5 Simple Tips for Successful Change Right Now
We are starting 2010 in a challenging, economic environment. But it’s not the time to give up and stop pursuing your career goals and dream lifestyle. Instead, use this negativity as a driving force to promote yourself and make things better for you and your family in the future. “Companies always need people who know […]
What Are You Doing for the Holidays?
Congratulations! You’ve made it through the unique challenges 2009 had to offer small business owners, and now it’s time to celebrate. With this in mind, here are a few tips to have a G-R-E-A-T holiday: G: Give Back To The Community. Volunteer to help a local charity. Donate your used clothing and other items to […]
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 […]
Focus Your SEO and PR Efforts for Ultimate Success
I just got off the phone with a potential new client. She wasn’t sure how to build buzz for her organization. And after months of jumping around with SEO, media pitching, press releases, and other activities, she needed my help. Nothing was working. Do you know why? She wasn’t focusing on a specific goal. How […]
Does Your Website Have this Problem?
When was the last time you updated your Web site and looked at the content? If it has been more than a few days, you may be losing out on a lot of new business. Take a moment to look at it now. Is it speaking to the needs of your customers or does it […]
Cynthia Good of Pink Magazine-Part Two
Read the rest of my exclusive interview with the CEO and editorial director of Pink, www.pinkmagazine.com, at http://www.startupnation.com/blogs/. Get her tips and insights on running a successful, small business, and how to pitch your story!
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, […]
Are Your Customers Getting a Busy Signal?
It’s 9:00 a.m., and I just finished dropping off my television equipment at the local cable company. What a relief! You see, a few days ago, I received an urgent notice in the mail to call a specific number. My television cable company wanted me to switch my converter box in time for the national […]
Turn Strange Hours into Productive Times
For the last few weeks, I’ve been getting up at 4:00 a.m. and working well into the evening. Why? I’m writing a book with an aggressive deadline schedule from my publisher. And with my regular, public relations and SEO copywriting activities for my clients, and all of my blogs, this was the only time available […]
A Simple Thank You Goes a Long Way
Now that we’ve all had some time to get back into work mode after the Thanksgiving holiday, I thought I’d provide a simple reminder… As an entrepreneur, it’s important to regularly develop relationships with the media (on top of everything else you have to do). But it doesn’t need to be difficult. In fact, […]