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Stretching Your Online Marketing Dollar

Stretching Your Online Marketing Dollar

What tool do you currently have in your tool box that has the capacity to reach hundreds or thousand of prospects that costs you pennies a day? The answer: Your Website. Most Websites have a one time fixed upfront cost and a monthly or annual hosting fee. Once your...

Social Media Isn’t for Cowards

Social Media Isn’t for Cowards

Sharing on social media Isn't for cowards. It's easy to share your about yourself or your opinions when you are hanging out with a close group of friends.  Even if they disagree with you, odds are the conversation will be fairly respectful (maybe a few friendly digs)...

Facebook Wants to know your Real Name

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The New Facebook Timeline Rolls out this Week

Are you ready for more changes? The new Facebook Page timeline rolls out this week.  It reminds us that everything old is new again.  The new Facebook Timeline for Business Pages looks similar to the original Facebook Page, but there are a few things you may need to...

All Sizzle no Fire

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Dreams Require Faith and Action

Dreams Require Faith and Action

Dreams do come true. I know you’ve heard that before – but it’s true. I’ve seen dreams come true. My oldest daughter is 20 years old and for as long as I can remember, she has been talking about visiting New Zealand. When The Lord of the Rings Trilogy came out, her...

Authenticity, Egos and Social Media

Authenticity, Egos and Social Media

Sometimes I have a hard time watching the Social Media space.  I see people, business owners, doing "it" wrong, I cringe and want to say something, but don't (unless I know them REALLY well).  After all, who am I to judge... ? When it feels like you're in the space to...

Timeline for Facebook Business Pages

Today is launch day for Facebook Business pages.  I held off writing this until I had a chance to play with it. I converted and published the NewWard page:  take a peek here:  https://www.facebook.com/newward.  The cover photo replaces your "landing tab". The cover...