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Diana Luepke I've suddenly become interested in video blogging - both giving it a try and seeing what's out there. Does anyone have some favorite video blogs they can recommend that focus on ideas? Any topic really, as long as it's about presenting concepts, exploring new ideas or making a persuasive case for something. (Basically I'm not interested in vlogs that are people talking about their daily lives and personal info.)

23 weeks ago from Blogging, Blogging Ideas and Brazen Bloggers1 more

 
Mehul Kar Is there a WP plugin that will grab a random post and tweet it out with with my favorite url shortener at random times of the day? I'd like to do some shameless self promotion a little more.

47 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Blogging, Tweeting on Twitter, Social Media Marketers and New Media Marketing3 more

Rebecca Thorman: I just did a quick search of "random tweet" at MoreI just did a quick search of "random tweet" at http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/ and it seems several do -- http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tweet-old-post/ and http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/tweet-random/ - if you are in your Wordpress admin, navigate to Plugins, click "Add New" and do the same search. Then you can upload and activate automatically instead of having to mess around with FTP.
47 weeks ago
Mehul Kar: Thanks! Works perfect!
45 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar What's the difference between making a mistake and failure?

52 weeks ago from Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Blogging and Blogging Ideas2 more

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Jared: A mistake is another step closer to success on your goal while failure is a point where you stop correcting your mistake.
52 weeks ago
Vickie Elmer: I agree with those who say the difference is one of scale, perspective, impact - and your ability to use them or fix them. Failures may seem more ...MoreI agree with those who say the difference is one of scale, perspective, impact - and your ability to use them or fix them. Failures may seem more difficult to overcome or repair, yet they can be the launching pad for an amazing next act.
52 weeks ago
 
Mehul Kar In my quest to find the perfect publishing tool for auto-posting Wordpress blogs, I tried a LOT of services. I found dlvr.it and love it. The problem is, I've disabled all other posts, except one. Something is tweeting blog posts and I don't know what. Is there any way to find out? Would appreciate some help on this.

53 weeks ago from Wordpress Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers, Blogging, Social Media Optimization and Social Media Marketers3 more

 
Ryan Paugh I'm looking for a handful of experienced bloggers who want to share their knowledge with other members who want to start blogging. In return, you'll get your blog promoted on Brazen Careerist and karma points for helping wannabe bloggers get started. Email me if you're interested: ryanpaugh@brazencareerist.com

54 weeks ago from Barter on Brazen, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers and Blogging Ideas3 more

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Annabel Candy: Hi Ryan, always happy to help new and budding bloggers. Let me know if I can do anything:)I've checked the time difference and that time works ...MoreHi Ryan, always happy to help new and budding bloggers. Let me know if I can do anything:)I've checked the time difference and that time works fine for me.
53 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: That's great Annabel, I'll email you.
53 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Last night I had drinks with a friend who is a financial advisor and I was telling him about how he really should start a blog to market himself. He said that the big firms, like the one he works for, won't let their employees blog at all because of the sensitivity around providing financial advice. This seems crazy to me. Any financial advisors out there in similar situations?

56 weeks ago from Economics and Finance, FinanceAnswers, Personal Finance and Blogging2 more

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Ryan Paugh: I'm just glad I'm not in personal finance. I have a big mouth.
56 weeks ago
Raquel Elle Bell: ** I think that while some advice is specific and if taken the wrong way can put people in a precarious state, but there are ways to give advice ...More** I think that while some advice is specific and if taken the wrong way can put people in a precarious state, but there are ways to give advice without compromising the end user.... Like don't spend more than you have and will make in the future... Pay your taxes.... etc. etc. etc.
56 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh We did something really radical today and stopped featuring blog posts on the sidebar of Brazen. Instead, we're featuring trending discussion because all of the conversations you guys have is where the real value is for anybody trying to build their network. What do you think? Are you happy or sad? Anyone want to punch me in the neck? We want to know...

68 weeks ago from Blogging and Brazen Community Feedback

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Nathan Sorrell: Good job! This site is too much like a self-help book on infinite feedback. I want customers for my flooring business in the Denver Metropolitan ...MoreGood job! This site is too much like a self-help book on infinite feedback. I want customers for my flooring business in the Denver Metropolitan area! There, see how easy it is to state your business, and go on? So far, I haven't seen one single person in here who doesn't sound like a patient at a phychiatric clinic. For $60,000 a year I'll cut through the nonsense at your company like Genghis Khan raiding villages in China, if you want to hire me. Like what you hear? It's called "clarity", "sense of purpose", and "maturity", all of which seem to be lacking here. Just say what you mean, and mean what you say, that's all I ask.
59 weeks ago
Nathan Sorrell: Oops, I misspelled "Psychiatric", for a spelling Nazi like me that is a fate worse than death....:(
59 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh In case any of you are contemplating starting a blog, I read a great introductory post today from a friend of mine, Olga Garcia: http://bit.ly/i9GA71 Most peoples first post is all about them: Why they're starting the blog, what they're going to write about, etc. I love Olga's post because for me the most valuable thing about blogging has been the personal connections. I can't think of a better way to launch a blog than to give shout outs to people who have made an impact on you.

61 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers and The Appreciation Revolution3 more

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Annabel Candy: Hi Olga, you're very well travelled and it's great to show readers your giving attititude:) Look forward to watching your blog grow and evolve:) ...MoreHi Olga, you're very well travelled and it's great to show readers your giving attititude:) Look forward to watching your blog grow and evolve:) Thanks for the intro Ryan - are you in LA yet?!
61 weeks ago
Olga Garcia: Thanks Annabel for the kind words. I have been blessed to spend quite a bit of time abroad. I'm looking forward to watching it evolve as well :)
61 weeks ago
 
TOP IDEA: Diana Luepke Have you ever found through blogging that you didn't understand or weren't able to express an idea as well as you expected? Did going through the writing process help you understand it better yourself? (I relate my own experience with this in a recent post about my definition of design thinking and how I got there: http://www.dianaluepke.com/what-is-design-thinking/)

66 weeks ago from Brazen Bloggers and Blogging

 
Ryan Paugh My Twitter widget on my blog stopped working about the same time that Twitter launched their new look. Can anyone out there help me fix it? Not sure what I should do ...

68 weeks ago from Blogging and Wordpress Bloggers

cory huff: Did you try erasing it and reinstalling?
68 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: Turns out that Twitter Tools made some updates so I had to reset a bunch of stuff. Very annoying, but I was able to fix the problem. Took me ...MoreTurns out that Twitter Tools made some updates so I had to reset a bunch of stuff. Very annoying, but I was able to fix the problem. Took me about 15 min. Thanks for responding Cory.
68 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh Who is attending our Network Roulette event tonight for bloggers? What types of people are you hoping you get a chance to connect with? Developers? Editors? Inspirational people? What kind of person do you need in your life right now to help you grow as a blogger?

70 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Brazen Bloggers, Wordpress Bloggers and Brazen Community Feedback3 more

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Jamie Giedinghagen: I got connected to myself a lot. I guess we have a lot in common! :)
69 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh: Thanks again to everyone who showed up for our Network Roulette beta last night. We're already working on improving the feature thanks to all of ...MoreThanks again to everyone who showed up for our Network Roulette beta last night. We're already working on improving the feature thanks to all of the great feedback we received. If you didn't get to fill out our survey we would still love to hear from you. Here's a link: http://bit.ly/cvIDP5
69 weeks ago
 
Ryan Paugh What are your favorite types of posts to read and comment on when you visit Brazen? I'm not sure if you guys realize this, but it's such a difficult job to filter through our database to find the best of the best. It's all relative + there's so much to go through that I could literally read blog posts 24-7. I like original, opinionated blog posts. I'm not a huge fan of cliche personal development posts. What about you? Help make my job easier :)

77 weeks ago from Blogging Ideas, Blogging, Gen-Y Professional Bloggers, Brazen Bloggers and Brazen Community Feedback3 more

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Kenji Crosland: I like posts that explore difficult questions, even if they don't provide answers. I dislike posts like "Five funky habits that will change your ...MoreI like posts that explore difficult questions, even if they don't provide answers. I dislike posts like "Five funky habits that will change your life!"
75 weeks ago
Elizabeth Marling: I like posts that are both personal and informative: for example, someone gives instruction for a skill, task, etc. I get a lot more from an ...MoreI like posts that are both personal and informative: for example, someone gives instruction for a skill, task, etc. I get a lot more from an author who gives the reader their own real-life method. Sometimes people get stingy with knowledge and only share some of what they know, and I can usually tell. I want to know what the author knows--and something of their actual experience in the real world using that knowledge.
75 weeks ago
 

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