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Mozy Review

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Crissy Herron ~ 3 Comments

Windows crashed on my computer a couple of weeks ago. To get my computer working again, I had to set it back to factory settings. That meant erasing everything and starting over. All of my programs, documents, pictures, music, etc. That is a hardship for anyone – but for me, someone who makes their living with their blog, it is…

WahmCart Review

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Crissy Herron ~ 2 Comments

I get asked a lot about the various products and tools that I use in my business. One item that I recommend is WahmCart. This one product contains several tools – a shopping cart, autoresponder, affiliate management system, and an ad tracker. Here is my WahmCart review- with some info on how each one can help your business: Shopping Cart:…

Solostream Review

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you more than likely noticed I changed my WordPress theme a few weeks ago. Changing your theme is super simple! From your WordPress dashboard, you simply click on Appearance, then Themes, and then Install Themes at the top.You can then browse themes or upload a theme’s file and WordPress will do…

Upcoming WordPress Orientation Sessions: Are You Attending One?

Posted on May 17, 2010 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

My friend Kelly McCausey has some upcoming WordPress Orientation Sessions in the next week. If you are new to WordPress I highly recommend that you sign up for one of these sessions! These sessions are done virtually, so you don’t need to worry about traveling anywhere. All you need to do is watch from your computer as Kelly shows you…

Why You Should Be Writing For Free

Posted on January 5, 2010 by Crissy Herron ~ 5 Comments

I was working with a client last night, and I suggested that a great way to get traffic and build buzz was to write for blogs… for free. My client was less-than-thrilled with that idea. She has a background in journalism and quickly told me that she has done her fair share of writing for free and wasn’t interested in…

How A Cricut Can Help Your Business

Posted on November 12, 2009 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

If you are a paper crafter, I’m sure you already know what a Cricut is. If not, let me explain. A Cricut is a personal cutting machine. There are different sizes and models available to fit your needs. Provo Craft, the maker of the Cricut, recently sent me the Expression model to try out. You put in different cartridges, which…

Women & Online Business

Posted on November 2, 2009 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Women Making Their Presences in the Online World Once considered primarily a man’s territory, the Internet has become a popular destination for women. Today, over half of Internet users are female. But women are doing more than browsing websites and shopping. They are making their presence known. The nature of the Internet has made it possible for women to overcome…

Owning Your Brand Online

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Lindsay Maines ~ 4 Comments

You spend hours, coming up with your perfect business model. Then you spend weeks, drafting your plan. Then you spend months of sweat equity and labor, poring over every aspect of your dream, making sure you’re represented just the way you’d like. Then you wake up one morning to find out someone else has come up with a username two…

24/7 Sales With Your Website

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Unlike the traditional business model, an online business gives you 24-hour presence which anyone from around the world can access. This is an exciting and fantastic opportunity for business owners who know how to make the most of this powerful sales engine. Here are a few tips to help you create a website that really sells: #1 – Keep it…

Keeping House: Maintaining Your Website

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Crissy Herron ~ 0 Comments

Web maintenance isn’t something a lot of online entrepreneurs think about. In fact it can be quite a mundane task for most. However, it is important to keep your website ticking over smoothly. Here are a few reasons why maintaining your website is important: # Attracting the search engines – Search engines are important to the livelihood of your online…