May
09

Does a Blogger Need a Virtual Office?

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When I started blogging three years ago, I had no idea how many amazing opportunities would come my way or how many incredible people I would meet.  I seriously had no clue how diverse blogging really was.  Eventually, it all blossomed into a career of consulting, freelancing and basically filling whatever gaps a client required.…
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May
07

5 Reasons Why your Marketing Suuucks!

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  Online marketing is a fairly simple realm of work … but if you’re like most publishers online, you probably feel your marketing could improve. But where to start? I’ve been helping MagicYellow resurrect their online marketing and overall brand this past month, and wanted to share a few mistakes I’ve noticed not only from…
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Apr
18

6 Reasons Why you shouldn’t Use Pinterest for your Business

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Pinterest has taken the world by storm. If you’re one who has not heard about it, you may be living in a world with no Internet. Kidding aside, to give you a short overview, Pinterest is a social media site which enables people to share their own “dream boards” consisting of things they love, desire…
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Mar
23

Is There Really Any Competition When Blogging?

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A huge part of blogging is connecting and networking. You want to help promote content across the web and create relationships with other editors in order to gain more visibility for your site. In fact, I have had several editors tell me a piece of content wasn’t right for their site, but they referred me…
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Mar
22

Doing Business Toothpicks And Toilet Paper Style

You may or may not have toothpicks in your home right now and that’s okay. Dental floss will do the trick. But I’d bet my right arm you’ve got some toilet paper on hand (pardon the pun). Although toothpicks and toilet paper are common household items … One you can survive without and the other…
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Feb
27

Should You Kill Your Company Blog?

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How much time have you spent updating your company blog in the last week? In the last month? Ideally, you balance effort put into your blog with measurable return. If you’re having success, keep it up and good luck to you! If you feel like you’re burning valuable company time on a blog that goes…
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Feb
20

Invaluable Guidelines To Improve Conversion Rate On Ecommerce Sites

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As e-tailers wait with bated breath the outcome of the Brussels meet on privacy issues of data management by e-commerce businesses, it would definitely inspire think tanks and market leaders to chart a new course in how they do business online. The EU will play a pivotal role in paving the way in how private…
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Jan
27

SEO for Small Businesses Made Easy

Guest post by BandC from MyBlogGuest For beginners the world of search engine optimisation (SEO) can seem mindboggling. ‘Keywords’, ‘back links’ and ‘page rank’ can all seem like complicated computer jargon. Small businesses may think that utilising an SEO strategy is a time consuming, complicated procedure but it needn’t be. There are 4 key areas…
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Jan
23

Blogging for Business: 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Blogging on a Business Trip

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Blogging on a business trip can be exciting. Your friends and family back home get to keep track of how you’re doing, and your colleagues benefit from your experiences almost immediately. Unfortunately, there are a few things you may do which can turn a positive into a negative very quickly. Worse, they could wind up…
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Jan
16

How to Write an Online Press Release

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The Internet has changed how we write, both for personal and business purposes. And we’re not just talking about the unique, choppy Twitter language that is still emerging and constantly evolving (LOL!). We’re talking about substantive content written with purpose. The limits of print are obvious: You have less space, updating content over time is…
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Jan
13

Online Visibility: If You Want To Be Found You Have To Be Seen

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Sounds pretty obvious, doesn’t it?! However, think about this … Given your particular niche and the keywords people are likely to use to search for information about your expertise, where will your target audience “see” you online? Many entrepreneurs who market their products and services online follow a similar online visibility “flow”. And the flow…
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Jan
07

How to Bridge the Gap Between Your Ideas and Money

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One afternoon last June, I was sitting at my desk reading one of the most inspiring books around, called “The Medici Effect” – and suddenly I was hit with an idea! I was just finishing up with a successful guest post contest and was toying around with the idea of what I could do next. Hosting another contest like that just seemed so boring and blah to me.