Sound Advice From May 2006
Design and Partnership
D. Keith Robinson shares his thoughts on design and partnership. An outstanding article.
An Argument for Small Business Blogging
The guys at Particletree crunch some numbers and end up with a rock solid argument for small business blogging.
The Website Development Process
The website development process, as demonstrated with plastic figurines.
The Domain Name Game
Choosing your first domain name? Then step up and play the Domain Name Game. Note: I chose 28MEDIA before reading this article!
Should Your Company Be Blogging?
Should Your Company Be Blogging? Blue Flavor weighs in with their opinions.
Can You Find Me Now? Good.
Simple, effective and inexpensive methods for higher search engine placement from Mark Bixby.
Quick Tips on Corporate Blogging
“Corporate blogs are the new faces of business.” Quick tips on corporate blogging from Clickz.com.
SEO Refresher Course
On the topic of Search Engine Optimization, recommended reading from Duct Tape Marketing.
Advertise on the Cheap, Using Your Assets
Great article from Business Logs, explaining how to use what you have to build your business.
Who's Your Copywriter?
“If content is King, why is it treated like a second-class citizen?” An excellent article from, appropriately, goodcopywriting.com.
Instant Press Release
A handy press release generator from Duct Tape Marketing.
Web Terminology for Non-Geeks
The Godbit Project explains common web terminology using a great food analogy.
Writing Press Releases for a Design Business
graphicPush offers tips for writing press releases for a design business, though the article easily applies to any small business.
Integrated Advertising Campaigns
Advertising Age discusses the use of integrated advertising campaigns – mixing online and offline advertising – for increased results. According to the article, microsites seem particularly effective for raising awareness of a promotion.
Our Position On Permission
Campaign Monitor, my email newsletter software of choice, offers their stance on permission-based lists: what’s OK, what’s not OK and what’s just plain illegal?
Good Design Is Good Business
In an insightful article from Trusty and Company, learn about the importance of design in business.
Blogs Will Change Your Business
BusinessWeek.com offers great advice on business blogging, in an article loaded with tips, examples and success stories.
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