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Marisa Albertin
Anyone who is concerned about their business taking a long time to succeed, and considering wanthing to give up, read the blog "Is your Blog a Big Whiny Baby"? One of the best blogs I have read in a very long time, and as a Businesss Consultant I recommend it to everyone to read... Gives you some food for thought... Go on read it, and dont be scared....
Rasha Proctor:
Morehttp://blogforprofit.com/blogging-tips/is-your-blog-a-big-whiny-baby/
I found this link on google.
113 weeks ago
I found this link on google.
113 weeks ago
Shannon Coffey:
A couple of ideas I liked there: slow growth and "don't starve the baby." Both really apt metaphors for nurturing and sticking with your blog ...MoreA couple of ideas I liked there: slow growth and "don't starve the baby." Both really apt metaphors for nurturing and sticking with your blog through the tough early times. I'm just about to start yet another blog, so maybe this time I'll be able to keep it fed and happy. ;^)
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112 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh
Hey Guys. This article caught my eye today in Fast Company - http://bit.ly/crfwqD - Talks about why you should start a company in Portland. Enjoy!
Shannon Coffey:
Thanks for this -- it's right in my boathouse. I'm starting up a small publishing company here in the South Bay (Silicon Valley), and plan to move ...MoreThanks for this -- it's right in my boathouse. I'm starting up a small publishing company here in the South Bay (Silicon Valley), and plan to move it up to Portland in about 18 mos. Nice to know they're still enthusiastic about the "creative class."
113 weeks ago
113 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
You've come to the right place. I recommend getting connected w/ some of the great people in this network. The Portland Brazen Careerist crew is ...MoreYou've come to the right place. I recommend getting connected w/ some of the great people in this network. The Portland Brazen Careerist crew is very active.
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Smith+Fritzy
How many of you keep magazines you buy? Do you throw them out when the new issue comes in or do you store them for reference later? I recently cleaned out my office and recycled a few boxes of old magazines. I still have boxes and boxes of old magazines, and it's a real inconvenience. I'm looking forward to when we actually can store all of this on an iPad or whatever... easy storage, easy cataloging, searching, article linking... this above the "futuristic looking" mags it's touting. Thoughts?
paulmacp:
I tare important articles and file them. I have started scanning and trashing lately. I hope to be all digital very soon.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Shannon Coffey:
Save the paid subscription issues, recycle the free stuff. I also have a ton of vintage stuff I'm slowly selling off. But if I could have all of ...MoreSave the paid subscription issues, recycle the free stuff. I also have a ton of vintage stuff I'm slowly selling off. But if I could have all of that digitally, with an iPad to read it on, I'd be in heaven.
I do love myself some linear page format, and searchable pdfs of that stuff will be great. But the new Wired and other Conde Nast planned iPad versions are going to rock hard.
115 weeks ago
I do love myself some linear page format, and searchable pdfs of that stuff will be great. But the new Wired and other Conde Nast planned iPad versions are going to rock hard.
115 weeks ago
Shannon Coffey
How wrong is this? Joel on Software stops blogging because it works too well? http://bit.ly/9Jhu3m I think he totally misses the point of his blog. BC is always pushing blogs as a way to become knownas an authority on a subject, and your opportunites grow from there. He seems to thnk it's only about attracting customers.
Shannon Coffey:
Yes, playing the niche is a tricky thing. And using a niche blog to promote a wide range of products may be the wrong way to go. I guess what I'm ...MoreYes, playing the niche is a tricky thing. And using a niche blog to promote a wide range of products may be the wrong way to go. I guess what I'm dumbfounded by is that Joel doesn't try to broaden his current blog audience by expanding his topics. It's the idea of abandoning a loyal, proven audience that kind of drives me crazy.
All said, I'd bet there are other things going on that are causing him to stop. He does mention the company's grown too big for him to blog, but perhaps he just doesn't want to do it any more, plain and simple. Tomorrow (March 17) is his last post, and I'm very curious to see how he wraps it up.
114 weeks ago
All said, I'd bet there are other things going on that are causing him to stop. He does mention the company's grown too big for him to blog, but perhaps he just doesn't want to do it any more, plain and simple. Tomorrow (March 17) is his last post, and I'm very curious to see how he wraps it up.
114 weeks ago
kathleen fasanella:
You grow, your priorities evolve and you move on. At its core, it's a relationship. All relationships end sooner or later whether by death, ...MoreYou grow, your priorities evolve and you move on. At its core, it's a relationship. All relationships end sooner or later whether by death, abandonment or remaining present but by all accounts ambivalent. No different than a marriage, you can't prevent someone from leaving you no matter how certain you are they're making a mistake. Don't you see? It is not about you/me/us. It's about him. Be glad for what he left us and wish him well.
114 weeks ago
114 weeks ago
Shannon Coffey
Hey Penelope, I'm curious to know if you've seen this Atlantic article (http://bit.ly/bU4srO) about a "new jobless era," and what you think. Particularly the second page on "The Recession and America’s Youth." It takes some shots at Gen Y that I found surprising.
John Mattucci:
You are right about this article. It is very harsh towards Gen Y. Basically saying, "they are too optimistic for this tough time, and will give ...MoreYou are right about this article. It is very harsh towards Gen Y. Basically saying, "they are too optimistic for this tough time, and will give up." At the same time Gen Y is being preached the benefit of thinking positively. Seriously, give me a break.
115 weeks ago
115 weeks ago
Delta Waters
sooo, i want to know how to be alerted to your webinars...thanks!
Shannon Coffey:
Penelope often posts about them on her blog, and runs a banner announcing them up top: MorePenelope often posts about them on her blog, and runs a banner announcing them up top: http://blog.penelopetrunk.com/. And it looks like Ryan tweets just before they start: http://twitter.com/PaughGinney/status/9899278539. I sure hope she was kidding about quitting them. Despite the chaos of the last one (or because of?), I'm enjoying them more and more.
116 weeks ago
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Mariel McKone Leonard
question: when managing a twitter account (for work or an organization), is it necessary to thank everyone for retweets? if should, should they be @ replies, DMs, or can they be bunched into lists? what about for #FF? I'm working to build a relatively new 'brand' for my grad program and hopefully a community around our subject matter (democracy and governance), and I see different organizations doing different things. advice would be great!
116 weeks ago from Brazen Careerists on Twitter and Community Managers
Kade Dworkin:
Mariel,
If you beat me on the execution side send me a link so I can show my company's top brass how it can be done. ;)
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Stephen Spector:
I like #followfriday for calling out some of the people who do the most RT of my tweets. This will connect you to them and make them a reliable ...MoreI like #followfriday for calling out some of the people who do the most RT of my tweets. This will connect you to them and make them a reliable source to help spread your information.
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116 weeks ago
Beth Nerbonne
the webinar sort of stopped without a real ending? what happened there?
Shannon Coffey:
The twittered this just after it went down: "Apologies to all of our Live Video Chat participants, we had some tech issues that forced us to end ...MoreThe twittered this just after it went down: "Apologies to all of our Live Video Chat participants, we had some tech issues that forced us to end abruptly. More details coming soon!"
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117 weeks ago
Ryan Paugh:
Sorry for the abrupt conclusion everybody. Our building's internet went down temporarily and totally screwed things up. By the time we could get ...MoreSorry for the abrupt conclusion everybody. Our building's internet went down temporarily and totally screwed things up. By the time we could get back online it was already too late.
Penelope and I will be doing another live webcast on Tuesday, 8PM EST. The topic is career blogging. Click here to sign up: http://bit.ly/aGma1E
117 weeks ago
Penelope and I will be doing another live webcast on Tuesday, 8PM EST. The topic is career blogging. Click here to sign up: http://bit.ly/aGma1E
117 weeks ago
Delta Waters
Hi everyone! Delta here...I am a nurse who is wanting to do something new to eventually get out of nursing. I am starting a resume writing biz. Google ads just called and i will now own "colorado resume writing" tag & and be on the front page guaranteed. this is the kick in the ass to get my website online soon. But the fear factor is rising. What if i'm not good enough, etc. how did you "feel the fear & do it anyway?" Tips to move through the fear of failure appreciated.
Shannon Coffey:
I would focus on getting that website up. You're about to get a bunch of traffic, you better have somewhere for them to sit! ;^) As they say over ...MoreI would focus on getting that website up. You're about to get a bunch of traffic, you better have somewhere for them to sit! ;^) As they say over at Threadless.com: "Figure out what you need to do and get shit done." I love that. Good luck!
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Delta Waters:
Props to you guys for helping this grrl out. advice i can use. now...time to get shit done...
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Shannon Coffey
Stumbled upon this Kickstarter project by Gibbs Smith editor Michelle Witte: http://bit.ly/dAFPWB. She's trying to open a children's/young adult bookstore in Centerville, Utah. We could definitely use more of those.
Smith+Fritzy
Dwell folding? http://bit.ly/cVATOm
Dwell is one of my favorite magazines - contemporary design and architecture, loved the photography, nothing to say bad about it. However, I haven't bought an issue in probably a year. Shelter mags have been dipping far before the recession hit - in a way, they were the precursor of the current problems.
Andrew Shell:
I've only picked up Dwell once or twice but it seems like a great mag. I love how the older ones are on Google Books. I wish more magazines ...MoreI've only picked up Dwell once or twice but it seems like a great mag. I love how the older ones are on Google Books. I wish more magazines would do that. It certainly can't hurt them, since I can't imagine too many magazines get a lot of money from selling back issues.
118 weeks ago
118 weeks ago
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I was all over Dwell when it first came out and when they became too rich for my blood that's when I stopped buying it. I hope that they don't ...MoreI was all over Dwell when it first came out and when they became too rich for my blood that's when I stopped buying it. I hope that they don't fold. After Domino (my favorite) folded, it left a huge hole in the Interior Design Industry.
I now look at http://www.lonnymag.com/, it sort of fills the void that Domino left behind.
Ciao!
118 weeks ago
I now look at http://www.lonnymag.com/, it sort of fills the void that Domino left behind.
Ciao!
118 weeks ago
Limari Colón
Good morning guys :) Do any of you know about any job offers in NYC related to the Publishing Industry? I don't care if it's delivering mail, I just want to start! Thanks ;)
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Take a look on Craigslist New York, sometimes you may find literary agency's looking for receptionists, assistants, etc. Also Mediabistro.com and ...MoreTake a look on Craigslist New York, sometimes you may find literary agency's looking for receptionists, assistants, etc. Also Mediabistro.com and publisher's weekly note open positions...
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Lindsay Keegan
My (very simple) freelance website is currently hosted with Yahoo Small Biz, and I'm thinking about moving it. What do you guys use aside from your blogs? I need one that includes email. Thanks for your suggestions!
Shannon Coffey:
I'm a big fan of BlueHost.com. I've been using them for several years to host wordpress blogs and other things. They've got a crazy number of ...MoreI'm a big fan of BlueHost.com. I've been using them for several years to host wordpress blogs and other things. They've got a crazy number of features, and unlimited storage, etc. Plus their customer service is pretty responsive, usually just a few hours to get back to you. Here's their pricing info: http://bit.ly/HQ9PO. Good luck!
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Elisabeth Ericson:
I signed up with DreamHost a few weeks ago and have had a very good experience so far.
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Smith+Fritzy
I wanted to shoot off a few good websites those of you interested may like (if you don't already visit them). www.aphotoeditor.com is a great site to visit to get inside the head of a magazine photo editor, with lots of advice from lots of working pros. www.magculture.com/blog is a great blog for people who really LOVE magazines, mostly European as it's written by Englishman Jeremy Leslie. Lastly, www.magazinedeathpool.com ... it's eerily funny.
Anna Raddatz
One of my freelance gigs is consulting for a freelance web designer - I have a weekly call with him and we focus on his weekly schedule, time/project management, etc. But he's still struggling. I'd love to find a system that will work well for him - what are your favorite time management books or systems?
Lindsey Donner:
I am a big fan of the 37Signals software (such as Basecamp and Backpack). However, if your designer is a freelancer himself, be wary that simpler ...MoreI am a big fan of the 37Signals software (such as Basecamp and Backpack). However, if your designer is a freelancer himself, be wary that simpler might be better - Basecamp might be unwieldy if he is principally working on a contractual basis, and Harvest, FreshBooks and the myriad of other project-based timetrackers might be better for him. My husband and employee is a designer and given the amount of space they must already give (to coding applications, Adobe software, test sites, FTPs, email, stock photo accounts, etc.) to their "workspace" on the screen, Basecamp's complex project management can be overwhelming. I have managed other designers who, as soon as they are asked to use such a system, become quickly distressed.
NOT because they are not computer savvy (he probably is extremely computer savvy) but because such software sometimes "throws them out" of the work they are doing. Simpler is better and if I were you, try it yourself first to ensure that you can explain it and assist him in applying it to his specific situation. Additionally Harvest, etc. provide invoicing in the same product which might be of great use to him! Good luck! Let me know what he uses (and if he likes it)!
118 weeks ago
NOT because they are not computer savvy (he probably is extremely computer savvy) but because such software sometimes "throws them out" of the work they are doing. Simpler is better and if I were you, try it yourself first to ensure that you can explain it and assist him in applying it to his specific situation. Additionally Harvest, etc. provide invoicing in the same product which might be of great use to him! Good luck! Let me know what he uses (and if he likes it)!
118 weeks ago
Anna Raddatz:
Thanks to everyone for their suggestions! I've used Basecamp before, and I don't think it's the right solution for this - his projects are fairly ...MoreThanks to everyone for their suggestions! I've used Basecamp before, and I don't think it's the right solution for this - his projects are fairly small, and he's a one-person team. Right now we're using todoist.com as a to-do list, broken down by project, and it's fine, but he's inconsistent about updating it. I think it's more an issue of mindset and focus, so I'm going to check out some of the books mentioned and see if I can come up with a creative, inspiring approach for him.
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Shannon Coffey:
Hey Felicia! I love those two, almost like brother and sister. BTW, your photos are fantastic. I especially like your interior stuff. If you'd ...MoreHey Felicia! I love those two, almost like brother and sister. BTW, your photos are fantastic. I especially like your interior stuff. If you'd like to see what a beginner is up to, I've got some shots up here: http://www.dudethatwasepic.com.
Hope to see you at the next one!
119 weeks ago
Hope to see you at the next one!
119 weeks ago
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