Fortune 500 Companies Using WordPress
I use WordPress for almost every site that I build. If you are unfamiliar with this program, it is acontent managementsystem (CMS) that allows the businessowner to edit and manage their own web site. When I first started using WordPress to build web sites for companies, I had some push back from some of my clients. Some said, “It’s ablogging software, I don’t want to blog.” Others thought the system was too amateur to be used on their web site. If the site didn’t cost them $5000, then it wasn’t good enough for them. How wrong they were! Not only have I worked on web sites throughout the United States, I’ve created WordPress sites for companies doing business in Ceylon, the United Arab Emirates, and Dubai! It seems that larger corporations are also following suite. Here is a list of Fortune 500 companies that use WordPress for their web sites, as well.
Categories: Small Business Tags: content management system, Facebook, general electric, google +, pepsi corporation, UPS, wall street journal, wordpress, yahoo!
Five Ways To Look At Social Media
Today, if you are going to have a successful business, you need to look at Social Media. Social Media is where the people are at. It is estimated that Social Media is the fourth largest attraction on the internet. It’s even higher than looking at email! So, why are you only thinking about getting on the Social Media bandwagon? Maybe you just aren’t sure how to go about joining Social Media groups. If not, here is a run down of five different web sites for you to look at and the way you should use them for your business. Read more…
Categories: Social Media Tags: Ben & Jerry's, Blend Tec, Blendtec, Facebook, linkedin, mySpace, Social Media, social networking, twitter, YouTube
What I Learned About Business From Batman
A couple of months ago, I wrote an article about What I Learned About Business From The Lord of the Rings. Now, I am going to look at the lessons taught to us by billionaire Bruce Wayne, aka Batman. There is a lot that can be learned from this Caped Crusader. In his alter ego, he’s a billion dollar businessman. He’s a master of the business world, but his real advice comes from what he does as a superhero. Here’s what I mean… Read more…
Categories: Small Business Tags: Batgirl, Batman, business help, business partners, Commissioner Gordon, customer service, Gotham City, Joker, Robin
Reasons To Join A Networking Referral Group
If you are a small business owner, have you ever considered joining a Networking Referral Group? Just about every community has a networking organization where business people and entrepreneurs meet and try to build their businesses. The networking group offers a lot of benefits for your business. By joining one of these groups, which is a nominal fee, you have the opportunity to meet with some really great people within your community and form business alliances. I belong to a group called Tiger Networking and since I joined a few months ago, my business has increased. I highly recommend joining any group that build business relationships for you. Below are five benefits that you gain by joining one of these groups… This article was originally published by this author, James Fowler, on www.myfivebest.com.
Become A Better Tweeter
Are you still unfamiliar on what Twitter is all about? It seems like this social medium is a natural phenomenon, but many people I know just don’t get it. What is it all about and how can it help my business? Twitter is a way to tell people something in a small amount of text. Think of it as a quick email – but going out to your entire contact list at once. It saves the information so people can look at it at a later date. Since the information is limited, you have the opportunity quickly glance at what others are saying and decide for yourself if you want to look at their comment in greater detail. If you still are confused, here are five tips on becoming a better tweeter. This article was originally posted on http://www.myfivebest.com and written by this author.
Cutting Loose The Cubical And Becoming Self-Employed
Three years ago, I left my job as a Director of Marketing to make a new life as a small business owner. It is one of the best decisions I ever made. It’s not like the steady paycheck of the office job wasn’t good – because it was – but having the freedom of owning your own business has a lot of merit. You just have to weigh which is best for you and make the right decisions for you and your family. If you think you might want to work for yourself, here is a top five list that you might want to consider when planning that jump into the world of entrepreneurs. Read more…
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The Battle of the Tablets: Which One Should You Buy?
Ever since the Apple iPad was released in 2010, the tablet has made a huge impact on the computing world. Never before were people able to carry a compact computer with a touch screen and do their work. The original tablets were seen as only being capable of reading and playing games. As time has passed, people are starting to realize that you can do productivity and business work with these marvels, as well (although, not as fast as with a laptop). Work can be done on them (I am using my iPad to write this article) and within the next few years, I foresee the tablet as being the only choice of computer. If you are considering getting one of these, you have to ask yourself, “Which one do I buy?” A year ago, there was only one answer: The iPad. Today, more and more companies are following suit with their own versions. Here’s a look at five of these. Read more…
Categories: Blogging Tags: apple, AT&T, Blackberry, computer tablets, galaxy tab, ipad, motorola, playbook, samsung, T-Mobile, tablets, Verizon, xoom
Add Your Blog To A New, FREE Wiki
Do you own a blog? Looking around the web, I found that there are very little choices to list your blog for free. Many of them want you to pay a yearly charge! I understand why they do this, but is it really necessary? I am not trying to make money from helping people out. I just want people to see my blog, read it, and comment on it. I also want others to be able to find other people’s blogs so they can read their work. Trying to find an answer to this, I decided to just make my own wiki, called: BlogsandStuff (http://blogsandstuff.wikispaces.com/). Here’s how you can add your site to this new wiki. Read more…
Categories: Blogging Tags: advertise your blog, blog list, blogs & stuff, blogs and stuff, blogs online, free online, free stuff, free wiki, list of blogs, post your blog, wiki
What I Learned About Business From Lord Of The Rings
I grew up reading works of J.R.R. Tolkien and his tales of Middle Earth. Those stories formed some of the fundamental ways I look at life. No, I don’t think there are orcs running around wanting to take over the world of Men, but I do think there are some very good lessons that can be applied to your business. What? You don’t think Dwarves, Elves, and Hobbits can offer excellent business advice? You’d be wrong! There is a lot these mythical creatures can offer you in your very “real world” business. Here are five lessons learned from Professor Tolkien. Read more…
Categories: Small Business Tags: Business Sense, Dwarves, Elves, Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf, Gollum, Hobbits, J.R.R. Tolkien, JRR Tolkien, lord of the rings, Middle Earth, Orcs
How Many People Come To Your Web Site?
I’ve been praising the qualities of the blog for about five years now. With every client, I explain that by using a blog is essential to their marketing toolbox. Many people, who do not change their websites, often get less than one person a day to visit their site. Believe it or not, this is typical. Sad, isn’t it? However, if you are willing to put a little bit of work into your web site or blog, you can reap the rewards. Read more…
Categories: Blogging Tags: Blogger Blog, Build a Blog, fantasy games, Google Blogger, lord of the rings, Niki Casselberry, the Gamer's Fridge, World of Warcraft