Techniques

There’s no shortage of social media tools – from Pinterest to Foursquare, Google+ to Facebook – and there’s lots of inspiration on this site from others who have used them effectively. This section has some more information about how you can use these tools – and the techniques for digital engagement that go alongside them – effectively.

10 rules of thumb for a tweeting MP

Grant Shapps, a minister at the Department for Communities and Local Government, wrote a useful politician-to-politician guide on using Twitter … Read more » – 10 rules of thumb for a tweeting MP

‘Connected councillors: a guide to using social media’

A brilliant guide for politicians on how to use the social web to listen and talk to communities. Social media … Read more » – ‘Connected councillors: a guide to using social media’