SEO There are some folks out there who really know to make web sites what we call search engine friendly. These experts in Search Engine Optimization (what the web world calls SEO) can analyze a web site, make some basic changes in the structure and wording, and see that site get much more … Read more about SEO Charlatans
Business Blogging Success Story – Selling a Dog of a Movie to Hollywood
Gorgeous and I both like Sci-Fi. Our Tivo is set to record the Sci-Fi channel's Friday night line up of Doctor Who, Stargate SG-1, Stargate Atlantis, and Battlestar Galactica when they are in season. Have been for years. So when I got the usual monthly (or so) email from Twitter that had a … Read more about Business Blogging Success Story – Selling a Dog of a Movie to Hollywood
Poll Results – Anonymous Authors Not Popular
Well the results are in to our completely un-scientific sampling of what you, the people, want. A while back I asked if you thought anonymous or pseudonym blogs were good for business? Well here are your results: By our official SuccessCREEations measure, three quarters of folks prefer … Read more about Poll Results – Anonymous Authors Not Popular
Talking About Success on BlogTalkRadio
Had a great conversation last night talking about success on BlogTalkRadio with Wayne Hurlbert. We talked about what it takes to be successful. Took a look at what success looks like and how to get there. And of course we talked about success in blogging and how it relates to business. If … Read more about Talking About Success on BlogTalkRadio
Google Reader Now Available OFF-Line
Good News! My favorite RSS feed reader has just taken a huge step forward. I prefer a web based feed reader because I split my time between multiple machines. Google Reader has been my feed aggregator of choice after testing several of the web based readers. The one thing I found a little … Read more about Google Reader Now Available OFF-Line
7 Tactics Sure to Help Build a Loyal Blog Following
We all crave a loyal blog following. Preferably a big one. A lack of blog traffic can be especially frustrating, especially when we are just getting started. Put a bunch of effort into writing a great post and then wonder if anyone is even reading it. Building that loyal blog following is … Read more about 7 Tactics Sure to Help Build a Loyal Blog Following
Contest Highlights Business Bloggers
Joe Hauckes over at Working at Home on the Internet is running a little contest. And you can be a part of it. Help Others and Win All you have to do is to write a post and share some ideas about business blogging. By sharing a little about your experience with business blogging, good, bad, or … Read more about Contest Highlights Business Bloggers
Book Review: Blogging Tips – What Bloggers Won’t Tell You About Blogging
I had the wonderful opportunity to spend some time getting to know Lorelle VanFossen a bit while we were both at SOBCon a few weeks ago in Chicago. She is one of those high energy folks that I imagine would be exhausting to try to keep up with long term. She was incredibly helpful to us at … Read more about Book Review: Blogging Tips – What Bloggers Won’t Tell You About Blogging
Anonymous or Pseudonym Blogs – Good For Business?
Here's a question to get your synapses firing as you head into the weekend. Should your business blog author be anonymous or use a pseudonym? There are some good arguments for going either way. Some of them even make more sense than this Dilbert cartoon here. From a business … Read more about Anonymous or Pseudonym Blogs – Good For Business?
Sometimes Marketing Can Be Wasted Money
Now don't get me wrong. I am not at all hostile to spending marketing dollars. In order to attract customers, they have to know you are there and what you have to offer. However I just experienced an eye opening instance when money spent on marketing would have probably been a complete … Read more about Sometimes Marketing Can Be Wasted Money
Exploring a Couple SOBCon Takeaways
There is something amazingly exhilarating about sitting in a coffee shop overlooking picturesque Lake Michigan knowing that the entire world is just waiting at my fingertips to be explored. As I’m reveling in that wonder and the potential of the unexplored I run smack into reality by breaking … Read more about Exploring a Couple SOBCon Takeaways
Arriving at SOBCon-07
Gorgeous and I arrived at the Sofitel Chicago O'Hare yesterday. Man what a nice hotel! We knew we were in good hands when the shuttle driver offered us a complimentary water for the 10 minute ride from the airport to the hotel. :) We met with some of the hotel staff and walked through the … Read more about Arriving at SOBCon-07
