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Archive for March, 2008

Are you leaving money on the table?

Are you leaving money on the table?

Did you realize that most of the people that visit your site will see it once – and never come back? It isn’t something we want to hear, but it’s true. It’s nothing against you – it just happens. Think about your own web habits. You may stumble across a site and look it at [...]

March 11, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Episode 19 of The IndieBizChicks.com Podcast

Episode 19 of The IndieBizChicks.com Podcast

We’re going to be starting something new this week on the podcast. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be talking to people with digital products. This is something I am quite passionate about, and for good reason! They offer tons of benefits and can be implemented into your existing business very easily. This week, our [...]

March 10, 2008 | 2 Comments More
One of the reasons I love WordPress…. AND Digital Products

One of the reasons I love WordPress…. AND Digital Products

It’s Saturday night – well, I guess it’s actually Sunday morning because it’s half past midnight, and I am sitting on the computer, editing audio for my podcasts and typing up blog posts. While this may not seem like the coolest way to spend a Saturday night, it is VERY productive….  I am doing two [...]

March 9, 2008 | 0 Comments More
FREE FRIDAY: Great Resource!

FREE FRIDAY: Great Resource!

As a business owner, it is important to have some interaction with other business owners and to be able to brainstorm with one another, get honest advice, and constructive criticism. Thanks to the internet, it doesn’t matter if you live in New York City or a small town in Alaska (like me), you can still [...]

March 7, 2008 | 0 Comments More
It Pays To Follow Up

It Pays To Follow Up

One thing many business owners have in common is that they fail to follow up. I understand that following up can seem a bit daunting – you definitely don’t want to seem like a bothersome nag. On the other side of things, the act of following up with your leads and customers can be the [...]

March 5, 2008 More
Why Audio?

Why Audio?

If you spend very much time online, you may have noticed that websites are changing. It’s true that you will still find some static pages that steer clear of the bells and whistles, but those are a dying breed. When the internet was new, people were really impressed at the fact that a website even [...]

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My take on Pay Per Post

My take on Pay Per Post

Have you heard of PayPerPost.com? This site (and others like it) partner with companies who pay bloggers to blog about them. Now, for the most part, the bloggers aren’t getting rich, but they are earning a little extra pocket money. But, on to my point: the whole pay per post thing gave me an idea [...]

March 4, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Episode 18 Is Up And Ready

Episode 18 Is Up And Ready

Episode 18 of the IndieBizChicks.com Podcast is up and ready to listen to. This week, our guest is artist Gayle Etcheverry. This is an interview you don’t want to miss; she’s got more than a few business tricks up her sleeve. Click Here to go to Gayle’s website, and Click Here to look at her [...]

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Blogging Boot Camp Registration Opens Today!!

Blogging Boot Camp Registration Opens Today!!

Do your blogging skills need some sprucing up? If so, you are in luck! Today is the opening day of registration for Blogging Boot Camp. This is an intensive 4 week coaching session offered by Alice Seba & Lynette Chandler. Each week, students will get a new lesson (complete with a homework assignment), plus one-on-one [...]

March 3, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Featured In Venus’ Spring ’08 Issue!!

Featured In Venus’ Spring ’08 Issue!!

Back in November, I was asked to write a story for the Spring Issue of Venus Zine, and I’ve been pretty quiet about it, but now that it is officially out on the newsstands, I’m talkin’! The story is called : The Indie Biz Chick’s Guide To Getting Noticed. So run out to Borders (or [...]

March 1, 2008 | 1 Comment More