Let’s Talk About Permission Marketing: A Lesson in What Not to Do

by Lisa on February 2, 2010

Got an email mailing list? Don’t do this.
Last week I got an email from a potential client, asking for a quote on a project. I replied, suggesting we set up a phone meeting to talk about some specifics. I didn’t hear back from this person, so about 4 days later I sent another quick “hello” [...]

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How to Use Twitter to Drive Traffic to Your Website

December 8, 2009

Since I’m insanely busy this week, not getting much sleep, and unlikely to be able write a clever, coherent blog post, I thought I’d share this quick article on generating traffic through Twitter, written by my friend Jeff Herring (awesome article marketer and all-around great guy).
Enjoy!:)
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Traffic Building With Social Marketing – How to Create [...]

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Will Computers and the Internet Take Over the World?

November 30, 2009

Though a bit reminiscent of the 1983 movie WarGames, this video is a strong reminder of how much computers dominate our world today. Take a look at some amazing facts regarding future technology, computers and the internet. It’s amazing, exciting, and a little scary too. This video is over a year old, but is still [...]

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Reasons to Outsource

November 12, 2009

Yesterday afternoon I was in the midst of serious overwhelm. Too many open projects, too many commitments, and not enough energy to focus. With a clear calendar for today, I expected a super-productive day. Then right before breakfast it hit – I got grumpy. Really grumpy.
Have you ever been in a funk? The kind you [...]

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Why is Accountability Important?

October 5, 2009

Let’s first talk about exactly what that means. For the purpose of this article, we’re talking about accountability in the workplace, and your small- to mid-size business is the focus.
Accountability has various definitions, but the word is typically used to denote personal responsibility for getting desired results. Accountability is an essential element of the business [...]

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Applying the 80/20 Rule to Your Organization’s Activities

October 3, 2009

You’ve heard of the 80/20 Rule, haven’t you?
Otherwise known as the Pareto Principle, the 80/20 Rule is one of the most frequently used methods for improving efficiency today. The basic principle is, for example, that 20% of your efforts reap 80% of your rewards. Consider this: 20% of your sales force brings in 80% of [...]

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Social Networking in Plain English

September 30, 2009
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If Twitter Is Like a Cocktail Party, Is It Wrong to Tweet at 6AM?

September 28, 2009

Confused About How to Use Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn?
I was just reading this article on 60SecondMarketer.com. Thanks to @andrewghayes who brought it to my attention on Twitter. I LOVE the analogies and thought I’d share!
Facebook is like a Pub — an informal place to talk casually with people and get to know people [...]

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What? A Blog?

September 21, 2009

After building a blog at Best Website Tips for over a year, I decided it was high time I started one here. It might be quiet for a while, but big things are happening so please be patient! Good stuff coming soon.

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