Tag: community

What The Emmys Should Have Taught You About Social Media

social_media_and_communityI had another post planned for today, but last night, while watching the Emmys, I realized there was a lot to be learned from this classic awards show.

I have always been a lover of awards shows, the Emmys, Oscars, Golden Globes, etc. It is a mixture of the red carpet and the fact that I have three hobbies and two of them are watching TV and watching movies.  It was also something about the fact that the Emmys felt so exclusive, and I wanted to be a part of it.  But unless I moved to Hollywood and roomed with Courteney Cox, I was never going to be invited.…

Why My Love For Blogging Is Your Gain

My-love-for-blogging-is-your-gainYesterday was my blogging month anniversary.  I know I spend a lot of time on this blog trying to convince other people to start their own blogs in order to increase their web presence, increase their SEO, and prove themselves an authority in their field.  I hope I have convinced a few.  Today I wanted to point out that I am doing exactly what I preach.  This blog is not just a blog, but a part of my overall social media writing business.  I write this blog to help small business owners, but also to do everything I stated above for my own small business.…