Social Media

10 Cool Places To Write A Blog Post

Where do you write your blog posts? If you write them sitting at the same desk where you manage your email or write your "to do" list, you may not be properly inspired. And you may not inspire your audience. Here are 10 cool places to write your next post.

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Blog Post Ideas: Where They Come From

Myth: Successful bloggers are always ready with their next blog post. And there's rarely a "dead" moment. Let's bust that one right away and confirm that finding new ideas for the blog is a process of connecting life experiences. Read on for an example.

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10 Ways To Know If You’re A Social Media Spammer

No one wants to think of themselves as a spammer. Because spamming is what other people do. People who are solely "out for themselves".  But this list might surprise you. Are you more of a spammer than you thought? Take my quick assessment below.

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10 Signs You Are Being Lazy On LinkedIn

Whether you are looking for work, to build a consulting practice or start a new company, LinkedIn is such a great place to get found. Unless you are lazy. Then the opportunity is lost. #bummer

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How To Create A Facebook Content Calendar

Facebook is an amazing place to engage with friends, fans, vendors, employees and more. But what do you say?  How do you create content that people care about? And how do you "feed the beast" each day?

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Twitter: 5 Reasons Your Sales Force Needs To Use It

It's easy to assume that Twitter is for marketers and social media experts only. After all, social media is the touchy-feely stuff, right?  Well, hold your horses on that because there are some very practical and productive ways to use social media for sales and business development.

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5 Big Mistakes Made By New Bloggers

New bloggers start with an idea, a passion for something and a vision for how much money they are going to make as a famous writer.  But many bloggers fail to get a good start.  Here are some of the more common mistakes.

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A Smart Checklist For New Bloggers

For those of you ready to begin a blog (and wanting to do it right), you might be looking for some evidence that you are on the right path.  Most bloggers struggle to get started. So here's a head start for you.

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Social Media Expert? No, Not Me.

The bloom is off the rose. Being a social media expert has lost its charm. Why? Because there are too many experts. And many of them are advising from a light or cracking base of experience.

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Social Media Is Not Your Business Problem

It would be easy to point a big finger at social media (or a lack of social media) as a problem for your business.  One that must be remedied in the coming year.

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