Thursday, June 24, 2010

3 Steps to Simple Blogging Everyday!

I found this article by Chris Brogan very helpful and convicting. He outlines in 3 steps the process he uses when he blogs - and he blogs a lot! That last part is what convicted me. Some would say I blog a lot but actually I don't. I should and that is what convicts me. Review his thoughts and share yours...

clipped from www.chrisbrogan.com
Let’s go through the formula:

Step 1: Decide WHAT the Post Should DO for You

  • To get a call to action.
  • To attract business.
  • To promote someone else.
  • To get links and bookmarks and reblogs.
  • To get a conversation started.

Step 2: How Can I Be Helpful?

tips and advice and ideas that you can use for yourself.

Step 3: The Actual Writing

start with a headline
find a picture on Flickr under their Creative Commons area
My first paragraph is always a personable lead-in, usually with a question
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Saturday, June 12, 2010

Keynote: Three Ways Social Business Must Scale

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Wednesday, June 9, 2010

9 Money Saving Tips from the Great Depression

Why don't we follow these simple rules about spending anymore? What other tips can you share to add to this list? Leave a comment...

Live Under Your Income
budgeting your expenses and then just getting enough cash out every week to cover your needs and put those credit cards all away.
Less Focus on Wants, More Focus on Needs
If it’s clearly not a need you should put the purchase off for 24 hours before you complete it so you have some time to think about it carefully.
Stay  At Home
Eat At Home
Pass Over the Alcohol
Shirk the Latte
Shopping and Entertainment Are Different, Don’t Confuse Them
Keep the Car
Use All of It, Wear It Out, Make Do with It, Do Without It
This is the motto that ruled the depression era. Keep this in mind and use it before you purchase something. Its tips like these that can get you through the worrisome times and help you save some money in the good times.
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