The 5 Reasons to Blog
One of the first things that I encourage people to do when they want to market themselves via social media is to start a blog. ”But what about facebook, twitter, myspace, youtube, and all the other social media avenues? I want to jump on the band wagon and get in that space now! What can I do?”
“Um, start a blog.”
“WHY?”
I’m back!
Of course you probably didn’t know that I was gone. Actually I never went anywhere. I have been hit with a bunch of client requests and so I’ve been very busy. Fear not, I’m back and I’ve got lots to talk about!
Flash back: The Original Social Media.
Today I thought it would be fun to take a trip down memory lane and enjoy reminiscing about the good old days of the e-Mail forward. This simple phenomenon started almost as soon as the third e-mails account was created (since it takes 3 to play, one to send the original, one to forward that original and one to finally receive the forwarded message). Soon people were passing funny pictures and stories, sending out warnings of everyday dangers and perpetuating urban legends. While the glory days of the e-mail forward are not completely forgotten, this type of information has moved from the in-box to the blog post. Passing trivial information has found a new home in social networks.
In honor of this transition, I introduce this point of humor in hopes to enlighten and brighten your day. With out further adieu, I present this e-mail forward now as a blog post…
5 Questions for Jennifer Goode of JGoode Designs
JGoode Designs is gifts and apparel featuring original illustrations, photography and art design by Jennifer Goode. Cute and girly themed items are the primary focus. I would consider Jennifer a social marketing ninja, both on-line and off, as she can be found anywhere and every where. You can check her out at jgoodedesigns.com.
She took the time out of her busy schedule to answer 5 quick questions about her methods of marketing…
An Idea: Everybody Poops.
This is a marketing idea I had for the average “Joe the Plumber.” As a way to give something back to the plumber’s best customers, give the children’s book, “Everyone Poops.” Include the plumbing company name and contact info on the inside cover with a nice printed sticker. Even if the clients don’t have children, it would still be a great gift.
What is something out of the ordinary that you do for your customers? What creative ways can you bring attention to your business?


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