Do you have time for content clients?

Like I said, there are two types of people with blogs. To help the people who aren’t bloggers, I created the On Blogging Newsletter. But I realized there is a benefit for the bloggers. You know. The people who know everything I put in the newsletter. If you’re already plugged in to the newest WordPress […]

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January 6, 2011 Read the full post →

Why blogging will not save your business

OK, I’ve established that blogging is NOT dead. Basically because it’s a way to explain how you can help your audience. That is called getting your foot in the door. Remember the rest is up to you. You need a product that people want to pay for. And you need to be able to deliver […]

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January 5, 2011 Read the full post →

Why we’re keeping blogging alive

I’m not sure why they say blogging is dead. Instead of piling on, I decided to help save blogging. I’m in good company.   Chris Brogan launched a business designed to help keep your blog alive. WordPress is encouraging you to post daily. It’s possible we’re in denial. Here’s why I’m right No matter what is […]

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January 4, 2011 Read the full post →

How to improve your blog

There are two types of people writing blog posts: Bloggers People who have a blog because someone (like me) told them they need one for their business I’m a blogger, and I’m writing this post for those who fit into the second type. It’s not a bad thing to be a non-blogger with a blog. […]

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January 3, 2011 Read the full post →

A little bit of awesome at the end of the year

While I was on on holiday, I managed to get a couple columns published at WorkAwesome.com: 3 Tactics for Battling Procrastination What to Do With Your Delicious Bookmarks Also while on vacation, I finished reading Priceless: The Myth of Fair Value (and How to Take Advantage of It). Lots of good stuff to share about […]

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January 1, 2011 Read the full post →

Content to bury blogging?

This is going to be a quick post since blogging is dead. At least that’s what Brian Clark over at CopyBlogger.com says. Or is he? He’s got a point about content marketing that I’m not sure I get. And I don’t think he wants me to get it – yet. This seems to be the […]

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December 24, 2010 Read the full post →

Is anybody going to hear you on social media?

If you’re wondering if you should be doing social media, you’re asking the wrong question. That’s because you’re not going to get a good answer. Best I have is “Maybe.” The question you need to ask: “Who should I be selling to?” This is Marketing 101. Define your market. Decide who are your customers. Now […]

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December 23, 2010 Read the full post →

What experts can learn at Social Media Breakfast

Someone asked me why I go to the Social Media Breakfasts. Surely I must know everything about social media. Not really. There are a lot of people doing some good work in social media, and I learn from their experience. Honestly, that’s only a small part of why I go to these breakfasts. And I’m […]

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December 21, 2010 Read the full post →

Social media best practices you need to know

Can you guess where I was Friday? Let me describe the scene. I sat at a table with about six other people. We had a few conversations. Some were about business. Some were about holiday shopping. And some conversations were more like debates. There were probably about seven tables in the room hosting similar conversations. […]

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December 20, 2010 Read the full post →

Are your customers creating signal or noise?

Have you tried Qik? It’s a video network and mobile app. It (and a few more apps) make it easy to take video with your smartphone and put it on the Internet. Live. Once you figure out how video works on your phone, it will be easier for you to post video than it will […]

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December 17, 2010 Read the full post →

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