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Thursday, June 25th, 2009
People keep talking about what a huge time sink social media can become…
But, I’ve noticed something else happening with increasing frequency. It seems like more and more bloggers and social media regulars are actually living their lives through social media, rather than living extraordinary lives outside of social media and blogging, then tapping it as a means to share their experiences with a like-minded community online.
And, I have to confess, since selling my last company and coming down off my book launch, I’m feeling a bit like I’m one of them.
Are You Asking the Wrong Questions?
Wednesday, May 13th, 2009
When I was down in Austin for SXSW back in March, I had the privilege of being interviewed for a very cool indy film called Life In Perpetual Beta, produced and directed by blogger, mom and all-around cool person, Melissa Pierce.
While the movie is still in production, Melissa’s been doing the very 2.0 thing and posting interview segments on the movie’s blog, so people can participate in the entire process. And, guess what…she just posted a decent chunk of mine. So, I thought I’d share it with you guys here, because toward the end, I answer that age old question - Are you asking the wrong questions?
Forget B2B or P2P, How About F2F?
Friday, March 13th, 2009So, I’m hanging out in my hotel room in Austin, Texas…
And, I realized what an amazing gift is in the process of unfolding this week. The chance to remove the divide and connect with people…
Face To Face (F2F)!
Here are a few thoughts on why this is so important…
Can Comment Rage Kill Real People?
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009I near fell over when I read the post…
It came from Michael Arrington, of Techcrunch fame. Here’s an excerpt, but you should really read the entire post to understand it’s depth.
Yesterday as I was leaving the DLD Conference in Munich, Germany someone walked up to me and quite deliberately spat in my face. Before I even understood what was happening, he veered off into the crowd, just another dark head in a dark suit….Luckily my tolerance level for verbal abuse has risen proportionately to our growth, so I can handle most of the verbal abuse thrown our way…
Guest Post on ProBlogger: Are Your Readers Doing What You Want Them To Do?
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008
Here’s a quick excerpt from my latest article over at ProBlogger.net…
Ask a roomful of bloggers why they blog and you’ll get a wide variety of reasons.
Some do it for fun, others for profit. Some do it for platform building, while others love the community aspect. Some do it to practice their writing chops. And, hey, I even know a few who do it as a form of public therapy. The potential motivators for bloggers are endless. But, no matter why you blog…
Nearly every blogger is looking for her or his readers to take some action.
Blog Action Day: Kids Helping Kids
Wednesday, October 15th, 2008
Today is Blog Action Day, where thousands of blogs around the world all come together to raise awareness on a particular topic.
Last year, it was global warming, this year the topic is poverty.
I was all geared up to write about seeding entrepreneurship in developing countries for this year’s blog action day. There are some amazing organizations, like Kiva.org, which lets you loan small amounts of money (as little as $25) to business owners in developing countries. And, The Acumen Fund, an organization first brought to my attention by Seth Godin that helps develop larger scale entrepreneurial ventures in developing countries as a means to facilitate greater self-determination.
Blogging And The Power Of Pictures
Monday, September 29th, 2008
I get a few e-mails and comments every week about the images I use.
So, I figured it’s time to share a bunch of answers, resources and advice about the power of images and blogging.
Where do I use images on the blog?
I generally use them at the lead of every post, especially if the post is a longer, more feature-like article. In fact, if something I write goes over 1,000 words, it’s not unusual for me to include images in the middle of a post, too. Maki, over at DoshDosh.com often writes longer resource and thought articles and does a great job of finding and integrating multiple images into his posts. And, Skellie, over at Skelliewag.org also often uses multiple images to break up long blocks of content really well.
Come Play With Me At Blogword Expo
Friday, September 19th, 2008
I’ll be back in the City of Sin, Las Vegas, later today to speak at what’s shaping up to be quite a conference for bloggers. If you’re going, too, be sure to say “hi!” Here’s a really loose idea of where I’ll be over the weekend:
Friday eve: getting in around 6pm, then likely going to grab a bite somewhere
Saturday:
- 8:45-10 - Keynote address
- 10-11 - schmoozing/exhibit hall
- 11-12 - Making Money Online with a Blog (222)
- 12:15-1:15 - Bloggers & PR (221)
- 1:15-2:45 - Lunch/chillin’
- 2:45-3:45 - Making $ with podcasts (222)
BlogDay 2008: Five New Blogs To Engage And Enjoy
Sunday, August 31st, 2008
Today is the fourth annual BlogDay, where bloggers from all over the world share five blogs with their readers to expand the conversation.
So, here are five great bloggers and blogs to go check out, if you’re not already a reader…
- Liz Strauss | Successful-Blog.com - Liz’s blog isn’t a one-time destination, it’s that place you stop by every day to have great conversation with engaging, thoughtful people…led, of course, by Liz herself. If you’re not reading Liz, you’re missing out.
A Foolish Consistency Is The Hobgoblin Of Little Bloggers?
Monday, August 25th, 2008
Much has been said and written over the last year or so about the importance of being a consistent blogger.
And, I’ve added to the discussion with my own thoughts, posts and ideas.
By consistent, I mean:
- Staying on topic
- Publishing on a regular basis
- Keeping to an editorial calendar of types of posts and content
- Publishing at a similar time of day
- and interacting regularly with your readers.
A few months back, Maki wrote a great post over at DoshDosh.com about the power of patterning your readers with editorial calendars and creating an expectation of consistency that provides comfort and fuels loyalty.
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