I know… I know. I thought the same thing. “‘Oh, lordy – I need this like I need a hole in my head… yet another thing to keep up with!” Despite my initial curmudgeonly reaction to the latest entry in the social media world, I was able to score an invite to join Google Plus. It did not take long before I realized its potential… the interface is clean and uncluttered, and it simply seems much easier to use than Facebook. In the limited time I spent with it, I reached the conclusion that it may just be the “Facebook Killer” that many expect.
Five Compelling Reasons to Keep Email Design Clean & Simple
An email marketing campaign should be attractive and reflect your business branding. While complex design layouts with multiple columns, boxes, callouts, and lots of graphics (similar to paper newsletter layouts of yesteryear) can deliver a ‘wow’ factor, there’s a reality check that should be considered before you spend time and dollars on a complex mailer layout.
Are Your Online Business Tools Integrated?
There’s few things I love more than taking a new web service for a test drive. I have a terrible case of “shiny object syndrome” when it comes to trying out a new web tool that can help me organize, market save money, or save time. An added bonus is learning about new resources that I can have in my toolbox – not just for myself, but for my clients.
How to Pick The Best WordPress Theme for Your Blogsite Project
One of the most important parts of any of my clients’ WordPress projects is the initial meeting when we discuss which WordPress theme would best meet the client’s needs. If you haven’t worked with WordPress yet, a WordPress theme gives the site its layout and navigation structure, as well as its “look and feel”. So, what do I look for in a WordPress theme? Most of the time it’s way more about function than form…
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Keep Your Business New Year Resolutions on Track with These Online Task Managers
Posted on January 2, 2012 by Mary in Commentary, Productivity, Recommended, Web Tools
If one of your business New Year resolutions for 2012 involves doing a better job with managing time and tasks, there’s a lot of tools on the web that can help. In fact there are SO many services and apps out there to try, you need to first consider how you think of task management before you even start comparing services. If you asked each of my friends that work online, you will get as many answers as to what tools are best. So, how do you narrow it down? Ask yourself the following: