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Who Are You Working With?
If you are trying to save money and start the New Year off right, there may be a secret problem lurking in your business. With the stress of trying to balance a budget, pay bills, obtain new customers, and have a life outside of the office, it can be easy to overlook one key element […]
Why Aren’t People Reading Your Blog?
Many new clients tell me that they have a blog, but no one is reading it. Other clients ask me if they need a blog. Well, if you have a blog, or are wondering if you need one, you may have these questions: What’s the point? Before you start writing, figure out why you want […]
Are you Excited in your Press Release?
As you begin to write a press release, it can be easy to fall into the standard, template form. But before you send it out, ask yourself these questions: Is this newsworthy? If you are announcing a major news event, statistic, research result, or other important activity, that’s fantastic. But many times, you will write […]
Why Do You Need An SEO Copywriter?
Search engine optimization (SEO) is much for than adding a few keywords to your site. SEO is a strategic process of researching competitive data, finding the right words to work with your organization’s messaging and providing valuable information. Of course, you can research some SEO keywords through one of the many free tools like www.keyworddiscovery.com, […]
How to Find a Good Publicity Photographer
Recently, I searched for a photographer to take new publicity photos. The whole process turned into a priority since my online photos were getting older and older. Based on my experience, I want to share a few tips with you. Conduct the appropriate research. Instead of just opening the local phone book and picking a […]
Lose Your Job? Look for the Opportunity.
If you recently lost your job or investments, take heart. When I lost my job five years ago, it was one of the best things that ever happened to me. Why? It gave me that extra push to start my own business. Now, I’m in control of my destiny: and my paycheck. If you’ve ever […]
Add SEO Power to Your Traditional Press Release
The world of traditional media is changing, and if you want to use the full power of public relations to boost sales, awareness and credibility, you need to change with it. But where do you start? With all of the news about Twitter, Facebook and other social-media technologies, it can be overwhelming. But if you […]
Are You Twittering Valuable Tweets?
If you’ve entered the world of Twitter, www.twitter.com, you know there is a lot of junk out there: people telling you what they ate for breakfast, what happened at the dentist, the cute thing their child said yesterday: you know what I’m talking about. Now, many of these Tweets really are for the birds and […]
How to Avoid PR Disappointment
After you send out a press release, pitch a reporter or do an interview, I find it’s always best not to get too excited about a potential media placement until it actually happens. After all, breaking news, editing, lack of space, or numerous other factors out of your control can keep your story from actually […]