Who Said That? Friday, December 14, 2007
We close out each week with our “Who Said That?,” where we give some link love to other blogs and posts that have really caught our attention.
But before we get started: be sure to submit your best post of 2007 for our ‘Most Powerful Posts of 2007′ eBook. This is a great way to get some additional exposure and linkage! Space is filling up fast so be sure to get yours in while we’re still accepting posts!
When NOT to Blog
One blogger that I used to read regularly wrote posts while he was admittedly drunk. Unless being drunk part of your M.O. Patrick Schaber of the Lonely Marketer lists this among his list of 10 times that you need to step away from your keyboard and refrain from writing a blog post!
How to Avoid Fool’s Gold and Create Value-packed Content
In case you haven’t heard of Skelliewag, she has quickly built up a readership of more than 2000, has guest blogged on Pro Blogger, ProBlogger, Daily Blog Tips, Daily Bits and (soon) Freelance Switch. (Anke at Blog Clout just published a great interview with Skellie). So when Skellie writes a post about How to Avoid Fool’s Gold and Create Value-packed Content, it’s a smart idea to listen and learn!
Do You Own a Business or a Job?
Did you go into business for yourself to own a business, but instead find yourself owning your own JOB? I know that I did that! It only makes sense considering that most of us came from the mindset of working for someone else. But it’s a new year and it’s time to change all of that. James, a guest poster or Shane and Peter’s blog, tells his story about owning a job, and what you can do to avoid this ill fated existence.
11 Tricks Brian Gardener Can Teach you to Attract New Clients
The great thing about this post, is that is written from the perspective of the person that was won over, and became a new client! James breaks down his reasoning behind why he chose one particular web designer amidst all the possible choices.
How to Pitch the Media - An Interview with Award-Winning Business Reporter Betsy Cummings
If you want to get media publicity, you’ve got to learn the art of pitching to the media. The Shop Floor interviewed award winning business reporter Betsy Cummings to get the inside scoop on how to pitch stories, a reporter’s biggest peeves, and much more.
Have a great weekend!
Hey, thanks for sharing the double shot of love! I’m glad you did, actually - I’ve just found a new blog to read and two posts on here already caught my eye (changing the complete image of your blog is one).