by laurie | May 7, 2012 | blogging, quick tips, writing
The other day I found myself in another conversation around the challenges of blogging. “I need more time.” “I should just write a bunch at once.” “Maybe if I incorporate a ‘writing day’ into my calendar…” “I...
by laurie | Jan 10, 2012 | blogging, business
I was working on my ezine today, and got to thinking… In my “personal note” section I often talk about, well, my personal life. My thoughts, my kids (okay, a lot about my kids), my husband, my vacations, or whatever comes to mind. I often debate...
by laurie | Jan 3, 2012 | blogging, SEO, websites, Wordpress
The question of the moment these days is: Should I use WordPress for my website? The answer is probably, yes. The Number One Reason to use WordPress for your blog or small business website is…wait for the drum roll here…GoogleLoves WordPress. Of course, WordPress also...
by laurie | Jan 3, 2012 | blogging, ezine, newsletter
How many newsletters do you receive per month? How many do you actually read? How many do you even scan, for that matter? A newsletter that looks like the New York Times Sunday Edition is going to scare people away faster than a timeshare salesman offering one of...
by laurie | Jan 3, 2012 | blogging, goal, tips and lists, writing
There you were… 4 glasses of champagne into the night, and the clock hadn’t even struck midnight. And there were your friends…declaring their resolutions left and right. Suzy: “I’m going to lose weight!” Betty: “I’m...
by laurie | Dec 13, 2011 | blogging, info products, online store, tips and lists
Right about now, people all over the world are thinking: “Oh @#$!. It can’t SERIOUSLY be December already!” Yes, my friend. It is. It’s here. Cold weather; leaves all over the place (well…not in Southern California, but in other places...
