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“Youtility” by Jay Baer (Book Review) 📘

Published: December 13, 2016; Updated: September 19, 2023 Filed Under: Books

Youtility by Jay Baer

Thanks to pixels and psychological tact, the classic advertising model has been superseded by marketing based on being useful and helping people, says Jay Baer in his book Youtility…

“Six Pixels of Separation” by Mitch Joel (Book Review) 📘

Published: October 13, 2015; Updated: September 22, 2023 Filed Under: Books

Six Pixels of Separation by Mitch Joel

Published in 2009, Six Pixels of Separation shines a light on the digital space and holds up successful examples of the use of online channels for business…

Need a Break? My Technology Burn Out & Reset

Published: October 6, 2015; Updated: October 22, 2016 Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Tech Reset

As of October 2015, I am recovering from general fatigue and a dead PC motherboard. Technology burnout is real and it’s coming to get you…

Podcast Beginner? Experiment with Soundcloud, Free

Published: September 16, 2015; Updated: February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Audio, Internet, Marketing, Social

Free Podcastinf for Beginners

Podcasting is effective, passive and low cost marketing. Get started for free with SoundCloud and reach your audience in the audio format…

5 Ways to Make Your Small Business Look Bigger

Published: April 8, 2014; Updated: February 20, 2020 Filed Under: Design, Internet, Marketing, Operations

Big Fish

There are a few creative ways to use technology and resources to improve the perception of our operation. We can apply a more professional veneer…

Peter Parker, Marketer

Published: February 4, 2014; Updated: April 12, 2015 Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Spider-Man balloon

How could Peter Parker use his superhero alter ego for legal profit? Modern technology, cool design and genius marketing could keep Spider-Man minted…

The Long Term View on Digital Marketing

Published: August 25, 2013; Updated: April 15, 2017 Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Social, Web Development

Think Long Term for Your Small Biz Digital Marketing

With Google’s ongoing search algorithm updates/penalties the emphasis for internet marketing is on content, sharing, value, sociability, engagement, and community…

How to Set Up QR Code Tracking 📊

Published: September 18, 2012; Updated: September 8, 2023 Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Web Development

Set up QR Codes Tracking

Are you using QR codes on leaflets, flyers, business cards and other materials? Discover how to track the number of scans/visits on your QR code URL…

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