New client site launched: Glacier Lakes Quattro Club

I’m proud to announce the launch of the new home for the Glacier Lakes Quattro Club. Stop by and let me know what you think!

The Glacier Lakes Quattro Club is part of the Audi Club North America. Our chapter provides members with the opportunity to share their knowledge with each other at driver schools, teen clinics, social gatherings and more. Follow the links below to review our upcoming and past events, browse photos and learn more about our club.
Glacier Lakes Quattro Club

Google’s SEO Starter Guide

Straight from the horse’s mouth, some general tips for SEO. Good stuff!

Webmasters often ask us at conferences or in the Webmaster Help Group, “What are some simple ways that I can improve my website’s performance in Google?” There are lots of possible answers to this question, and a wealth of search engine optimization information on the web, so much that it can be intimidating for newer webmasters or those unfamiliar with the topic.
Official Google Webmaster Central Blog: Google’s SEO Starter Guide

Twitter for business: 5 ways to tap the power of the tweet

Twitter is something I’m working to incorporate more into my daily routine. I have all of 20 followers, but I’d hoped by tweeting my experience as a new business owner I’d gather some mindshare and get input from the community. Here’s a bunch of hints and help for those, like me, who are just getting rolling.

 

Twitter isn’t just a tool, though; it’s a community — one that will stop paying attention if it feels like you’re exploiting it. One way to make Twitter users feel exploited is to open an account and immediately start blasting out your latest press releases. That kind of headlong behavior could conceivably strike back against you, leaving your brand and your reputation in tatters.
Twitter for business: 5 ways to tap the power of the tweet

Innovative Use of WordPress: The WordPress Link Directory

I’ll be following this series. Great read — already thinking of ways to get folks to submit links here. 

This will be the first in a serious of posts devoted to highlighting new and interesting ways people are using WordPress. I already have at least 3 amazing uses of WordPress lined up that you probably have never seen before and are sure to spark your interest.
Innovative Use of WordPress: The WordPress Link Directory

4 Successful Ways We Achieve More Together Than Alone

Tired of self-promotion? Would you like to make work and life easier, more productive and fun – with others? Here’s four ways others accomplish more together than you can on your own – and sometimes forge friendships
Moving From Me To We.com » Blog Archive » 4 Successful Ways We Achieve More Together Than Alone

My friend Kare Anderson has some great suggestions on how to use social networks to benefit everyone in a group.

I’ve found that the real benefits of social networking are mainly getting in touch with those you normally wouldn’t reach, and streamlining the process of thinking as a group. Some of my most pleasant surprises in social networking have been the connections and discussions I’ve shared out of groups on LinkedIn and Facebook — for those who actually take the time to add their thoughts to a discussion and try to contribute in a meaningful way the possibilities are endless.

Of course, the flip-side of the ease of social networking tools is that the folks who are trying to make “quick hits” and plaster their message everywhere find it easier to do so as well. My biggest frustration with the groups I contribute to is the avalance of “I’m looking for work” or “buy my widget” posts. None of them provide any value at all — which is a huge disappointment because if the submitters took a few minutes to pose a meaningful question or provide helpful information to the group it would get them exactly what they’re looking for (enhanced reputation, more leads, sales, etc.). The tendency for far too many is to be lazy and transparent instead of helpful and collaborative.