don’t do your research, [...]

Valentines Day, yet again arrives. Since most us spend countless hours at our computers, I’ve come up with some interesting ways to express your love this year using social media. I even tried doing a few myself.

Write a 12 second love song. Record it and post it on 12 seconds.

Build a Facebook application [...]