Monthly Archives: February 2012

28
Feb

Beginner Blogging Basics – Part I: Getting Started

By: Guest Blogger

This is a guest article written by #1 bestselling author Pamela Zimmer:

 

I turn on my computer, log into Google, and with coffee in hand I stare at the blinking cursor in the search box, wondering what to type. I want to start a blog, but I have no idea where to begin. Does this sound like you? This was me, a little over one year ago. I had ideas, I had passion, I had no clue. If you can still relate, then keep reading as I’m going to share with you some beginner blogging basics.

Why are you blogging?

The first question you have to answer can only be answered by you. What is your intention for you blog? Is it solely as a personal, creative outlet? Is it to generate income? Is it to help build and supplement your business? For me, the answer is all of the above, but it didn’t start off that way.


22
Feb

Share My Message! 7 Key Steps to Social Media Integration

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

Attention authors, speakers and entrepreneurs who are trying to build their online business and make profits to sustain the message they are passionate about sharing:

  • Do you feel clueless about social media? Questions come up such as, “What do I say on Facebook?”, “Is this really as important as people say?”, “Which social networks are the best to be on and why?”
  • Are you curious how to maximize social media interaction on your website so more web visitors share and like your content?
  • Have you considered the powers of branding your social networks to drive all that traffic back to your website?

Don’t worry, most online business owners share this frustration and confusion. Today my goal is to help you build a sturdy bridge so a steady stream of people flows between your website and social media touch-points. The goal is to maximize ease for people to join your social networks from your website AND to find your website while visiting your social networks.


13
Feb

WHY: A tiny uber-powerful word to change your world!

By: Guest Blogger

This is a guest article by #1 bestselling co-author of “Unbreakable Spirit” with Lisa Nichols and owner of SheVelocity.com, Corinna Rogers:

 

So you’re starting a business.  The path will be many things; wonderful, exhilarating, terrifying, challenging, thrilling, all-absorbing.  Wow.    You are sailing along, full of enthusiasm, ideas, and energy one moment… and then it happens.   Things seem to get hard.  There is more to do, more to learn, more to decide.  There is a never ending supply of demands on your time, energy and resources.    Don’t panic.  This happens to all entrepreneurs.     What gets you through it is your WHY.

Why are you working on this, why are you banging your head against the wall, why do you keep moving forward when others are encouraging you back to their version of the status quo?   Just Why?

“He who has a why to live can bear almost any how.”  ~ Nietzsche


9
Feb

What is Pinterest and How to Use Pinterest for Business Exposure

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

Pinterest is the latest, greatest social network. It is one of the faster growing social networks and is said to already be bringing website owners more traffic than Google+ and LinkedIn.

What is Pinterest?

Pinterest is a social network that allows you to “pin” cool images to a virtual corkboard-type setup on your wall. The home page acts as a giant feed of images that are being posted on Pinterest to show you the latest activity. They have developed a browser add-on button that allows you to be on any website (except Facebook, I’ve discovered so far) and be able to click the “pin it” button to add images to your Pinterest profile page without having to be on that site.


3
Feb

What’s the Deal with Affiliate Marketing and Social Media?

By: Amber Ludwig, Website Development • Social Media Branding • Internet Marketing Coaching

By now you’ve heard a little something about affiliate marketing – enough to know you should be an affiliate. You’ve also heard how imperative social media is.

Wanna hear my two cents? Below you’ll find a 20-minute audio where I was interviewed by Pam Zimmer. Feel free to download, SHARE, or listen straight from this post.

What questions did I answer?

  • Why would someone want to sign up as an affiliate and what are the benefits?
  • What is a “mask URL” and when/why would you want to use one?
  • How can you leverage being an affiliate to market and grow your business?
  • If someone is new to social media and wanted to create the most opportunity for a book release, what are the top things they should do?
  • What other tips can I offer to have more success with affiliate marketing and social media?