I would often hear one saying “I’m a businessman, I would never do something where I am in a losing position”. That is true, but would you also do something where your client is in that position? - YC on Marketing Isn’t Bullcrap
If you’ve done wrong (even inadvertently), swallow your pride and issue some apologies […]

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I have a sixth sense. I have the uncanny ability to spot cats. Just ask my family. We’ll be driving down the road and I’ll say, “Look there’s a cat.” And the feline of the moment is way out in a field or ditch and we pass it so fast that no one else […]

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1. Readers will POOP on your Headlines-Only RSS Feeds.
This renders your RSS Feed completely useless. It’s also false advertising to allow that cute little orange button announce to your tech-savvy users that you have a Feed. Oddly enough I only see this technique used on ultra-popular sites with large amounts […]

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When the Apology has a Different Meaning Valeria Maltoni @ Conversation Agent
Social Media Helps You Sell More David Wilson @ Social Media Optimization
Driving Attendance at the Church Finance Meeting Dan Heath @ Make It Stick

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What Obligation Does an SEO Blogger Have? DazzlinDonna @ SEO Scoop
Understanding the Value of High Editorial Blog Content Aaron Wall @ SEO Book
This Week: Take “The Liberty of Writing Poorly” Kenneth W. Davis @ Manage Your Writing
SMPR Means Social Media Press Release Chris Abraham @ Marketing Conversation

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Some business owners got a shocking surprise today when their websites were being redirected to an Adbazz.com URL. Former customers of Websourced (also known as Keyword Ranking and Marketsmart Interactive) are being redirected to this URL if an old tracking code still exists on their sites.
Websourced eventually abandoned the project but this code has […]

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Blog coaching shortens the blogging learning curve and helps you be the best you can at it in the shortest possible time. If you’re serious about having the benefits of a business blog, you will find a good blog coach or consultant is well worth your investment. Michael Martine on Learn to Blog Better, Faster, […]

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Bruce Campbell is a self-proclaimed B-list actor and one of the stars of the awesome show Burn Notice on USA Network.
Bruce (can I call you Bruce?) knows his place in Hollywood and he seems to be perfectly fine with it.
If you’re struggling with not making it onto some mainstream blogrolls, then take […]

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How PR Professionals Can Avoid Bad Blogger Outread in 3 Easy Steps - Scott Monty @ The Social Media Marketing Blog
20 More Ways that Search Engines May Rerank Search Results - Bill Slawski @ Seo by the Sea
Mr. Belvedere’s 7 Keys to Successful Blogging Dana Wallert @ her eponymous blog
When Not to Blog Meg @ […]

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The Foo Fighters new album, which is released next Tuesday, was leaked on the web. This happens a lot these days and it just fuels the fire of the RIAA.
Thankfully, the Foo Fighters have never been the poster child for the RIAA.
On a previous album, the record company locked the cd so you couldn’t […]

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