Blog of web design, marketing, and business tips

This One Thing Will Make Your Site Succeed

2012-02-24T14:00:45Z

What's the one thing I can do with my website that will earn extra business?

First, let's consider another question. What's the one thing you can do to guarantee love from your family?

Think about it for a second.

What Drug Dealers Do That Can Help You Land More Clients

2012-01-31T13:36:22Z

Do you sell your knowledge, experience and expertise to others? If you generate income from speaking, teaching or training, then ignore the following post at your own risk.

How do you convince people that you have what it takes to bring on the ruckus--you know, to really rock their world? What makes people want to be your customers? You might be inclined to say, "Well, I tell people what I do and how I'm different."

But everyone else does this.

Guaranteed Number 1 Spot in Google, Bing, and Yahoo!

2011-12-13T14:30:00Z

Ever come across Internet marketing or web design companies that claim they can guarantee a number 1 spot for your business website in Google, Bing, or Yahoo?

I will say this about companies that make these claims: either they don't know what they're talking about, or they're just big, fat liars.

Let me explain why. Once you understand a few simple truths, you won't fall for these unscrupulous tactics.

Free Tools & Services for Businesses

2011-10-28T17:59:45Z

Have you ever wanted to make your life just a bit easier? Ever wanted to get more work done in less time? Well, when it comes to certain tasks, there are some great online tools and services available that will help you knock them out with ease and style.

Here's a list of some of my favorite free tools. You can use them for business and personal use. In a way, this list serves a purpose for me too: I can't lose it if it's here.

Hope you get as much out of these as I do.

Be Very Afraid

2011-10-10T02:03:02Z

You have nothing to fear if you're ready for them. They are part of a new wave of consumers positioned to help you grow your business, or shrink it. And they're wired.

Steve Jobs Lived

2011-10-06T06:38:09Z

A visionary few have had the gift of seeing the world how it really is. Steve Jobs was one of these people, and he used his gifts in extraordinary ways.

A Grasshopper can improve your business?

2011-09-29T16:22:06Z

Is there anything sexy about a time card system? Nah. It's not the most interesting topic in the world, but you know what? Using something in a new way that makes your life and your business easier is definitely worth a mention.

Can you bargain with talent?

2011-09-16T04:11:18Z

I don't mean to sound like a fawning fanatic, but Seth Godin is a hero of mine. Marketing genius, author, public speaker: he's done a lot, and his bite-sized posts always hit me upside the head with insight and inspiration. You can read his excellent book, Unleashing the Ideavirus, here for free.

7 Ways to Run a Better Restaurant By Using Twitter

2011-05-20T14:00:19Z

There are so many businesses using Twitter. Many of them are using it incorrectly, and it hurts so much to watch. Although much of the content of this post can be used across many different fields, I wanted to take the time to show restaurants that the right use of Twitter can, in turn, increase customer satisfaction, increase business, and turn them into lovable heroes.

A Small Tool that Makes a Big Difference

2011-05-15T19:19:07Z

Sometimes I want to show people what's on my screen. Other times, people would like to show me what's on their screen. Most of the time, we're nowhere near each other. Join.me solves this location problem...sadly, it doesn't involve teleportation or telepathy.