10 Examples of Simple, Effective Logos
Published November 4th, 2007 in Design - 62 Comments
If you are looking for a new logo, remember that a logo doesn’t need to be fancy to be effective. The purpose of a logo is branding and recognition, which the 10 examples below achieve with simplicity.
Weekly Links – November 2nd
Published November 2nd, 2007 in Links - 38 Comments
Before we get to the links I want to remind everyone about the group writing project for social media-related articles. You have until November 9th to submit link(s). I’ve received several really good submissions so far and I’m hoping for a lot more. You can get the details and submit a link here. Speaking of [...]
5 Common Mistakes Made When Hiring a Web Designer
Published November 1st, 2007 in Design - 37 Comments
Finding and choosing the right web designer can be a confusing and frustrating process for many people. There are so many options and different factors to consider. When you are in the situation, here are 5 common mistakes that you’ll want to avoid. 1. Deciding on Price Alone. While the cost of a designer is [...]
Planning a New Website – Part 2
Published October 31st, 2007 in Design - 21 Comments
Read Planning a New Website – Part 1 After you’ve completed the first part of the planning process you now have a good understanding of what you really want out of your website and what content you want it to contain. At this point you’re already doing better than most people that launch a new [...]
A Call for Your Articles About Social Media
Published in Social Media - 25 Comments
I’m compiling a list of blog posts about social media and I’m asking you, my readers and visitors, to submit your work (if you cover the topic of social media). I’d like to work together to create a great list of resources that can benefit everyone. Here’s how it will work: – Submissions will be [...]
Planning a New Website – Part 1
Published October 30th, 2007 in Design - 17 Comments
Businesses that are building a new website or redesigning an existing one should allocate the proper time and resources into planning. By just jumping into the project without the necessary planning, there may be any number of ways that the final product does not maximize its potential. Planning is common for large-scale corporate projects, but [...]
13 Ways to Earn the Trust of Online Purchasers
Published October 29th, 2007 in Make Money - 22 Comments
If you are selling any type of product or service that involves online payments, one of the biggest barriers you will have to overcome is gaining the trust of potential buyers. Here are 13 things you can do to increase their trust in you. 1. Offer Your Contact Information. Providing your contact information helps visitors [...]
My Experience With StumbleUpon Paid Ads
Published October 28th, 2007 in Marketing - 30 Comments
StumbleUpon is known by most website owners and bloggers as one of the best sources of free traffic available. However, SU also offers paid traffic and it’s advertising program is a lot different than other alternatives. With StumbleUpon you can pay $0.05 per visitor and you can choose to target visitors that have selected certain [...]
Weekly Links – October 26th
Published October 27th, 2007 in Links - 21 Comments
Google PageRank: Joke of the Blogosphere? from Andy Beard. 7 Can’t-Miss Ways to Kick-Start the Writing Habit from Freelance Folder. How to Get 1,261 RSS Subscribers In Less Than 3 Months from Smart Wealthy Rich. The Economics of Blogging: Minimum Cost and Maximum Benefit from Dosh Dosh. The Secrets to a Successful and Outstanding Blog [...]
What is Your Social Media Plan?
Published October 25th, 2007 in Social Media - 17 Comments
If you are a blogger or website owner, chances are you’re getting traffic from, or at least hoping to get traffic from, social media websites. Have you developed a plan to use social media to help you achieve your goals, or are you blindly using these sites with no real direction? If you don’t have [...]
