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- The Ongoing Duties of a Blog Master - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA blog master wears many hats when it comes to maintaining the site. Blog posting is probably the most recognizable function any blogger has since this is what actually attracts people. In fact, by publishing content, a blogger initiates other 'duties' or 'responsibilities' that are more subtle ...
Views: 793 - 3 Ways to Get Motivated When Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHow do you get motivated when you are blogging? If you operate such a site you already know that maintaining a consistent blog posting schedule alone can be demanding. To compound that challenge a blog master generally works alone without the daily 'physical' support or encouragement of others. ...
Views: 826(1 vote) - Developing a Social Media Presence on Facebook - Is It for Your Nonprofit Organization? - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Sharon MikrutToday, there is quite a bit of buzz about social media, what it is, and whether or not you should develop a social media presence. And, you have probably heard about a variety of social media sites, such as MySpace, Linked In, Twitter, and Facebook. Because the number of social media sites can ...
Views: 1356 - Ecommerce Website Design – Bring Your Website Back Up-To-Date - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2010 from Aaren JameIf you run your own company you will know how important it is to adapt to your market. Although we may not want to, we know that by changing our marketing strategies we can attain a higher success for our business. Those of you who have made the digital leap with your brand will know how ...
Views: 849 - Become an SEO Expert - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Sneha P SinghMost of the startup business ventures especially the online business are unable to get the required traffic for their websites. Search engine optimization can help in removing their dilemma. SEO can help in brining organic traffic to a particular blog or site. There are many simple but powerful ...
Views: 906 - Money Changes Everything - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from James UsseryThe economic challenges of the past couple of years have carved a new business landscape, opening new perspectives about the way we market our products and handle the many bits or bytes of information we need to operate our businesses. While economic trends may still fall short of ...
Views: 788 - Is Your Blog Posting Buzz Worthy? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour blog posting is a very critical element that contributes significantly to the development of your site. People will either be attracted or repelled by the quality and consistency of the blog entries they find on your platform. If what they find is not quality content they probably will not ...
Views: 952 - Job Search Advice: Are You Applying Online, But Getting No Interviews? - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2010 from Peggy McKeeHere’s a common scenario (and complaint) for job seekers: “I spend all day long applying to jobs online through Monster.com, CareerBuilder.com, or niche job boards—and I never get a response. Have I lost the understanding of how this job search works?” If this is happening to you, you’ve ...
Views: 1856 - Working Smarter to Boost Blog Traffic - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA steady and returning flow of blog traffic is what is needed to firmly establish the site. There are many 'techniques' available in which you can generate traffic for your site, some are effective while others take more time than they are worth. One thing that goes without question however is ...
Views: 847(1 vote) - Using Industry News to Increase Blog Traffic - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIt is highly recommended to keep up with the latest news in your selected niche as a means to help you increase blog traffic to your site. Sharing useful information like this is very effective at capturing the interest of your readers. However it is not always necessary nor recommended, to ...
Views: 721 - 5 Reasons Business Blogs Are So Popular - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIn the earlier stages of the internet we had web-logs which of course grew and transitioned into simply blogs, and now today business blogs! Just how did it happen that sites as obscure as web-logs evolve into a stand alone industry we refer to as the business blogging? Big time corporations and ...
Views: 743 - 5 Characteristics of Successful Business Blogs - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBusiness blogs all have one central 'theme' in common and that is ultimately they are blogging to make money. For this reason these sites are motivated for more than just the passion of the subject matter upon which they base their content. The blogging business is in fact big business anymore ...
Views: 1526 - Boosting the Online Presence of Your Blog - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBefore expecting to attract any blog traffic the site itself must first establish a strong online presence to make people aware of its existence. This is the part of the blog building process that separates those with a deep passion from those looking for fast results. There is not much you can ...
Views: 620 - SOCIAL NETWORKING: You either love it or hate it! - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieINFORMATION OVERLOAD Do you have a penchant or an additiction for modern communications? If you are like me you will be hooked on a number of social networking sites. I have limited myself to active participation on three social networks. Facebook to keep in contact with friends and family. ...
Views: 1345(1 vote) - 5 Distinct Advantages of a Home Business Blog - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA home business blog offers many advantages beside the obvious that there is no physical commute involved. Marketing on the internet offers tremendous financial opportunity for anyone driven enough to operate their own business. The only apparent drawback would be mastering a few simple ...
Views: 1623(2 votes) - How to Use Twitter for More Than Making Friends - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLearning how to use twitter for more than making friends starts with actually making friends first! Being the fastest growing online social networking site has made this community a 'target' for traffic generation by many online businesses. This movement has also launched many a instructional ...
Views: 1557(1 vote) - Why Using Twitter for Business Makes Cents - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2010 from TJ PhilpottUsing twitter as a base of business operations makes perfect sense considering the growing popularity of online social networking. Much like a business after hours or chamber of commerce function, this social networking community gives you access to many key potential customers and contacts. Now ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Facebook - Part 2 - Best Practices for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleIn Part 1 of this article, we outlined the costs and benefits of Facebook for creative people. Today will focus on some fundamental Best Practices -- written especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the Facebook plunge, those new to Facebook and those who aren't using Facebook to ...
Views: 2455(1 vote) - Facebook - Part 1 - Costs & Benefits for Creative People - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Liisa KyleFacebook offers unprecedented personal and professional benefits for creative people. It also harbors some costs...especially for those prone to procrastination and susceptible to distractions or information addiction. This article is especially for creative people who haven't yet taken the ...
Views: 2608(1 vote) - Succeed In Network Marketing In 10 Ultimate keys – part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2010 from Lelia RaynalMost of entrepreneurs in network marketing failed in the early or later stages of their business. Failures result from either a lack of skills, of tools, an inappropriate mindset or any decline or maturity stage for network marketing. Don’t get knocked down by wrong concepts. To succeed in ...
Views: 1040 - Increasing Your Influence on Social Network Sites - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2010 from TJ PhilpottMore people are using social network sites than ever before and it is therefore becoming more difficult to be heard above the 'noise' of other participants. For many using social networking as vehicle to deliver their marketing message this can be a real problem. So how can a person increase ...
Views: 1451 - The New 419 Hitting Therapists on Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Suzanne ZachariaThere is a new 419-type activity coming from a far-Eastern country. This is especially important to note if you are in an industry where confidentiality is needed. For example, if you are a therapist. Someone from a business online networking site I belong to has tried to do some very dodgy ...
Views: 1907 - LinkedIn Tip #1: Branding Your Email Address - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2010 from Maria MarsalaIs your email address optimized for your social networking sites? If not, you’re making yourself too difficult to track down, and people will give up trying to find you. This week I sent a mailing to my 1137 LinkedIn connections. Here are a few of my observations: ?4 email addresses sent ...
Views: 2058 - 8 Common Misconceptions Regarding Social Media - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from Ken SundheimAbout 10 minutes prior to writing this, I was combing through articles to see if there was a definition of social media which I really liked. There was nothing. I came across an abundance of articles which were vague and which the author had seemingly no idea what social media is. Social ...
Views: 1719(2 votes) - Does Blogging to Make Money Suit Your Personality? - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottWe all hear about blogging to make money and how it will change your lifestyle but the fact is blog marketing requires a certain type personality. Maintaining a money making blog requires a lot of patience and perseverance by the site owner. The blog building process is not something that occurs ...
Views: 1576 - Creating a Blog Makes Good Business Sense - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating a blog for business purposes makes sense from several standpoints. More and more companies have come to realize that business blogging has essentially become a necessary requirement. A blog platform presents flexibilities and tremendous exposure that many small businesses formerly ...
Views: 1560 - 5 Steps to Take to Increase Blog Traffic - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from TJ PhilpottThere are numerous ways discussed online about how to increase blog traffic. Because of the growing popularity of these social platforms a greater interested is directed at how to get more readers. In fact business blogs are popping up all over online as more organizations discover how effective ...
Views: 1127 - SEO - Tips For Commercial Sites SEO - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from Parmindar SinghSearch agent access for e-commerce website requires absolutely a altered access than look agent access for a changeless website. So, you charge a aggregation who has an able aggregation of look agent optimizers accepting all-embracing ability of web development also. Search Engine Optimization ...
Views: 1231 - Blogging to Make Money Offers Simplicity Yet Requires Passion - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlogging to make money online has attracted many due to the fact that creating a blog is easy. However many quit their efforts before they reach any level of success because blog building requires a lot of patience. The fact of the matter quick frankly is that a home business blog, if maintained ...
Views: 1676 - Creating User Friendly Business Blogs - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottConsidering that business blogs are created with the intent to make money doesn't it make sense to make them user friendly? The blogging business can be and is very competitive therefore it stands to reason that the site should be developed with the blog reader in mind. Their visits should be ...
Views: 1077 - Why a Home Business Blog Makes Cents - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA home business blog is actually the perfect platform from which to market goods and services. Blogging sites offer the opportunity for you to reach out and touch a global audience. Even better is that the site visitors you attract all have a 'demonstrated' interest in what you are blogging ...
Views: 946 - 5 Key Components of Popular Blog Posting - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2010 from TJ PhilpottYour blog posting efforts are the key to the development of your site. Site visitors are attracted to the content since it is in line with their personal or professional interest. It is important however that the blog reader 'maintains' their interest in what you publish or they will simply not ...
Views: 1088 - How to Compose Credible Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog comments are a great source of feedback for the site owner and an indication of the blogs popularity to site visitors. Accumulating remarks from your readers is an integral component of the blog building process since they do lend 'social proof' to your site but all comments are not equal! ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - All Is Not Fair In Internet Business - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2010 from Joseph RatliffOr the 80/20 rule, and who you REALLY have to focus on to succeed… All the sales letters out there paint the “rosy” picture of the Internet marketing lifestyle, don’t they? I am sure that most everyone that reads this article has at one point or another “fallen” for the carefully crafted ...
Views: 1510(2 votes) - Composing Blog Comments That Build Credibility - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottLeaving well placed blog comments is a great way to accelerate the flow of traffic to your site. An important aspect of the blog building process is establishing links with other sites and when you post comments at other blogs you can do just that. The more incoming links your site has the more ...
Views: 1317(2 votes) - 3 Things Your Money Making Blog Needs - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2010 from TJ PhilpottHaving a successful money making blog will require you maintaining a diligent blog posting schedule to keep the traffic flowing to your site. However if you expect to get paid to blog there are a few areas that will require your attention. Successfully blogging to make money will involve ...
Views: 1623(1 vote) - 3 Tips for Building a Social Network Community - by Submitted on Jun 20, 2010 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing your own social network community online is a common goal many share either personal or financial reasons. As social media use soars in popularity so does the traffic that can be found at these sites. As a result online marketers have targeted these communities and have taken to ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - 3 Advantages of an Infrequent Blog Posting Schedule - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottBlog posting is critical to the development of any site and is a huge part of the blog building process. It is a common assumption that the more frequently you post new blog entries the more the traffic you will attract. Although this assumption is absolutely true what we are discussing here is ...
Views: 1762(1 vote) - How to Maintain a Money Making Blog - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2010 from TJ PhilpottCreating and maintaining a money making blog can be both exciting and frustration all at the same time. When creating a blog your excitement level and enthusiasm is high but as time goes on you quickly learn how involved blog building can actually be. There is much to do insofar as optimizing, ...
Views: 1380 - Leveraging Social Media as part of a Referrals Program in Sales - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2010 from Colleen FrancisLeveraging Social Media as part of a Referrals Program in Sales "Now, we trust strangers." That's how New York-based Universal McCann sums up their 2008 study on the impact of online social media on society. They note that there has been a real explosion the number of ways in ...
Views: 777 - Does Blog Posting Have You Overwhelmed? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2010 from TJ PhilpottOne of the most challenging aspects of running a blogging business is being able to maintain the necessary blog posting regiment required to attract traffic. The foundation of any popular blog is the frequent updates that are posted to the site. This is why people visit in the first place and ...
Views: 1083(2 votes) - Social Media for Mom Entrepreneurs:3 Easy Steps to Connect With the Right People - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2010 from Lucinda CrossFacebook, LinkedIn, Twitter. The Internet is full of social options to reach out and promote your business in addition to your Web page and your blog. But you have to use them wisely and carefully. Facebook is a good place to have not only a page, but also a site to collect fans. When you post ...
Views: 983(2 votes) - How to build your website with templates - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2010 from Mike OrionNearly every business has a website, and usually the few that do not will eventually have one. It has also become affordable to have a web presence; web hosting and domain name costs have been reachable to many people. With website templates it is easier and less expensive to create your own ...
Views: 856 - SEO FACT VS. FICTION: 5 UNDENIABLE TRUTHS - by Submitted on May 30, 2010 from Serena CarcasoleWith all the conflicting information and flat-out garbage about Search Engine Optimization (SEO) being spewed out there these days, often by self-proclaimed "gurus," it can be difficult to navigate your way between fact and fiction when attempting to write a well-optimized article, blog, or web ...
Views: 1515(1 vote) - 3 Blogging Tips for Serious Business Builders - by Submitted on May 29, 2010 from TJ PhilpottSome of the best business blogging tips you can follow focus more on your own mindset than they do the site itself. If you are blogging to make money your best chances of success is to first establish the proper state of mind. The best blog sites are those that cater to the needs of their ...
Views: 854 - Six Reasons to Choose Brizzly as your Twitter Client - by Submitted on May 26, 2010 from Cory HowellThere are a many variations of Twitter software and management tools available today, whether you’re browsing through your PC, Mac, iPad or mobile device. Each has their own features, but also their limitations. Finding a tool or software to manage your Twitter experience can easily influence ...
Views: 1582(3 votes) - Six Old School Etiquette Tips That Will Gain Your Popularity and Attract Your Ideal Client - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Walethia AquilAs businesses increase their use of social media to attract new customers to their products and services, it seems as though special attention as been given to the Dos and Don’ts of networking online. But the truth is that etiquette is universal. So when it comes to social networking ...
Views: 3487(3 votes) - How to Make a Positive First Impression with International Clients - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Walethia AquilWe have all seen Americans depicted on film as loud and obnoxious when travelling. The stereotypical picture of the American couple in beach shirts comes to mind. It may be funny, but what happens when it’s your turn to travel overseas on business. You may be eloquent at home but how is your ...
Views: 2229(3 votes) - The 4 Cornerstones of a Money Making Blog - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA money making blog involves many aspects that need to 'come together' in order for you to get paid to blog. Obviously one of the most important factors is the amount of blog traffic you are able to generate but it is really more a matter of how you do this and then what you do with it that ...
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