So, I’m a Berkeley girl who decided to try Eminence Organic Skin Care to see what all the fuss was about.
I’m almost embarrassed to publish this article, but I know there are other women (and men) out there like me, who might like to know about Eminence Organics products. If you are curious and want to learn more, read on. Continue Reading…
Let’s face it. Terms like site speed, page load, optimization, website performance… these all lean dangerously toward technical subjects. That tends to make most folks want to avoid them. And yet, we know that we, ourselves, get antsy if a web page we land on doesn’t pop up reasonably quickly (3-6 seconds) with the information we are expecting.
Yep, you just can’t avoid learning a few key pointers on how to keep your website fast. Hopefully, my research can give you a significant advantage so you can follow these simple steps and confidently check this off your To Do list. Continue Reading…
“THE PEOPLE WHO ARE CRAZY ENOUGH TO THINK THEY CAN CHANGE THE WORLD ARE THE ONES WHO DO.” Continue Reading…
There’s a Goethe quote that Tiffany Shlain has had framed on her desk since she was a little girl:
Needless to say we dove in deep & fast and by the end of the call I had the extreme pleasure of being asked to be a guest on Amber’s online TV show, Live Your Freedom TV.
Below is the complete transcript (with links & pics for you). Enjoy! Continue Reading…
Check out this fun gab session with Michele Flamer, producer of The Retail Couch, an awesome audio podcast for retailers, reps and manufacturers.
There’s nothing quite like human connection to remind us of what really matters: filling our hearts and souls with passion. Continue Reading…
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You’ve got a website, now what?
To create or build a website is great – congratulations – but now you need to know how to “manage website”, including your SEO, Google analytics, blog content, social media, website maintenance, and online strategy.
Whaaaa? Insert massive overwhelm here.
Here’s a quick excerpt and super helpful exercise from Chapter 1 of my book, How to Manage Your Own Website, called 5 Vital Habits to Keep Your Sanity. In my opinion, this is absolutely the best and most important first step you can take in order to manage your own website.
This incredible article is by guest blogger Kevan Lee, buffer.com
Phew! Talk about pressure. Writing a blog post about how to write a perfect blog post is the most meta of burdens. It’s a bit different than writing about perfect tweets or ideal Facebook posts. There’s nowhere to hide when you’re blogging about perfect blogging. Continue Reading…
I only wish more people were this honest and open!
“Absolutely! Let’s cover a few questions and answers for you.”
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But, why you’ll love them is a fascinating case study in successful email campaigning. Recently, I’ve had the HUGE honor of getting to work with theSkimm, and experience their strategy first hand… Continue Reading…
But, understanding analytics is like having your own crystal ball. It is the only true way of knowing if “they” like what you’re selling, my friend.
It is exciting – and scary – to be held accountable. But, I say…..
I love blogs! Lots of folks do not share this sentiment, however.
What they don’t realize is that your blog is the BEST way to invite your fans to your website, and to let Google and other search engines know you exist.
This chapter of my book covers how to manage your blog, including exercises to generate a full year of blog topics, how to find great images and videos, how to format website pages for optimal readership success, and more. Continue Reading…
Chapter 8: Resource Guide
Here is a complete list of my favorite resources for everything related to managing your website. Mined and cultivated over the years, I’ve done the research so you don’t have to. Includes direct permalinks to all resources.
Chapter 4: How to Share Inspiration
When it comes to sharing on social media, we all want to create that magical content that “goes viral”. What makes us want to share something with our friends, or not?
Inspiration. Continue Reading…
Probably the #1 source of frustration is when your website doesn’t do what you want it to. It can cause tremendous stress and overwhelm, making managing your website seem impossible. Sometimes you need help just knowing how to ask the right questions.
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