May 30, 2008

SOB Business Cafe 05-30-08

ME Liz Strauss wrote this at 12:34 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

Duct Tape Marketing points out:
It’s my belief that you need to employ all three approaches in order to generate the right kind of know, like and trust building that will attract your ideal customers.

The 3 Cs of Lead Generation

Attract More Customers says:
Business can be a lot simpler than the consultants and MBAs claim. Craigslist, for example, just listens to its customers, then gives them what they want. No wonder they’ve been profitable since day one.

Craigslist CEO reveals secret profit strategy

Vandelay offers:
For those of us who are interested in always learning new tricks and improve our design skills, we’re fortunate to have a number of very valuable websites and blogs that regularly publish high quality, informative tutorials.

My Favorite Sites for Web Design Tutorials

Technosailor plans
The Situational Analysis is probably one of the hardest sections you will [write] because you are essentially laying out how the product will function in various environments and how it will be perceived in the marketplace.

Marketing Plan Series: Part 2 - Situational Analysis

The Positivity Blog advises

How to Keep Yourself on Track: 5 Helpful Questions

Illumiblog explores
All this focus of resources and positioning to woo this small group of individuals who are considered to be influential and well-connected enough to capture the attention and business of untold number of consumers may not be so effective, according to new research from sociologist Duncan Watts of Columbia University.

Discovering the “Accidental Influentials”

Related ala carte selections include

Rick Mahn smiles . . .

Happiness CXCIV

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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7 Comments to “SOB Business Cafe 05-30-08”

  1. May 30th, 2008 at 12:59 pm
    Tom McKay said

    Hi Liz,

    Thanks for stopping by my relocated blog — and for the link love. It’s been too long.

    Funny story: I was brainstorming some ideas for an article the other day, and from somewhere in the cobwebs of my brain oozed “Stand Out Business.” Wow, SOB! Cool.

    I was pretty psyched — until I realized/ remembered where the idea had actually come from. It reminded me how easy it can be to *unintentionally” swipe someone else’s ideas.
    (And I wouldn’t want any of your raving fans defending your honor by slapping the sh*t out of me online!) ;-)

    Tom McKay
    http://www.MaineCreative.com/
    http://www.attract-more-customers.com/

  2. May 30th, 2008 at 1:03 pm
    Tom McKay said

    Now where are my nachos?

  3. May 30th, 2008 at 6:23 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Tom!
    That’s such a fun story. People do react to the SOB logo in a variety of ways, but I’ve not heard of any slapping stories.

    Hope the nachos got to you okay. :)

  4. May 30th, 2008 at 10:16 pm
    Steven Snell said

    Thanks for the link Liz!

  5. May 31st, 2008 at 9:46 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Hi Steven,
    Thanks for the great work you do!

  6. June 2nd, 2008 at 10:37 pm
    Rick Mahn said

    Liz,
    Thank you for the mention on this weeks SOB Biz Cafe! Glad I can bring a smile from time to time - and a beverage entry to the menu! ;)

    Cheers,
    Rick

  7. June 2nd, 2008 at 10:44 pm
    ME Liz Strauss said

    Never worry, Rick,
    I’ll be picking up some of your real stuff. I just couldn’t resist that one this week. :)

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