Just getting started?

Here are a few ideas to help you along... "Starting a new blog can feel like an overwhelming task. Not only does it involve either developing your own template (or finding a free one), creating interesting content that people will want to read, and making the blog SEO optimized, but once you’re finished developing that … Continue reading Just getting started?

Are You A Slave to Your Email?

Image by adria.richards via Flickr When did you last check your email? I'd bet it was within the last hour. Quite possibly within the last ten minutes. You might well have your inbox open right now, with message alerts jumping up at you. Almost everyone I talk to feels that email takes up too much … Continue reading Are You A Slave to Your Email?

Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on March 12, 2011

Starting a Blog Design ServiceMarch 7, 2011 5 Tips for Selecting the Right Blogging PlatformMarch 8, 2011 The 5 core (paid) services we use to run WPMU DEVMarch 9, 2011 New Plugin Helps Bands and Businesses Sell Large Files Through WP E-CommerceMarch 9, 2011 Debug Your WordPress Website with the New Debug Bar PluginMarch 8, … Continue reading Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on March 12, 2011

3 Tips For Making Every Website A Lead Generating Machine

"As a lead generation tool, your website provides a virtual wonderland of sales and marketing opportunities. It's easily accessible, available 24/7, highly visible, and gives you the ability to present your company and services in your most positive light. Plus, your site gives prospects the ability to find you whenever they need to. All this … Continue reading 3 Tips For Making Every Website A Lead Generating Machine

Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on March 9, 2011

Chocolate to WordPress: 6 Lessons Learned Blogging for DollarsMarch 8, 2011 The Five Dumbest Things PR Pros Do With Social MediaMarch 7, 2011 Things Companies Don’t Want to Hear about Social MediaMarch 8, 2011 HTC reportedly secures 1 million orders for HTC FlyerMarch 7, 2011 I’m sticking with Disqus. Here’s WhyMarch 7, 2011 You’ve got … Continue reading Stuff I saved in ‘Reader’ on March 9, 2011

Inbound Leads Cost 62% Less than Outbound

via blog.hubspot.com "The gap between spending on inbound v. outbound continues to widen: In 2009, inbound marketing had a 9% greater share of the lead generation budget; in 2011 inbound’s share was 17% greater. Blogs and social media channels are generating real customers: 57% of companies using blogs reported that they acquired customers from leads … Continue reading Inbound Leads Cost 62% Less than Outbound

How to Achieve Inbound Marketing Success in Less Than a Month

If you're new to inbound marketing, it may seem daunting to transform your marketing practices. Where do you start? How soon can you see results? I had a chance to chat with Kathryn Alexander of Ethical Impact, a recent HubSpot customer who used the free HubSpot trial to achieve success in fewer than 30 days. … Continue reading How to Achieve Inbound Marketing Success in Less Than a Month

No, I haven’t stopped blogging…

...but I have been bloody busy with the Agritechnica trade show in Hannover. I set up a social media dashboard in the menubar so you can track the work I'm doing with AGCO in Germany. So sorry, but with doing social media 12 hours a day, I just haven't been able to maintain my normal … Continue reading No, I haven’t stopped blogging…