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8 Ways Government Can Connect With Citizens

March 18, 2011 By Kristy Fifelski

Trust me, doing these 8 things would make citizens seriously take a step back and re-think their government. This is a spoof video of sorts. It's not exactly clear what we're spoofing, but it's still a good watch if you're looking for a lighthearted Friday.

GovGirl's Favorite WordPress Plugins

March 9, 2011 By Kristy Fifelski

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.

Learn about Akismet, Flexible Lightbox, Sociable, Google Sitemap Generator, Register Plus, WPtouch and User Photo. Just a note, make sure to verify any plugins you install are compatible with the version of WordPress you're running.

Government Fun on Facebook

March 4, 2011 By Kristy Fifelski

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.