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Forget the Sale, Build the Relationship

Many novice bloggers become blinded by dreams of making untold riches from their websites.  It’s not a bad dream to have but in reality most blogs don’t make money. Too often monetization gets in the way of building a successful blog. While many of you will probably think I’m a little crazy in staying this, my best advice is to forget making a sale until … Continue reading

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Understanding Social Capital and Its Importance Online

You’ve heard of social media and social networking but are puzzled by the term social capital right?  Are you asking yourself what is social capital? Here’s the thing about social capital.  You have social capital.  You value your social capital.  You take actions to protect your social capital.  When your social capital disappears, you want it back and have to work hard to restore it. … Continue reading

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You May Be the Reason Your Blog is Failing

Are you struggling to attract readers to your blog? Have you asked yourself what’s wrong with your blog? You’re not alone. Many bloggers struggle with building and maintaining a strong readership.  It has nothing to do with lack of great content or lack of effort but more to do with a lack of understanding of the social revolution occurring on the Internet. Barry WheelerBarry Wheeler … Continue reading

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Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook Doesn’t Want My Business

It seems that Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook doesn’t want my business. According to their sales representative and their sales manager they had too many “issues” with me in the past and “Humber Motors Ford would prefer you purchase your Ford product elsewhere.” I haven’t hidden the fact I wasn’t pleased with the service received at Humber Motors Ford in Corner Brook or with … Continue reading

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How Do You Build Online Relationships?

Relationships are the key to successful social networking and social media interactions.  People use a variety of mechanisms to form relationships and expand their social influence. For me, relationships start to develop as I begin to participate in discussions and become engaged.  I see the interaction that I’m having as a thing of value and I become stimulated at some level, either intellectually or emotionally. … Continue reading

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Success Starts with the Relationship

Over the last few days I was speaking with several colleagues how one would go about building a successful enterprise or achieve success in a project.  There were of course, many varying views of what constituted success and what impacted that success. The basic principles were thrown about in the mix, including things such as hard work, dedication and passion.  It was what one lady … Continue reading

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