Blogger’s Guide to Creating Better Content
Published November 8th, 2007 in Blogging - 26 CommentsYesterday I wrote about the effects of creative blog content. Now that you know about all the benefits that come with creative content you may be wondering what you can do to improve your posts. Regardless of what topics you blog about and what your blogging goals are, content creation is a huge part [...]
The Effects of Creative Blog Content
Published November 7th, 2007 in Blogging - 28 CommentsIn recent years the rise in popularity of social media websites has paralleled the rise in popularity of blogs. Search engine optimization (SEO) used to be the primary way for websites to draw traffic. Now social media optimization (SMO) has the potential to draw far more visitors very quickly, whereas with [...]
Who is the Focal Point of Your Design?
Published November 6th, 2007 in Design - 26 CommentsMany times during the web design process the focus gets lost. Sometimes we try very hard to create an impressive visual appearance. Other times too much priority is given to designing for search engines. While an attractive design and search engine optimization are both important, ultimately the design should be [...]
3 Days Left to Submit Your Social Media Articles
Published in Social Media - 3 CommentsJust a quick reminder about the social media group writing project. You have until the end of the day on Friday to submit links to your blog posts (can be new or old). It’s an easy way to get a link! Get more details and submit links here.
15 Ways to Get Exposure for Your New Blog
Published November 5th, 2007 in Blog Promotion - 95 CommentsThe biggest challenge all new bloggers face is getting people to notice them. Even the highest quality of blog posts won’t do you any good if no one is reading them. Building a large audience for a blog takes time, but fortunately there are a number of different ways to quickly gain [...]
10 Examples of Simple, Effective Logos
Published November 4th, 2007 in Design - 58 CommentsIf 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 CommentsBefore 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. [...]
5 Common Mistakes Made When Hiring a Web Designer
Published November 1st, 2007 in Design - 37 CommentsFinding 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 an important [...]
Planning a New Website – Part 2
Published October 31st, 2007 in Design - 21 CommentsRead 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 [...]
A Call for Your Articles About Social Media
Published in Social Media - 25 CommentsI’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 [...]



