The blogging three step…

...according to John Jantsch...One of the most common questions I receive is “how do I get started blogging?” Some might find it a bit odd that I suggest a three step approach and the first two steps don’t have much to do with directly working on your own blog. No, I think you get started … Continue reading The blogging three step…

Can social media help me with my marketing issues?

Aliza Sherman has a great post over at Web Worker Daily... "How many times are you hearing the question, “Why should I engage in social media?” during your work week? I’m hearing it often, and it’s reminding me of 1995 and 1996, when clients — and colleagues — were asking “Why should I have a … Continue reading Can social media help me with my marketing issues?

Small world…

Image via CrunchBaseI'm talking social media with a barrista named John in the Starbucks in York, NE. Yes, there is one thank God -- it's one of the few redeeming features of this intersection called York where I have been sleeping while attending Husker Harvest Days. John noticed my Wisconsin license plate and asked where … Continue reading Small world…

How do I get more business using social media?

Image via Wikipedia It’s always easier to just buy an ad.  There are people that will take your money and use it to produce a commercial, tv spot or print ad.  People will see your ad and a few of them may even come into your store if your ad has a good call to … Continue reading How do I get more business using social media?

Redoing your website?

...or doing it for the first time? In either case Seth Godin has an interesting perspective to share: "The most common question people ask me when they want a new website is, "If you were in charge of this, who are the 2 or 3 people you’d want to be sure to talk to – … Continue reading Redoing your website?

The myth of beautiful website design

I love it when I find a quote to support my preconceived notions because if I say it, it's just opinion, but if an 'expert' says it, well, it must be true. In this case a designer talks about web design..."This one will probably get me into trouble. I’ve worked as a graphic designer for … Continue reading The myth of beautiful website design

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

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

Phone or Email Support? Why not PDC…

PDC is Personal Digital Coaching and it's totally different than the kind of experience that's being discussed here... "I’ve been reading with great interest this past week as some of the leading web application companies discuss their philosophies regarding the providing of phone support for their services." WebWorkerDaily » Archive Phone or Email Support - … Continue reading Phone or Email Support? Why not PDC…

What a blog adds to your business…

I have a lot of preconceived notions about blogging and one of them is that blogs drive traffic to your site, especially if you update them on a regular basis. Along comes HubSpot -- one of the best social media sites on the internet -- with a great blog post about websites and blogs and … Continue reading What a blog adds to your business…