Ad-blocking Apps and Your Own Website An article I just read about ad-blocking apps asked if the “end of the mobile ad industry is already in site“. I don’t think they will. But so what if they completely destroy mobile advertising. Or at least destroy it in its current form. Even if they do, here’s why that shouldn’t worry you. Because they can’t block you … The rest of the story…
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Website Marketing Mistakes You can make some website marketing mistakes and still have a successful online business website. Yep, just like in real life, your mistakes don’t predestine you to failure. Of course, mistakes also don’t predestine you to success either. Maybe you’ve heard well-known marketing experts say something like “you’ll have to fail your way to success”. I disagree with that wording. Because … The rest of the story…
Only Fantasy Writers Should Be Fantasy Writers Do you sell fantasy products, services, or information? How about fantasy writing…do you sell that? If you answered “No” to those questions, then you shouldn’t be one of those fantasy writers. I enjoy fantasy writers as much as the next guy, but… I actually get paid to write and produce non-fiction words and media. And even though … The rest of the story…
Your ol’ buddy, Tone, is in a Spin Zone When the media sends out a message with an obvious bias, that’s often called a spin. And when they dig in and really ramp it up, that’s called a spin zone. So, stick with me as I spin this out, and ask…Who do you think cares more about your life? And the life of your … The rest of the story…
Do you ever ponder things for no reason at all? I remember driving my brand new little Ford sedan all around the countryside in Kansas. Way…waaaaayyyy back when. And I’d just keep my eyes peeled for a place to pull over and ponder things. And maybe even write about ’em. Sometimes important things. Many times just things of interest to probably no one in … The rest of the story…
Fragmented marketing is a real thing. But I don’t care because I used to sing. For a living, as a matter of fact. Funny, but that headline and the next couple of lines even sound fragmented, but they’re not. I’ve got a point. Now, let’s see…where did I put it? Well, while I’m looking for it, let me share this little story with you. … The rest of the story…
Hocus Pocus”Now where’d I put my focus? Do you think successful people just wake up, say hocus pocus, and start their day focused? Hardly. They’re not born that way either. Well, they might be born with the “marketing gene”or the “dynamic salesperson gene”. But they’re not focused simply by existing. So, don’t think of staying focused as something you’ll do when you get to a … The rest of the story…
A little horn blowing about why my words and music are good for business You’ll never have a hard time finding agencies, PR people, and other “creative” types who can put together a really cool advertising campaign. They’ve been around as long as business, and they know how to construct slick, polished ads for you. The trouble is, your competitor just might be doing the same … The rest of the story…
I’m not sure, but I don’t think I’ve ever suffered from writer block. There have been times when I didn’t write as much as others. But I’ve never had an actual writer block. Instead, what happens to me is what I call “writer flood”. My head gets flooded with ideas. Ideas for books, for pictures, for characters, for music and lyrics to go along … The rest of the story…
Make more money ““ it’s pretty important, right? Maybe I’m just a little over-sensitive to gas prices because I drive a lot. But I’ve noticed (and maybe it’s just coincidence”I doubt it) how a gallon of gas costs tends to cost more at strategic times of the year. At least, that’s the case here in the shadow of Pike’s Peak where I live. Just … The rest of the story…