tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-75936159618471634542024-03-13T06:41:54.435-04:00ChrissyBiz Solutions Blog ©Content marketing, technology news, web design and motivation for small business and nonprofits. Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.comBlogger94125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-5689696745075293052015-08-21T11:25:00.001-04:002015-08-25T12:02:26.981-04:006 Ways to Be More Productive with Your Web Marketing<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The year was 1997 and I had just received my acceptance letter from California Academy of Mathematics and Science (CAMS). I had prayed. I had cried. I had stopped eating, I was so nervous. The essays, letters of recommendation, and constant teasing of my peers for being a nerd was finally beginning to pay off...<br />
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I will never forget how I went from feeling on top of the world, to a gnat on a wall, in a moments time.<br />
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You see, at my small little Catholic school in Compton, CA, I was one of the smarter kids. Yes, I was dark, talk, skinny, and not so cute, but it didn't matter because I was smart! Even my enemies were friendly around test time. Seriously.<br />
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But walking on that college campus with so many other talented kids really shot me down. They had so many more things than I had, and so much more support (in my mind).<br />
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Little did I know that I was on a crash course with one of my passions, technology. I was also learning some valuable lessons about life and business.<br />
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Web marketing can be a similar experience. First, you have an awesome idea and a great plan. You may have even written a business plan and developed a very attractive website...<br />
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<i>But there are MILLIONS of websites, then comes that defeated feeling. Well, here is how you GET OVER IT and start building your online presence:</i><br />
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<b>1. You have got to recognize the unique qualities about yourself and your product or service, then write them down.</b></h2>
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I am no expert at life or anything but I have learned that most things are won with pure persistence. It is not the smartest or the most talented that wins or succeeds, but the one who endures, continues, pushes, and overcomes.<br />
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Obviously, you will encounter a learning curve in your web marketing, but that does not spell defeat. You have got to keep at it and write down what makes you unique. If you have no idea, ask your clients or a close friend what they think makes you unique.<br />
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Every person on this planet is an original. All of us have something that is exclusive to us. You've got to find what that is about you and WRITE IT DOWN so you can reference it <i>daily</i>.<br />
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<i>I would even suggest you record a memo of yourself speaking to yourself about your product or service. This will help you feel comfortable explaining it to others and identify weak areas that need improvement.</i><br />
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<b>2. Be bold but humble. Have faith not fear.</b></h2>
While I do not idolize the late Marilyn Monroe, she said something that I agree with: "Fear is stupid." Truly fear is an illusion, and everything we want to happen will only happen on the other side of our fears.<br />
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In contrast, faith is knowing something to be true before you can see it. We all exercise faith daily in some way.<br />
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The late Steve Jobs was known for his boldness (among other things), and was even told that his ideas were impossible; too far out. Well, as we can all see - the naysayers were wrong.<br />
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Web marketing will have frustrating moments and it may seem your efforts are not working, but just as a seed must die first to bring forth fruit, there is a process involved. <i>Some of your efforts will bring forth fruit immediately while others take time.</i><br />
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I find it very interesting that when we plant seeds in the ground, we cannot see what is happening, but we just know that something is happening. <i>Farmers do not dig up seeds daily to check their progress either - they simply plant, water, and cultivate an environment for the seeds to produce a harvest - in due season.</i><br />
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Do not walk away from your web marketing efforts because you're not receiving the organic web traffic that so-and-so receives.<br />
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<b><i>Remember Myspace and Facebook? One produced fruit early while the other took more time, but look at them now.</i></b><br />
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Humility will draw people to you while arrogance will repel them. It is wise to share your knowledge and experience, but not in a manner that makes others feel inferior.<br />
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Everyone has the ability to learn, and it is up to you as a teacher to bring out the best in those who come to your website or blog for instruction.<br />
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Not everyone takes well to condescension and / or sarcasm that some bloggers write with.<br />
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<b>3. Clean Up Your Mess</b></h2>
If you're like me, you deal with a few symptoms of adult ADD. You start things and you get distracted or come up with a better idea, and so you start something else.<br />
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Stop this, please. Establish a daily routine you can live with. It's good to read what others have done, true, but remember that you are not them, you are YOU.<br />
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<li><i>Check all of your email accounts</i> for softwares, logins, ebooks, and anything else that you have downloaded, bookmarked or otherwise set aside for your business. It is now time to get organized and get serious. </li>
<li><i>Create a spreadsheet for all of the web addresses, logins, and contact information</i> for every site you can find. <i>I do not recommend that you put your passwords on this document. </i></li>
<li><i>Clear the way for you to get back on track</i> without incomplete profiles and information about your company online. Any site you find to be no longer useful, login and delete all account information. Remember that your clients will google you and be interested to find out anything they can about you - personal or business wise.</li>
<li><i>Go through your bookmarks and delete anything you haven't visited in over a year.</i> No matter how valuable you think it may be, if you haven't thought of it in a year, it's unlikely that you will use it for your business. </li>
<li><i>Clean up your hard drive and arrange things properly in folders.</i> We all know how frustrating it is to look for a file because we haven't used the best organization skills when saving documents and photos. </li>
<li><i>Read your company mission and vision again</i>, and make any necessary adjustments based on your experience. Put it on your desk or somewhere you will see it DAILY. It is amazing what this can do for your motivation. Do not count failures as mistakes but as teaching tools you can use for yourself and others. </li>
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<b>4. Get Organized</b></h2>
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Ask yourself the following questions, then take action to make your daily working routine more productive:<br />
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<li><b> Can you easily access them? </b>Some of my favorites include Evernote, quite a few apps from Google Apps, the Pin It button for Pinterest, and Hootsuite to manage several social media accounts.</li>
<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">Do you have a service or folder for your social media photos? </b>Have you bookmarked any sites that you use to get quotes or other information (which you properly credit to the original author, of course)?</li>
<li><span style="font-weight: bold;"><b>Do you have a plan for those times you have to stop working for other duties?</b> </span>These can include a break when your children come home from school, or anything that is necessary. This does not include time wasted on any activity that is not profiting your business. </li>
<li style="font-weight: bold;"><b>Have you created folders on your toolbar for websites you visit often, or contribute information and/or articles?</b></li>
<li><b style="font-weight: bold;">Do you have alerts set up for your Google documents when a response comes in? </b>These notifications are not automatic and can cause you to lose leads if you aren't checking them regularly.</li>
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Truthfully, the above questions are just ideas I have come up with to help you begin to think of the things that you need to do for your business. In no way is it exhaustive.<br />
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It may not even be relevant to you, but my hope is that it will be a useful tool in helping you get organized for your business. </div>
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<i>There are few things more frustrating than wasting valuable time on tasks we do daily because we have not properly put them in order. </i></div>
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<b>5. </b><b>Read the expert opinions, but do not override your own unique ideas.</b> </h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Your audience appreciates your voice. Be confident in the solutions you have developed for your target audience as long as they are profitable and solve the problem you aim to solve. </span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Resist the urge to jump on the new trends that you read about </span><i><span style="font-weight: normal;"><u>unless there is reliable proof that it will enhance your operation or make it more efficient.</u></span> </i></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Sometimes switching the way you do things is more time consuming than seeing your strategy through. Weeds pop up overnight, but seeds that produce real fruit take time. Think about that.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Remember, that what works for your friends hairstyle blog may not produce the same results on your business blog. </span></h4>
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<b>6. Develop a routine & Be consistent. </b></h2>
This can be very difficult to implement when you are the only person responsible for all the duties your business requires. I would suggest that you start off with the most pressing duties first, and allot yourself a time slot to work on that issue, and then move on to something else. Sometimes, frustration can set in and if you do not move on, it will seep into your whole day (know this from experience).<br />
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<i>Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg suggests taking care of the smallest tasks first in order to be accomplish more. I'd say he's a reputable source.</i><br />
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You will know your deadlines and what is most important, so feel free to operate in the most productive way you see fit. Just be careful not to work on one task all day and end up with little to show for how you spent your time. You will at least need to work on marketing, financial, social media, and then your core business, so make sure you write down what needs to be done the day before so you can transition easily from task to task.<br />
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<i>You can also head over to <a href="http://www.fiverr.com/" target="_blank">Fiverr</a> for things you just don't want to do or don't have the skills to do. There are many other ways you can outsource routine tasks to a <a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">consultant</a>, virtual assistant, or part time worker to give you more time to focus on your business.</i></div>
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It is better to give your customers something that they may not expect than to promise them something you cannot and will not deliver. We have all had those moments of inspiration when we have an idea that we want to try, but be wise before sharing a definite date to your clients and / or readers. If you are struggling with making the decision of whether you should focus on your blog or your newsletter, focus on only one in the beginning.<br />
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There are certain leaders in your field that you should definitely cyber-stalk and consume everything they produce. I would suggest following them on twitter, liking their Facebook pages, and signing up for their newsletters and blog alerts.<br />
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<i>When it comes to marketing, I suggest you cyber stalk the following companies / people:</i></h4>
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<li><a href="http://blog.hubspot.com/marketing?utm_campaign=blog-rss-emails&utm_source=hs_email&utm_medium=email&utm_content=21412416" target="_blank">Hubspot</a></li>
<li><a href="http://backlinko.com/" target="_blank">Backlinko</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.quicksprout.com/blog/" target="_blank">Neil Patel</a></li>
<li><a href="http://blog.getdrip.com/" target="_blank">Drip Email Marketing</a></li>
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No matter how busy I become, or how many emails go unopened in my inboxes, I do not pass over these. The information they provide will definitely decrease the learning curve for you. Hubspot gives you a myriad of resources like eBook templates, free stock photos, and so much more.</div>
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<i><b><a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Request a quote</a> today to see how we can help you with your web design, social media campaigns and business writing.</b></i></div>
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Keep going! You're closer than you were yesterday and learning more everyday!</h3>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-67039541685241544002015-07-09T17:43:00.002-04:002015-07-09T17:44:40.403-04:0010 Successful Techniques Nonprofits Are Using On The Web<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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There is no one-size-fits-all strategy for the web, but there are some proven methods that when executed properly, will yield favorable results. Some nonprofits have established some routines that have helped them gain more reach, more awareness, and higher donations.<br />
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<b>1.</b> <b>Twitter Chats</b> have grown in popularity and show no signs of slowing down. In simple terms, twitter chats are used to engage conversation between an organization or group of people about a specific topic at a specific time. Twitter users log on from their computers or mobile devices to join in.<br />
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Twitter chats allow anyone access to the conversation as long as they use the assigned hashtag.<br />
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Nonprofits are using this popular form of social networking with great success.<br />
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Remember the ALS Ice Bucket challenge? The twitter hashtag: #icebucketchallenge was used to alert others when someone had completed the challenge. Close to $100 million dollars was raised as people tweeted, Facebooked, and Youtubed themselves or others participating in the challenge. The twitter hashtag not only helped to raise funds, but also increased awareness about the disease and the nonprofits trying to help people with the disease.<br />
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One reason Twitter Chats are so popular and successful is that it breaks down the distance and time barriers we face. If a user wants to respond or join the conversation after the chat has taken place, they need only to search the hashtag and respond.<br />
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Nonprofit organizations have been able to gain valuable insight about how to increase awareness for their cause, and "listen" to what others are saying about their organization.<br />
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<b>2. Follow Up Communication </b>is crucial to retaining donors and volunteers. In fact, it can be the determining factor for whether a person commits to a long-term relationship with the organization, or decides to spend their money on other causes.<br />
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Whether it is a brief phone call to express gratitude, or a letter than serves as a receipt and thank you note to donors, following up with volunteers and donors helps to establish a more personal connection between the organization and those who donate their time and / or money to it.<br />
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A quick email or an informal Facebook or Twitter mention is also a way to follow up with people and let them know your organization cares and is grateful for their time or monetary contribution.<br />
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<b>3. White Papers, Videos & Webinars </b>are also being used to help spread awareness and disperse information about the organizations cause. For example, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation uses Facebook to share case studies, reports and videos about why their work is so important.<br />
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Charts, slideshows or Google Hangouts are supplementary avenues to share information with potential donors and volunteers. These types of media can help build your email list and help your organization learn the best ways to share information with your target audience.<br />
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Anything <i>related</i> to the work you're doing is beneficial.<br />
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Melinda Gates shares a lot of statistics about the lack of access many young girls have to education; she also shares reasons why educating young girls has an impact on the entire globe. While this information is related to the work done by the foundation, it is not directly mentioned or promoted.<br />
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<b>4. Newsletters, Facebook Events, and Blogging</b> help nonprofit organizations keep their audience informed about events, campaigns, news, and any changes.<br />
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Donors and volunteers like to know what is going on and how they can be involved or support. Nonprofits that keep their audiences in-the-know are more likely to have successful fundraising campaigns.<br />
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A monthly or quarterly publication could make a huge difference in the growth of the nonprofit; it also provides the donors and volunteers with content that they can share with others.<br />
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<b>5. Donor and Volunteer Feedback </b>allows nonprofits to solicit constructive criticism from those that financially support their organization. It is better to ask your volunteers and donors about ways you can improve, than to lose people because of an issue that was never brought to your attention.<br />
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Surveys or questionnaires can be invaluable resources for catching small problems before they grow to huge stumbling blocks. You can use the polling feature on Facebook, attach a questionnaire in an email or have volunteers make brief phone calls.<br />
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<b>6. Collect Data About Donors. </b><a href="http://www.cds-global.com/resources/increase-donor-loyalty-and-retention-with-donor-data-feedback-and-service/?utm_campaign=2015_Q3_EX_NA_NP_WP_NPTimes-July1-Donor_data_feedback_service_key_retention&utm_medium=e-blast&utm_source=NPTimes&cn=2015_Q3_EX_NA_NP_WP_NPTimes-July1-Donor_data_feedback_service_key_retention&elq=fb3349c19f644961a6f49b3b4b682c78&elqCampaignId=&elqaid=2002&elqat=1&elqTrackId=a6504de825784b77a67416d30e67e0c9" target="_blank">According to CDS-Global</a>, one way to attract and retain donors is by collecting data about them. The data collected is then used to understand who your donors are and how to keep them interested in your organization.<br />
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Facebook pages is an excellent resource when it comes to learning about your fans and the kind of content they engage with. This information helps you plan your newsletters and online marketing; it also helps you learn how to retain the donors you already have.<br />
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Donor retention is more cost effective than finding new donors, so it makes sense that the more you learn about them, the better you are able to give them the information and options that best suit them.<br />
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<b>7. Consistently Share News About How Donor Dollars Are Helping Your Nonprofit. </b>We all want to know the value of our dollars and how they are being used, especially when we are donating them!<br />
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Take <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Mama-Hope/129255507103121?fref=ts" target="_blank">Mama Hope</a> for an example; this nonprofit consistently shares purchases made and advances toward their vision with followers on their Facebook page.<br />
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It could be a simple water faucet or a well they dug in a village in Africa; if it's new, you will see it showcased on their page for all to see and share in the excitement. The photo is usually accompanied with a <i>thank you</i> to all those who partner with them and make it possible. Simple yet effective.<br />
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<b>8. Partner With Other Organizations With Similar, Not Competing Goals </b>help all parties <br />
involved to spread awareness and broaden their reach. If your nonprofit is dedicated to helping young men raise their gpa's, consider partnering with a nonprofit that helps young men get into college.<br />
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<b>9. Publicly Highlight Sponsors on Social Media or Blogs. </b>This is a very good way to gain more credibility for your organization an convince other sponsors to come on board.<br />
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While you are publicly praising businesses that have helped fund your nonprofit, you are also giving potential donors an incentive for donating. Everyone likes a public "pat on the back."<br />
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For your blog, it is also a great way to highlight what the sponsors donation means to the organization and how it will help fund your current projects. This public expression of gratitude can go a long way!<br />
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<b>10. Spotlight Committed Volunteers And The Difference They Are Making. </b>Nonprofits would not be able to do what they do without the selfless individuals who make the mission a reality. There are no words or even enough compensation to adequately express the importance of volunteers to any nonprofits vision.<br />
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Consider spotlighting some of your faithful volunteers on the web. Most do not do it for the recognition, but would not be opposed to you sharing their contribution on your social networking sites or blog. This may also encourage others who have thought about getting involved to actually reach out to your organization.<br />
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The goal is to use the internet as a means to grow your organizations awareness and social audience. Done properly, you could be one of many nonprofits already reaping the benefits.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The lines continue to blur between what is considered personal and what can become public domain as it pertains to your business and your social media accounts. <br /><br />When you visit the landing pages of the newest social networking sites that almost force you to sign up (not literally) because of their cunning and attractive marketing, you should be aware that what you post <i>can and will be used against you</i> if necessary. Cyber law cases are growing and shows no signs of slowing down.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br />Unlike the Miranda warning given to people placed under arrest for criminal offenses, you will not likely be warned about the legal ramifications of what you post, tweet, retweet, blog, share, or produce online via your social media profiles. <br /><br />Unless there is something written in those hefty "terms and conditions" that declares your information can and will be used against you in a civil or criminal matter, <b>you should be aware that there is no such thing as privacy online</b>. More importantly, if you are conducting business through any of your social media accounts, they can legally be considered assets or property of your business.<br /><br />Since its early days of connecting companies on what was envisioned as a <a href="http://www.internetsociety.org/internet/what-internet/history-internet/brief-history-internet">"Galactic Network" back in August 1962</a>, the internet has developed at almost lightning speed. With this exponential growth for the web comes new industries, new fields and <i>new laws to govern how we use it.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have all heard of the less-than-intelligent criminals who have stolen things then uploaded photos on their Facebook pages, or they geotagged themselves someplace they shouldn't be after they took a day off from work due to an "emergency."</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, businesses are now beginning to see the effects as well. So far, the standard for determining if your personal social media accounts can be used in court depends on whether or not you have ever published anything in relation to your business. <b>It could have been a simple share about a sale or contest from your Facebook business page to your profile; or a status update posted to generate interest or likes for your business page. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Just take the case of Jeremy Alcede, a Texas-based entrepreneur who lost his gun store business in a bankruptcy, and was <i>put in jail for refusing to give up his Facebook and Twitter passwords. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The federal bankruptcy judge that <a href="http://blogs.wsj.com/bankruptcy/2015/04/10/ex-gun-store-owner-chooses-to-stay-in-jail-so-he-can-keep-facebook-twitter-accounts/" target="_blank">jailed Jeremy Alcede</a> for refusing to give up his passwords determined that the anti-Obama, pro-gun messages posted to His page were not personal, rather used to increase sales and generate publicity for his gun store. Alcede contends that the posts were on his personal page and should not be considered a part of the bankruptcy proceedings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Here we see where Bankruptcy Law and its already established precedents meet head-on with Cyber Law, in its infancy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether the public agrees with the judges ruling or not is irrelevant. Judges are given authority and power to make decisions that frame our laws and shape our society whether the public agrees or not. In a nutshell, Mr. Alcede's opinion does not matter and he must turn over the information to the judge as the new owner is allowed to take ownership of them.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>So, how can you as an entrepreneur, sole proprietor, blogger, or business protect yourself from going to jail in case you are a part of a similar internet or cyber law case?</b></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Understand that anything you post online is subject to scrutiny.</b> If you would be okay with your "private" posts being displayed on the news or in a court room, then it is okay to post. Otherwise, keep it in your journal. We all know that ignorance to any law is no excuse for breaking it. Be careful what you post.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Your business social media pages are not personal.</b> It does not matter if you think so or not, the law says that if you are using it to promote your business, products or services, it is a part of your business. It will be treated as such whether you agree to it or not. <i>In the event you file bankruptcy or decide to sell your business, the social media pages associated with it are considered property of the business.</i> </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Use discretion when posting about political figures, hot-topics in the press, religious and political issues.</b> You have a right to your opinion, but that opinion can cost you down the road. Keep your status updates, twitter posts and blogs professional. If you have a question about the post, it would not hurt to search out the topic on Google or Bing before publishing it. In case you were not aware, all public twitter account tweets are being archived at the library of congress.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Consider outsourcing your social media management to someone abreast of the current laws and practices.</a></b> Social media is not just fun and games; it can be used as a tool to promote your business or raise awareness for your nonprofit organization. However, seemingly innocent posts or shares could be like the termites that are so small yet capable of causing huge disasters. Social media managers and professionals comfortable with the web should be <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1WHBR8JYkM4675r9atNHnuuY9kDocGZKaddAIIiVq4z4/viewform" target="_blank">consulted</a> with in case you have questions, concerns or ideas you want to take public.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Audit your social media posts regularly. </b>You should take inventory of what you have posted on a consistent basis so that you can purge anything that might be problematic for your business. <i>Remember that your personal Facebook, Twitter, or other social media accounts will be considered business property if you have ever promoted, advertised, or shared news about your business on them -- even just one time. Don't be afraid to delete anything you find questionable.</i></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yes, you read that right. I am a firm believer that your business can grow and excel if you know how to use Facebook properly. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We've all read the articles, blogs and case studies. They don't always agree either. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Some will strongly suggest that employers should allow their employees to use Facebook as it has been shown to increase their motivation to work. A little peek on their social media pages won't harm, right?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Yet other bloggers and professionals strongly caution business owners that the social network with almost 1 billion active users per day is a time stealer and should be avoided during normal working hours so that productivity is maximized. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We even have handy tools like Hootsuite, buffer, and similar services that help us schedule our social media updates so we can remain focused and productive without actually logging into the website. </span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, I have found that using Facebook as a mode of communication for prospective and current clients is faster and more efficient than emails. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">What is it about being able to interact with someone on a mostly informal platform that can attract customers?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>1. Clients get to know more about the REAL you. </b>People like to interact with people, not brands. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As Facebook is a social networking site that houses information about people in a way that is unique to their platform, it allows people to get to know the face and personality behind the products and services they need. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We like to do business with people we know, and if we like them, that's even better. Facebook offers an opportunity to learn a little about the people you do business with. It goes beyond the education and experience that you can easily find on networks like Linkedin or Twitter, and delves deeper into their personalities. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">When all else is equal, your personality is likely to play a major factor in a prospective client choosing you instead of a competitor. Be wise with the things you "like" and your status updates, but don't be afraid to share a little bit about yourself.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2. Real time interaction is more suitable for our fast paced work environment. </b>It seems that many people are logged into Facebook most of the time. It is easier to reach people and get answers more quickly when compared to emails and telephone calls. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facebook gives people a way to reach you in your personal space without actually invading your personal space. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Recently, I have been able to get customer service issues resolved with companies on Facebook more quickly than through email. It is then that I began to avail myself on the social network more frequently. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Though it was not what I had expected, I was able to resolve my issues quickly and professionally. All emails are saved unless you delete them so you can always go back and review or copy/paste links if necessary.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>3. Colleagues and professionals in your field can be helpful resources. </b> I also enjoy being able to chat with other professionals via chat if I run into an issue I need resolved, or find something that could be resourceful to us. Whether they are using Facebook on the web or Facebook mobile, I can see when they read my message and am more likely to get a response more quickly than if I call, text, or email them. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facebook groups are also a great way to network and gain access to a pool of resources you may not have been able to find on your own. Whether I am logged into my Facebook for Business page or have the site running in the background, I am in control of how often I interact.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>4. Keeping your chat available for your clients communicates that you are willing to meet their needs when they have them, even beyond your normal business hours. </b>Let's face it, we all want fast and easy access to the companies we do business with. I like the fact that I can log on to my cell phone providers chat line on the web when I am busy but have a question or concern. Getting on the telephone can be disruptive for writers who are in their groove. It is not easy to get back to your flow when you've been disrupted with a phone call, at least it isn't for me. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Availing myself to clients and prospective clients via Facebook is a great way for me to be accessible without the disruption to what I am doing. I especially like the feature <i>where you can turn chat on for certain users, or turn chat off for certain users. You can control who see's that you're online.</i> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Facebook is a vehicle you can use for your profit, but if it is a hindrance and disruptive to your workflow, you should develop a system that works for you. Using their email notifications might be a great alternative if you find that being logged into the website tempts you to endlessly scroll through peoples pages and status updates.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As with many things on the web, you have to use wisdom. If Facebook is a distraction from your daily routine, use it sparingly and only at certain times. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But with the right technique and attitude, you can make yourself available on Facebook during your work day and still be productive in your duties. </span></div>
Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-45639080248347898112015-03-05T16:46:00.000-05:002015-06-29T11:10:48.131-04:0010 Google Chrome Web Store Apps to Help You With Your Business<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Google Chrome is one of the most widely
used web browsers and the Chrome apps make it a great addition to any business, home-based or otherwise. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Applications are designed so that you do not have to leave your office space to purchase software to enhance your business. Instead, you can access them quickly especially if you have the extension installed on your web browser. </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Chrome apps also include customized
versions of websites, games, editing tools, publishers, and almost anything you might need to run you business more efficiently. </span></div>
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chrome apps with the help of HTML5, CSS and JavaScript if you have an idea you think others would benefit from. If you have any coding knowledge, all you need is to <a href="https://developer.chrome.com/webstore/publish" target="_blank">publish them</a> on the Google Chrome Web Store. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So let’s look at the most popular Google Chrome Web Store applications for business. I am not endorsing these applications, rather sharing their use for anyone who might be interested or in need of their functions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The splashtop business chrome apps allows
users to control their pc and mac remotely. This is perhaps the easiest way to
access your Mac or a Windows PC from your chrome browser itself. You can easily access all of your files and applications remotely from your chrome browser. It is subscription based and costs $60 per user annually. Never worry about whether you should bring your MacBook or PC again. This application also offers a free trial just in case you want to see it in action before committing. </span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quotient is a
simple yet effective quoting software program for your business that will make sending quotes to potential clients easy and interactive. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Quotient allows you to present your quotes to your customers in a much more
innovative and creative way. It also provides your customers the ability to accept your
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With Quotient you also have the power to track your quotes and
see the number of views on each quote. Getting started with it is very easy,
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">GreenAddress is a
safer Bitcoins wallet as it uses multisig which enhances the security and allows the user to use coins for online transactions. Code is open source for all of you web developers that like to check out the nuts and bolts of applications you use. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Financial
calculator provides many financial calculations you would need for your business. Calculations include your Estimated Monthly Installments, Loan
Terms, Stocks, Interest Payments, Return on Investments, and much more. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It can also perform all the regular operations
that a normal calculator does. The main purpose of this calculator is to make your calculations easier to access. It is not very fancy but could be useful when you're trying to get some data quickly. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">WORKetc CRM +
Projects app can be used to manage many of your business activities in one place. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This
app combines billing, sales, customer relations management, and project management into one application so you can focus on more important things like growing your business. Tracking expenses and your last task completed with one of your clients is easily available with this app.</span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This apps also has integrates Google docs, making it easy to attach, receive and edit documents with employees or clients. It also gives you access to your Gmail contacts.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">With this app you get clean and simple template designs and
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">ExpressPigeon is
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You are able to create attractive
yet simple email newsletters so that your audience can read the message your
way. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can customize your newsletters to a great extent by changing the layout
completely or adding new sections. You can also resize images and change the border by just dragging them. </span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">You can also view your emails performance with analytics that detail open and click thru rates, as well as bounced emails. Set up autoresponders and segment your lists so you are able to send emails based on rules. Definitely worth a try.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sellfy allows you
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It quickly integrates with PayPal, Stripe or Paymill, allowing you to use the payment
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Business Hangouts </span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">is not developed by Google, rather it is made by a private company that works on Google’s platform.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is good for conducting webinars, conferences and other collaborative business activities where video and audio are necessary. </span><br />
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This makes Google Hangouts much more compatible for use in business. Could be a great addition for a business meeting where team members work remotely and need to check in with one another from time to time. <o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
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Customer Support is a kind of a social help desk that supports Twitter, Yelp
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<span lang="EN-IN"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This application lets you provide the perfect customer
support to your client on your desktop or on the go via your mobile device. Desk.com Customer Support is a low cost customer service program that could positively impact your business.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This morning was exceptionally cool for February. In this part of South Texas, I have become accustomed to two seasons: spring and summer. Not surprisingly, for Groundhog Day, it has been predicted that we will have 6 more weeks of winter weather. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This day got me thinking about the movie GroundHog Day, starring Bill Murray and how it relates to our content marketing routines - how we create and develop content to share across the web. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the film, the weatherman is going about his regular routine to predict the weather but gets stuck in a time warp that leaves him repeating the same day, over and over. Sound familiar?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The movie is hilarious and Bill Murray has never disappointed in any role I've seen him in (from Ghostbusters to Scrooged). However, this movie presents a very real issue that many of us can face when approaching our content marketing routines - getting stuck, repeating the same mistakes over and over again, and sometimes unsure of how to get out of the "time warp."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the film, Bill Murray had to repeat the same day until he was able to figure out where he went wrong, and get it right. As business owners we learn the value of repeating the same processes and create a daily routines that work. This can also help us improve our content marketing efforts, including writing articles and publishing blog posts on a regular basis.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, we should assess the profitability of what we are doing and then decide if should continue to repeat the routine or not. <b>Is your content marketing routine working? Do you even have one?</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My point is that until we pin-point where we are making our mistakes, we are doomed to continue the same mistakes. With so many businesses coming online on a daily business, we must stay vigilant in our content marketing and using this tool to increase the visibility and credibility of our businesses. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One very real issue for business owners is lacking the time to be able to execute what they already know they should be doing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">As a consultant, I am always pleasantly surprised at how much time and effort some of my business clients have already put into their content marketing planning. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Honestly, there are times I receive information from clients that prompts me to be more attentive to certain areas in my own business. From keyword research, to scheduling their content, I have encountered some very well prepared clients which have helped me implement changes in my own routine, and maybe a few of these tips would be useful for you as well.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: large;">Here are some changes you may find helpful in developing or improving your content marketing routine:</span></div>
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<b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1. Schedule days for different tasks.</b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Do not attempt to do everything all in one day because you will only overwhelm yourself. For instance, if you are writing a blog and publishing a newsletter on Monday, you might find it easier to promote them the same day on your social networking sites, rather than attempting to repurpose your content for blogs or videos. It could be reverse for you, but the point is to schedule the time on your calendar, iPhone or Android device and make set aside time to accomplish these tasks. </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Make yourself accountable and write down the weekly goals you hope to achieve. </b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Your weekly goals for content marketing should include creating and publishing your content as well as promoting it and sharing it across platforms that will help get it in front of people who are interested in your product or service. Writing down your goal gives you something to work towards as you are developing your content. You might also consider improving some of your current content instead of creating something new.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do not get caught up in creating your blog posts, articles or videos <i>exactly </i>as you've read others do it because we are all different. The way you see things and the way you write your content will resonate with people, so be careful not to copy other people's tone in your writing. Establish your own. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>2.</b> </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Be authentic and use your own unique voice. </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is wise to use the blogs, articles, and videos you consume as a starting point as you develop your content. I definitely think there is value in consuming content pertinent to our own products and services to stay abreast of changes or advances. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">However, it is not wise to attempt to duplicate what someone else has to say. This is not the same as repurposing content, where you can use something you have written in a different way. </span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have faith that someone appreciates what you have to say and the way in which you say it.</i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Writing is about grammar and punctuation, true. But it is also about connecting with people in a way that matters and compels them to act. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many readers will return back to your blog or other publishing platform several times before making a purchase, so the more you write, the more chances you have of convincing them to come back again. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No matter how many makeup channels are on YouTube, there are certain ones that I favor simply because I like the persons personality. It could be the same tutorial or advice, but the personality makes all the difference. </span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The same applies to your content marketing. People are interested in what you have to say and the personality behind the product or service, so be yourself. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>3.</b><i> </i></span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Stop second-guessing yourself and get busy already. </b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There is a popular post I have seen floating around my social media sites which points out a true dilemma we can all face: while the pessimist and optimist discuss if the glass is half empty or half full, the opportunist drinks the water in the glass! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you are waiting for the perfect conditions to start blogging, or the perfect weather ... you'll be waiting. Nothing will ever be perfect, but everyday we are given 24 hours to do with it what we please. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/2015/01/monitoring-time-spent-online-with.html" target="_blank">Use your time wisely</a> and begin publishing your content. You will make mistakes and you will be able to correct them as long as there is an 'edit' function. </span></div>
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<i style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><a href="http://webmarketingtools.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Most importantly, your mistakes will give you new content ideas</a> and experience you can share with someone else. </i></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Start and you'll be surprised what you can do. Sometimes ideas begin to flood my mind as soon as I begin writing. I have to write them down because I'll lose them if I don't. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Sometimes just getting started on your new content is the change you need to see an improvement.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the end of the popular movie, we see that Bill Murray is able to move forward. Fixing the issue requires us to identify what it is, <a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/p/web-marketing-solutions.html" target="_blank">then make a change</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Hopefully, these tips have been helpful in identifying areas you can improve your content marketing routine.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Do you have any tips you can leave in the comment section?</span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-20000193594951183482015-01-24T12:00:00.000-05:002015-01-24T17:57:15.180-05:00This Day In History: Apple Launches Macintosh, January 24, 1984<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CfzbykzHCw/VMGQ5H0Og5I/AAAAAAAAEEk/vhGayVfPaoU/s1600/SteveJobs.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6CfzbykzHCw/VMGQ5H0Og5I/AAAAAAAAEEk/vhGayVfPaoU/s1600/SteveJobs.jpg" height="320" width="215" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I am a fan of all technology.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But I am mostly inspired by Mr. Steve Jobs (1955-2011).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Though his products have revolutionized the entire world, it is what he accomplished and how he persevered that is most inspiring to me.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who got fired from their own company? Steve Jobs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who went back with an even better idea than before? Steve Jobs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who continued to push forward with his idea AFTER it was mocked and labeled 'impossible?'</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Who pushed on even after seeing Bill Gates' make his first billion in the same industry he was in? Steve Jobs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">And, who can we credit for the iPhone, iPad, MacBook, and all things Apple? That's right - Steve Jobs.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Of course, he had a team, supporters, and people to push him into what he was destined to do. I do not discount their role in anyway!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">But, ultimately when there were no fans and no support, he continued on.</span><br />
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<span style="color: orange; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I find it rather ironic that His name was Jobs and his products and genius have created many jobs. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">January 24, 1984 - 21 years ago today - Steve Jobs' company Apple launched their first Macintosh computer at the annual shareholders' meeting. And the rest is well, history.</span><br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-17804080412249446252015-01-22T11:11:00.004-05:002015-02-11T14:18:48.423-05:00Monitoring Time Spent Online with TimeStat<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Time on the Internet is a very crucial part of our lives and business operations. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Realistically, we can’t operate effectively without it. But if we are honest with ourselves, sometimes we tend to waste a lot of time online instead of using it to develop and improve our businesses. </span><br />
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<a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MvVXmeGqoAE/VNuq7aYh-LI/AAAAAAAAEH0/Z04Qq3ehvYs/s1600/TimeStat%2BTemplate-page-001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MvVXmeGqoAE/VNuq7aYh-LI/AAAAAAAAEH0/Z04Qq3ehvYs/s1600/TimeStat%2BTemplate-page-001.jpg" height="640" width="494" /></a></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">While you cannot simply unplug your internet connection and expect to blog and interact with your social networks in a timely manner, we could all use some accountability with how much time we spend online, what websites we frequent, and how much time is spent on each website.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">TimeStats has a solution for this.</span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">TimeStats is an extension available
on the <a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/timestats/ejifodhjoeeenihgfpjijjmpomaphmah" target="_blank">Google Chrome Web Store</a> that helps track the time we spend online. It generates a detailed
report of all the sites that you have visited in a user-friendly format. </span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">You can
view the statistics on the basis of: </span><br />
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<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><i>time</i> (sites that you have
visited based on a particular time interval) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">domains (information about all the
domains or websites that you have visited). You can also see all the statistics
in a form of a pie chart which makes understanding the statistics easier.</span></li>
</ul>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">How to Use
timeStats?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">After you have downloaded
and installed the extension </span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 17.1200008392334px;">from </span><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 17.1200008392334px;"><a href="https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/timestats/ejifodhjoeeenihgfpjijjmpomaphmah">Google Chrome Web Store</a></span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">, the extension will start its functionality
automatically. Mozilla Firefox users can use the extension "<a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/mind-the-time/" target="_blank">Mind The Time</a>."</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">You can change how the logs are being maintained by clicking on
the settings. Using this extension is very easy and allows you to see information or one day, 7 day statistics, or even all time statistics. You will begin to see where your time is most spent and possibly understand ways to improve how you use your time online. </span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">Features of
timeStats<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">Data is presented in user-friendly and aesthetically pleasing manner. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> There are b</span></span></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">ackup logs, so that you
can store them for long periods for future use. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">Set the idle time (the
time when you are not doing anything on the browser window).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">Deleting websites from log
is easy (to hide from others who have access to your computer).<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
<div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; text-align: justify; text-indent: -.25in;">
<!--[if !supportLists]--><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Symbol; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 107%; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal;"> </span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">Exclude certain sites altogether that you frequent for business, social media marketing, or backlinking. </span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">How to Use
Mind the Time?<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">You can download his add on from </span><span lang="EN-IN"><a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/mind-the-time/"><span style="line-height: 107%;">Mozilla add on website</span></a></span><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;">. Once you have downloaded
and installed the plugin that plugin starts automatically and begins gathering data to display your most frequented sites, just like TimeStats.<o:p></o:p></span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN-IN" style="line-height: 107%;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">This add-on is similar to Google Chrome’s timeStats and has nearly the same functionality, but displays your online time statistics in a simpler way. </span><br />
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;"><br /></span>
<span lang="EN-IN" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 107%;">There are no pie charts or detailed reports like Chrome’s extension. One noteworthy disadvantage of this add-on is that you cannot backup the logs, which was available in the
Chrome’s extension. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-80299538848583760962015-01-20T11:41:00.001-05:002015-01-23T12:12:55.110-05:007 Ways Your Non-Profit Can Profit from Social Media<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Non profit organizations</b> are primarily focused on two things: building awareness for their cause and raising funds to make a difference. These two go hand in hand as educating people on what your organization is all about and why it is important to them, plays a crucial role in being able to request donations to further the cause.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, how are <b>501 (c) 3 organizations using social media</b>? According to a case study released by the Case Foundation and Social Media for Nonprofits, close to 500 nonprofits were surveyed about their use of social media and how it ultimately impacts donations. Some 47% said they saw an increase in donations through social media use.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The survey showed that 74% of nonprofit organizations are using social media to keep followers informed about upcoming events, make important announcements, and share the overall progress of the organization.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many of them expressed some hesitation in using it to solicit donations due to the vast number of other organizations using it for the same purposes. You can read more details of the report <a href="https://nonprofitquarterly.org/management/23837-how-nonprofits-use-social-media-to-engage-with-their-communities.html" target="_blank">here</a>.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Many of them rely more on their websites and email marketing to connect with their audiences in comparison to social networking sites like Linkedin, Google Plus, and their favorite, Facebook.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, how can non profits use social media to influence their fans, garner support for their cause, grow their reach, and increase donations? There is no easy, one-size-fits-all solution to this question, however, there are ways for them to improve their social media strategies.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Focus on quality of users instead of quantity</b><b>. </b>More fans does not mean more awareness. In the words of Social Media Marketing University webinar facilitator, Ty Mays, "social networking should not be a popularity contest." Social media moves at an alarming pace and just because someone has more Twitter followers than you do does not mean any of them are interested or "listening.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Interact with fans and respond back. </b>So many times there is a question asked or poll given by a Facebook page, but no response back from the organization who gave it. People like to converse and not feel like they have been ignored. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Use dedicated social media person or team. </b>When things do not immediately go the way expected, it is human nature to want to switch routine and try something else. However, adequate time should be given to see if a social media strategy is working. Aborting a social media plan after a week, or one month, offers no real evidence that the strategy did not work. Additionally, as people are all unique, their approach and tone will also be unique. Instead of using just anyone who has the time, or worse, a group of people who have not come into agreement about how to deploy the social media strategy, consider creating a plan first.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Check out other pages and see what they do well, or what they can improve upon. </b>There is no need to recreate the wheel. If something works, apply it to your own social media strategy and try it out. For instance, many of the non profit organization pages I follow update their Facebook timelines with simple posts like being able to get a new piece of equipment they had been raising funds to purchase. Seems simple enough, yet the engagement is much more on posts like these than on posts that make people feel guilty about how blessed they are in comparison to others. I also notice that these type of posts show people how their donated funds are being used. <i>I would also suggest you send messages to pages that are not in direct competition to yours and request them to share one of your updates or campaign. The worse thing they can say is no!</i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Be positive. </b>We all agree that child cancer sucks, and many children die yearly from this disease. But that really isn't enough to compel someone to give you their money. That same story could be used to show how your organization sends volunteers to inspire and encourage these children and their parents while they go through the treatments your organization helps to fund. See the difference? Same story, different angle. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Mix it up. </b>It is your page and you can post what you want. But, linking to related content and studies that help people understand the passion you have for what you do is very helpful. It also shows that other people are involved in the cause even if they are in no way related to what you're doing. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b style="font-weight: bold;">Promote your social media pages offline. </b>Tell people about your social media pages as you speak with them offline, even consider adding them to your business card for easy reference. I don't just mean organizations and donors, but also anyone who can "like" your page or retweet your tweets. They can help expose your cause to others (their followers). Ask for their social media information and find them to be sure you can follow up with them later. They may not want to donate or be able to volunteer, but they likely know someone who can. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Social media is expanding the reach of people, businesses, and non profits. There are so many ways that we can impact people through these tools, but a plan must be put in place to execute it properly, then measure its success or need for improvement. <b>The profit enjoyed from using social media is more than dollars and cents. You can mobilize people and encourage them to share your cause across their social media networks. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Also keep in mind that some people will not like or share your post because it has a public setting and they may not want others to know about their involvement on social media (for work reasons, or privacy concerns). This does not mean you cannot compel people to take action without them ever alerting you through a share or like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Shared and liked posts are usually funny, inspirational, and positive. Purely informational posts or boring compilations of facts will not make people engage on your social media pages. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For more information on how you can use social media for your non profit, feel free to <a href="mailto:contact@chrissybizsolutions.com" target="_blank">email</a> us or <a href="https://chrissybizsolutions.youcanbook.me/" target="_blank">book</a> an <span style="color: orange;">obligation-free consultation.</span></span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-11129997613326222522015-01-16T11:35:00.005-05:002015-05-12T14:16:31.710-04:00Winning The Battle with Content Marketing - You Can Do It!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">It is amazing how fear can be a real obstacle for people to face. There are so many business owners and non profits that are actually doing many great things, yet hesitate to move their stories to the web. Why is that? It could be a few issues, but here are the most common I notice:</span><br />
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Not Enough Time </span></b><br />
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So much of content marketing is writing and finding information to write about. While we all have a niche where we direct our focus, it can also be time consuming to continue finding new inspiration. I can empathize with this, however, there is a solution. The very content that may seem to overhelm our inboxes is also the same resource we can use to produce more quality content.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Read</b> printed publications in your niche to gather inspiration and information about current needs and concerns in your field. It is good to get away from the computer and read the newspaper or a magazine. They can offer a fresh perspective about your topic. You can then take the news, information, and content you've consumed and start to write down what you walked away with. If you have a question regarding what you read, it is likely someone else does too. Use that as inspiration for a new blog post or article. </span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use the <b>search functions</b> of Twitter and Facebook to find out trending stories. There is almost always an angle you can take that is unique and relative to your target market. A quick long tail keywords search on Google will show you how differently people think when it comes to searching for information online. Don't think all the bases have been covered because it's not likely they have.</span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Overwhelmed By The Demands of Content Marketing</span></b><br />
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It is true that there are hundreds of websites coming online everyday, but that should not discourage you from keeping yours well and maintained with quality content that will increase your organic website traffic. Just because there are houses built daily, should we stop keeping up the appearance of our homes? Do real estate agents give up on selling older homes because of newer ones? Of course not.</span><br />
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GGJ4k5Pm8ug/Tl0XMzA8POI/AAAAAAAADmQ/jaIDgCnJfIg/s1600/bizpic.gif" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-GGJ4k5Pm8ug/Tl0XMzA8POI/AAAAAAAADmQ/jaIDgCnJfIg/s1600/bizpic.gif" width="320" /></span></a><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Focus</b> on what you are doing. Write down what you hope to accomplish in the next month, six months or year. Your content marketing is not like advertising where your ads run for a limited amount of time unless you add more money. What you write today can be seen on the internet as long as there is an internet, if done properly. Don't allow the size of the web to intimidate you! Someone, somewhere wants and needs to read about what you are writing about. Keep writing!</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Remember the passion</b> that you have for your product or service. Forget about trying to write something per se, and focus more on conveying your passion in your blogs and articles. I can guarantee you that your knowledge is far greater than you know. Just talking to friends or colleagues can be a good reminder of how much you actually do know. Write down notes about common questions you come across for future reference. <b>Record yourself</b> speaking about your product or service. Sometimes you get new ideas by simply hearing yourself talk about it. </span></li>
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<b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Focus on Quality not Quantity</span></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How many times have you read a great headline, clicked through to the website, only to find that the content was repetitive or poorly put together? While we want to be consistent with our content, it is more important to produce quality pieces that people will actually find useful, bookmark, and share. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Plan</b> your content and how often you will publish it. If you are just starting out, do not be discouraged because someone else's blog is updated daily. By writing out your topics in bulk, when you do read new material and find new inspiration, it only adds to what you've already planned to write. The key is to produce content that will be useful for your readers. <a href="http://www.webmarketing.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">Here's a simple planning tool that will help you accomplish this.</a></span></li>
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<ul style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kEzgGJaDWEQ/Te6DHs3Vw8I/AAAAAAAAAF0/8_W1ZpjHF6U/s1600/seed1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kEzgGJaDWEQ/Te6DHs3Vw8I/AAAAAAAAAF0/8_W1ZpjHF6U/s1600/seed1.jpg" /></span></a>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Use your<b> keyword research and discussions </b>on Linkedin to help you stay abreast of what professionals need. I use Facebook, but it is not always the best resource when it comes to serious matters or finding quality information. StumbleUpon, Google News, Hubspot Blog (may absolute favorite), and a host of others really dig deep in their content and help get the creative juices flowing to inspire new content. You're not going to re-write what you read, rather use what you read as a seed for new ideas. </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At the end of the day, we all have the basic need to solve problems in our lives and reduce pain. These are very powrful driving forces that can help any business in inspire, inform, and help their target market. In order to win the battle, you must first get started!</span><br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-41660784208928055972014-12-16T18:54:00.001-05:002015-01-23T12:13:22.455-05:00Microsoft's Window 10: Better Functionality and User Experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Microsoft has rolled out their Window's 10, and we're here to give you the changes you can expect when you decide to retire Windows 8. Like any other technological advance, these are just opinions but definitely based on our experiences. </span><br />
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Microsoft introduced Windows 8, they removed the start menu which was greatly
criticized by almost everyone. The company tried to improve this in Windows 8.1
but failed to do so.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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new version of Windows is very good as far as speed is concerned. All the apps
that are preloaded with the operating system load faster than ever before. Take any
app for example Windows music or store, they all now load a little faster. This
is likely due to all apps loading on a windowed mode instead of the full
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with the improved design of the start menu, Windows 10 has also made the search more efficient. In the previous versions of Windows, running many programs simultaneously would drastically delay the speed of displaying results on your computer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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can also search the web using the start menu search function. Just type in the
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command prompt has also improved! This may not be great news for the average user, but those who use it frequently, this improvement is noteworthy. You can now use shortcuts in command prompt, and you don't have to keep typing commands over again like before. Examples like CTRL + C, CTRL + V, etc, make it a much less frustrating task. </span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-2962339635482643262014-12-12T12:55:00.000-05:002015-01-23T12:13:38.036-05:00End of Year Internet Marketing Ideas For 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Whether it has been a successful or bumpy year, now is the time to plan for 2015! You can start right where you are and strategically deploy these web marketing techniques to help sustain or improve your current marketing plan. </span></div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7w3PwMmvmes/VIsm81K6Y6I/AAAAAAAAEAc/Soz4loXDWoc/s1600/End%2BOf%2BYear%2BMarketing%2BIdeas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7w3PwMmvmes/VIsm81K6Y6I/AAAAAAAAEAc/Soz4loXDWoc/s1600/End%2BOf%2BYear%2BMarketing%2BIdeas.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></span></a></div>
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a Social Media Network Marketing Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Now is the time to get social! Social networks
are filled with opportunities for you to interact with potential customers, one
on one. This is an exceptional low cost marketing idea that is sure to bring
many benefits and establish public trust in your brand. All the hype and still
growing, social media networks are a great way to provide information as well
as initiate contests and promotions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">There are several social media networks to
choose from: Twitter, LinkedIn, Digg, and others, but the best results among
businesses today are reported to be happening on Facebook where you can market
your brand for free, or step it up a notch and pay a minimal fee to promote
your posts outside your established circle. However, not every brand will fare
best with Facebook; conduct important research to find out which networks will
work best for the needs of your brand. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Offer
Something for Free<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">In the current economy, consumers are far more
likely to remember your brand when you give them something for free. One low
cost marketing idea that can be offered as a freebie to the public is a free
class, seminar, or demonstration. Offered online or in person, these can be
affordably executed by printing flyers and posting online, using any of the
methods listed above. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The added benefit is that, while advertising
often costs money, offering free classes, seminars and demonstrations are
considered a public service and promoting the event won’t cost a dime.
Submissions to the local newspapers and community bulletins will be free places
to promote your event and build rapport with the public.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">While conducting seminars, many businesses will hand
out literature and small sales aids to promote the brand. Consider printing
free magazines and brochures with your business stamp for this event, saving a
considerable supply to leave in waiting areas and other locations where
consumers can browse through during their free time. Beauty shops, dentist and
doctors’ offices, and hospital emergency rooms are among the many great places
to leave literature.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Provide Free Expert Articles to other Publications<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The need for great original content is common
ground among businesses and brands, and this can lead to new opportunities for
your brand. You can easily hire a professional writer to create expertly
composed articles that local and relevant publications will be glad to publish.
Think outside the box as you hire someone to write great topics that any site
or publication would be glad to run. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Contribute expert articles to local publications
and those which are relevant to your particular niche. Contact the editor to
get started; write an article so they can see your writing style and that you
know what you're talking about, and share your credentials so they know you're
qualified. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">These are just a few of the many ways you can
accomplish great marketing techniques without spending hundreds and hundreds of
dollars. These ideas will not only help you interact directly with possible
consumers but will also keep the lines of communications open with those who
have already tried your brand. Subscribe to our blog for more <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">inexpensive marketing tips</b> and ideas to help
you create a sizeable following and build a more successful business.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-63602901627109465812014-12-10T12:02:00.001-05:002015-01-23T12:14:09.401-05:00Androids Lollipop Brings Peace of Mind with Enhanced Security Features You Will Love<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20.5041656494141px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is truly the most wonderful time of the year! Google's newest <b>Android Lollipop 5.0 </b>update is <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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available for FREE download in the GooglePlay store, chocked full of features that will delight and enhance your mobile devices. Excited much? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 20.5041656494141px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Besides the <b>advanced connectivity, high-performance graphics, and improved battery-efficiency</b>, it has <b>security features</b> you will love. The enhanced audio, camera, and video provide a pleasant experience whether you use it for television, your watch, tablet, or mobile telephone. Many bloggers have given great reviews about Lollipop, and we would like to focus on the security features it has that will offer peace of mind whether you use it for personal or business use. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Boot Encryption</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is the biggest improvement in this new version of Android. The boot encryption protects the device users by asking for a pin at the boot time. This features protects the users data in case your mobilde device is lost, stolen or "borrowed" by someone else. Business people can rest a bit easier if they leave their phones in the office at work or forgot to retrieve it from a colleague, in case they get a bit nosy.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Smart Unlock</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people don’t like to put a password or a pin on their phones, yet want their devices to be safe. Makes no sense right? But, Google has devised a solution that will help those with this double standard, introducing Smart Lock.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Smart Lock</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> users can connect their mobile phone to another Bluetooth enabled device such as their smart watch, and the phone will remain unlocked until it’s in the range of the other Bluetooth device. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">This works well when you want to pair your mobile phones with other Bluetooth enabled device at home or the workplace. The phone will be locked as soon as the phone gets out of the range of the other Bluetooth device. As with all great advances, there is a loophole.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Suppose that your phone gets lost, stolen, or "borrowed" with your smart watch paired device, then it can be unlocked and all your data is accessible. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">Do not fear! To overcome this problem, Google has introduced a “<b>Panic Button</b>” in their smart watches. Gotta love them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">By clicking on the panic button, the device will automatically lock (despite it being in the range of the smart watch). In this case, the entire pairing process will need to be done again, but your data is saved! Enabling the Smart unlock again is easy compared to dealing with a data breach. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Face Unlock</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In previous versions of Android, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Face Unlock</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> was available, though slow and time consuming. But in Android L, this feature has been overhauled, providing a faster experience. This advancement allows you to unlock your phone with facial recognition. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As soon as your phones screen is turned on, the device begins scanning your face for a match, and the phone is unlocked in a very short time if a match is found. Not sure how this would work with identical twins...</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">One might wonder what options are available if the face scanning fails? Well, you will have an option to unlock your phone through a password or your previously set pin.</span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-62217779624397005092014-12-05T15:47:00.000-05:002015-01-23T12:14:31.638-05:00Three Clever Business to Business Marketing Ideas For The Holiday Season<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">As a business owner, you have big hopes and
dreams but sometimes, your budget cannot </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">accommodate a ‘Go Big or Go Home’
attitude. That’s perfectly okay because there are several dirt <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">cheap marketing ideas</b> that will give
your business the attention and exposure it deserves. Below you will find some
of the best cheap or <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">free marketing
ideas</b> used today. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">#1
Start a Blog<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Adding a blog to your website costs little or
nothing, and creates consumer involvement with your brand on a personal level.
You can address the benefits of your products and services, and answer consumer
questions and concerns. This is a great way to get feedback and reviews for
your brand, and you are providing a free service to your consumers, the gift of
information. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<a name='more'></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Having a blog on your site will also give you an
edge as you compete with other businesses vying for front page Google search
ranking. The more original content and information you provide on your blog,
the more reliable search engines consider your site to be. Whether you write
exceptional blog posts or hire a highly qualified writing service, you can
appreciate this <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">low cost marketing
technique.</b> <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">The number of blog posts your site will publish
per week or month should be decided, based on the needs of your brand and
business. Once you have decided on a number, stick to it, using an editorial
calendar. Not only will you enjoy more exposure for your brand, your list of
subscribers will open the door for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">low
cost email campaign</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">#2
Start an Email Marketing Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Email marketing campaigns are affordable and low
cost, but they can be mean huge success and great exposure for your products or
services. That growing list of emails you’ve been collecting will pay off in a
huge way when utilized for a <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">low cost email
marketing campaign</b>. Watch your business grow in leaps and bounds by sending
out informative updates, sales and promotions, and helpful newsletters. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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tricky, as you don’t want consumers to feel as if you are only sending spam. A
savvy email marketing campaign writer knows how to write helpful and
informative newsletters and promotions rather than filling the message with
annoying sales pitches. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This is another cheap marketing idea that
requires perseverance. Decide how often to send notifications to the
subscribers on your email list and stick to it. Consider the needs of your
consumers and decide on a frequency that won’t inconvenience your recipients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div>
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a PR Campaign<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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exposure for your brand without emptying your pockets. While press releases
should be written by a professional and experienced writer, this remains a
cheap marketing idea that provides valuable information about your brand. Press
releases are also helpful in climbing in Google search ranking, using specific
keywords and inbound links that help lead consumers to your site. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-10586490773981124192014-10-31T10:30:00.002-04:002015-01-23T12:14:47.295-05:00Three Differences Between Branding and Marketing That Will Improve Your Internet Marketing Strategy<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Marketing and branding go hand in hand, right? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">If you asked someone the difference between
branding and marketing, it would be the same as asking the difference between
fire and ice. Just as fire and ice are both elements of our Earth, marketing
and branding are two essential components for a successful web marketing strategy, and business planning. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">However, this is where the similarities end. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; text-align: justify;">Below you will find
three very important aspects to help explain why branding and marketing
are two entirely different things, but very necessary. I must admit that I struggled to understand this in the beginning of my business, so I hope it is helpful. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If you're looking for good examples of branding, McDonald's, Target, Disney and many other multi national corporations are some of the major brands that come to mind. But proper branding is not just limited to major corporations with seemingly limitless budgets.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Message
versus Definition<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Marketing is your message to the public about
your product, while your brand defines who you are and what you want to reflect. An authentic brand is
developed through the creation of an exceptional product, emanating every
successful move the company makes. The brand is unique, offering superior value
and authentic quality, communicated to your consumers whenever they come into
contact with your product – not the marketing message. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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mission statement, or business’s reputation and awards. Instead, this is what
grabs the attention of your prospective customers, telling them how great your
product is and why they need to buy it. Additionally, the marketing message
should appeal to your customer’s needs, triggering an emotional response to
your product. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Comes First<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Most business owners believe that once the logo
and packaging has been designed, and a slogan has been decided upon, they have
a brand. In actuality, these items are just marketing materials, or messages,
to appeal to your potential customers. The first step in branding is
determining the value of your product within the desired marketplace, and
determining the ‘brand strategy’ you will use.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">This is when your marketing campaign should be
crafted, once you have a solid understanding of your position in the market.
This campaign should include the small details such as composing
advertisements, deciding on the use of uniforms, choosing office decor,
stationary and more. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Your
Marketing Campaign, Their Brand<o:p></o:p></span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></b></div>
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to control and understand in today’s business world. Your marketing technique
includes writing attention-grabbing headlines, choosing attractive artwork, and
posting across social media platforms in an effort to educate and interact with
potential consumers. These are some of the issues that can determine success or
failure of your marketing campaign. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span></div>
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may seem a little strange, but you must understand that no matter how you try
to convey your product, you cannot control how the brand is perceived by
consumers. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;"><br /></span>
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for products, much to the surprise of marketers. Some good examples of this occurrence
include vinegar, baking soda, and even tennis balls. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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will show you what your brand is all about. As a marketing expert, you must
learn to listen to your customers. Find out what their hopes and expectations
are in regards to your product. Then, use a savvy marketing campaign to convey
your brand’s story by communicating via smart, creative, and hopefully
unforgettable, implementation. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com65tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-71857184517676476512014-10-30T11:27:00.002-04:002015-01-23T12:15:01.650-05:00 The Cloud: Can I Really Be Secure? Facts vs Myths<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPB0G_aZbUs/VE4ruwN6hlI/AAAAAAAAD9U/9iCSF1lo1Yw/s1600/Clouds.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xPB0G_aZbUs/VE4ruwN6hlI/AAAAAAAAD9U/9iCSF1lo1Yw/s1600/Clouds.jpg" height="320" width="320" /></span></a><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The wonders of the cloud make doing business much easier than the pre-cloud era, that's for sure. But there's still a lot of mystery and misunderstanding surrounding it. Hopefully, this will help clear some things up.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This post is designed to debunk the myths and bring forth the truth about the cloud.</span></span></div>
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<li><b style="font-size: 19px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Myth #1: Services provided by the Cloud are expensive</span></b></li>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people have the misconception that cloud services are expensive, and they would end up spending more money if they invest in cloud technologies.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fact: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">In reality, cloud services are very inexpensive and in fact save both money and time. Most cloud vendors allow you to pay only for the services that you need, and only for how much you use. Backing up your data and running your programs without the cloud is likely to be more expensive as it requires more hardware and time. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Myth #2: People and companies move to the cloud to save money</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fact: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cloud usage is not just about saving money, it’s about streamlining business processes, making information available more quickly and having access wherever there is an internet connection. People and companies move to the cloud to attain interoperability, flexibility and have faster processing. The cloud is a Godsend for the mobile entrepreneur, small business and nonprofit. While saving money is a benefit of the cloud, it is not a reason to migrate to the cloud.</span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Myth #3: Cloud services are Plug and Play</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fact: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People may think that cloud service are plug and play and are very easy to install, but this too is false. Some installation needs to be done if cloud services are to be used together with some other existing IT systems. Once integrated with existing </span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 17.2666664123535px; white-space: pre-wrap;">IT systems</span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">, cloud services can act as plug and play. There are many resources available to learn about this technology for optimal use. </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Myth #4: The Cloud is only a place to store data</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fact: </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This is absolutely wrong! Storing data over the cloud is only </span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>one</b></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> of the features the cloud provides. However, storing data is not the sole service that the cloud provides, there's so much more! </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">It facilitates scalability (how well it can handle a growing amount of work) and </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">agility (how flexible and responsive the system is to the work). </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">It can also be used as a medium to change the way in which business is done.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; white-space: pre-wrap;">So saying that cloud computing is only used for storing data is just the tip of the iceberg.</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Myth #5:</span><span style="font-size: 19px; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> <b>The Cloud is not secure</b></span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-size: 19px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Fact: </span><span style="font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span><span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">People think that when they are using cloud they are more vulnerable because they are on the internet. This myth has also been propelled by national news stories which highlight security breaches encountered by celebrities like Kim Kardashian, Meagan Good, and companies like Target and Neiman Marcus.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.07916666666667; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">While nothing is 100% secure - the cloud is very secure! Depending on your provider, there are options available to even increase the security of your cloud computing, making it virtually impossible to hack into. For instance, personally, I like to deal with companies that invest a lot of money into their technology departments like USAA. Any company that is vigilant and innovative in their approach to security for their customers is going the extra step. </span></span><br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-15530177302181036572014-10-27T09:30:00.000-04:002014-10-29T00:27:47.113-04:00Google's New Inbox - Your Email Just Got Smarter!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This feature is used to display only the important information of the email, such as images of event registrations or reservation details. All this important information is displayed under the subject line in the inbox view. So, users can look at all the important information before they even open the email. NICE!</span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-38260876141742191772014-09-30T12:49:00.003-04:002014-10-02T08:51:33.560-04:00How To Create A Secure Password You Will Not Forget<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Rarely a morning passes that we don't hear something about hackers and their exploits. Whether you love them, hate them or are one of them, the internet has made their threat real. Recently, many celebrities fell victim to Apple's latest breach in security, resulting in lots of "unwanted" press for actress Meagan Good, Kim Kardashian, and Gabrielle Union, just to name a few.<br />
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Remember Target, Neiman Marcus' and Home Depot's very public apologies to their consumers?<br />
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So, how can we as just regular people, protect ourselves against the threats that internet thieves pose on our information?<br />
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Furthermore, as entrepreneurs and business owners, how can we do our part to give our customers the confidence they need when we store their data?<br />
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<b>1. While we can never have guarantees in the cloud, we can do our part to protect ourselves by creating passwords that are difficult to crack, but easy to remember.</b><br />
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<i>Here's a good formula to use: 1 Word + 1 Capital Letter + 2 special characters + 2 numbers</i></div>
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<i>***You can arrange the formula anyway you see fit***</i></div>
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Using the above format with the word "chrissybiz" could look like this:<br />
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All of these are easy for me to remember <i>if</i> I remember the formula. Use this as a guide to develop a system for your login passwords. Adjust the formula to make it easier for you to remember so that even if you forget the actual password, you have something other than the password question to jog your memory.</div>
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<i>Also notice that just having a formula for your password will save you time when creating it and make it easy to re-create when it's time to update. </i><br />
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The trick is to write down your unique formula for your password, not your actual password.<br />
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<b>2.</b> <b>Maintain a "hard copy" of important information that you do not put in your cloud.</b> For instance, when it comes to billing and invoices, I prefer the old fashioned flash drive. Of course I use the cloud in certain areas when transmitting information, but I do not store it there.<br />
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No matter how tempting it is to store it on a spreadsheet on my highly accessible Google drive, I just feel it isn't the safest. And Google leads the way when it comes to security, in my opinion.<br />
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<b>3. Change password periodically. </b>Once you have your own formula for your passwords, it won't be so difficult to make one up on a whim. You can also use the same password by basically switching the order in which you make your password, or by simply changing the word you use.<br />
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If you have had your password since you got your first email account because it's easy to remember, time to switch it up.<br />
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<b>4. Don't be cheap. </b>Securing your information and your clients' is worth the added expense. This is no area to pinch pennies. Bank with institutions that are innovative in their internet security. USAA is one of my favorite banks because they have the latest technological gadgets and they keep customers updated on their constant offensive to keep our data safe. Only use applications that are secure and have the trusted lock symbol as you're transmitting anything financial or sensitive. Saving a dime now could cost you later.<br />
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Applications like Dashlane and Norton also have great security measures when it comes to passwords, allowing you to create a master password and pins for added security. I will let you be the judge on whether you want to use a master password or not, but definitely only use trusted and creditable companies when it comes to storing your password information.<br />
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Your list of passwords will grow as the internet grows. Develop a method now to keep your clients' information secure and safe.<br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-11020350080872463462014-09-29T12:17:00.001-04:002014-09-29T20:45:11.671-04:00Consulting Chronicles, Six Lessons You Cannot Learn In Business School<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbia7Ld2unc/VCl7gcOfhXI/AAAAAAAAD4o/zSViDK5oev8/s1600/ConsultingChronicles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wbia7Ld2unc/VCl7gcOfhXI/AAAAAAAAD4o/zSViDK5oev8/s1600/ConsultingChronicles.jpg" height="278" width="320" /></a>I had just finished my MBA, had a few business connections and also going through a divorce. Truly, the worst of times and the best of times for me. <a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">ChrissyBiz Solutions</a> had been in my heart for more than a year, but the opportunities to really get things going were far and few in between.<br />
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I needed to bring in an income for myself and my son, but I was in no position (emotionally) to deal with a nine to five, and the corporate hustle. It is amazing how the end of seasons in our lives can really be the beginning of something new.<br />
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What does this have to do with business? Everything! These tense circumstances and uncomfortable conditions were exactly what I needed to push me over the edge. Maybe you are going through life-altering things right now and feel you cannot possibly birth your dream right now. Think again.<br /><a href="http://www.bloglovin.com/blog/12943077/?claim=v5zm9wjpke7">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a>
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<i>If you are looking for the perfect time to bring your business to life, it will never happen.</i><br />
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You see, there are things we need in business that we cannot get through education, internships, or volunteer work. There are character traits we must develop and cultivate to be successful.<br />
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<b>1. Learning Patience</b><br />
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I'm not talking about having patience with others, but yourself. I was one of those people who did well academically and just assumed that it would translate into my business life...boy was I wrong. So many things were coming my way at the same time that I would frequently just melt down. Of course, that is no solution.<br />
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You will make mistakes and have ups and downs, that is why it is a good idea to write your vision out and mission. Thankfully, I had a few people in my corner to remind me that Rome was not built in a day.<br />
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<b>2. Continuing Education</b><br />
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There is really no time to stop learning when it comes to internet marketing or anything that has to do with technology. I have also found that regardless of the industry I write for, there are resources I have to keep updated in order to remain relevant. The same is for you. Whether it is a meetup group or a local networking mixer you attend, you must find ways to continuously educate yourself.<br />
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If you are not a social person, you will need to become one. So much of business is about relationships and getting to know a person that it is impossible to leave out social activities and really get your name out there. You can join your local chamber of commerce, volunteer at charity events, or be a sponsor for a nonprofit, but people want to get to know the person behind the product or service in many cases.<br />
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There may not be a micro-managing boss around to keep you on task, but as an entrepreneur, you will need the discipline of a soldier. The opportunities before you are only as plentiful as you make them; they are also time sensitive. Disciplining yourself to tackle a portion of your duties for an allotted amount of time each day can be difficult but necessary. You will find your rhythm with practice and it will get easier as time goes on.<br />
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<b>5. Affirmations and Self Talk</b><br />
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Take the time to write out some quotes or scriptures that build you up. Write them down and put them on a mirror, a post-it on your computer, or anywhere else you are sure to see it daily. There may be times you don't<i> feel</i> like saying them, but seeing them will make a difference.<br />
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Daily, I remind myself that I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me. Everything worthwhile comes through adversity, and there is no one else like me in the world. These have helped me when I didn't get the support I expected from family and friends; they have also re-focused me when I felt down after a failure.<br />
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<i>Talk to yourself and build yourself up. Tell yourself that you can do it and that any obstacle in the way is temporary. There is no one else like you either - God creates all originals!</i><br />
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<b>6. There is Purpose in the Process</b><br />
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Your road to success will look different from someone else's, and it is sure to leave you confused, sad, depressed, happy, excited, and everything else in between at times. It's just the nature of things. But while you strive and learn, continue to pluck away at your goals, you are changing and you are developing something within yourself that is as important as your priduct or service.<br />
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As I mentioned before, the character of a person is very important when making business decisions. At the end of some of the most disappointing times throughout my journey, I have taken away lessons and experiences that are priceless.<br />
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There are so many more important lessons and personal experiences that I want to share with you. Look out for Chrissy's Consulting Chronicles as a premium feature very soon!</div>Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-12867749135149474652014-09-18T13:35:00.003-04:002015-01-23T12:27:16.356-05:00 7 Common Grammar Errors To Avoid & Improve Your Web Content<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Have you ever read something so clever and interesting that you wanted to "share" it via your social networks or email list, only to find you cannot because of the grammatical errors. It may not be that you particularly spell so perfectly but if you noticed the error, so will others.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Unfortunately, such mistakes can really make readers questions credibility or source of information (you).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">No matter how you have been writing or if you just want to begin, here is a handly list of some of the most common grammar mistakes and how to correct them. This is based on American English and given the evolution of language can likely change at any time - just kidding. </span></div>
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1. <b>A and An</b> - This mistake is not as common as some but still requires attention. The blanket rule is to use A before all letters beginning with consonants (non vowel letters). But of course, there are exceptions:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>If</i> the word starts with an "h" that is silent, like hour or herb, you still use an.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> <i>If</i> the word starts with "u" but sounds like the word "you," or the it starts with an "o" but sounds like the letter "w" - then you would use a.</span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We waited over <b>an</b> hour for her to show up.</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We wish the new couple <b>a </b>happy union.</span></i></li>
<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There was <b>a</b> one lane highway closure this morning. <a name='more'></a></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>2. </i><b>"Then" and "Than" - </b><i>Then</i> is used when discussing time. An easy way to remember this it to ask yourself are you writing about a sequence of events or the time something happened.</span><br />
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: I went to work, <u>then</u> I went to the grocery store.</span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">"Than" is used to compare things, people, places, circumstances, etc. You would not use "than" to designate a point in time or sequence of events.</span></div>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: I would rather sprint <u>than</u> run long distance. <strike>I would rather sprint then run.</strike></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this sentence, a comparison is made about sprinting and running long distance. If you write: I would rather sprint then run, what you are saying is that you would like to sprint before you run. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3. <b>There, Their, and They're</b> - This is a grammar nazi's menace. For some reason, this is the most common mixup among bloggers, writers, and many others. I find it easy to remember them based on he following formula:</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>There </b>- an actual place or location. Never appropriate to use in reference to a person.</span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: That looks like a great picnic spot over <u>there</u>.</span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Their </b>- speaking of a person or more than one person, depending on the context.</span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Example: <u>Their</u> business is so customer-friendly.<strike> </strike></i><strike>That is a great price their!</strike></span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>They're</b> - This is actually two words: <i>they are; </i>that can be remembered if you remove the apostrophe and write it as: <i>they are</i>. Makes it easier to see you are speaking of people, not places, and its also plural (more than one).</span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: <u>They're</u> such a beautiful couple! <strike>There such a beautiful couple! Their such a cute couple.</strike></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>4. Your and You're </b>- Your has to do with ownership and you're is actually "you are."</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Your </b>- Is that <i><u>your</u> </i>car? <i><strike>Is that you're car?</strike></i></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>You're</b> - <i><u>You're</u></i> so cheerful in the morning. <strike><i>Your so calm during stressful situations.</i></strike></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">5. <b>Whether and Weather</b> - I am not sure why this one is so confusing but hopefully, the examples below can help you develop a way to easily know when to use them. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Whether </b>- This word is used when dealing with choices. </span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I don't know <u>whether</u> to stay home until the rain stops or take a chance getting wet. <strike>I don't know weather to stay or go.</strike></span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Weather - </b>This is the actual weather, the forecast, you know, hot, sunny, or cold. </span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There's always hot <u>weather</u> in Arizona! <strike>I wish I knew weather to fly or drive for this trip.</strike></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">6. <b>Rather and Whether - </b>I have seen these words mixed up quite a bit as well, and truthfully because they both deal with choices, it's not so hard to understand. Saying what you write in this instance can help out. </span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Rather</b> - You use this word when you are leaning towards a choice, or making a preference regarding a choice. </span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: I would <u>rather</u> sprint than run long distance. <strike>I don't know rather to laugh or cry.</strike></span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Whether </b>- This word is about choices, but does not state a preference. It is simply to distinguish between choices, not provide a preferance.</span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: The choice is <u>whether</u> to forgive or hold a grudge. <strike>I would whether stay inside with all this rain today. </strike></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>7. Pacific and Specific</b> - This is the easiet of all grammar mistakes to correct. I promise!</span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Pacific</b> - An Ocean on the west coast of the United States. </span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: I had a wonderful time on the <u>Pacific</u> Ocean cruiselast month. <strike>I had a pacific idea of how I wanted it to look but it didn't turn out that way. </strike></span></i></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b>Specific</b> - This is being very particular about something, leaving no room for interpretation. </span></li>
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<li><i><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Example: I had a <u>specific</u> date for the party but she wasn't available. <strike>Are you cruising the specific ocean this time?</strike></span></i></li>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This is by no means an exhaustive guide, rather a short reference sheet you can use for common grammar errors. </span></div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-30719067435893803282014-09-16T14:35:00.001-04:002014-09-26T08:44:58.421-04:005 Technical Tips and Resources to Help Manage Your Website<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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you do not know how to do it on your own. In fact, you already anticipate the hassle as you think of the easiest and fastest ways to make your website changes but you know it will require time you don't want to wait.<br />
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You do not have to be a webmaster to make many common changes, in fact, the evolution of the web has made it increasingly more simple to edit websites - if you know a few things.<br />
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<b><u>Here's are 5 technical tips and resources to help make managing your website easier. </u></b></div>
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1. <b>Website Code Editor</b> - All websites are written in a special language, understanding a few rules about editing them is very helpful. There is no shortage of resources, but I personally have learned so much from <a href="http://www.w3schools.com/" target="_blank">W3 Schools</a>. They offer HTML, CSS, Javascript, SQL, Jquery and PHP. You can thank me later if you aren't already aware of this gold mine. You can use this for quick references and also to teach yourself over time. Great resource!<br />
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2. <b>Social Media Sharing Buttons</b> - I remember my very first website and having to download icons for each social media platform I wanted to put on my site, then having to code them manually, extremely time consuming. Not any more! You can generate a code for all of the social media buttons you want on <a href="http://www.sharethis.com/" target="_blank">Share This'</a> website.</div>
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3. <b>Free Widgets & Gadgets</b> - Connecting your website to your social media sites or other places on the web is easy with widgets, you'll become very comfortable with adding or removing them. Apple store and Android's Google Play will have specific widgets and apps based on the operating system, but it won't hurt to have a central resource to find what you need. Whether you want to add a calculator, display the viewer's IP address, or install a clock, <a href="http://www.snacktools.com/en/" target="_blank">SnackTools</a> is a modern widget website I think you would benefit from.</div>
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4. <b>Content Marketing Resources</b> - There are a myriad of websites from which to learn from and use as resources for your own content marketing efforts, but not all are created equally. <a href="http://www.mycopyblogger.com/" target="_blank">CopyBlogger</a>, <a href="http://ezinearticles.com/" target="_blank">EzineArticles</a>, and <a href="http://www.cnet.com/" target="_blank">CNET</a> are just a few reputable sources that can help fuel your content marketing efforts and give you inspiration when writers' block tries to rear it's ugly head.</div>
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<a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VojcS9IvVIA/U--KlQVi2mI/AAAAAAAADrM/4vx3FSJ30CU/s1600/image.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-VojcS9IvVIA/U--KlQVi2mI/AAAAAAAADrM/4vx3FSJ30CU/s1600/image.jpg" height="118" width="320" /></a>5. <b>Alexa</b> - You may want to check up on how your efforts are working, or how you rank compared to others in your niche, <a href="http://www.alexa.com/" target="_blank">Alexa</a> will give you a lot of information to help you understand who is visiting your website and so much more! They are tried and true, and Amazon company that has kept up with the web algorithms and spits our valuable information for website owners. </div>
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These are a few technical tips and resources that can help you manage your website. <a href="http://www.chrissybizsolutions.com/" target="_blank">ChrissyBiz Solutions</a> will also make your job easier by helping to manage the content make changes. </div>
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Is there a tip or resource you would add to this list?</div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-68376708585126837572014-09-12T13:45:00.003-04:002014-09-12T13:45:40.776-04:00Essentials for A Nonprofit Sponsor Letter That Gets Results<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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You just had a wonderful impromptu meeting with the congressman at the gas pump and you were able to engage him about your nonprofit. He's interested and asks you to send him some more information. You can hardly contain your excitement because you need more sponsors for an upcoming event and this is the perfect opportunity to gain some support from your local politicians. </div>
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<b>Crafting your sponsor letter does not have to be stressful if you apply these essential steps for writing a sponsor letter that will get results. </b></div>
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<b>Here are essential elements to help you write a nonprofit sponsor letter to get results:</b></div>
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<li><i><u>A salutation</u></i><b> </b>relative to your relationship with the potential sponsor. If you know them personally, you can refer to them as friend, if not, their professional is appropriate as well. </li>
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<li><i><u>The details</u></i> of who, what, when, where and why of what you are contacting the potential sponsor about. You need to be as brief but detailed as possible here because you don't want to risk losing their interest because the letter is too long. The entire letter should not exceed a page, written on your organizations' letterhead with logo included. Let them know if this is an annual event or your first time hosting it. Sponsors want as many details as they can so they can guage how successful it may be (whether they support it or not). </li>
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<li>In your next paragraph, you need a <u>c<i>oncise explanation of your nonprofit and how their specific donation will impact the overall goal and organization.</i></u><i> </i>This is your opportunity to go beyond the event for which you are soliciting funds and delve into the deeper mission of your charity. You should also try and illustrate a direct connection between their sponsorship and a positive outcome for your event. They also want to know if you are soliciting others for donations (indirectly). You don't need to write this in the letter per se, but a statement about how much you are raising in total in comparison to how much you are asking from them will give them a good idea. </li>
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<i>"Your $500 donation will go directly into our homeless fund which helps us aid young women and children who find themselves without a home." In exchange for your generous donation, you will be announced at intermission as one of our platinum sponsors, and receive a half page in our program."</i></blockquote>
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<li>It is essential to <i><u>be as direct as possible when requesting a donation.</u></i> Do not be afraid to be specific about exactly what you need from them, and encourage them to give a specific amount by expressly saying so in the letter. You can give them a place at the end of the letter to fill in a different amount, or check off a greater or smaller donation. </li>
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<li><i><u>A sincere and passionate tone</u></i> throughout the letter can make all the difference in the world for sponsors. It is all in how the sponsor letter is written that determines if you successfully conveyed your passion and love for the cause. If your secretary is a great writer but not as passionate as someone else on the team, you might want to delegate this task to them. You can also <a href="mailto:contact@chrissybizsolutions.com" target="_blank">contact us</a> for help as well. </li>
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<li>As you begin to finalize the letter, make sure you <i><u>express how grateful</u></i> your organization would be if they decide to donate. You do not need to make them feel guilty for not donating, but they need to know how important their role is in the matter. A gracious and thankful statement can be the difference between your letter being noticed vs joining the pile of other donation requests.</li>
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Before you close out your sponsor letter, make sure you have included all of your <u>contact information</u>, tax identification (if the donation is <i>tax-deductible),</i> and more than one <u>option of how to donate</u>. You should plan to follow up by driving to pick up donations if the sponsor is local, or a phone call for those too far. Following up can be a huge difference maker as well when it comes to actually getting donations vs. pledges. </div>
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-32683300915346432722014-09-10T13:00:00.000-04:002014-09-10T13:06:42.480-04:00Apple's Business Strategy, Product Development Propelled By User Experience<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The last few weeks, but especially the last few days, we have been bombarded by all types of media about the Apple Event that took place yesterday. The highly anticipated event suffered from technical difficulties during their livestream, but still managed to unveil their new products slated for release on <u>Friday, September 19, 2014</u>, the new <i>iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus</i>, and <i>Apple Watch</i>.<br />
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<b>Apple's strategy from day one has always been to provide the end user with a superior experience. </b>Their decision to a update to a bigger screen and releasing the first <a href="http://www.apple.com/watch/?cid=wwa-us-kwg-watch-com" target="_blank">Apple watch in early 2015</a> are the byproduct their genius strategy to put competition second and the user's experience with the product first.<br />
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These latest changes are the direct result of them <b>listening to their loyal fan base and critics.</b> The price, the product placement, promotion, marketing, and everything behind the upcoming launch of the iPhone 6 begins and ends with the user.<br />
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Some will disagree, arguing that competitors like Samsung give them a healthy run for their money. But I always counter that the court <a href="http://bgr.com/2014/03/06/apple-samsung-patent-trial-damages-billion/" target="_blank">judgment against Samsung</a> proved that they stole Apple's concept and technology.<br />
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Apple was the forerunner and pioneer, therefore putting them in a position to lead instead of follow.<br />
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Steve Jobs was known for making the end users' experience supreme in development of his products and services. Apple carries on this tradition by incorporating this into their ongoing strategy in product development.<br />
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Buyers of the new iPhone 6 can expect a 4.7 inch display and iPhone 6 plus users will get a 5.5 inch screen, not much smaller than the competing Samsung Galaxy. The watch is compatible with iPhone 5 iOS and up. The retina touchscreen ranges from 38mm-42mm in size this many choices available in style and finish.<br />
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When we first form our businesses, we have a <a href="http://chrissybiz.blogspot.com/2011/02/vision-statement-how-to-with-example.html" target="_blank">vision</a> and <a href="http://chrissybiz.blogspot.com/2010/11/vision-mission-strategy.html" target="_blank">mission</a>. It can be easy to veer off the path because of trends that seem to be working for others, or advice from trusted and loyal friends.<br />
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Chrissyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09009132893314304786noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7593615961847163454.post-37330948625180614312014-09-08T13:10:00.002-04:002014-09-08T13:10:56.738-04:00Social Media Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats (Update)<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HOoeMUOWwoc/VA3H85Vp1-I/AAAAAAAADvA/0pIvyavWItg/s1600/SWOT.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HOoeMUOWwoc/VA3H85Vp1-I/AAAAAAAADvA/0pIvyavWItg/s1600/SWOT.jpeg" /></a>Some time ago, I wrote a post about the <a href="http://chrissybiz.blogspot.com/2011/05/strengths-weaknesses-opportunities.html" target="_blank">strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats</a> associated <br />
with social media and business. Given the changes social media has experienced, I thought it appropriate to update this analysis.<br />
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Internet users have seen the explosion of image sharing with websites like Pinterest, Tumblr and Instagram. It seems that internet users are somewhat "over" words and prefer communicating through images. The old addage "A picture is worth a thousand words" has come to life in more ways than one.<br />
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<i>What are the strengths, weakness, opportunities, and threats associated with social media and business?</i><br />
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<li>Social media is an integral tool for businesses to learn more about their customers and actively listen to what others are saying about practically anything. </li>
<li>It also aids in the delivery of services and products because it is business-friendly. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest encourage users to conduct business on their social platforms. Businesses can now set up a Facebook Store and twitter has been offer tadvertising to businesses for a while now.</li>
<li>Allows business to brand themselves online and create a unique presence. Social media is an enhancement to existing businesses because it allows people to develop an idea about you via what you share, how often you interact, and the services or products you offer online. </li>
<li>Social media is an instant connection from someones mobile phone to any product or service they can think of, with the help of reviews and information regarding their upcoming purchase. This allows companies to know as well as publish their own information about what they sell. A unique tool that has transformed business forever. </li>
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<li>Social media still lacks the human interaction component. There is something about conducting business face to face that provides comfort; doing business online does not offer this. Many online business transactions can develop into real world relationships. But this is not possible every time as location can still be an issue. </li>
<li>Can demand more of your time than real world business interactions because of the expectation of the customers. Even with the help of applications that merge tasks and publish on several platforms at onceTimely responses online are necessary to establish a good reputation with potential and current clients. </li>
<li>Can be faddish in some ways with trends. New social platforms bring about new rules and demands.</li>
<li>Can be difficult to maintain separate private social media accounts. People become curious about you personally, so the lines can be blurred and personal things that should not matter, do matter. </li>
<li>It is noisy. The accessibility of this tool makes it popular among almost everyone. Carving out your space and being heard online can be a tricky task. </li>
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<li>The propensity for new leads and keeping up with past ones is endless! You have an inside look into some of the things your clients and potential clients like and dislike. This helps with improving exsiting products and services and designing new ones. </li>
<li>Making international connections give you an opportunity to work with clients you may have never been able to work with h. Social media connections are instant but also all over the world. It can be an interesting task to learn something about a new client you met on twitter, before you begin your skype interview. </li>
<li>Learning from competitors and making partnerships are also easier with social media. The opportunities are only limited to your internet connection and the tools you put to use. Making sure you use them to their optimal capacity can be achieved through self-education and trial and error. </li>
<li>Exposure to a broader audience gives you more press and networking opportunities. Meeting and connecting with other business owners can be a great way to network with other business owners and exchange real life referrals. You may also gain the attention of people with media outlets (podcasts, Youtube Channels, blogs, etc). </li>
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<li>If there has been negative press or reviews on your product or service, this could have an offline impact. This is the vulnerability attached to the benefit of doing business online. People you may have never offended in a real life circumstance might become offended by something you posted online. Of course, there is no way to know this; even staying away from controversial topics does not guarantee people will not take offense in something retweeted, reblogged, or shared. </li>
<li>Because of the influence social media has on buyers, it can be difficult to contain all the content published about your product or service. For instance, I once worked with a client who sold high-end luxury cruises. But terrorist attacks hit some of their top-selling locations and this was easily and quickly spread throughout the social media world. Sales and buyer attitude was almost instantly changed.</li>
<li>Cyber-bullying and harassment is a real threat even for small business owners and brands. Be vigilent in not divulging too many personal details because you never know who is reading what you write, or their intentions. </li>
<li>Plagiarism and copyrighting infringement is rampant online. Make sure you have properly labeled and copywritten any and all photos or written materials that you have. So many applications and web tools make it easy to steal photos or content. </li>
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This is not a comprehensive list of every strength, weakness, opportunity, or threat associated with using social media. Use it as a guide that you can fine tune based on your own observations and knowledge of the web. </div>
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