When I searched the term “monetizing your blog” a while back, Darren Rowse of ProBlogger came up first in the search. He is the leading authority in this area. He’s just updated his 31 Days to Build a Better Blog book for 2012. I highly recommend...
I am a big fan of being ready for the spotlight. That’s why I am sharing a blog post that came my way via Darren Rowse’s ProBlogger.net that makes this point in a pretty compelling way. Guest Blogger Joseph of Blog Tweaks advises, “Don’t Let...
If you have questions about how to makeover your bio to attract clients instead of snores, share them here at the blog or by email at nancy@nsjmktg.com. I’ll gladly answer them during tomorrow’s free teleseminar on the same topic. If you haven’t...
If you have a consumer product that stands ready to serve the world, what is a fast, effective, and influential way to get the word out without breaking the bank? One great way to do this is to offer your products for review to bloggers who have influence to both...
My husband Steve Juetten is a Certified Financial Planner professional who is also married to a publicist. He can’t escape my enthusiasm for helping him earn a wider audience for his expertise and commitment to serve others. Yesterday, he shared a blogging...
When it rains, it pours. There are at least 10 clients I am working with right now who have just launched blogs and are serious about making their blogs great. Every single one of them can benefit from paying attention to Darren Rowse. He is the founder of...
Did you know that the Urban Dictionary actually includes a definition for a new affliction of the digital age? It’s called “Blogger Butt.” The definition is — Weight gain in the gluteal region which is directly related to spending large...
Women business owners flock to the Toilet Paper Entrepreneur to share their tips, not just today but on an ongoing basis. Mike Michalowicz knows how to build community and how to see, hear, and celebrate others. He posts queries to Help a Reporter Out. Women...
I got a fun email from Toilet Paper Entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz this morning regarding his blog post from yesterday offering a compilation of success tips from mom entrepreneurs. He reports the following: “I typed in ‘mom entrepreneur success’ and...
July 12, 2006 was a big day. I took delivery of my first shipment of Authentic Visibility Publicity Tips Booklets with high hopes that small business owners everywhere would buy them and that big businesses in service to small business owners would buy they by the...
One of my loyal blog readers connected over the weekend to ask me if I had any insider information about the value of a top blogger’s training course to pass along to help guide her decision. That got me thinking about the difference between free courses and...
For many people, seeing the word B-L-O-G creates a sense of fear and overwhelm. All all the social media, blogging seems to invite the most of both. Folks wonder if they can learn how to blog and what blogging will do for their business. Others worry that they...
Did you know that the Chase Annual List of Events proudly declares June to be Entrepreneurs “Do It Yourself” Marketing Month? Bloggers the world over are finding ways to bring attention to this important event at a time when it has never been more timely...
I stumbled upon this article by Carin Galleta on one of the LinkedIn forums to which I belong, and I think you’ll gain value from reading it. It’s called “Why Every Company Needs a Blog for Social Networking.” I love linking to useful content...
Today’s blog post hits a bit close to home, but the story is worth telling because it shows how powerful blogging about a topic of passion can be to building community, inviting quality business leads, and contributing to greater prosperity. My husband Steve...
If you weren’t able to attend Steve MacDonald’s Practicial Social Networking presentation at The Village Bellevue last night and wanted to hear my presentation about what blogging has done for my business, take heart. I captured my 30 minutes of remarks...
Help a Reporter Out (HARO) Founder Peter Shankman alerted me to a new service debuting April 20 that do-it-yourself publicists and bloggers will want to know about and benefit from. It’s called Blogger Link Up, and it’s a free service being launched by...
Practical Social Media Expert Steve MacDonald is presenting a free seminar tonight at The Village Bellevue entitled How to Start Using Social Media and Branding to Grow Your Business. He’s invited me to speak for 20 minutes during the presentation about how...
If you are already blogging or thinking about launching a blog of your own, sign up now to participate in the “31 Days to Build a Better Blog” challenge that starts next week, thanks to ProBlogger Darren Rouse . You can sign up here. It’s...
This is a must-read article about the dangers of revealing too much information in Twitter posts. Check it out, and heed this timely advice before trouble strikes.
With the world all a-twitter over Twitter — the latest microblogging tool — here again is an opportunity to learn new etiquette and vocabulary. If someone you are following offers a Tweet (a 140 character message) that you want to share with your...
With so many daily newspapers having trouble keeping their doors open — and today is a somber day for the Seattle Post Intelligencer to be sure — retailers and others have a huge opportunity to develop community and relationship with their most avid fans...
I listened to an Mp3 file today about blogging best practices with Get Known Now Expert Suzanne Falter-Barns and Shama Hyder of Click to Clients, which caused me to visit Shama’s blog to see what she has brewing. Since I’ve been writing about how...
Now that email, social networking, Twitter, and blogging make it easy to share your thoughts, actions, and other priorities with the world, it’s essential to exercise caution with what you share. One false move or misinterpreted message, and you could inspire...
After President Obama’s speech to the nation earlier in the week, my sense of optimism about what is possible got a much needed jolt. I know better days are coming, and — like everyone else — I am making mindful choices about how to navigate the...
Run, don’t walk, to this post that offers 10 tips for blogging your way to small business success. Blogging, social media, and Twitter are fabulous friends for any business owner who is serious about do-it-yourself publicity. Remember, if you do what...
If you have been pondering making your pitch to become a new columnist/blogger for Examiner.com, check out this article I stumbled upon that offers one reporter’s view of the opportunity. Be sure to read the reader comments in response to this post to...
Are you serious about blogging? Do you want to make money blogging? And do you want to make sure you use your time, resources, and creativity wisely to make the most of every move you make? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to these questions, visit this...
Social networking is all the rage, and that means that folks are putting all kinds of personal information in their online profiles at Facebook and beyond. Some of that information is good information that helps engage readers and invite the right kinds of...
What really happens when you agree to give away your newly launched product to a blog? I was eager to find out, so I responded to a media query I saw on Help a Reporter Out. The blogger at Thrifty Jinxy was seeking fabulous and frugal holiday gift ideas, and I...
Have you been wondering about launching your own blog? Are people telling you you should? Does the word “BLOG” make your eyes glaze over because you can’t possibly take on another new initiative to build the buzz about your own business when you...
Eastside Business is a newspaper that serves business owners in the Bellevue area. The cover story is about The Village Bellevue — a fantastic new co-working space that is serving small business owners on the Eastside in a very winning way. I host my Bellevue...
Blogs have fast become powerful venues through which to share ideas, inspire action, and build community. Today, Alice Cunningham, co-owner of Olympic Hot Tub Company, launches her new blog at www.HotTubBliss.com. I invite you to check it out and explore the journey...
Now that blogging is an essential element of my own buzz building strategy, I visit the blogs of some of my most respected colleagues in the world of free publicity to see what I can learn and find new ways to contribute. I’ve been invited to participate in...
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