Bad, Bad Business Blogging Practices [link]

January 18, 2008

Bad, Bad Business Blogging Practices - The Short List
What not to do with your business blog.

Carnival of the Capitalists

January 17, 2008

The transitional edition of Carnival of the Capitalists for the week of January 14, 2007 is up at Bizosphere. Of note:

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Death to procrastination [link]

January 17, 2008

Death to Procrastination: Use the 4-day win to get your goals moving
Martha Beck thinks you can get anything done if you can break it down into a 4-day action plan.

Ten Laws for Better E-mail [link]

January 17, 2008

Ten Laws for Better E-mail
E-mail netiquette is often forgotten in the business world, and it can lead to a lot of trouble. Here’s a reminder on the dos and don’ts.

How to Get 1,100 Subscribers in Five Days [link]

January 17, 2008

How to Get 1,100 Subscribers in Five Days
Using one established product is a technique you can use in any business, blogging or otherwise.

Is Social Networking Really Anti-Social? [link]

January 16, 2008

Is Social Networking Really Anti-Social?
Rob May debates whether social networking really is socializing—or if it’s just an excuse to never leave your house.

Gas Stations Don’t Need Blogs

January 16, 2008

I read a post today on how a corner gas station owner could benefit from having a blog.

Challenge: Can You Stump Business and Blogging?

I know you’re going to read it and then tell me it was not about gas stations needing blogs, but about the benefits of blogging for any and every business. My argument is that this post is absurd and misleading in its self-serving logic. (Of course a site that generates ad revenue based on content for business blogging would say every business needs a blog!) I know the piece was meant to be fun and attract traffic, but this was just over the top. I would also not take such offense if I didn’t see this same sentiment echoed by 95% of the web developers and marketing professionals out there. To combat this problem, and to help the non-tech people just looking for advice on marketing their business and their website, I offer this:

Every business does not need a blog!

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Carnival Of Small Business Issues

January 15, 2008

The Carnival Of Small Business Issues - Edition 33 is up over at Atlantic Canada’s Small Business Blog. Of note for this edition:

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Trust on Social Networks [link]

January 15, 2008

Trust on Social Networks
Social media builds networks, but does it build trust?

How to Achieve the Ultimate Credibility [link]

January 15, 2008

How to Achieve the Ultimate Credibility
Competence, confidence, and communication: the secrets to ultimate credibility.

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