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How Much Togetherness Do We Really Need?

How Much Togetherness Do We Really Need?

Look, I’m a technology loving girl.  The internet has truly changed the way we live, and I’m thankful for that everyday, especially since I have made my career out of owning blogs and using social media. Ahhh… social media. That really is the heart of the matter. Yes, the internet opened the world up to [...]

March 23, 2011 | 0 Comments More
Indie Biz Chicks Podcast Episode 30

Indie Biz Chicks Podcast Episode 30

2009 is just around the corner. In this episode, we talk about making changes that can make your business better!

December 19, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Podcast Episode 29

Podcast Episode 29

We’re keeping things crafty on this week’s podcast episode. Our featured guest is Jenny Hart from Sublime Stitching.  Jenny is known for revolutionizing the world of embroidery with her modern designs and she’s also known for her business sense! She writes the “Crafting A Business” column for Venus Zine and is also a founding member [...]

December 4, 2008 | 2 Comments More
Free 40+ Page Holiday Guide

Free 40+ Page Holiday Guide

The holidays are coming… fast! if you need a little help getting ready, download the free 40+ page guide “The IndieBizChicks.com Guide To A Great Holiday Season.” It’s full of articles, party ideas, tips on saving money on holiday travel, ideas for keeping the kids busy during holiday break, recipes, and more. You can download [...]

December 1, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Using FriendFeed For Marketing And Promotions

Using FriendFeed For Marketing And Promotions

The increased social interaction available on the Internet has contributed greatly to its appeal.  More and more people are going online to connect with friends, family, and even people they’ve never met in person in ways that were never before possible.  They can leave messages on one another’s MySpace pages, rate and discuss news stories [...]

November 29, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Exploring The Googleverse

Exploring The Googleverse

Google burst onto the Internet search scene in 1998.  It revolutionized the way we find things online by taking into account each page’s link popularity.  Its algorithms are constantly evolving to provide better results, and the company has added on specialized search functions for blogs, video, images and more. Google’s homepage is deceptively simple.  It [...]

November 27, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Podcast Episode 28

Podcast Episode 28

We’re getting crafty in this episode of the podcast as Adam Brown from the Etsy.com Communication Team stops by to talk about setting up shop on Etsy and selling your crafts online.

November 16, 2008 More
What Kind Of Price Can You Put On Your Website?

What Kind Of Price Can You Put On Your Website?

Time to sell your website?  In order to get the best price, there are a couple of steps to take. Step One. Document your traffic.  How much traffic do you get on a daily basis? How many page views? How long do they stay on your site?  What is your search engine ranking?  All of [...]

November 7, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Episode 27

Episode 27

Let me just start out by saying that Episode 27 is AWESOME! Our guest is Amy Schroeder, founder and editor of Venus Zine. Amy shares her tips on how she started the magazine 13 years ago in her college dorm room, and how she has grown it into an international magazine. She doesn’t hold anything [...]

October 7, 2008 More
How to Increase Your Subscriber List

How to Increase Your Subscriber List

It has been said that your opt in list is worth its weight in gold.  In fact Bath and Body works estimates their list of ten million names to be worth $18 per name.  That’s 180 million dollars – certainly worth its weight in gold. Here’s how to build your subscriber list: Coupons and discounts [...]

October 7, 2008 More