About a year ago I was at a networking meeting. The moderator polled the group of some 35 people, asking them to write on a piece of paper what they know they needed to do for their business that they hadn’t been doing. More than three quarters of the answers were “Marketing.” It floored me. […]
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I was out with the goats beyond the fence line for an hour or so this morning before the big, bad, drippy clouds rolled in. I hear we may get a wintry day sometime in the next 24 hours for about the third time in the Pacific NW this year , so I’ve super-duper filled
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I got some awesome news today. I was expecting to receive a monthly pension of about $73/month (lifetime annuity) from my time at a major motion picture studio . As it turns out , it will be $373/month! What a godsend! Receiving it is still nearly a year away, as is Medicare, but I’m very
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On April 21, Google will update its algorithm. Non-mobile-ready sites will be penalized; some will be removed entirely from Google’s mobile search index. To make sure your site stays put or advances on April 21st: Avoid using Flash and other uncommon-to-mobile-devices software Use text that your visitors can read without zooming Size your content so
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Ya know, there are angels in my life. I’m not talking about heavenly angels here: I’m talking about earth angels. Among them are Lisa Twining Taylor, Judson Forks, and Cleve Kingston. Also among them are Jim Westbrook, Ron Waterman, Brandon A. Cowles, (three fellows I haven’t even met–in person–yet!). There are more. Near and far.
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Spent a couple of fun hours last night with Rhonda Wilson, Lisa Twining Taylor and Heidi Smith while Rhonda cut our hair. I feel five pounds lighter and a whole lot more presentable! (Not quite as presentable as the Kris in the portrait behind me with Doctor McCoy, but those days are long gone! Just
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In one marathon session (okay, full disclosure here: in two half-marathon sessions) I was able to create all of the copy for the sub domain that I’ll be getting soon. The total word count is 5,637 words! I went to bed at ten last night with Christmas Tree brain as a result–couldn’t get to sleep
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Looking for a professional writer? Stay Tuned! One of my power partners, Lisa Twining Taylor (Dancing Goat Web Design) is building me a sub domain that allows me to showcase the writing services I provide and post portfolio examples so interested parties can get a closer look and decide if I’m right for their projects.
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Copywriter defined: a spellbinder. Our job description includes “putting readers/viewers/visitors into a waking trance”–which is far more ominous than it sounds. You’ve been in a waking trance thousands of times. Whenever a movie, book, sporting event or other cherished activity (including watching your children play or sleep) has you enthralled and thinking of nothing else,
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If you haven’t heard about the new Google algorithm change that’s coming on April 21st, please be aware that it will likely affect the page ranking on non-responsive websites; they may drop significantly in Google rankings. If you’re in a good spot now with a non-responsive website and this concerns you, you can find out
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