The Ultimate Info Smorgasbord!

Image via CrunchBase Are you still getting email newsletters? I'm doing everything I can to eliminate them and keep my inbox for 'just in time' information only. Wait! Where do I get the information which was contained in those newsletters? Through newsfeeds. Here's a post that might help you get started... "Do you have a … Continue reading The Ultimate Info Smorgasbord!

Why. I. Am. Doing. This.

A long time ago during Apple days, I was privileged to work with Nilofer Merchant. She writes here... I believe in the power of stories. Stories are like Maps. They point to directions and paths that we might not have seen if not well marked. I share my stories, and my goal is to enable … Continue reading Why. I. Am. Doing. This.

#hottoppix for May 28, 2011

All the topics that interest US in the past 24 hours... Smartphones threaten TV advertising May 27, 2011   Smartphone Makers Bow to Demands for More Openness May 27, 2011   Facebook Profile Photos By The Numbers May 28, 2011   WordPress turns 8 today May 27, 2011   The Art of Small Business Blogging … Continue reading #hottoppix for May 28, 2011

9 SEO Insights You Must Follow

Image via Wikipedia Concerned about best practices for search engine optimization [seo]?The primary goal of your search engine optimization (SEO) is to drive relevant people that are interested in your industry or company to your website.  If you follow SEO than you know how fast things change.  You also know how hard it can be … Continue reading 9 SEO Insights You Must Follow

Emotion must lead, reason must follow

Something to ponder...Are you about to start a conversation with a statistic? Stop. Emotion must lead, reason must follow.  Because that’s how you commune with the human brain.  Emotion first, reason second.  Heart, then facts. Please, REMEMBER THIS.  Whatever your cause, whoever your audience, you must start every conversation with the emotional heart of your … Continue reading Emotion must lead, reason must follow

4 Great Ways to Find Content for Google Reader…

Image via CrunchBase Here are 4 great ways to find rss feeds for Google Reader... Use the 'add a subscription' button in Google Reader to search for great content... Search for great content using Alltop and add their feeds to your Google Reader account... Click the rss feed icon on any page and add it … Continue reading 4 Great Ways to Find Content for Google Reader…

Why curation rocks, part 1

Internet marketer Jack Humphrey has curated some great content in a post called "The Content Guide for Bloggers" which I in turn, have curated for you... "Content curation as a blogging model is widely misunderstood by most bloggers and marketers. Many people would tell you that curation is about finding and posting links of related … Continue reading Why curation rocks, part 1

Start me up!

An inside look at my morning routine and the tools I use to bring e1evation.com together... httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFHGIoLhyQQ In case you missed it, I've covered Google Reader in depth here, Feedly here, Gist here, and Shareaholic here... btw, I'm aware this not my best video yet, but I'm learning to use Camtasia which is a powerful, … Continue reading Start me up!

The Art of Mind Mapping

via visualoop.tumblr.com I've shared before that mindmapping is one of the single most important tools I use. I use freemind which is complete cross platform and free as well as Mindmeister and Mindmanager Pro which are not. Have you tried it yet? Related articles Mind Mapping Software: More Powerful Than You May Realize (mindmappingsoftwareblog.com) Mindmanager … Continue reading The Art of Mind Mapping

I Have a Web Site, What Else Should I be Doing Online?

I found a great post on the Duct Tape Marketing site that was very timely for me... To help website owners take full advantage of the most important online marketing opportunities, here are 3 things small businesses can do to attract and engage new customers. Content Publishing & Marketing - Consumers are interacting with multiple … Continue reading I Have a Web Site, What Else Should I be Doing Online?