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Social Networks: For the Social or the Shy?
According to Veronica Parker, MTF, at Sure Haven Treatment Center, 30-50% of the general population have a shy, introverted personality. I can relate. At one point in my life, I suffered from anxiety when it came to socializing at school, work, and even recreational...
Stories: Is Yours Working?
- Updated April 2015 - According to the latest research, our brains are wired for stories. For millennium, humans have shared stories around the campfire, in caves, and now in social media and staff meetings. The problem is when we use dull tired phrases, bullet...
Off-Site Search Engine Optimization-Basics
In my previous post about on-site SEO, I discussed what you can do on your site to make it more attractive to search engines, but that is only half the story. The other key factor for SEO is what you can do off your website to get noticed by search engines. ...
The ABCs of Great Value
- Updated April 2015 - What are the ABCs of great value? The key to value is giving more than typical or expected. We may not have the lowest priced web services in town, but we aim to wow you with our value, service and integrated solutions. Our goal at Blue Zoo is...
Garden Delight
It has been a delight to work with our latest client, Dawn Denton. Our job is much easier when the client knows what they want and is responsive to our communication. This helps us keep the project moving forward and on track to meet the client's goals and needs. Dawn...
Focus for Success
I've been a life long learner; some in higher education and some in the school of hard knocks. Mostly, I’ve been blessed with opportunities. And while I’m no Dale Carnegie, I do feel wealthy in my life. Years ago, in my first business, I fell in with a group of...
How to create advertising that sells
- Updated April 2015 - The "Father of Advertising," David Ogilvy, and founder of Ogilvy & Mather is one of the greats. In this advertisement/advertorial, "How to create advertising that sells," you'll see tons of great ideas to help you in your business. Ogilvy is...
Gear up for Google+
- Updated April 2015 - Most of us use Google search, maybe even gmail or other services, but you might want to brush up on Google+. Google+ is a popular social media site Here are some key features and benefits for the new Google+. Integration of services with Gmail,...
Design as Creative Expression
Throughout history, artists have been using their creative talents to bring to light issues that might be seen as controversial in the world. Our collective mind is an expression of the human spirit, and we must always find and embrace new ways to release it. - Our...