#88: Current Economic Conditions, Why Most Businesses Fail, and Feedburner Hacked! August 4, 2008
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In Episode #88 you will learn about the current economic situation, as well as give you some homework. In Business I speak about why most businesses fail and how it is linked sometimes to hearing the dreaded “No”. In Technology I speak about the newly discovered flaw in Feedburner. Another hack to add to the archives I would say…
For Your Homework, head on out to #28: http://taylormarek.com/blog/archives/85
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://www.geeknewscentral.com/archives/008148.html
http://thenextweb.org/2008/08/04/feedburner-hack-how-to-get-2500-subscribers-overnight-video/
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860.
Taylor Marek Podcast Update #1 July 26, 2008
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Ok everyone,
I have made some big changes to the website, most importantly adding the newsletter option.
I also explain a little bit about some new things I’ve added to the site, as well as touch on the New Media Expo, so if you haven’t already, please take a listen.
Further Note: The Podcast will be delayed a week longer, I’m in the works with a sponsor, new content, possible interviews, and the like.
Re: 21 Ways to Make Your Blog Sticky July 24, 2008
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I was doing my usual surfing of the internet and ran across an article that Darren Rowse wrote about on his blog, problogger.net. I enjoyed it so much that I thought I would add on to it as well as add a couple of my own thoughts.
3. Good Blog Design - I cannot emphathise this enough. The way your blog is designed will either make or break your blog. There are many themes and designs out there, so you need to be selective and choose the one that fits your style and niche, but is also appealing to the audience as well. Colors play a big factor in this. I’ve mentioned this as well all the way back in Episode #39, and the topic of color branding in Episode #41.
4. On Site Branding - This is key to distinguishing yourself from the crowd. If you cannot effectively brand your blog in your blog (roundabout way of saying this), you will become part of the crowd and not the leader. Think of a big crowd with everyone wearing grey. Looks bland doesn’t it? Now imagine one person in that crowd wearing a bright yellow shirt. Who will your eyes be drawn to?
5. Make Your Blog Personal - Having that personal touch is what makes your blog your own. Your style of writing, personality, and connection with the audience can drive your site in a powerful way. The audience have someone they can relate to and trust, all of which drives people to your site and create a 2-way conversation.
Now for my contribution:
22. Traffic tends to Gravitate towards Mature Posts
Notice I didn’t say old posts. These are posts that have been around for a while and still stand the test of time and keep drawing an audience to it. Its one of the foundational posts of your blog. I have noticed on my site that many visit the archives and not the most recent post. It puzzled me for sometime until I found out that I hit something that created an interest beyond what I thought. It happens alot in the blogosphere, but that just one of the perks of new media ;).
If you have something you would like to contribute or have questions about, feel free to comment. If you want to read all 21 tips, then I suggest you head out to the post: http://www.problogger.net/archives/2008/07/18/21-ways-to-make-your-blog-or-website-sticky/
#87 Sponsored by GoDaddy: Economic Stimulus Checks, Lead the Pack, and New Media Expo 2008 June 2, 2008
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This episode has been sponsored by GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com
In today’s episode you will learn about the Economic Stimulus checks, and why I don’t think they will work. For Business, you will learn to lead the pack in your marketing ventures. And for Technology, you will hear about the long awaited New Media Expo that will be happening in August. I am attending, and am possibly looking for someone to share a room with to split the cost. If you are going to be attending, let me know and we might be able to get a meetup going. Looking forward to seeing you there. Stay current on what is happening by staying tuned to the Podcast Brothers: http://newmediaexpo.com/podcastbros/permalinks/PodcastBrothers_2008-05-15.htm
Looking on staying current on the NME conference schedule? Here’s the link: http://www.newmediaexpo.com/conference.htm
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://www.kiplinger.com/features/archives/2008/05/rebate_questions_and_answers.html
http://www.entrepreneur.com/marketing/marketingcolumnistkimtgordon/article194170.html
http://www.newmediaexpo.com
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860.
#86 Sponsored by GoDaddy: Credit Card Backlash, Sales staff or Advertising, and Google battles Viacom while Dell frauds May 27, 2008
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This episode has been sponsored by GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com
In today’s episode you will learn about how credit cards can eat you alive for Finances. For Business, will you pick a sales staff or invest in advertising, and for Technology, I give an update on the Google/Viacom lawsuit and how Dell was caught red-handed.
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://askfsb.blogs.fsb.cnn.com/2008/05/23/taking-your-web-design-firm-to-the-next-level/
http://www.informationweek.com/news/internet/google/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208400312
http://www.informationweek.com/news/hardware/desktop/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=208400410
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860.
RadioTail Ripple End of Service May 24, 2008
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I just received this e-mail minutes ago. Here is what it says….
Hello,
We’ve decided to end our free statistics service, RadioTail Ripple. It’s
been a pleasure having you on our system and working with so many fine
podcasters.As of the end of this month, we’ll stop generating statistics for your
podcast. We will continue to forward the redirects to your media files
for the foreseeable future.I’ve used RadioTail Ripple on my own podcast (www.venturevoice.com), so
I’d like to assure you that we’ll do everything possible to make this
easy for you.Your listeners will not notice any change because we will continue to
forward the old Ripple redirects to your podcast.We recommend you consider looking into using another metrics service
such as FeedBurner, PodTrac or Libsyn.(All the) Best,
Greg
Wow. Just like that, gone is another podcast statistics service. I actually enjoyed Ripple over many others because of the total downloads button you can watch. Also, redirecting it through Ripple is very easy compared to some other stat tracking services.
I wish you the best of luck in your endeavors, Greg. I shall miss the excellent service you and your team developed.
#85 Sponsored by GoDaddy: How Fast do you want your money, The Best Advertisement, Intel Quad-core and Plasma TV’s May 19, 2008
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This episode has been sponsored by GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com
Special Announcement: Today is my Golden Birthday!
In today’s episode you will figure out how fast you want your money in Finances. For Business, you will learn about the best advertisement a business can have. And for Technology you will learn more about the Intel Quad-Core as well as Panasonic’s Plasma TV’s.
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9947555-1.html
http://crave.cnet.com/8301-1_105-9947208-1.html
Want an even bigger picture to look at? Here is the link
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860. You can also send me an e-mail or Post a comment below.
#84 Sponsored by GoDaddy: Learning from mistakes, This is urgent, and Windows XP SP3 May 12, 2008
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This episode has been sponsored by GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com
In today’s episode you will learn from mistakes for Finances. In Business, you will learn about a sense of urgency. And for Technology, you will learn about the Microsoft Windows XP update to SP3.
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://www.news.com/8301-13860_3-9941687-56.html?tag=nefd.top
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860.
#83 Sponsored by GoDaddy: How much can you live on, Why I’m not a salesman, and Kindo May 5, 2008
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This episode has been sponsored by
GoDaddy. Get your piece of the Internet today and save 10% on your next order by using code
POD11 or BLU11. http://www.godaddy.com
In today’s episode you will be
challenged with how much you can live on, find out Why I’m not a salesman, and hear from the
people at Kindo.com. Sneak Peek! Next week I will show you how urgency can help make the
sale for Business.
The articles used in today’s show can be found at:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/06/technology/06yang.html
If you have any questions, comments, or ideas about anything mentioned during the show, or
to give your two-cents on a topic, call our toll-free line at 1-866-TMP-2860.
The Power of a Testimony April 29, 2008
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Posted by mobile phone:
Testimonies are a powerful statement of God’s mark in your life. Listening to other’s testimonies are inspirational and uplifting. What is your testimony? Did you know that you could publish it in a book?
I just got done listening to a gentleman who told me that he never needs a savings account, because God always provides the money he needs. My father’s business is prospering after five years. He never once spent money in advertising, God has been making the phone ring since day one…
What’s your testimony?
