It was a busy, busy week for myself. Wrapping up one project while starting on another. Such is life though. I probably won't get a chance to relax this weekend, but if you do, I hope you enjoy this content. Definitely take note, I know this scrappy web content has been useful to myself in numerous occasions, hope it does the same for you.
15 Steps to Small Business Online Marketing Success. These lists of things you should do always make you think "yea, right" but this list looks pretty good. Have to say, I could agree more with the first two steps, keeping your site's content fresh and hiring a journalist.
HOW TO: Plan and Promote Events With Social Media. It's becoming more and more clear that almost everything can and should be marketed, at least partially, by social media. What isn't clear is how to do it. This entry gives some times when working with events.
Can Myspace Make a Comeback? I don't think so. But if someone thinks that this company, which has fallen so far behind, can come all the way back then I'd like to hear their reasoning.
I need more time. No, no you don't. This may be the case with work, but when it comes to decision making it's best to do it quickly so you're not wasting time thinking and instead spend that time doing.
Could Twitter One Day Replace Email PR Pitches? Maybe. Maybe it's just me, but I love hearing about all the things Twitter may or may not be able to do. People may not buy into Twitter now but a time will come when those people will sound like those who didn't think the whole email thing would work out.
A Sign of Things To Come: Naked Pizza Erects Twitter Billboard. Yes, that headline sounds a little provocative. Not intended. Another interesting example of what Twitter is being used for. Naked Pizza replaced its 'call for delivery' billboard with one giving away their Twitter ID.
Three Grammar Rules You Can (And Should) Break. Who doesn't like playing around with the English language a bit. No one is perfect when it comes to grammar and no one should be. We'd all sound the same if that were the case.
The New Social Engagement: A Visit to Zappos. Zappos is one of the most successful and trendy online companies in the world. Everyone loves Zappos. They're almost the ideal company. Take a look at how they've become so loved by connecting with their consumers. Everyone can learn something here.