I know it’s unusual for me to blog on the weekend, but I have two great reasons for doing so, which just happen to be related. First of all, today is Blog Action Day 2011, an annual event that unites the world’s bloggers in posting about the same issue on the same day. Since For…
Virtual Assistant, Website Designer, and Blogger
The Versatile Blogger Award
Two years ago, I was interviewed by Erika Liodice about how I chased my dream of quitting my job and starting my own business. We haven’t really stayed in touch since then, so I was surprised to receive an email from her recently, letting me know that she had nominated me for the Versatile Blogger…
Are You Struggling to Keep up with Facebook Changes?
I don’t know about you, but I have a hard time staying on top of the constant changes on Facebook. There’s a big fuss among the users whenever there’s a major change, but everyone seems to settle down once they get used to them. In many cases, the changes are actually good; it’s just frustrating…
Are Your Ears Buzzing? Mine Are!
Have you ever met someone at a networking event and had them say “Oh, you’re [YOUR NAME]! I’ve seen you on [NAME OF WEBSITE]!” No? Maybe you’re just not keeping your eyes open for chances to get your name out there! As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I’m always seeking out opportunities to be a…
Avoiding Automation Overkill
There are a lot of tools out there that were designed to save us time when using social media. I take advantage of a select few myself, such as using FeedBurner to automatically post my blog updates to my Twitter feed. There are also a lot of people out there who have discovered they can automatically…
Organizing the Web
There’s a new buzz word making its way around the Internet: content curation. Have you heard of it? Content Curation can be defined simply as the act of searching, grouping, organizing and sharing the most significant content on a particular topic on the Internet. Source: What is Content Curation? It’s becoming more and more popular…
Fall Schedule of Events
It’s a sure sign that summer’s drawing to a close when my calendar starts to fill up with speaking engagements. I’ve got one scheduled each month from September to November, which is often enough that I stay fairly comfortable with it, yet not so often that it infringes on my regular workload. Here’s what I’ll…
A Salute to Hamilton Businesses
Since I run a virtual business, I purchase from suppliers scattered throughout North America, and even beyond. I’ve mentioned many of them here on my blog, including HostGator (affiliate link), iThemes, and WebDesign.com, to name just a few. This week, I’ve decided to shine a light on a few of the local businesses that I’ve…
Back to School… not just for kids!
If you’ve been out in the stores lately, it’s pretty obvious that school is starting up again soon. Even if you don’t have kids, or they’re all grown up, there are plenty of opportunities for you to further your own education. Your local school board and community college probably offer a wide range of courses…