I was reading Chris Brogan’s Rules of the Pool article and I really had to reiterate that when you blog, choose what you think is best. Using together Blogging and social media are knocking all the rules of the normal pool we have come to know over the past decade, literally right out of the
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RSS Feed 101
What is the purpose of an RSS feed? That is one of many questions I get from people on a daily basis. I decided I would share. First, you have to understand what it is before I go onto explaining how you can use your RSS feed to your advantage. According to Wikipedia, an RSS
[Continue Reading...]Let Your Followers Decide Who The Expert Is
There are so many people out there in the world, and even millions upon millions of websites out there. Each person is knowledgeable in their own field. Whether it be novice or an expert, when you begin a site, you should not be telling people you are an expert in your field. In fact, I
[Continue Reading...]Ways to Reach Out To Your Visitors To Keep Them Coming Back
It takes work to get your content out there for others to see. Whether by social networks, social bookmarking, message boards, and more, it all is based on how you deliver your message. That is how social media works. If you have people who are visiting, you will retain a few, but possibly have some
[Continue Reading...]Your Reputation Can Change in 140 Characters or Less
If you are the person behind building your brand online, what you say can have a huge impact. Your reputation can literally change in 140 characters or less! Every day someone says the wrong thing and literally that person gets unfollowed, or even harassed. Perez Hilton was a prime example when he bashed Michael Jackson
[Continue Reading...]Social Media Successes: Brent Oxley, Founder of HostGator.com
I am a dedicated server client of HostGator.com and have been since 2008. Believe me, when I moved there, it was a real lifesaver. What really blew my mind was when HostGator had a fire in the first few months I started with them. I was concerned and Brent personally responded to my ticket, telling
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