Category Archives: Social Media for Small Business

Do You Have What it Takes to Be a Success in Social Media?

I’ve spent time with a number of you by now. I’ve had a great chance to learn a lot about my own business and how to grow, but I’ve hopefully learned a bit about how I might be able to help as well. One thing I’ve encountered more than anything else is insecurity. A lot…

Do You Hate This Email as Much as Me?

I just got this email and felt compelled to share with you. Many business owners using social media are convinced this is what “selling” means. It means, well…this… I accepted a friend request from this person, and this is what I got in reply. This isn’t selling. This is yelling. This is clinging. This is…

Get Harder Rocking Results from Twitter

Twitter remains a mystery to a lot of business owners unfortunately. It’s a pithy and convenient communication tool, and it’s a great way to get traffic to your site as well. But a lot of people have reported that they do not get the results they want, so I wanted to take a stab at…

How My Friends Handle Twitter Spam

I get a lot of spam on Twitter. Maybe you do too? Ha. If I get one more “ray of sunshine” or “high five” from you guys, I’m gonna puke, alright? If you spend any time on Twitter you know what I’m talking about. Not sure what the actual appeal is here or why ANYONE…

A New Book on Twitter

One of the cool things about blogging is FREE STUFF. I just got an advanced copy of Twitterville from Maureen Cole at Penguin Group, and it’s really been a pleasure being able to get a copy of this book and read it. I want to thank Maureen and Penguin Group for their generosity. As you…