Category Archives for "Writing Tips"

Do You Have a “We” Site?

Welcome to our site. We are the leader in widgets. Our widgets are the best. We use innovative technology. You should buy our widgets because blah, blah, blah. Yes, this is terrible copy for your site. But look at all the businesses out there that use this kind of language. And while you may not […]

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Back to Business – Are You Ready?

With Labor Day comes back-to-school and back-to-business. With this in mind, are you dreading your old routine and the cooler months ahead? Well, here are a few things you can do now to make a smoother transition and have more business success 1.           Check Your PR Action Plan. Review your […]

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What’s that Smell?

Ahhh. Summer. You sit back in your lawn chair with a cold beverage in one hand, and your favorite book in another. Enticing barbeque aromas waft past your nose, and your stomach grumbles with anticipation. You catch the sweet scent of roses in the garden and the fresh cut grass from next door. But wait […]

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3 Top Ways to Get Customers Fast

Things may be tough right now, but there are new customers out there who need your products and services: But how do you attract these new customers, and keep them, without a big budget? Well, here’s a quick reminder of the top three, cost-effective ways to start increasing your sales:  1. Look at Your Offer. […]

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A Rose by Any Other Name is… Unethical?

Chocolate. Jewelry. Cards. Ethical Roses. Ahhhh. All nice things for Valentine’s Day: Wait, ethical roses? What the heck is an ethical rose? Well, that’s exactly what I thought when I was driving home from a meeting and listening to a very interesting radio spot. According to the announcer, we need to buy “ethical roses.” No, […]

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Does Your Web Site Sing This Song?

There are a lot of performing arts shows out there today (“Fame,” “Glee,” “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing with the Stars,” etc.), and I love watching the good dancers and singers. But it made me think about public relations and SEO copywriting. For example, you know how some of the performers warm up […]

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