Comments on: SOBCon08: Is Your Blog Serving Your Business?

By: Bec

Bec — Tue, 09 Sep 2008 14:51:31 +0000

After reading your material, I think I misunderstood what a promotional blog is really all about, will have to rethink my strategy I think…, so thanks for eye opener

By: Import TradeLeads

Import TradeLeads — Tue, 29 Jul 2008 12:18:32 +0000

I would like to say thanks for link.Another benefit is business development. This can be more cost effective than taking several separate trips.That’s one interesting niche. I wish there’d be more that tackles different specific fields like science and financial articles.

By: guitar teacher

guitar teacher — Thu, 22 May 2008 02:47:39 +0000

I blog in support of my business (a brick/morter business). Given that anyone can read, and judge, based on my blog, I always have to keep in mind who the audience is.

I try to keep the posts cool and topical, without ever going over the line.

So far, the blog has been very useful in generating new students.

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:01:49 +0000

Nicole,
I’d definitely suggest a lot of it. There’s some great stuff that was shared at SOBCon. Perhaps we’ll see you next year?

Michael,
Don’t worry about being small. All of us started with one post.

Rather, focus on a highly defined niche that you’re blog’s about. Combine that with your passion for the topic and you’ll have a lot of what you need to thrive.

And let me know if I can be of any help.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 13 May 2008 21:57:43 +0000

As I read these articles I find myself so small . I Started my blog just two weeks ago and I am so inexperienced. It just makes me envy You
Especially this S.T.A.R.T. formula gave me few thoughts.

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By: Nicole Price

Nicole Price — Tue, 13 May 2008 06:48:40 +0000

I am going to sit and read all of that, i could do with learning some solid business practices

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Sun, 11 May 2008 04:19:23 +0000

Art MD,
You’ll have to come next year.

Joanna,
I loved his talk. Not only inspirational and informative, but motivational as well. Much of what he talked about is what I do with my clients – helping them clarify, develop and grow their business.

Own ‘your’ space – I agree. The key is to know what ‘your space’ is.

golfshop,
That could work. And it could not. If you really want to use your blog to grow a business and make money, I’d suggest having a clear plan. Begin with understanding what you do so that you can know what who you can serve.

@Stephen,
Tell Liz and Terry. Not that they should raise the price as I know they want the value to far exceed the cost. I would agree – it has two years in a row. And how many events can you say that about?

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By: @Stephen

@Stephen — Sat, 10 May 2008 13:24:28 +0000

Great summary! I took away a ton of info and strategery that I am still poring over. I concur with Joanna, this conference had value that far exceeded its price.

By: golfshop

golfshop — Sat, 10 May 2008 06:56:16 +0000

in my blog, its more of information and news letters.
the money? i figure that i’ll make money if i try to sell some stuff that people who visits my site would like.

By: Joanna Young

Joanna Young — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:58:09 +0000

What I took from David was slightly different:

“Own *your* space”

A line that works on so many different levels: internet, business, life.

He really was an inspirational speaker – made me feel full of energy and can-do possibility. Challenged us but also valued the skills we already have.

Listening to him would have been worth the trip on its own.

Joanna

By: Art MD

Art MD — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:42:06 +0000

I didn’t attend the event, but I found the info on the blog very helpful.

Art
http://www.streetflips.blogspot.com

By: Art MD

Art MD — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:39:27 +0000

You guys should get tricksters to perform at the next event.

Art
http://www.streetflips.blogspot.com

By: Dawud Miracle

Dawud Miracle — Fri, 09 May 2008 22:11:38 +0000

Jared,
Really enjoyed our conversation as well. Love to continue it sometime in the near future.

Andrea_R,
So I’m guessing that your blog is also converting readers into prospects and prospects into clients?

Anita,
I’m with you. It’d be great to have at least four days. I really enjoyed your talk. I think reputation is often overlooked. I was really getting into the conversation that was sparked afterward. Maybe continued someday around a few cups of tea.

Stephen,
I did my own design. Still a work-in-progress as I’ve more to add.

Let’s be sure to stay in touch. Call anytime. And if there’s anything I can do for you, just let me know.

Jared,
Thanks. Appreciate your comments. I enjoy design. Yet I know design needs to serve your business, your clients and your overall marketing plan.

By: Jared Goralnick

Jared Goralnick — Fri, 09 May 2008 21:29:41 +0000

I’ll jump in on Stephen’s question–Dawud is an awesome designer and does offer that service to his clients. It does rock, doesn’t it!?

He didn’t pay me to write this , just wanted to reinforce any praise for good design when I get a chance.

By: Stephen Hopson

Stephen Hopson — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:43:44 +0000

I very much enjoyed meeting you even if we didn’t have much time to chat. That will change next year or if through the grace of God our paths cross earlier.

Anita had a good point about how much more time we need so that all of us have time to meet one another.

P.S. VERY NICE design. It’s great. who did it?

By: Anita Bruzzese

Anita Bruzzese — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:31:15 +0000

(Okay, sorry about that…cat just jumped on the keyboard and I didn’t get to finish my thought because one of his paws hit “submit”.)

Anway….

I was saying that next time we need to make it a SOBCON week so we all have time to talk to everyone about everything!

By: Anita Bruzzese

Anita Bruzzese — Fri, 09 May 2008 18:28:00 +0000

I appreciate the kind words about my presentation. The best part was then I got to just sit and listen and learn for the rest of the day…and night. What an amazing experience — I still can’t quit thinking about it. Next time, we need to make it a SOBCON

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