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The Mic Is On: We're Having a Birthday Party!

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

A Birthday Party for Liz!

There’s plenty to talk about. Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Fun things to do at birthday parties
  • Birthday presents we love
  • Our favorite kinds of cake and ice cream
  • Getting a new driver’s license
  • What it’s like when our birthday is near a holiday
Liz Strauss

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring links to share: fireworks, birthday presents, cake and ice cream. . ..

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: We're Having a Party!

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight

Join Us Tonight

A Birthday Party. . . for Liz!

It’ll be fun!

We can talk about getting new driver’s licenses, fun things to do at birthday parties, birthday presents we love, our favorite kinds of cake and ice cream, what it’s like when our birthday is near a holiday, and whatever else comes up.

Oh, and bring links to share: fireworks, cake and ice cream, and presents!

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Strategy: How to Get Maximum Benefit from Complex Link Lists

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More Than What One Link Shows

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Yesterday I offered a list of blog promotion guides that are current and relevant. One could get lost, overwhelmed, or just plain bored going through all of the links contained inside the 20 of them.

Yet, it’s good practice and a great exercise to know the territory . . . to have an overview of the range of techniques and tactics folks suggest, support, and champion. Having an efficient way to cull through such a list can save time and help us see more than just what each link has to offer on its own.

Here’s how I’d use that list and any complex link list to get maximum benefit.

  1. Look over the list, before you read. What do you notice about the titles? What do you notice when you quickly click each link without reading a word? What do you predict you will find when you look further?

  2. Read through the list with an eye to the playing field. How many bloggers say the same thing? What ideas are entirely new? Note ideas that interests you.

  3. When you finish, reflect on your predictions and note the unexpected things you found.

  4. Decide which strategies work well with your blog and your readers’ needs.

  5. Make a plan for how you’ll introduce new ideas in a way that won’t disrupt what you already do.

We often do what our friends do to solve our problems. Those answers can serve us well, be all right, or not work at all. It’s so much stronger to arrive at a plan with the longer view — knowing the playing field. Even when that view is not scientific, it’s still informative. What we learn gets stored.

Negotiating a long link list of information is like driving a complicated route to a never-visited meeting spot. When we plan our route we’re more likely to reach our desired destination without wearing ourselves out.

Hope this helps.

–ME “Liz” Strauss
If you’d like Liz to help you find your strategy, click on the Work with Liz!! page in the sidebar.

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The Mic Is On: We’re Talking About Cowboys and Cowgirls!

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Yahoo! We’re Talking About Cowboys and Cowgirls!

Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Famous cowboys
  • Cowboys in the movies
  • Playing cowboys
  • Cowboy apparel
Cowboy Hats

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring a link about cowboys and cowgirls, if you have one to share.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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Open Mic 7pm Chgo Time: Let’s Talk About Cowboys and Cowgirls!

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Yes the Mic Will Be on Tonight

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Grab Your Hat!

We’re Rounding Up All The Cowboys and Cowgirls!

It’ll be fun!

We can talk about famous cowboys, cowboys in the movies, playing cowboys, cowboy apparel, and anything else that comes up.

Oh, and bring a link about cowboys and cowgirls to share, if you have one.

The rules are simple — be nice.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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The Mic Is On: Meet Mitch! We’re Talking About Toys!

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It’s Like Open Mic Only Different

The Mic Is On

Here’s how it works.

It’s like any rambling conversation. Don’t try to read it all. Jump in whenever you get here. Just go to the end and start talking. EVERYONE is WELCOME.
The rules are simple — be nice.

There are always first timers and new things to talk about. It’s sort of half “Cheers” part “Friends” and part video game. You don’t know how much fun it is until you try it.

Mitch Matthews is Guest Hosting
Tuesday Open Comments Tonight!
It’s Gonna Be a Kick!

What’s your favorite toy? Here’s a few ideas to get us started:

  • Toys we played with as kids
  • Toys kids play with today
  • Different kinds of toys: puzzles, board games, soft toys, electronic toys, etc.
Toy Collage

And, whatever else comes up, including THE EVER POPULAR, Basil the code-writing donkey.

Oh, and bring a link about toys, if you have one to share.

–ME “Liz” Strauss

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