Epic and Memorable Commenting Right Here!

I thought in light of WA's relatively new Site Comments, this post I came across was particularly relevant. I make a habit of commenting on the sites of people I follow in my niche pretty regularly. But I had no idea there was such a science to it! Did you know:Using a Gravatar is key; people want to know you, not your business name or logo.Commenting like you're starting a partaaay makes you stand out. There's no rule that says you must only engage the writer of the blog post. You can bring oth

A great app for creating savvy, appealing email signatures

My blogging coach sent this this morning and I was so excited, because I've been thinking about improving my email signature to send a more professional, savvy message. I had seen more and more with photos, instead of logos, and social media buttons, instead of links, and it looked so much neater and modern. This post from Wisestamp, who make the app (I am not an affiliate and this is not an affiliate link), tells us what to do to give ours the makeover it may need. And, it's easy!Adding that ph

Do you use LinkedIn to get new email subscribers?

I use LinkedIn to promote my posts, but I didn't realize how I could really make it work for me. This is a really interesting article about why joining LinkedIn Pulse is important and how to use it to your advantage to generate followers and email subscribers. I know...there's so much to know, do, follow. Maybe this is a bridge too far. But, I'm one of those people that believe Knowledge is Power, so am sharing. Enjoy! http://www.firepolemarketing.com/linkedin-publishing-tips/?hvid=3HnfdQ

From Beginner to Pro: Learning How To Triple Your Email Conversion Rate

Another great post from uber online marketer, Neil Patel. Growing our email list is the #1 priority based on what the most successful online marketers say. Neil is one of those people. I hope this is helpful! http://www.quicksprout.com/2015/07/08/from-beginne...Offers, giveaways, pop up windows, quizzes...What methods or tools do you use to grow your email list? Pls share with us!

Wishing my WA family a safe and great July 4th!

Because I can't help myself, here's Jasper being patriotic but...oh no! Sophie's gone and photobombed him! :-) Be safe; have fun and if you have animals, especially dogs, keep them close and away from the noise of fireworks and the dangers of grills and human food that's no good for them. Today is the busiest day for shelters, because dogs get frightened from the explosions and run away. Also, make sure your pups have an ID tag on. Protect our critters. They rely on us. :-)Have a safe and wonder

Why Do Sites Rank High on Google When They Aren't Optimized?

Love this article by Neil Patel. Great info. http://www.quicksprout.com/2015/04/29/why-do-sites-rank-high-on-google-when-they-arent-optimized/?utm_source=email&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=email

How To Ramp Up Your Blog Traffic with Tips from Neil Patel

Neil Patel is no joke. Check out his creds: Neil Patel is the co-founder of Crazy Egg, Hello Bar, and KISSmetrics. He helps companies like Amazon, NBC, GM, HP and Viacom grow their revenue. The Wall Street Journal calls him a top influencer on the web, Forbes says he is one of the top 10 online marketers, and Entrepreneur Magazine says he created one of the 100 most brilliant companies in the world. He was recognized as a top 100 entrepreneur under the age of 30 by President Obama and one of th

We Have 'Til April 21 to Comply or Get Penalized!

Great article that opens up the discussion: Is your site mobile friendly by Google standards. It will matter, because as of April 21, Google will start penalizing sites that aren't and our ranking will be affected, as well as our user's experience. I read this, did the test on several pages of both my sites and it was enlightening! I've got my work cut out for me. What about you? http://socialmediajustforwriters.com/3-things-authors-must-know-about-mobile-friendly-websites/ Does Google consider

7 Steve Jobs Quotes That Could Change Your Life

A pet industry colleague who I adore sent this to a bunch of us this morning and it's perfect share material. It's Jobs. It's inspiring. It focuses us on what's important. I loved this and I hope you do, too. https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/7-steve-jobs-quotes-could-change-your-life-jeff-haden

Think you know the best times to blog & more? Think again!

A great article by Scott Ayres of Postplanner.com taken from a presentation by Trackmaven that shows us, based on research, the best days and times to post on FB, Twitter & Instagram, the best days/times to blog and to send out email blasts. What you learn may surprise you! http://www.postplanner.com/posting-at-these-times-on-facebook-twitter-instagram-may-skyrocket-engagement/ Would love love feedback from WA members on your experiences. Thanks!