Alexa << Better Me / Thee

QuickNote: Alexa Skill for WPcom Folks

Wednesday, September 6, 2017 PamG

Every 3 or so weeks, I pop into the Alexa app (iPad) and run a “writing” search through the Skills area. My eyes popped when I saw this WordPress.com-focused skill a few minutes ago. Guess ya know what I’ll be playing around with this evening 😆. One 5-⭐️ rating thus far, so worth a shot,…

QuickNote: Sun. 6.25 4p ET: Free Alexa Skill Programming Webinar

Thursday, June 22, 2017 PamG

If you, or anyone you know, needs step-by-step guidance on how to ship your first Alexa Skill, then join me for a free webinar this Sunday, June 25th at 1pm Pacific Time, 4pm Eastern. Here’s what we will be doing: “5 STEPS TO CREATING, PUBLISHING, AND PROFITING FROM ALEXA SKILLS (AMAZON ECHO APPS), AND HOW…

QuickNote: Writer? Enable Alexa My Thesaurus Skill

Sunday, June 18, 2017 PamG

Plucked an item off my Someday/Maybe list, then went hunting through the Alexa app. Turns out, there are several new skills claiming to play synonym king. Most lie. This one nailed my request, “…another word for travel.” Girlfriend showed off, announcing she had 13 total. As she rattled off each, my grin grew wider. It’s…