It's not unusual for a writer to keep a notebook near at all times, even in the age of technology and nifty handheld gadgets.
For the prolific blogger who relies on the frequent production of content to build high search relevancy and a strong social media following, the temptation to remain glued to the computer is strong.
Especially if you're always brimming with ideas and topics to write, you want to get everything down and scheduled so interest in your business remains solid.
Eventually, though, you'll be called upon to go out to dinner, board a plane, or perhaps go to church.
While your pastor may frown upon your tweeting during his sermons, that nifty handheld gadget can be a godsend (pardon the pun) in the downtime away from your desk.
Knowing which apps to use to enhance your marketing on the go can help you keep a creative focus and foster ideas when you're unable to fully apply them at work.
The advantage to composing notes and ideas on your BlackBerry, Android, or iPhone is that - unlike the tried and true pad and pen - each has the ability to upload content to some kind of blog client or social network.
Facebook and Tumblr allow users to update with ease, and there are several Twitter clients for reading and posting quick missives.
For longer pieces, however, and news that must meet a schedule, there are specialized apps available to increase your productivity as you travel.
Some are free, others are not, and not all are yet available across all phone platforms.
Yet, if you have the means to try them all, you just may find you can go outside once in a while and seek deeper inspiration for your business interests.
Think Now, Tweet Later - You remember that Seinfeld episode where George is driving away from a meeting after being zinged by a co-worker, and only when he's far removed from the situation does he think of a good comeback? How often does that moment define us? The ideas pop into our heads at the most inopportune times - if George had Twitter access he might be okay, the rest of us can take advantage of the Birdhouse App.
Working on a similar premise as the IPhone's Notes Application, Birdhouse is set up to store tweets for later use.
You may have business news that can't be released until a certain time - Birdhouse stores your information and helps you fit the 140 character limit.
Once your tweets are ready to move beyond the draft stage, you can publish from multiple accounts and email yourself a backup copy.
For the business that relies on Twitter to impart information, this is a handy tool that eliminates other apps that don't publish directly.
(iPhone, $1.
99) Blog On - While WordPress and Tumblr have proprietary apps for users to update as they please, those who remain faithful to Blogger, Movable Type, and other platforms may find it more of a challenge to blog on the road.
If you're the hardcore type with multiple blogs over different platforms, you'll want an app that accesses more than one to make your life easier.
BlogPress supports multiple brands and allows you to publish with ease - whether you use Blogger, WordPress, TypePad, or even LiveJournal, this app provides a one-stop forum for your updates.
(iPhone) Sho- Your Social Side - Where BlogPress provides multi-blog platform capabilities, Sho-Zu can turn you into a social media machine wherever you are.
This handy application lets you update Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, and a host of other social sites.
You can even FTP material to any server! With support for multiple phone platforms, this app is worth the investment if you find you travel often and still need to stay online.
(multiple, free to $4.
99 depending on phone) You never know when inspiration for a good article or marketing campaign will strike.
Before you reach for that cocktail napkin to jot down notes, however, try an app that connects you to where your message needs to go.
The Internet is 24/7, and these applications can keep your brand visible at all times.
For the prolific blogger who relies on the frequent production of content to build high search relevancy and a strong social media following, the temptation to remain glued to the computer is strong.
Especially if you're always brimming with ideas and topics to write, you want to get everything down and scheduled so interest in your business remains solid.
Eventually, though, you'll be called upon to go out to dinner, board a plane, or perhaps go to church.
While your pastor may frown upon your tweeting during his sermons, that nifty handheld gadget can be a godsend (pardon the pun) in the downtime away from your desk.
Knowing which apps to use to enhance your marketing on the go can help you keep a creative focus and foster ideas when you're unable to fully apply them at work.
The advantage to composing notes and ideas on your BlackBerry, Android, or iPhone is that - unlike the tried and true pad and pen - each has the ability to upload content to some kind of blog client or social network.
Facebook and Tumblr allow users to update with ease, and there are several Twitter clients for reading and posting quick missives.
For longer pieces, however, and news that must meet a schedule, there are specialized apps available to increase your productivity as you travel.
Some are free, others are not, and not all are yet available across all phone platforms.
Yet, if you have the means to try them all, you just may find you can go outside once in a while and seek deeper inspiration for your business interests.
Think Now, Tweet Later - You remember that Seinfeld episode where George is driving away from a meeting after being zinged by a co-worker, and only when he's far removed from the situation does he think of a good comeback? How often does that moment define us? The ideas pop into our heads at the most inopportune times - if George had Twitter access he might be okay, the rest of us can take advantage of the Birdhouse App.
Working on a similar premise as the IPhone's Notes Application, Birdhouse is set up to store tweets for later use.
You may have business news that can't be released until a certain time - Birdhouse stores your information and helps you fit the 140 character limit.
Once your tweets are ready to move beyond the draft stage, you can publish from multiple accounts and email yourself a backup copy.
For the business that relies on Twitter to impart information, this is a handy tool that eliminates other apps that don't publish directly.
(iPhone, $1.
99) Blog On - While WordPress and Tumblr have proprietary apps for users to update as they please, those who remain faithful to Blogger, Movable Type, and other platforms may find it more of a challenge to blog on the road.
If you're the hardcore type with multiple blogs over different platforms, you'll want an app that accesses more than one to make your life easier.
BlogPress supports multiple brands and allows you to publish with ease - whether you use Blogger, WordPress, TypePad, or even LiveJournal, this app provides a one-stop forum for your updates.
(iPhone) Sho- Your Social Side - Where BlogPress provides multi-blog platform capabilities, Sho-Zu can turn you into a social media machine wherever you are.
This handy application lets you update Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Flickr, and a host of other social sites.
You can even FTP material to any server! With support for multiple phone platforms, this app is worth the investment if you find you travel often and still need to stay online.
(multiple, free to $4.
99 depending on phone) You never know when inspiration for a good article or marketing campaign will strike.
Before you reach for that cocktail napkin to jot down notes, however, try an app that connects you to where your message needs to go.
The Internet is 24/7, and these applications can keep your brand visible at all times.
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