Is your blog a reflection of you? Did you brand yourself well? Are you attracting people to you OR are you under an umbrella of a company’s blog? This is what I call a “Blogging Umbrella.” I visit many blogs and most of them are wonderful. However, as I’m going along my merry way […]
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Stop Horsing Around On The Internet
I think we have all heard the expression “Stop Horsing Around.” It means to stop doing stuff that is distracting you and get your job done! Well, I have learned a lesson I want to share with you. It concerns something that just happened by accident when I was… well, horsing around. As an […]
Why Is Building Relationships Super Important?
This post was most recently updated on February 22nd, 2014This week I am honored to have Adrienne Smith as my Guest Blogger. Adrienne and I met on Facebook. Since then, we have learned so much from one another. If there is one thing I respect, it is a blogger who gives great content and also […]
5 Ways Of Effective Blogging
I had to address this issue because as I get new people coming into my different social channels and especially my blog, I wanted to remind people how important blogging is to your personal brand online! Here is a typical day on my blog: 200 spams 10 comments pending approval Moderating comments to […]
Procrastination
This post was most recently updated on October 21st, 2015The definition of “procrastination,” according to Wikipedia is this: “In psychology, procrastination refers to the act of replacing high-priority actions with tasks of lower priority, or doing something from which one derives enjoyment, and thus putting off important tasks to a later time.” Procrastination occurs […]
Fear – Don’t Let It Stop You
As I was laying down on my acupuncture table and meditating, a message came to me. “What Do You Fear?” Hmmm … that’s funny I thought to myself. Then I thought of things that might be hindering my business. I realized, while I was in a total state of relaxation, that a fear that slows […]
5 WAYS TO ENGAGE IN SOCIAL MEDIA
This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2012In a course I’m taking called “Social Midas” with Mari Smith and Guy Kawasaki , one of Mari’s quotes keeps running through my mind: “Content Is King, But Engagement Is Queen”. And, she adds, “the Queen runs the house”. Engagement in the various Social Media platforms […]
What To Do When You Experience “Overwhelm”?
This post was most recently updated on February 23rd, 2014 We all get the feeling sometimes that there is so much to do being a Solopreneur, that you just want to throw your hands up in the air and give up. Before you do, here are a list of coping mechanisms and techniques that can […]
What’s Your Personal Brand?
This post was most recently updated on May 18th, 2012 I have been visiting many blogs and have noticed that I don’t know what the heck is going on at first sight. I felt I needed to share my experience on Personal Branding. WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL BRAND? When I meet a person on my blog […]
How To Leverage Your Blog Content
This post was most recently updated on February 23rd, 2014 Your blog is the central hub of your internet presence and brand. As such, you need to spend quality time delivering quality information in your posts. But what is the best way to leverage your blog content? Most of us write a blog, then […]
The Power Of Tribes
When it comes to “Tribes” there is a certain power being in one. According to Wikipedia, a “tribe” is a “clan-based social structure”. It became popularized as an loin community structure by Seth Godin. In his book “Tribes,” Godin explains that “A tribe is any group of people, large or small, who are connected to […]
9 Rules Of Syndication
This post was most recently updated on February 23rd, 2014 I am a social media butterfly. I love doing what I do. One of my most important daily activities is syndicating other people. As a blogger for a few years, I find that there are certain ethics when it comes to Syndication. You want your […]