If weblog conventions were developed today, they would probably be different than those that evolved from the first web logs, because so much of blogging has nothing to do with “logging”. This blog is that way. This is not so much a log of anything as a place to share ideas on business and technology.Continue reading “Putting the Log Back in Blog”
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Low Tech Local
In her popular blog EscapeFromCubicleNation , Pamela Slim recommended several things her readers can learn from media-darling and cooking- turned lifestyle expert Rachael Ray. One of those is ”to get national media, start local.” Here is one easy way to plug into the local business scene: subscribers to Business Journals’ free email receive daily updatesContinue reading “Low Tech Local”
Find Your Name
Lately I have enjoyed sharing some recent and not-so-recent websites and tools that we have used in our business. Now that we have looked at a reputable place to register names for $2.95 (until 2/28), here are a couple places to help you find that million-dollar domain name. Nameboy.com. Just type two words into nameboy.comContinue reading “Find Your Name”
Stake Your Claim with Copyright
Though all written works, including websites and computer programs, are automatically protected by copyright, authors should still register their works for increased protection. Benefits of registering include: 1. Registration provides an established public record of the copyright claim. 2. Registered copyright holders are prepared to file suit for infringement (registration is a prerequisite before aContinue reading “Stake Your Claim with Copyright”
Business Cards
Review – Overnight Prints In the past week I’ve shared my picks for domain name registration and stock photography. Needing to order more business cards this weekend prompted me to share that Overnight Prints has provided good results in the past and I recommend them if you are looking for an printer online. Quality TheyContinue reading “Business Cards”
Limited Time Domain Name Offer
If you are buying domain names in bulk, the savings from this limited time offer from HostMySite.com can quickly add up. Check it out. Needing to register a few dozen domain names for a new project, I did some searching for the lowest domain name registration price and found this offer to register domain namesContinue reading “Limited Time Domain Name Offer”
Duct Tape Marketing
If you are a regular reader of this blog, you will have noticed we have been on a marketing tear lately. This is because Synap Software’s lead managment product, LeadsOnRails.com, is launched and the company is in marketing mode. Do you see the error in this statement? If you read John Jantsch’s Duct Tape MarketingContinue reading “Duct Tape Marketing”
Build-a-Business with Referrals (the Build-a-Bear Way)
If business owners were to ask what the ideal price-point is for their product, I would say that there is not one, but many. Regardless of size, your business should offer multiple price points along with a plan to show customers the benefits of moving up the price curve and to ensure it is aContinue reading “Build-a-Business with Referrals (the Build-a-Bear Way)”
Inbound Links
Left-or-Right is a simple and fun site. You can recommend a topic and can get a link to your site. Note though that any inbound clicks you gain from it are probably not your target customers (unless you happen to be looking for tech savy, optimistic, retro, Firefox users). The results from LeftOrRight.com are aContinue reading “Inbound Links”
Surprise Your Customers
iStockPhoto surprised me this week and made an impression with a small token. After choosing to buy a photo, I was pleasantly surprised to receive a free download from their “Before & After Magazine” series. This small token: 1. made the purchase mentionable 2. added value 3. validated my decision to do business with iStockPhotoContinue reading “Surprise Your Customers”
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