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March 14, 2008

SOB Business Cafe 03-14-08

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 1:02 pm

SB Cafe

Welcome to the SOB Cafe

We offer the best in thinking–articles on the business of blogging written by the Successful and Outstanding Bloggers of Successful Blog. Click on the titles to enjoy each selection.

The Specials this Week are

Copyblogger has the story on how we outhink ourselves.
I know what you’re thinking. “Wait a minute, here. We’re talking about people with seriously insightful thoughts! I’m just an average person. I can’t think up great ideas like that!”

The Secret Key to Killer Content:
Taking Time to Think

PR 2.0 has the story on what was the most talked about public event at SxSW.
I’m sure you heard about the infamous Mark Zuckerberg SXSW keynote hosted by well known author, Business Week columnist and Yahoo TechTicker host Sarah Lacy. Just in case you haven’t, let’s just say that some of the audience wasn’t supportive of the casual, conversational format or her style of engaging Zuckerberg in public.

Sarah Lacy on Sarah Lacy and the SXSW Mark Zuckerberg Keynote

45 Things has the story — a whole series starting — on making sure your voice represents you well. And she’s right I do care about it deeply.
Many bloggers have never had these discussions, and that makes sense. The medium has clearly outpaced the ability to discuss all the ramifications of what is written, but it’s time we took a deep breath and did just that.

Managing Your Online Reputation

Small Biz Survival has the story on networks, going viral, and exponentiality.
The reason people say a product or site or blog has gone viral is because when one of these goods/services “takes off” and begins to grow it’s network of users takes on the same growth pattern as the spread of viral diseases, like the flu.

Size Does Matter…The New Economy of Networks and How to Use It for Your Business

David Dalka has the story on SixApart’s quest to win over WordPress users.
Anil Dash has put up quite an intriguing post arguing the case. Matt Mullenweg are you listening?
I’m gonna add a few more reasons to his list of reasons why it would be wise to do so, but before I do that I thought I’d tell Anil why I’m not doing that…YET…

So Anil Dash Wants WordPress Users to Change to Moveable Type…

The Broad Brush has the story on information everywhere, including on pirate sites.
It’s then you find it; there’s a site aggregating your content. A site that is taking your feed and posting it right back onto the front of their homepage. Not just an aggregator clearly showing that you’re a contributor but not related to their company, but an aggregator selling ads on the side.

Aggregation? Aggravation!

Related ala carte selections include

Social Media Explorer has the story on SOBCon08.
I caught up with Liz at South by Southwest (SXSW) to talk about SOBCon2008 in Chicago, May 2-4. Be sure to pay close attention to her description of the format, which is a unique and engaging offering for those in attendance. And the speakers aren’t the only attraction. SOBCon attracts many of the top bloggers in the world as attendees. You can’t come to this thing and not learn a lot about blogging, business and more.

Bloggers Get SOBCon2008 Scoop From Liz Strauss

For more on SOBCON2008, check out sobevent.com. To register, click here.

Sit back. Enjoy your read. Nachos and drinks will be right over. Stay as long as you like. No tips required. Comments appreciated.

–ME “Liz” Strauss





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9 Comments to “SOB Business Cafe 03-14-08”

  1. March 14th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
    James Chartrand - Men with Pens said

    Hey Liz - Thanks for the mention of my guest post at Copyblogger about The Secret. I thought over that post a long time, as a matter of fact, and it seems that I wrote it at a good moment. Funny how something so simple seems like a revelation when our lives get too busy.

  2. March 14th, 2008 at 2:38 pm
    David Dalka said

    My doorbell must be broken! No nachos here!

  3. March 14th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi James!
    Thanks for stopping by. I enjoyed your post. I like a new twist on looking at the world. :)

  4. March 14th, 2008 at 5:12 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi David!
    The nachoes and beverages are in the sidebar. All sorts of free snacks are always there for readers. :)

  5. March 15th, 2008 at 6:08 pm
    Todd Jordan said

    Thank you for including my post on about the aggregation. It’s an honor to be included among the other selectees.

  6. March 15th, 2008 at 9:24 pm
    Becky McCray said

    My guest poster will be so excited that his article was picked for the cafe! Well, I hope he understands the whole SOB thing. Maybe I’d better explain that him!

  7. March 15th, 2008 at 10:32 pm
    I’m an SOB and proud of it! « The Broad Brush said

    [...] might be misleading you a bit.  The truth is that Liz Strauss over at Successful Blog selected me.  Specifically she selected this piece by [...]

  8. March 15th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Todd!
    Happy to include your post. I enjoyed reading it!

  9. December 31st, 2008 at 9:14 pm
    My 2008 Top Online Friends — The Broad Brush said

    [...] spurring me on.  Liz and Terry not only included me in their circles, but Liz nurtured my inner SOB potential.  It didn’t stop there, when next they invited me to attend SOBCon08.  This event [...]

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