Archive for January, 2010

Jason Grigsby of Cloud Four discusses the bloat that’s crept into web site design processes and how to combat it to keep your WordPress installation lean and optimized. He shares tips and tricks for caching, choosing the right resources for your blog, compression, and other optimization strategies for your WordPress-powered site.

Let me know if you have any questions about the video, or your WordPress blog.

• Look at this cool event I found…Moving Spirit Retreats #syc http://ow.ly/11Vfz #
• Getting ready for a consult & listening to "The Long Run" by The Eagles (http://bit.ly/bHoNX0) #pandora #
• Sharing…How Writers Handle Personal and Professional Lives in Social Media #syc http://ow.ly/11nfJ #
• Whoo, hoo…. ♫ http://blip.fm/~jw5ob #
• I'm listening to "Simply Irresistible" by Robert Palmer (http://bit.ly/baigxy) #pandora #
• Sharing…SEO Geeks Picks 09; Local, Social and Tools #syc http://ow.ly/1149S #
• Sharing… A better way to browse your LinkedIn connections #syc http://ow.ly/1143T #
• I'm listening to "Don't Stop Believin'" by Journey (http://bit.ly/ap8I06) #pandora #
• Sharing…Free Texture Tuesday: Grab Bag 2 #syc http://ow.ly/113Xq #
• Sharing…Will The Business People Please Stand Up? | Brand Elevation Through Social Media #syc http://ow.ly/113Ug #
• News from: David Mathison Interviews Seth Godin And Scott Stratten http://ow.ly/16qH8F #
• Sharing…Blogger Toolbox: Fresh, Free and Stunning Blogger Templates #syc http://ow.ly/10CtC #
• I uploaded a YouTube video — loginMMEA http://youtu.be/1Pkc8R-JV6U?a #
• Sharing some mindless entertainment at lunch (PT)..Canvas Painter http://ow.ly/10Ch7 #syc #
• Sharing…Free ebooks – Download 20,000 free ebooks at the eBook Directory. http://ow.ly/10Cmq #syc #
• I'm listening to "Suitelady (The Proposal Jam)" by Maxwell (http://bit.ly/9Yh7zu) #pandora #
• Sharing…How to Better Engage Facebook Fan Page ‘Fans’ #syc http://ow.ly/10FNB #
• Sharing…120 FREE PowerPoint Templates & Backgrounds #syc http://ow.ly/10CeN #
• Sharing…Is Twitter Stealing Community from Blogs? http://ow.ly/10Cc5 #syc #
• Sharing…Engaging the Influencers…if you haven’t read this, DO IT! #syc http://ow.ly/10C7R #
• Sharing…Online Visibility Tip: Submit Reviews to Boost Your Visibility #syc http://ow.ly/10C3Y #
• Sharing…32 Blog Posts About Setting Rates, Finding Clients and Going for Freelance Writing Gold #syc http://ow.ly/10icg #
• Sharing…What Every Freelancer Ought To Know About Blogging http://ow.ly/10i6q #syc #
• Sharing…Are You Getting Dangerous Feedback from Your Readers and Prospects? http://ow.ly/10hXL #syc #
• RSS Aggregators, RSS Directories and Automated RSS Promotion #syc http://ow.ly/10j5L #
• Sharing…The Writing Practice http://ow.ly/10hSW #syc #
• Sharing…How to Sell More From Your Blog (Blog Critique: Steven Aitchison) http://ow.ly/10hNG #syc #
• Listen to Interview with David Mathison, Be The… on Syndicating Content anytime on BlogTalkRadio. http://tobtr.com/s/868988 #BlogTalkRadio #
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• Join me LIVE now with David Mathison Be The Media show on #BlogTalkRadio at http://tobtr.com/s/868988 #
• sharing…Why Twitter Wants to Know Where You Are http://ow.ly/ZXDf #syc #
• Sharing…5-Steps for Creating a Social Media Marketing Campaign for Your Brand | http://ow.ly/ZXCd #syc #
• Sharing…Social Media Today | Five Ways Social Media Will Generate More Leads http://ow.ly/ZXxo #syc #
• Sharing…The Ultimate Google Reader Guide | The Social Media Guide http://ow.ly/ZXvk #syc #
• Sharing…URLs and SEO: Various Strategies for URL File Names | Search Engine Journal http://ow.ly/ZXzU #syc #
• Sharing…5 Ways to find out if an SEO is lying to you http://ow.ly/ZXyv #syc #
• Sharing…Small Business Tips For Online Advertising | Understanding Marketing http://ow.ly/ZXuy #syc #
• I uploaded a YouTube video — wisestamp http://youtu.be/ojJB53eF3uU?a #
• News from: Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-01-22 – News from: Creating Informational Products for Passive Income On… http://ow.ly/16pgO7 #
• I uploaded a YouTube video — addsendaddress http://youtu.be/msmeXOLxhSg?a #

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Be The Media

 David Mathison, Be The Media, Interviews Seth Godin and Scott Stratten [59:23m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (39)

These are David’s Show Notes

Seth Godin: “America’s greatest marketer” and Scott Stratten: Author, UN-Marketing

Special guests today include Seth Godin and Scott Stratten.

Dubbed “America’s greatest marketer” by American Way Magazine, Seth Godin writes the world’s most popular marketing blog, is the author of eleven bestselling books on marketing, and is the founder of Squidoo.com.

Today we’ll hear about the unique way in which Seth will be marketing his new book, Linchpin.

In the second half of the show, I interview Scott Stratten, author of the book UN-Marketing: Stop Marketing, Start Engaging.

Scott’s viral videos have been viewed over 60 million times. He writes a wildly popular blog, has a rabid and engaged Twitter following, as well as a lucrative speaking career as a trusted expert in viral, social, and authentic marketing.

David Mathison

Syndicating Your Content
Show Notes: January 25, 2010

 Interview with David Mathison [60:41m]: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download (107)

Just what is Citizen Journalism and how do you become one?

David Mathison is an internationally recognized media consultant, speaker, publisher, radio host, and hi-tech entrepreneur, with more than 25 years’ experience in content distribution. From 1999 to 2002 he was founder and CEO of the Kinecta Corporation, where he raised $30 million in under two years. His new book, “Be the Media,”

Be The Media

which sold over 5,000 copies in just 11 days via his Web site, blog, Twitter, and Facebook, unveils the latest and greatest ways to market and sell your books, music, films, information products, and services. Every aspect of media is covered, with details, resources, and suggestions.

What do you think of Citizen Journalism. Can you see how it would help you share your passionate message? Join the conversation by commenting below.

Create A Digital Product

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
10am to 12pm Pacific Time
1pm to 3pm Eastern Time
If you’re ready to turn your website from a free-loader to a fee-loader, then this seminar is for you.

In this powerful information-packed seminar you will learn:

• What information products are
• Why you need information products
• How you can create information products
• How to market and profit from information products

Here are some of the ways your business will benefit from information products:

• Create an ongoing passive income stream
• Expand your brand and credibility as an expert
• Enjoy benefits of being an author
• Have back of the room sales for seminars and talks
• Create products others can sell for commission with affiliate programs
• Build a product funnel; there are no limits

Click Here To Register

• News from: Creating Informational Products for Passive Income Online Webinar http://ow.ly/16opDG #
• Interview with MMEA Pro, CJ Westrick, HR Jungle on MMEA will air 02/18. http://tobtr.com/s/875167 #BlogTalkRadio #
• Listen to Interview with Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association… on MMEA anytime on BlogTalkRadio. http://tobtr.com/s/873973 #BlogTalkRadio #
• Come listen to Interview with Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association Co-Direc… on MMEA on air now! http://tobtr.com/s/873973 #BlogTalkRadio #
• Interview with David Mathison, Be The Media, on Citizen Journalism Jan 25 10am PT http://bit.ly/5xW8dl #
• Interview with Mind Masters Entrepreneur Association Co-Director, Debr… on MMEA will air 01/21. http://tobtr.com/s/873973 #BlogTalkRadio #
• Sharing…8 Tips for Rocking a Crowded Blog Niche http://ow.ly/YKhq #syc #
• News from: Creating Your Blog In 90 Minutes Or Less Webinar – Wednesday, January 20, 2010 Wednesday, February 17, 2… http://ow.ly/16nnpN #
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• News from: Interview with David Mathison, Be The Media – Syndicating Your Content Show Notes: January 25, 2010 List… http://ow.ly/16mR5g #
• Syndicating Your Content Through Blogging on Syndicating Content will air 01/18. http://tobtr.com/s/868997 #BlogTalkRadio #
• Interview with David Mathison, Be The Media on Syndicating Content will air 01/25. http://tobtr.com/s/868988 #BlogTalkRadio #
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• News from: Is Your Strive For Perfection Choking You? – Guest Blog Post By Allison Maslan Are you living your life … http://ow.ly/16lIfQ #

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Create Digital Products

Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, March 24, 2010

10am to 12pm Pacific Time
1pm to 3pm Eastern Time

If you’re ready to turn your website from a free-loader to a fee-loader, then this seminar is for you.

In this powerful information-packed seminar you will learn:

• What information products are
• Why you need information products
• How you can create information products
• How to market and profit from information products

Here are some of the ways your business will benefit from information products:

• Create an ongoing passive income stream
• Expand your brand and credibility as an expert
• Enjoy benefits of being an author
• Have back of the room sales for seminars and talks
• Create products others can sell for commission with affiliate programs
• Build a product funnel; there are no limits

Click Here To Register

Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
10am to 12pm Pacific Time
1pm to 3pm Eastern Time

What You’ll Learn Blog Orientation

• What is a post
• What is a page
• What is the sidebar
• What is the content area

Dashboard Orientation

• What are the settings and what do they mean

How To Create and Manage A Post/Page

• Adding Images So your blog will also be visually appealing
• How to use the Timestamp
• Tags – what are they and how to use them
• Categories – what they are and how to use them
• Linking Strategies in Posts/Pages Linking keywords or phrases helps the search engine know what text is more important than other text
• Keyword Strategies

Managing Links, Categories and Comments

• Links – Creating them, managing them
• Managing Comments
• How to control them through the settings
• How you find out about comments on your blog
• How to determine whether you spam them or not
• What to do if you get a negative comment

Click Here To Register

• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #1: The Rumpus Interview With Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone http://ow.ly/WRWC #syc #
• Sharing…Policy Watch: Facebook Page Owners Can Require Users To Become Fans in Order to Enter Contests http://ow.ly/WS8x #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #2: Scott Rosenberg On Blogging And Journalism http://ow.ly/WRV7 #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #3: Jonathan Zittrain On Civility And Freedom Online http://ow.ly/WRTM #syc #
• Sharing…Ten Great Facebook Marketing Campaigns http://ow.ly/WSSa #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #4: Brett Gaylor On Filesharing And Remix Culture http://ow.ly/WRSh #syc #
• DESTINY! This book will surely be number-1 in Self-Help on Tues. Pass the word. #maslanbook http://bit.ly/2qYF1I #
• Sharing…10 Excellent Free Fonts You simply Can’t Keep Your Hands Off http://ow.ly/VHHs #syc #fb #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #5: Anonymous Facebook Employee http://ow.ly/WRQd #syc #
• @webene Thanks for the kind words! in reply to webene #
• Sharing…11 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Linkedin http://ow.ly/WCXj @aaswartz #syc #
• Sharing…4 Reasons Why I’m Loving iStockphoto.com : Performancing http://ow.ly/W8FZ #syc #fb #
• Here are the show details for North San Diego Business http://bit.ly/6wyvU3 #fb #
• teaching a hands on twitter class, blogging next week http://ping.fm/29WbM #
• Sharing…Articles About Marketing And Twitter Are Almost Never Gold http://ow.ly/VHP1 #syc #fb #
• Sharing…How To Build A Marketing Plan For Small Business | Understanding Marketing http://ow.ly/VHzT #
• Sharing…10 Excellent Free Fonts You simply Can’t Keep Your Hands Off http://ow.ly/VHHs #syc #fb #
• I am listening to the Mabel Katz The Art of Hooponopono show by SandraLeeSchubert on #BlogTalkRadio – http://tobtr.com/s/856837 #
• Sharing…12 Amazing And Free Stock Photo Resources http://ow.ly/VHBa #syc #fb #
• Sharing…Social Media For B2B | Brand Elevation Through Social Media and Social Business http://ow.ly/Vu00 #syc #
• I'm listening to "Lyin' Eyes" by The Eagles (http://bit.ly/8mO1vf) #pandora #
• I'm listening to "Never Let Me Go" by Daryl Hall (http://bit.ly/78GUGp) I love #pandora #
• News from: Twitter For Business Webinar, January 13, 2010 – Have you taken a class on Twitter and you're still as c… http://ow.ly/16izOk #

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• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #1: The Rumpus Interview With Twitter Co-Founder Biz Stone http://ow.ly/WRWC #syc #
• Sharing…Policy Watch: Facebook Page Owners Can Require Users To Become Fans in Order to Enter Contests http://ow.ly/WS8x #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #2: Scott Rosenberg On Blogging And Journalism http://ow.ly/WRV7 #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #3: Jonathan Zittrain On Civility And Freedom Online http://ow.ly/WRTM #syc #
• Sharing…Ten Great Facebook Marketing Campaigns http://ow.ly/WSSa #syc #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #4: Brett Gaylor On Filesharing And Remix Culture http://ow.ly/WRSh #syc #
• DESTINY! This book will surely be number-1 in Self-Help on Tues. Pass the word. #maslanbook http://bit.ly/2qYF1I #
• Sharing…10 Excellent Free Fonts You simply Can’t Keep Your Hands Off http://ow.ly/VHHs #syc #fb #
• Sharing…Conversations About The Internet #5: Anonymous Facebook Employee http://ow.ly/WRQd #syc #
• @webene Thanks for the kind words! in reply to webene #
• Sharing…11 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Linkedin http://ow.ly/WCXj @aaswartz #syc #
• Sharing…4 Reasons Why I’m Loving iStockphoto.com : Performancing http://ow.ly/W8FZ #syc #fb #
• Here are the show details for North San Diego Business http://bit.ly/6wyvU3 #fb #
• teaching a hands on twitter class, blogging next week http://ping.fm/29WbM #
• Sharing…Articles About Marketing And Twitter Are Almost Never Gold http://ow.ly/VHP1 #syc #fb #
• Sharing…How To Build A Marketing Plan For Small Business | Understanding Marketing http://ow.ly/VHzT #
• Sharing…10 Excellent Free Fonts You simply Can’t Keep Your Hands Off http://ow.ly/VHHs #syc #fb #
• I am listening to the Mabel Katz The Art of Hooponopono show by SandraLeeSchubert on #BlogTalkRadio – http://tobtr.com/s/856837 #
• Sharing…12 Amazing And Free Stock Photo Resources http://ow.ly/VHBa #syc #fb #
• Sharing…Social Media For B2B | Brand Elevation Through Social Media and Social Business http://ow.ly/Vu00 #syc #
• I’m listening to “Lyin’ Eyes” by The Eagles (http://bit.ly/8mO1vf) #pandora #
• I’m listening to “Never Let Me Go” by Daryl Hall (http://bit.ly/78GUGp) I love #pandora #
• News from: Twitter For Business Webinar, January 13, 2010 – Have you taken a class on Twitter and you’re still as c… http://ow.ly/16izOk #

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