Browsing All posts tagged under »marketing«

How to make a good first impression – or not

March 27, 2013

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I had to go to the bank to deposit a check. I’m already annoyed because I hate going to the bank. Long lines, annoying music, video screens in my face, tellers trying to sell, sell, sell. You get the picture. All I want to do is get in and get out, no conversation. The teller […]

Are you a Facebook fan?

March 20, 2013

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I love how my blog ideas come to me through my everyday activities. This post came out of a simple question from my husband, “Do you hit “like” for Facebook Fan pages?” My first response was, “No way, I have no interest in big companies and their products. They only want me to “like” their […]

What is your perfect day?

February 27, 2013

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Let me make you think a bit more – what is your perfect work day? We all could easily come up with our perfect vacation. I’m blessed that I love my life and my work, so I can also come up with my perfect work day. As a matter of fact, this day occurred just […]

My 2012 blogging in review

January 10, 2013

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The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2012 annual report for my blog. Here’s an excerpt: 600 people reached the top of Mt. Everest in 2012. This blog got about 5,700 views in 2012. If every person who reached the top of Mt. Everest viewed this blog, it would have taken 10 years to get […]

A new love

October 4, 2012

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I have a new love. My dear husband doesn’t have to worry though, because it’s a store. I’m currently in love with Whole Foods. I still love Trader Joe’s, since they do tend to be cheaper. But, Whole Foods is a nicer store. Let’s be honest, Trader Joe’s has a funny smell. It’s not that […]

Move beyond the hype

September 27, 2012

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Would you want to look like this? Would you buy a product that promised you would look like this? The marketing copy for the product says:(taken directly from the Beach Body website) “Man Up. Commit to the Beast. And go from scrawny to brawny in 90 days or less. Get big. And get noticed. With […]

Lesson learned from a visit to the Boston Tea Party Ship

September 7, 2012

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What better way to spend a beautiful sunny summer day than near the water? A dear friend invited me to visit the newly opened Boston Tea Party Ship & Museum and we had a blast. I always love it when I’m inspired to write a blog post about my everyday experiences and this was no […]

Another warning about fake guest bloggers

August 8, 2012

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I just had to write this post today and get the word out about another spam guest blogger. Here’s what I received this morning: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Name: Jerson Email: bandagescissor@gmail.com Comment: Hi, I came to see your site https://nancyloderick.com/. A lot of your posts are interesting and informative with something new to give. If you want […]

Unexpected benefits of blogging

August 2, 2012

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Why blog? For me, the reasons are many: to improve my writing, to create an effective online presence, to learn more about technology, to add structure to my life. And the list goes on. Blogging is also about connecting with others. This came true for me in a very special way recently when I reconnected […]

7 tips for effective calls to action

July 26, 2012

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If you want to use your blog for lead generation, you must have a relevant call to action. A call to action is something that causes the reader to act. I recently had the pleasure of hearing David Wells speak at WordCamp Boston 2012. David is a Marketing, Web Development and Social Media consultant. His […]