8
Mar

Calling all Published or Newbie Authors and Entrepreneurs! No Joke, You Need to Read This Information that Will Guide Your Career!

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

Have you ever wanted to peek behind the curtain into the publishing industry to find out what it really takes to write, publish and sell a game-changing book?

I just got off the phone with one of my most trusted and and respected contacts in the author and publishing world who told me that Mike Michalowicz, author of the “business cult classic,” The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur and The Pumpkin Plan (Penguin, July 2012)… is offering a rare insider’s look into how he leveraged the success of his first book to go from an unknown to industry authority in less than four years.

I’m telling you this because a large portion of my readers are authors and you NEED to know about what’s happening here…

In two weeks Mike will be hosting a 2-hour teleseminar (a birdie told be to plan longer because of some extra education planned for the end). The call is called “Anatomy of a Perennial Bestseller.”


6
Mar

Facebook Timeline for Pages – Questions Answered

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

Everywhere I turn I’m seeing people ask questions, post articles and shares images for the new Facebook Timeline for pages coming March 30th. The new Timeline look was introduced to personal profiles as early as last Fall for those that accessed the Developer App. Now, Facebook Timeline will be revealed on March 30th and we have just a couple of weeks to prepare.

What does the new Timeline look like?

What is the greatest addition for Facebook pages?
The Facebook Cover is by far the greatest because we now have an 815px X 310px header that sits at the top of our page which we can use to further our brand messaging!

Get Your Facebook Page Timeline Cover Header Designed »

Important! There are some critical points of information to note about the Timeline for Pages. Some include:

  • Facebook no longer allows you to set a default landing tab for your business page.

1
Mar

Beginner Blogging Basics – Part II: Continuing Success

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

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

 

In my last post, I discussed getting your blog up and running. Why are you blogging? What is it about? How do you get started? Hopefully you’ve now had a chance to move forward in your own blog creation. Let’s assume you now at least have your blog generated, your categories set up, the theme customized, and (maybe) you’ve posted one or two times. What’s next?

Be Consistent.

When you’re first beginning, it might seem overwhelming to imagine yourself writing a new post every day – so don’t. Start small and manageable, like once a week; just be consistent in how often you post. Don’t worry if your posts aren’t the Holy Grail of the blogging world. As long as you are true to why you started your blog in the first place, and keep your posts authentic, then you have little to worry about.


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?

31
Jan

Aligning with Promotional Partners to Gain Exposure, Share Your Message and Make More Money Online

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

There’s no doubt you have a powerful message to get out to the world. You have great ideas spurring all the time even. But are you strategically positioning yourself to gain faster success and make more income?

Brendon Burchard is right when he says people are uncomfortable talking about making money – especially off their message. They WANT to do it and NEED to do it, but they’re uncomfortable talking about it. I am too, but it’s natural and necessary. We need to put income in our pockets to sustain the message.

One way to “make money more quickly” online is with promotional partners. This can be an affiliate who registers to *sell your product for a commission*. A promotional partner can also be someone you joint venture with where you combine forces to sell a product or service – anyone that has an audience, that aligns with your message, that can help promote you. Collaboration is KEY and there are a few things you need to be educated about to make the most out of gaining these promo partners.


26
Jan

Must See Valentine’s Day Gifts from Local Artist, bySheSaid.com

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

BySheSaid.com released a slew of new products today and I’m shouting about it from the rooftops! No, not just because my incredibly talented mom is the artist, but because they are seriously awesome products – and starting at only $12!

I’ll let the quality and beauty speak for itself:

JOIN US in Tucson this upcoming weekend at Lambert and LaCanada! (view details)

* FREE product giveaway
* Donations to Charity based on sales
* Meet the artist, Sharon Ludwig

Outside of Tucson? Contact Sharon to place your Valentine’s Day gift order today.

Dates: February 4th & 5th
Times: 9am – 4pm
Location: 10325 La Canada, Oro Valley, AZ


View Larger Map

Help us get the word out about these awesome products by clicking the share buttons and the top of bottom of this post! Thank you SO much in advance for your support!