One of the big reasons we have web sites and blogs is to generate traffic. I mean why put up a site unless want people to see it, right? Yet some people insist on adding this traffic repellent to their sites and then wonder why they never see more than a handful of visitors. Smelling Fishy When … Read more about Don’t Make this Traffic Killing Mistake
Presentation – Blogging and Social Media in Your Business
This past week I gave a presentation on Blogging and Social Media in Your Business to a local group of 60+ entrepreneurs. The talk was sponsored by the ATDC and the Creative Coast here in Savannah. The talk was designed as an introductory talk for business people who didn't yet have an … Read more about Presentation – Blogging and Social Media in Your Business
Sandra Yancey Speaks at Savannah eWomenNetwork Event
Sandra Yancey the CEO and Founder of eWomenNetwork came to Savannah this week to speak at the local eWomenNetwork chapter's monthly Accelerated Networking Event. Her talk was fabulous and I've got to say that Sandra Yancey is a tremendously good public speaker. She had the whole room captivated … Read more about Sandra Yancey Speaks at Savannah eWomenNetwork Event
Gorgeous on TV
Gorgeous and I were up early this morning. I set the alarm for 4 AM because we had to be down at one of our local TV stations by 6 so that Gorgeous could be interviewed about her upcoming eWomenNetwork event. The event Wednesday will be a big deal because eWomenNetwork founder and CEO Sandra … Read more about Gorgeous on TV
Advice to Yahoo Employees – Start Looking Now
It's not big news that Yahoo is facing some significant challenges. Even if everything was roses for the search engine company the very fact that another company like Microsoft is looking to buy them out is going to make for some tough going for the good folks who work for Yahoo. Been There, Done … Read more about Advice to Yahoo Employees – Start Looking Now
Think Before You Call It Spam
Those of us who make our living working primarily online know full well how pervasive the scourge of spam has become. Whether you are an online publisher like me, or just dealing with the hoards of junk emails that come your way everyday you know the problem is real. But did you know marking that … Read more about Think Before You Call It Spam
Analog Networking Morning
Just as Social Media can be a useful avenue to raise the visibility of your business face to face networking is also an important element to promoting your business and the service or product you offer. I call that my analog networking time. And today will be full of that. I'm heading to the … Read more about Analog Networking Morning
Creative Marketing from an Accountant
OK. One of the points of marketing is to help folks remember your brand, right? What if your product or service isn't exactly flashy or naturally attention getting? How can you stand out from the crowd? Say your business is accounting. Good accounting is a critical piece of any successful … Read more about Creative Marketing from an Accountant
2008 Will be Dramatically Different at SuccessCREEations
It's funny how we measure time by the calendar. I mean January first will dawn just like any other day. Here in Savannah odds are pretty good it will be a bit foggy, just like this morning. It's that time of year. However 1 January will be a vastly different time for me here at … Read more about 2008 Will be Dramatically Different at SuccessCREEations
Learning with Lynn Lilly and the Ladies
You may or may not know that Gorgeous is the Managing Director of the local Savannah chapter of a business women's networking group called eWomenNetwork. I'm proud of what she's accomplished in growing that group from nothing a little over a year ago. But pretty much it has been her thing. I've … Read more about Learning with Lynn Lilly and the Ladies
Anonymity Credit Card Style
Identity theft is a big issue. If you talk to anyone who has been a victim of that particular crime you can get a feel for how incredibly disruptive it can be to your life. What if a credit card company came along and changed things up to help protect consumers? What are some of the things they … Read more about Anonymity Credit Card Style
Clarify Your Win and Be More Effective
Effectiveness is often a good measure of success. When we are effective we are producing the results we striving to achieve. Trouble comes when the results we see are different from what we expected. What then? How do we become more effective? One sure way to be more effective is to Clarify … Read more about Clarify Your Win and Be More Effective