Within the past week I lost my electricity and then, on a separate occasion, my email access. While both episodes were fairly short lived, they were frustrating experiences. I wanted to share some lessons I learned so if this happens to you, it may be a little less time consuming
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10 Lessons Learned – When the Lights Go Out!
Turning off your Facebook Group Notifications – tutorial
Note: this post was updated May 2013 to reflect the current FB format “Help!! I am drowning in Facebook Group notifications and emails!!” This is a cry I hear all too often. Being a member of a Group on Facebook can be an excellent way to stay in touch, keep
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Who you follow + Who follows you = Your networking experience
Imagine that someone told you about a GREAT new networking group that you just HAD to try! “EVERYone goes and there is a ton of activity!”, they promise. Always on the lookout for good networking opportunities, you would probably take the time to check it out.
Free Online Directories Help Customers Find YOU!
FREE Online Directories People no longer use the yellow pages to find a business or service, they search online – these directories are the ‘new’ yellow pages. Make sure that your business is listed so those searching will find YOU.
What to do when Business Associates send Facebook Friend Requests
Recently, a client asked: “I am receiving Facebook Friend Requests on my Personal Account from people I do not know. I think that they are hearing my radio interviews and then inviting me. I would like them to follow me on my Facebook Business Page – what should I do?”
Creating a ‘Vanity URL’ for your Facebook Page – tutorial
Please click here to see our UPDATED tutorial on ‘Creating a Vanity URL on Facebook’ A Facebook “Vanity URL” is a clean, easy to remember web address for your Facebook Business Page. In addition to being easier to share, both online and in person, this type of URL address
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Ten Simple 10 Minute Tasks to Optimize and Maintain Your Online Presence
Ten Simple 10 Minute Tasks to Optimize and Maintain Your Online Presence I love this image of the astronomical clock of Prague in the Czech Republic. Installed in 1410, it is the only astronomical clock in the world that is still working. It is a fascinating
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How and Why to use Social Share on Constant Contact – Tutorial
Recently, Constant Contact added a very helpful feature called ‘Social Share‘. This is a quick and easy way to share your e-newsletter issues and anything else you have published via Constant Contact, with your social networks.
New on LinkedIn – personalize your invitation when using the ‘people you may know’ feature
Personalizing an invitation on LinkedIn is a quick and easy way to optimize the chances of it being accepted. A short note indicating how you know the person, or if you do not know them, why you are reaching out to them, is much more likely to be read and
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The top 10 reasons why YOU should consider a WordPress based Website
While a WordPress website is not necessarily ideal for everyone, here are the top 10 reasons you should consider a WordPress based website: 10. Professional Looking 9. SEO ready (Search Engine Friendly) 8. Easily Customized to reflect and reinforce your branding 7. Often less expensive than a traditional website
