LyndiT.comFrom Twitter, Sphinn, Google Reader, Facebook, Amplify, Buzz and Friendfeed–you name it!–I have been gathering some of my favorite posts. These 5 personal favorite must reads have sparked some really awesome conversations, tweaked long term project plans and challenged a lot of great ideas. From social media, online marketing and project planning to business organization these posts will for sure to fill your thought bubbles, have you reaching for the phone to share a conversation about the value of flexibility[...]
Often I hear, “How do you manage your time?” to be honest I schedule everything. Yep, everything is a constant optimization my time. Being flexible and responsive allows me mental space to be creative and focused. For those of you who know social media can help build your business, connect with customers and create a solid foundation for your personal or professional brand you also know that it takes time – lots of it. Time that often you don’t think[...]
Fresh, Unique Content As a blogger, marketing person, small business with a website you need to take the “social” in social media seriously. Every day is another opportunity to experience, learn and then share. Creating fresh, unique content doesn’t need to be a chore, as it is something you are most likely already doing. If you are thinking your website is just a small fish in the ocean snap out of it. People want unique fresh content and so do[...]
After posting recently on Lyndit.com’s fan page I noticed a link under the post that said “promote”. Sure, I have created Facebook ads before however this time I was curious and decided to dive in and buy my first Lyndit.com advertisement on Facebook. Step by step screen-shots of the whole experience along with insight into what I would recommend if you decide to go down this route yourself. Over the next 12 screen-shots you will get to see how easy[...]
Over the last year I have found myself focused, and dedicated on a goal that will ultimately lead to a new way of life. The goal is to surround myself with people on and offline that have action taking attitude, an appreciation and humor about life and a desire to grow their positive connections and build strong communities. The goal was to connect, build relationships and then a my own personal community of people defining outside the box, reflecting the[...]
Being able to relate to a brand is huge. A customer that chooses to trust and even support a brand is excellent. Some brands go as far as having a celebrity – recognizable and relatable to endorse, wear and evangelize the brand. There is a gold mine of brand, company and culture evangelists right under the nose of big brands. They are the people the company has already hired, learned to trust, trained and empowered to build the business –[...]
Living in what used to be a fairly small town, Maple Valley has grown. The growth is so huge that small businesses that for years, even generations that were able to depend on word of mouth are finding themselves a bit overwhelmed competition with some big name brands. Our local Johnson’s home and Garden found itself competing with a brand new Home Depot down the road. The local bakery is now not the only place to get great baked goods.[...]
I truly believe that: Good people + Good people = Great communities. I am always delighted to introduce people and see their relationships bloom. There are a lot of great ways to meet great people. However I also think there are a lot of great ways to introduce great people to other great people you already know. Isn’t that the point of social media? Personally I am a big fan of using Facebook events. They are easy to setup and[...]
There are important aspects to online marketing that I will give you a cookie if you don’t forget. I get it — running a business which includes all the daily maintenance is tough, and time consuming. Then there is your big ultimate bacon cheese burger vision of your businesses, that each and every day each you make decisions to move toward that grand vision. When starting out with a new client, or even on a personal project there is a[...]
Think of going to school dances as a youth, the trendy kids are on the dance floor breaking out some epic dance moves. However those who were not on the dance floor were not always the stereotypical wallflowers, often instead of shaking, and wiggling they were deep in conversation with their peers, building relationships and creating connections. Think of Facebook and YouTube as the popular kids. Perfectly pressed with flashy shiny shoes and slick styled clothes, all the right moves[...]
