What’s New on the Blog…
Why I’ll Never “Graduate” Unless I Want to Kill My Business
This weekend I'm in "school." Yeah, I graduated more than a few years ago and got a diploma that's buried somewhere in my garage. But I'm in school to keep my business alive and growing. There's no single secret to success, but constantly … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Got a Logo? Or a Brand? Or… Wait… What’s the Difference?
One question that can trip up a lot of new business owners is trying to figure out just what the difference is between their "brand" and their "logo" and how those two things work together. As you might notice... I'm technically logo-less. It's … [Click to Continue Reading...]
10 Opportunities to Take a Quantum Leap in Your Business
Ready to kick off 2012 with a BIG leap in your business? Check out the new training series Yvonne Jones is hosting at http://takeaquantumleapin2012.com/ It starts today! Here's the schedule, with 10 great opportunities to listen in and learn … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Have You Seen “The Rise to the Top” Yet?
It's my new favorite Roku channel. You can watch it online. Or catch it on iTunes (video or audio). But watch it. You'll love it. Their tag line is "The #1 Non-Boring Business Show" and they live up to it. It's insightful, inspiring, … [Click to Continue Reading...]
5 Super Ninja Plugins for Cool WordPress Tricks
Ready for some super cool "ninja" tricks for your WordPress blog? Try these plugins... Widget Logic Want different widgets (those things in your sidebar) to show up on different pages or areas of your site? Use Widget Logic to tell your blog … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Why I’m Celebrating Recent Failures
We're a little over three weeks into the year... and by now many "New Year's Resolutions" have been abandoned... great plans have been filed right in that round bin labeled "trash"... But does that mean failure? Do you think of success and … [Click to Continue Reading...]
I Want to Help You With Your Blog
Hey, you, blogger -- can I help you with your blog? You're invited to join me for a series of free 30 minute webinars over the next two weeks and I'll share with you some great step by step strategy and tips about how to get your blog online, … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Don’t Give Up, Don’t Shut Up, Just Keeping Showing Up
A year or two ago, almost no one was reading my blog (cue nighttime cricket noises). Now you are here, reading this, and I love you for that. It's an honor I don't take lightly that you take time out of your day to read what I share. But how … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Censorship is Coming–Unless You Take Action
Wednesday, January 18th, this website will be one of the thousands choosing to go dark part of the day in protest of the SOPA / PIPA bills being considered by the United States Congress. Wikipedia, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, WordPress and more … [Click to Continue Reading...]
The Answer to Image Search: Seen Compfight Yet?
Images. They give life and color to our blog posts and our websites. And when they're bright and cute like the one on the left, they make us smile, too. Licenses, searching, image sites... that can drain the life right out of an inspired … [Click to Continue Reading...]
Step by Step Guides
How to Customize the Photo Strip on Your Facebook Fan Page
Have you customized your photo strip on your Facebook fan page yet? It can be … [Read More...]
Make Your Own *Tweet It!* Page
After I shared two posts last week with "tweet it" tips and quotes, readers … [Read More...]
How to Link Your Facebook Fan Page to Your Twitter Profile
One great way to get more fans for your Facebook fan page, and make it easier to … [Read More...]
The Super Easy Guide to Twitter Lists
If your tweet stream feels like it's moving too fast, you're missing tweets from … [Read More...]
How to Add a YouTube Video to Your Blog Post
Found a great YouTube video you want to share but you aren't sure how to get it … [Read More...]
Blogging
5 Super Ninja Plugins for Cool WordPress Tricks
Ready for some super cool "ninja" tricks for your WordPress blog? Try these … [Read More...]
I Want to Help You With Your Blog
Hey, you, blogger -- can I help you with your blog? You're invited to join me … [Read More...]
Don’t Give Up, Don’t Shut Up, Just Keeping Showing Up
A year or two ago, almost no one was reading my blog (cue nighttime cricket … [Read More...]
The Answer to Image Search: Seen Compfight Yet?
Images. They give life and color to our blog posts and our websites. And … [Read More...]
7 Hot Resources for Bloggers
Time for another magical list post! Here are 7 great resources you want to … [Read More...]
Working at Home
Does Working from Home Really Work?
Over the past 10 years or so, I’ve had so many women tell me how lucky I am to … [Read More...]
3 Steps to Creating Something to Celebrate
We've got just under a month before the end of 2011. What's left on your list … [Read More...]
Get Back Your 76 Hours
Did you lose 76 hours this year? I know, you and I are both cooler and … [Read More...]
Winning the Tug of War Between Your Home and Office Life
Guest Post by Lisa Kanarek Note from Michelle: Watch my blog tomorrow for a … [Read More...]
Peek Into an Internet Marketer’s Little Black Book
Shhhhh! Before she changes her mind, here's your chance to peek inside Traci's … [Read More...]
Social Networking
“Cool Kid” Secrets to Getting Social Network Traffic to Your Blog Posts
Each time we run the Ultimate Blog Challenge or I get in a chat with a group of … [Read More...]
If Google+ or Publishing a Book is on Your 2012 Goals List…
I've recorded a quick video review of the first book I purchased to read on my … [Read More...]
Could They Erase YOU From the Internet Tomorrow?
No Twitter account. No Facebook fan page. You've been banned from YouTube. … [Read More...]
Find & Help Your Tribe through Social Media (Free Teleclass)
If Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, StumbleUpon, G+, Digg, and other social networks … [Read More...]
Yes, Social Networking Works
Does social media work? Check out today's guest post by Debra Jason! How … [Read More...]
Marketing
Why Blogging Might Be the Perfect Answer to a Business Slump
If I had to choose a strategy to help a business owner turn around a failing … [Read More...]
Weekend Fun: Ready for Video?
Are you using video to promote your business or your blog? Check out this … [Read More...]
“Cool Kid” Secrets to Getting Social Network Traffic to Your Blog Posts
Each time we run the Ultimate Blog Challenge or I get in a chat with a group of … [Read More...]
How Not to Pitch a (Not?) Potential Client
Tonight I got yet another pitch from an SEO company offering to get my website … [Read More...]
If Google+ or Publishing a Book is on Your 2012 Goals List…
I've recorded a quick video review of the first book I purchased to read on my … [Read More...]
What’s Popular
Blogging Like a Clover: Syndication
On St. Patrick’s Day I shared the four “leaves” every blog needs. Click … [Read More...]
6 Ways to Prevent Visitors From Sharing Your Website
Tired of getting traffic to your website? Frustrated when you see your URL or … [Read More...]
3 Awesome Free Graphics Tools for Entrepreneurs
Looking for a simple, free way to create graphics for your website, blog and … [Read More...]
101+ Reasons to Tweet, Update, Blog and Otherwise Shout About Your Business
Looking for ideas to help you figure out what to tweet about, post on your fan … [Read More...]
50 Article/Blog Title Ideas For You
Stuck on what to blog about next? I've been brainstorming ideas for blog … [Read More...]
Michelle has been online since the late 80s, creating websites since the early 90s, and has coded thousands of web pages in that time. She's worked as a virtual assistant and website designer for small business owners including marketers, authors, coaches, crafters, and other solopreneuers.
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