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Year: 2022

  • Scheduling…in the Metaverse?

    What will scheduling look like in the future of the decentralized Metaverse? Who knows! But we can ponder, so lets

    Scheduling is a pain in the butt for some folksIE me. First of all, Im a rebellious nerd. I dislike the idea of someone else being in charge of my time. I do however love giving it freely to organizations and things I am passionate about and I guess that is a part of what makes me perfect for entrepreneurship. One of the great things about technology is that it helps us fill in the gaps for some of our lesser qualities so that we can do other things. Scheduling is one of those for me. The scheduler is one of those wonderful tools thats out there that helps us to be more technically savvy! One that Ive found most useful is Calendly.

    Calendly is NOT a decentralized application, however we will enjoy using it until there is a viable replacement in the Web3 space. Who knows, Calendly might take a leap and jump onto a decentralized blockchain. But for now thousands of entrepreneurs, contractors, consultants, coaches, strategists and market adjacent professionals are using Calendly to keep their schedules on track. Up until now, if you had multiple service offerings it was challenging to direct traffic. Many, like myself reluctantly used things like Linktr.ee or set up multiple domains to help patch a solution together with the help of redirects. Well now you dont have to.

    The Update

    A few days ago Calendly, a leader in scheduling automation released a game changing add on for their customer base. This is THE update for Calendly. Im surprised there isnt more of a fuss about this but this update changes the game for Calendly users and make no mistake, its a good one if you know why.

    Calendly Introduces Customer Routing Forms

    What? A form? Why is that important? This update includes the ability to direct your customers to a specific meeting type through a series of questions and responses, ensuring that they land in the right spot. This is a big upgrade for the workflow and a very much needed component that Ive felt was missing for a while. 👍🏽

    Technikole Consulting Optimized Your Process for a Future in the Decentralized Metaverse

    The History

    Pretend you are a person with many talents 🤔😂 and many different services and capabilities that you offer. Keeping up with many different appointment types when it comes time to schedule with your customers, can be daunting. It is really easy to provide an appointment or timeslot with a single link when you have a single service but when you have many, especially when those are servicing unrelated categories and needs, you find yourself either limiting the offering OR overloading your customer / prospect / collector or interested party with too many options. With this update you can send a single link and that link will kick off the routing form. Once submitted the routing routine will begin and the customer will be directed to a predetermined location, event or set of information. The technology decides where to send the customer based on their response.

    Example 1: Question | Have you discovered the decentralized Metaverse? Response: YES Next Step ==> Directed to Appointment Screen for Consultation Example 2: Question | Have you discovered the decentralized Metaverse? Response: No Next Step ==> Directed to link "Metaverse Infosheet"

    Even better Calendly provides options for the decision step in routing. This means you dont just have to offer an appointment. As shown in Example #2 you can route potential info seekers to another site or a special message in addition to a consultation. Developers and Business Process Managers refer to this as a logic tree or a decision tree. The team at Calendly have made routing flexible and easy for their customers.

    The Tutorial

    📌 I created a tutorial to demonstrate how to set up a basic form using the new routing and routine functionality with Calendly. 💚I used the FREE version of the platform for the video. The tutorial walks you through the process of creating your first form and routing routine and provides tips for simplifying your workflow.

    Check Out the Video

    https://www.youtube.com/embed/ynpHrXx1Mi0

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    I embedded my form into my contact page on my website. I can do the same for you, just schedule some time SCHEDULE

    Technikole.com embedded Calendly form on live website

    About that Metaverse Question

    Web 2 is not going to stop working because we choose another path. Web3 is in its beginning stages yes it is still early. The creation of the Metaverse is still VERY early. I feel like everything is being turned into a metaverse these daysoh wait, thats another article, let me recenter myself. Web 2 applications are our past but we are still using them until there are viable Web 3 alternatives. When it comes to the future of the Metaverse, scheduling may be very different but may retain reflections of what we have today.

    A Possible Scenario

    I imagine talking into my virtual watch and telling Rashad (my metaverse Google/Siri/Alexa equivalent) that I want to meet with PuffinNow123 on Friday at 6 in ProcessWorld on the cusp of Neptunes left ring. The topic will be Process Improvement Using Blockchain Technology. Id also like to invite StrategyKing47, MicroTheManager and George Fury. The meeting will include an on-demand infinite whiteboard, intergalactic boardroom-style spatial seating, and VR catering lunch will be served in real life to the physical locations of each participant using their NFT loyalty cardetc (equivalent crypto credit will be given to those who have location tracking services disabled). Our breakout room will have a 360 game of P2E (Play to Earn) Neptune Tetris available for all.

    The scheduler will reach out to the virtual assistants of the mentioned parties and work to confirm availability almost instantaneously. Each of the attendees will be prompted virtually to confirm the meeting request. I will receive immediate confirmation from all except for the StrategyKing, he doesnt respond until after his virtual rollercoaster ride is complete due to his privacy settings. The meeting will not be broadcast or recorded. The meeting is booked as soon as the specified gas fee is paid and everyone reaps the benefit from our breakout session where we earned while we played.

    Welcome to working in the world of the interconnected decentralized MetaverseMaybe.

    I wont pretend that I cant almost achieve that today with some good VR and outstanding coordination on all fronts but because the tech is relatively raw, we have gaping holes in the experience and some things that just arent logically sound or the experience that is floating in my head. Thats ok. This is a scene I want to happen. It can if we push for what we want and what we want to build. The theme that I hope was present in that moment is innovation and choice.

    Im glad we have tools like Calendly that are available to make things more streamlined today. I will not stop hoping for what I want in the future because I exist in the present.

     Be innovative. Do something Fun. Discover the decentralized Metaverse.

    Book a consultation with me to help you become more technically savvy! 👏🏽Dont forget to clap, but only if you want to!

    Topics: Calendly, scheduling, routines, routing, workflow, simplify, streamline, easier to do, hassle-free, consulting, instruction, implementation, Talking Technikole, Domains, VR, Virtual Reality, NFT, gamers, developer, future, future is now, Metaverse, Multiverse, good conversation, Technikole, Black Verse.

    #calendly #scheduling #routines #routing #workflow #simplify #streamline #easier to do #hassel free #consulting #implementation #TalkingTechnikole #Domains #VR #virtualreality #NFT #gamers #developer #future #futureisnow #Metaverse #Multiverse #goodconversation #technikole #BlackVerse #how-to

    Technikole.com its time to improve the process

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  • A Case for Decentralization | Twitter

    The best and worse thing happened to the blockchain yesterday.

    Elon Musks proposal to buy Twitter for $44B was accepted by Twitters board. This move takes a public company from public to privately owned. Elon is a proponent of decentralized blockchain cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum and Doge but this move resides solely in the heart of centralization. It represents more of the same.

    How can you tell
    Look at the details and check out the ownership structure. While Musk does toot the freedom of speech horn, he does so while sticking a whole entire behemoth in his back pocket.

    As a community, 860M posts were generated on April 25th, 2022 alone. That was just one day and that is regular usage for the platform.

    Why Does It Matter

    Every day we tweet our thoughts, our desires, laugh at jokes, corral the forces, dream out loud and connect with the network all around the world. Those tweets, trends, behaviors, likes and dislikes are stored in the form of data. Its data we happily give over in trade of social connection

    Ive Got Questions

    We should all have questions. They sound a little something like thishow much of that bid was allocated to your wallet? How many votes did you get in the right to sell your data? Did anyone ask you if they could sell your data to Elon? How much better off are you for this deal? Data and community were arguably bought and sold yesterday under the guise of freedom of speech and we did not get a dime.

    In this transaction, decentralization took a licking. Arguably, the rich just got richer and they used our own space to make it look like it was for our benefit.

    👀Decentralization does not look like this.

    While the deal is still in progress, there are a few hints as to what Elon will do down the road. We know that he retains traditional ownership of his companies like Tesla and is showing no signs of giving up the power and control that thrive in traditional spaces. The hierarchy, the board, the irrelevance of community in the decision-making process, all of those are indications of more of the same.

    While this deal will no doubt generate interest in blockchain cryptocurrencies, it sets a precedent for centralizing decentralized movements. This is NOT the way to empower the people. This does not give the power to the people. We are not necessarily better off for this disruption, especially given Elons views on certain issues of inclusivity and diversity.

    Elon Musk’s proposed $44B buyout of Twitter raises concerns about centralization, despite his support for decentralized blockchain. Data and community may be sold under the guise of freedom of speech, and the deal sets a precedent for centralizing decentralized movements. It highlights the need to challenge the status quo and think differently to empower the people. The article covers various topics such as the Metaverse, decentralized technology, financial literacy, gaming, NFTs, and virtual reality.The form we typically speak of utilizes technology. In our we reap rewards for the individual and community. Imagine what you could be getting back in return for your Tweets and Twitter engagement if it were a DAO or a re-defined real social engagement using the blockchain, heck even as #deso. Face it, centralization within decentralization is simply centralization and doesnt need to be fought for, we already have it at our fingertips. Its 2022, we got work to do.

    Think Differently, Challenge the Status Quo, these are my thoughts just putting them here until I can record them on the blockchain.🧠

    TOPICS: #Metaverse 💚,#technikole, #decentralized, #Twitter, #Elon, #immersed #FinancialLiteracyMonth, #defi, #gamefi, #metafi, #versefi, #play2earn, #domains, #wearables, #clubhouse, #NFT, #NFTCommunity, #VR, #virtualreality, #DoBetter, #gamers, #developer, #opensea, #future #futureisnow, #Metaverse, #Multiverse, #goodconversation, #stem, #steam, #AR

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  • Metamask Info Session | Beginner Asset Wallet [Event]

    MetaMask information session and tutorial for beginners.

    1. Learn how to setup MetaMask crypto wallet
    2. Learn available options with MetaMask
    3. How to navigate with the wallet safely

    FREE SESSION | St. Pattys Day Special

    WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

    • Participate in NFT communities, learn how to transact safely.

    WHAT YOU NEED

    • Browser (access to add extensions)
    • Smart Phone (preferably Android)

    WHAT ELSE?

    • A minimal understanding of crypto and NFTs

    NOTE: Financial Advice WILL NOT be provided during this session

    ABOUT Technikole

    Technikole Consulting helps individuals become technically savvy…for the decentralized Metaverse. NFTS and Discord are a large part of technical innovation that is building the future. Not being able to participate in NFT communities should not be a barrier to access around the blockchain. We believe that everyone can learn to operate within the decentralized blockchain and do so successfully.

    As “heard” on Tavis Smileys KBLA 1580AM radios’ Ahead of the Crypto Curve with Najah Roberts, NiKole Maxwell is the “Metaverse Goddess” who began training and onboarding communities on the Clubhouse app in summer of 2021. She has helped hundreds to onboard to Discord and the blockchain in preparation for the decentralized Metaverse.

    Eventbrite Posting: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/metamask-info-session-beginner-asset-wallet-tickets-298784230677

    Sessions: March 2022 – May 2022

  • Discord 101 | How to Use Discord (Event)

    Learn how to use Discord, learn basic navigation for NFT Community participation and how to stay safe in your community. Earn a Proof of Experience Token (POE.T) for completion of the session (Palm compatible wallet required)

    This workshop is hosted by Technikole Consulting, NiKole Maxwell, innovator of Discord 101 for NFTs on the Clubhouse app. Join the session to learn how to navigate and participate in your NFT (Crypto, DAO, DAC…blockchain) Community.

    PREREQUISITES [What you need]

    • Access to one of the following: computer, browser, or cellphone (access to install software is a plus)
    • Basic Understanding of NFTs
    • a Mind for learning something new

    LEARNING OBJECTIVES [What you’ll learn]

    • How to Use Discord
    • Basic Navigation
    • User Profile setup
    • User Verification and Engagement
    • Discord Safety

    PRE-TRAINING INSTRUCTIONS [Steps for Success]

    Decide what works best for you: Browser, cellphone app, or desktop version – create your user id. Don’t worry if you can’t do this in advance, we will go over it in the workshop.

    POE.T

    Proof of Experience Tokens will be made available for those who successfully complete this session. Limit one token, per registered person. Poets require a crypto wallet address with Palm blockchain compatibility (Metamask works fine).

    ABOUT Technikole

    Technikole Consulting helps individuals become technically savvy…for the decentralized Metaverse. NFTS and Discord are a large part of technical innovation that is building the future. Not being able to participate in NFT communities should not be a barrier to access around the blockchain. We believe that everyone can learn to operate Discord and can do so successfully.

    As “heard” on Tavis Smileys KBLA 1580AM radio – NiKole Maxwell is the “Metaverse Goddess” who began training community members on “Discord 101: How to use Discord” on the Clubhouse app in summer of 2021. She has helped hundreds to onboard to Discord and the blockchain in preparation for the decentralized Metaverse.

    Rather have a personal session? Schedule: LEARN DISCORD

    Note: NiKole and Technikole are not affiliated with Discord and offer this training as a means of access, removing barriers to technology to enable individuals to “THRIVE” around the blockchain and decentralized Metaverse.

    Got questions? Reach out: discord@technikole.com

    Eventbrite Link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/discord-101-how-to-use-discord-tickets-296250472137

    Delivery Date: March, 2022