Digital Marketing To Grow Your Business
I just had a conversation with Shawn Graham, and by "conversation," I mean that I just finished reading his new book, "Blogging for Badass Small Businesses." My favorite business books are those that make me feel as though I've just had a chat … [Continue reading]
Social media websites can be dangerous places for public figures, institutions and businesses, especially when they make mistakes. There's always somebody on Facebook, Twitter, Google+ or on a review site like Yelp or Angie's List who's ready to … [Continue reading]
When people ask why I became a journalist, I usually tell them I was a "Watergate baby," part of a flood of young people influenced by the Washington Post reporting that led to the resignation of President Richard M. Nixon in 1974. It was a … [Continue reading]
In 2009 and 2010, I took time during the days leading up to Thanksgiving to write a daily Facebook post about things for which I am thankful. They were fun to write, and it was affirming to get some nice feedback from my FB friends. I didn't do it … [Continue reading]
The 2012 holiday season officially started for me this evening, the Tuesday before Thanksgiving. My friends and family know I like to bake cookies for Christmas, and my mis-adventure started with a good-hearted attempt to acquire some ingredients … [Continue reading]
Has the phrase "search engine optimization" lost all of its meaning? With two important search algorithm updates in 2012, Google devalued some common methods that website owners and search optimizers used to attain higher rankings in search engine … [Continue reading]