HighCallingBlogs has a group writing project underway. Marcus Goodyear is hosting on his page Lessons from Odd Jobs. He's updating the list as entries are submitted and there is no hard deadline so if you want to add your take on the subject feel free. Here is mine. An Unusual Career Path Even … Read more about A Lifetime of Odd Jobs
Blogging as Revolutionary as Gutenberg Press
When Johannes Gutenberg developed his movable type printing press in the early 1400's it revolutionized the publishing industry in many of the same ways that the recent development of blogging is. Prior to Gutenberg publishing was accomplished using two primary means. The most common way was for … Read more about Blogging as Revolutionary as Gutenberg Press
Is the Air Force Out of Touch or Out of Context on Blogs?
Wired posted an article pointing out that the US Air Force has started blocking access to domain names with the word "blog" in the URL as a matter of general policy. Out of Touch? The thrust of the article is that the primary reason for the new policy is because blogs are seen by the Air Force … Read more about Is the Air Force Out of Touch or Out of Context on Blogs?
Comment Policy Formalized
Well, after giving it some more thought I've decided to implement the formal Comment Policy that we talked about last week. Basically we're going to use it as is for now. If we see a need to adjust down the road we'll adapt it as required. We've got a Comment Policy Page in place. And I've … Read more about Comment Policy Formalized
And the Winner is QUALITY!
The results are in. We started last week by asking the question Quantity vs Quality - Which is Better? We had a lively discussion about it. Several of you really wanted me to add a "Both" choice on the poll. But that would have been too easy. Of course everyone wants both. Heck, we all … Read more about And the Winner is QUALITY!
Evidence that Business Blogging Works
Tris Hussey over at One By One Media points out today that one of their Bloggers For Hire business clients was mentioned in an interview with a couple prominent bloggers. Here's the post, Freight and Shipping mentioned on Net Concepts. Congratulations guys! But the nod of some free recognition … Read more about Evidence that Business Blogging Works
SOBCon is Blogging!
The gang over at SOBCon '07 has started blogging over at their site. Expect to see posts from the various different speakers. We've got plan's to give the folks who are attending a voice over there as well. Oh, and you are going to see my name a bit since I've agreed to help organize the posting … Read more about SOBCon is Blogging!
Georgia Podcast Network Posts Business Blogging 101 Session from Un-Con ’07
The Georgia Podcast Network has posted the Business Blogging 101 session from our recent Un-Conference here in Savannah (facilitated by yours truly :) ). Thanks to Rusty Tanton and Amber Rhea for recording the session and making it available for us. If you are interested, go check it out. … Read more about Georgia Podcast Network Posts Business Blogging 101 Session from Un-Con ’07
Conference Day Today
Today's the day of the big Un-Conference '07 here in Savannah! The driving force behind the event, BlogSavannah reports that there are over 100 folks registered to attend! Good job on the promotional end! It promises to be a wonderful day meeting new folks who are blogging or are … Read more about Conference Day Today
A Little Fun With Work
Last time I was here in Chicago I made it a point to check out the Sears Tower. I figure when you are in a city you should see the important things there.This trip I decided to try to see an important person if I could. You all probably know that Liz Strauss over at Successful-Blog is one of my … Read more about A Little Fun With Work
Some Travel Reading Just For You
This morning I am hopping a flight up to Chicago for a week. It was so nice of them to have a snow storm yesterday and drop the temperatures to below freezing for me so I can really be reminded of what winter is really like as I work up there this week.Of course our office secretary has no sympathy … Read more about Some Travel Reading Just For You
First Blogging Conference in Savannah is Announced
They're calling it Un-Conference '07. BlogSavannah has announced they will be hosting a conference for all things bloggish 25-27 January '07 right here in Savannah. Here is an excerpt from their conference page:At this 1.5 day event we will provide a very friendly, laid back atmosphere in which to … Read more about First Blogging Conference in Savannah is Announced