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Hello My Lovelies,
Well…it seems I left you empty handed the last couple of Sunday’s when it comes to sharing my SuperPosts with you :(. I hope you missed my bantering and recommendations as much as I did!
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As I said in my last post, Greatness Around the Blogosphere and My Top June (S)Talker, I won’t feed you any bullshit and blah blah as to why I was often absent or less active. But what I will tell you – is that besides my latest finds, I’ve also included a few posts I had originally intended to feature in the last two Sunday’s that I skipped.
On Not Giving a Damn
Last week, my very good friend Mufasa – who also goes by the real name of Marcus Sheridan (HA!) – published a piece called, 7 Phenomenal Bloggers That Really Don’t Care If You Like Them or Not where he featured a few of my favorite bold bloggers who are comfortable in their skin and usually tell it like it is – no matter what! If you haven’t had the chance to read this article, I recommend that you do.
At the end of his post, Marcus asked us (his readers) to add our own list of fearless bloggers and to think about whether we’ve ever filtered our content in fear that others (and our community) wouldn’t agree with us.
As for folks (other than the one’s Marcus already listed) who I think have a ton of cojones and who have no problem speaking their minds – unfiltered and all…here goes:
Erika Napoletano from Redhead Writing
Ashley Ambirge from The Middle Finger Project
Ana Hoffman from Traffic Generation Cafe
Alex Whalley from Build. Rank. Profit.
Nancy Davis from Nancy A. Davis
Davina Brewer from 3Hats Communications
Dino Dogan from DIY Blogger
And of course Marcus Sheridan from The Sales Lion. It seems Marcus forgot to include himself in that list of great ballsy writers, so I figured I’d do that for him ;). Now I’m sure I too forgot to mention a few, so please go ahead and add on to this list either here or over at Marcus’s blog.
As for filtering my content in fear of what others might think. Well…it’s a known fact that we can’t please everyone – whether online or off. But I also think that deep down, many of us if not most, would prefer to be liked. Prefer – being the operative word. Some of us care whether we are or not, and others don’t give a damn. Either way, what’s important is to remain true to ourselves and our own views. It’s okay to think differently and have an opinion of our own. We can’t always all agree with each other. Our lives and experiences are our own. It’s part of what makes us unique.
In all honesty, I’d like to believe that I’m the type of gal who tells it like it is. I’m not big on sugar coating but I do recognize the need for it at times – depending on the sensitivity of the issue. It’s just a matter of common sense I suppose.
But then again, I don’t recall writing too many highly controversial posts. I do know that I’ve backed off from writing a few that I had on my mind because I realized they weren’t worth it after all. Not because I knew I’d receive backlash – I can generally take it and I know I have a few knights in shining armor that will have my back. But because the event or person wasn’t worth the attention they would receive.
When I write something, I’m not out to intentionally hurt someone’s feelings. I state my opinion based on my experiences and what I know and people have every right to disagree with me – as long as they do so in a respectful manner that is.
Anyways, I think I’ve somewhat answered Marcus’s question although I’m sure I could write another thousand words on the topic lol. But I’ve kept you waiting long enough for the goodies so I’m gonna’ shut it for now and leave you with some of the great reads I came across over the last 2 weeks or so.
Time for the Goodies
Without further ado and blah blah,” here are this Sunday’s wicked SuperPosts on all things Social Media, Blogging Tips, SEO, Internet Marketing, Traffic Building, Online Money Making Tools and more…
Social Media
- What are the Bleeping Rules? Profanity and the Social Web – by Erika Napoletano, radian6.com
If you’ve ever stopped by any of my online imprints (Twitter, Facebook, my blog – RedheadWriting), it’s evident from the get-go that I have a certain affection for blue language. Grandmothers and god-fearing folk…
- How Much Does it Cost a Company to Stop Blogging – ROI Revealed – by Chris Knipper, kunocreative.com
What happens to your website traffic and leads if you stop blogging for six months? Comparing data points shows the impact on a business and what type of return can be expected when turning the switch on and off versus…
- The 3 Building Blocks of Social Business Evolution – by Michael Brito, convinceandconvert.com
Building a business is easy. Start with an idea. Find a wicked developer who is willing to work 80 hours a week for small paycheck and equity. Spend some time on Sand Hill Road. Hire smart people and then watch…
- 7 Phenomenal Bloggers That Really Don’t Care If You Like Them or Not – by Marcus Sheridan aka Mufasa, thesaleslion.com
On May 2nd 2011, Danny Brown posted an article that made me think maybe more than anything I’ve ever read on the blogosphere. The title of the article was “The Mind-Numbing Banality of Sameness”, and to close…
- 5 Tools That Help Measure Your Social Media Influence – by Corina Mackay, socialmediaexaminer.com
Do you know if you’re having an impact on Twitter, Facebook and other social media networks? Do you want some tips on how to measure your social media influence? As Twitter continues to grow, tools…
- Women Still Don’t ‘Get’ LinkedIn, Says LinkedIn – by John Hudson, theatlanticwire.com
Women are less savvy than men at social networking, according to the social scientists over at LinkedIn. On Wednesday, the professional networking site published a report comparing habits of men and women…
- Are we killing our customers with engagement? by Neicole Crepeau, businessesgrow.com
Facebook is seeing a decline in use. Studies show that users are un-Liking business pages. Consumers are getting savvy and more jaded about businesses use of social media—and they’re responding negatively…
- Is the Bank of Social Capital… Broken? – by Danny Iny, firepolemarketing.com
Have you ever seen a bank run? You know what I’m talking about – people are afraid that the bank will run out of cash, so they want to withdraw all their money. Ultimately, this forces the bank to shut down. I’ve seen two and a half…
- 12 Social Media Tools Recommended by the Pros – by Cindy King, socialmediaexaminer.com
Are you struggling to make social media work for your business? Sometimes a few well-chosen tools are all you need to get your social media marketing working for you. In our recent Social Media Success Summit…
- Klout Discovers a Renowned Sheep Expert in Mr. Danny Brown – by Dino Dogan, diyblogger.net
Mr. Danny Brown, a renowned sheep expert (according to Klout) visits me on the set of Talk is Sheep and discusses two different fur types sheep have in Scotland, best ways to avoid rash in the undercarriage area…
- The death of the digital media agency? – by Chris O’Hara, econsultancy.com
Three fundamental changes to the media business are threatening the current business model for digital media agencies. These are: the ubiquity of platform technology, the shift back to premium placements as brand budgets return…
- There’s Hearing, Then There’s Listening – by Scott Monty, scottmonty.com
We were all probably taught the difference between listening and hearing when we were children. “I hear you,” you say. No doubt you’ve uttered that or had it uttered to you. But is it enough? We all have a fundamental need…
- How To Create An Awesome Social Media Stunt: Advice From Digital Royalty’s Amy Martin – by David Siteman Garland, therisetothetop.com
I knew when I saw this video on YouTube from today’s guest Amy Martin, I had to get her back on the show to share some lessons with the RISE community. Amy is one of the FIRST guests I ever interviewed on Skype…
Blogging Tips
- How To Improve The Quality of Your Blog Posts By 50% – by Paul Wolfe, onespoonatatime.com
Whether you’re a blogger or a content marketer who blogs, the quality of your blog posts or website articles will go a long way towards your success or otherwise in meeting your goals. The quality of your blog posts…
- 5 Ways To Romance Your Blog Readers Like a New Girlfriend – by Dr. Bob Clarke, findallanswers.com
One of the things I love about coming to Find All Answers is that I can get excellent blogging tips and relationship advice all in one place. Now that’s an efficient use of my time! It got me thinking – in many ways, engaging…
Traffic Building
- The Ultimate Guide to Keyword Research – by Glen Allsopp, viperchill.com
Utilising the power of the keyphrases that people use online has enabled me to make a full-time income since February 2009. I’ve spent the last two and a half years of my life doing nothing but using my own tactics…
Internet Marketing
- The “Talk Radio” Approach to Effective Email Marketing – by Ben Settle, copyblogger.com
Most people struggle with email marketing because they think email is … email. But it’s not. At least, not when you’re selling online. When you’re selling with email it’s far more like talk radio than it is sending an email…
MishMash
- What I want you to learn from me – by Margie Clayman, margieclayman.com
Being a complete and total John Lennon nut along with being a possessor of a photographic memory, I happen to know that today marks a key and tragic day in Lennon’s life. You see, it was on July 13, 1958 that John’s…
- 6 Reasons You Won’t Succeed – by Neil Patel, quicksprout.com
Every week I constantly come across people who want to follow my entrepreneurial footsteps. Although I don’t think I have accomplished much for my age, I am always open to helping other people out. But one thing…
- Nine Things Successful People Do Differently – by Heidi Grant Halvorson, blogs.hbr.org
Why have you been so successful in reaching some of your goals, but not others? If you aren’t sure, you are far from alone in your confusion. It turns out that even brilliant, highly accomplished people are pretty lousy…
- How to get past challenges – by John Falchetto, expatlifecoach.com
Sport has taught me a lot about myself. As an asthmatic, my childhood was spent watching my friends run around parks. By my teenage years I started learning how to control my respiration through yoga and by college…
- 61 Google Plus Tips, Thoughts, and Requests – by Tristan Higbee, bloggingbookshelf.com
I’ve been on Google+ for a couple weeks now, and I’m definitely a fan. Here’s a big list of 61 tips for, thoughts on, and suggestions for Google+. Be warned: This list is epic…
- So You’re Having a Bad Day – by Danny Brown, dannybrown.me
We all have them. Bad days that make us wonder why we do what we do, whether in our own business or for our employer. Or we wonder why we’re with our partners when we have an argument. Or we see the size of our email…
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