How and Why I Still Devour Blogs

Image via Wikipedia 2011 marks my eighth year of blogging. In that time I’ve logged over 2500 blog posts, acquired around 143,000 subscribers and had this blog named by the likes of Forbes magazine as their favorite for both marketing and small business. If this asset has delivered any measure of success I can tell … Continue reading How and Why I Still Devour Blogs

My top picks for May 8, 2011

Good Earth for Android tablets updated; now includes 3D buildings! May 7, 2011 10 fantastic social media campaign videos you shouldn’t miss May 7, 2011 How to Blog Without Comparing Yourself to Others May 7, 2011 First Tweet Sent From Top of Mount Everest [VIDEO] May 6, 2011 Royal Wedding Has More YouTube Views Than … Continue reading My top picks for May 8, 2011

RSS readers in decline?

Image via CrunchBaseThis one really has me scratching my head..."One of the interesting trends of 2009 has been the gradual decline of RSS Readers as a way for people to keep up with news and niche topics. Many of us still use them, but less than we used to. I for one still maintain a … Continue reading RSS readers in decline?

Citibank Survey Finds Small Business Owners Taking Action to Grow in 2011

In a sign that small businesses are finally emerging from the recession and looking to grow, an increasing number of business owners are adopting social media as a way to better market their business and reach more customers, according to the latest Citibank small business survey. The increased use of social media represents one of … Continue reading Citibank Survey Finds Small Business Owners Taking Action to Grow in 2011

14 Best Practices for Long-Term Social Media Success

The key to zooming in on purpose and usefulness within social channels starts with the realization that there is no one audience. Nor is there a sustainable market for branded messages, marketing campaigns, or “Tweet/Like to Win” contests. Indeed, every channel created to represent the brand must carry a purpose, mission and corresponding value. One … Continue reading 14 Best Practices for Long-Term Social Media Success

Is Content Marketing Worth the Effort?

We preach it every week. Attract the right kind of traffic by creating exceptional content. Engage your audience so they know, like, and trust you. Let them know you’re the likable expert who’s going to give them the information (and eventually the products and services) that won’t let them down. Then use smart copywriting and … Continue reading Is Content Marketing Worth the Effort?

Setting Up a Social Media Listening Dashboard

via nonprofitmarketingguide.com Personally, I swear by HootSuite as a social media dashboard -- I find it's the best tool for small businesses and people who are just getting started in the space. Comment below or 'connect' above if you want to know why! You can follow the 'via' link above if you're interested in learning … Continue reading Setting Up a Social Media Listening Dashboard

Spirit of the Entrepreneur

Are you an entrepreneur? Want to be one? Then it's good to ponder this...What exactly is it that sets entrepreneurs apart from the rest? What is it that makes certain people believe in themselves enough to take the prospect of failure head-on and have the determination to come out on top? It takes a special … Continue reading Spirit of the Entrepreneur

How to be a Google Reader Rockstar. Again…

I'm going to do another Google Reader Rockstar event. This time, it will be a hybrid event. Thos of you who want to attend in person can do so in the Jag, Inc. conference room at 1508 Sunset Avenue in Algoma, WI. Those of you who don't want to make the trip can attend online … Continue reading How to be a Google Reader Rockstar. Again…