Social Media Monday: Favorite Spots

Blog Tips: Social Media Monday: Favorite Spots

I have been on plenty of social networks, so today I thought I would talk to you about my favorites, and why they are my favorites. A couple of years ago, I was probably active on 20+ social networks. I was addicted to wasting time! Even though I wasted a lot of time, I also learned from my experiences.
Twitter:
This is, and has been, my favorite place for networking. Even though it has it’s problems at times I still…

Fathers In Blogging 2010

Blog Tips: Fathers In Blogging 2010

Since it is Fathers day weekend in the blogosphere, and there are some great “lists” I have been included on this week, I thought I would put one out thanking some bloggers I know and wishing them a happy Fathers Day! Every person on this list has been a huge inspiration and influence in my life and blogging career.
Since I have made 2 “ugly” lists this week, I thought it would be great to put out a positive list!…

Fed Up Friday: Empty Comments

Blog Tips: Fed Up Friday: Empty Comments

I’m willing to bet that any blogger who’s received comments from someone other than their mom has gotten an empty comment at least once.
“Great Post!”
“Well said.”
“So true!”
Why do you even bother?

Time For War is Upon Us!

Blog Tips: Time For War is Upon Us!

Don’t you ever get that feeling that there is a time and place for war? I am making it clear right NOW, I am declaring war! No, I am not talking about making World War III,  but war on business. I have sat on the sidelines for entirely too long, quietly earning a living through selling my products. No more, I am getting in the fight, starting NOW!.
Ready For Battle:
As I stated I have quietly sat back watching,…

Wordpress Wednesday: How Often do You Post?

Blog Tips: Wordpress Wednesday: How Often do You Post?

You’ve just finished setting up your blog (or maybe you’ve been rolling for a few weeks, now), and you’re ready to start pushing out content. But, uh oh… How often do you post?
It’s almost impossible, as described by the below video, for me to tell you how often YOU need to post. You do, however, need to find a balance.

Social Media Monday: Thanks Twitter

Blog Tips: Social Media Monday: Thanks Twitter

This weeks Social Media Monday episode is my appreciation for the “fail whale”. If you are an avid Twitter user like myself, I am sure you noticed the problems Twitter had most of last week. I admit, at first I was really frustrated with it, because I actually enjoy using Twitter. Tweetdeck stays open on my desktop 24/7. NOT ANYMORE!

Shutting Twitter down has helped me tremendously with my productivity over the last several days. This is a catch 22…