Spam filters suck. Sorry for being so blunt, but they do. They tend to filter emails that you want to receive and deliver messages that you don’t want to receive. [Read more...]
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Jul 2009
To Spam or Not to Spam – It Really Isn’t a Question
July 12, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Be Careful…
I made a comment on a blog recently that started a big discussion. The comment was that “spam is in the eye of the receiver.” Why did this solicit so many comments? [Read more...]
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Apr 2009
How Much Time Should You Spend on Social Media Each Week
April 16, 2009 By 3 Comments
I am often asked how many hours I spend on my social media sites every day. On average, I spend about 3 hours a day creating educational content for my clients and building stronger relationships with current and potential clients.
Something happens when you get involved with social media. You change. You realize that the more you give – the better you feel – and the more you get back. I am motivated to be even more active!
By the end of the week, I have created some terrific marketing materials that are customer focused. I have also created a bunch of ineffective materials that will not work, but here’s the thing – my social community helps me determine what is good or bad based on the comments I receive, the number of times an article is retweeted, or the emails that I receive with questions on the articles or tweets.
So – 15 hours per week [Read more...]
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Apr 2009
Relationships. Relationships are the single most important asset to a business. Relationships with your customers and prospects don’t just happen overnight. They don’t happen because you have a good idea and a passion or because you have a great-looking website. Connecting with people happens through communication.
It is like marriage
I have been married for 14 years now. (sweet, glorious years!) When I first met my wife, I didn’t say, “Hey let’s get married.” We talked. We got to know each other. We spent hours learning about each other. One date at a time. When I knew she was the one – and we completed the transaction with marriage 
I am President and Chief Evangelist for Vivid Image - a web design and social marketing firm located outside of Minneapolis, MN. 
