Cindy Ratzlaff

The question I’m asked most often is, “How did you grow your Twitter account to more than 18,000 followers?”  So here’s my list of what I do every day to create a follow-worthy Twitter account. Consistency, frequency, specificity, lika... CONTINUE READING

Creating the brand of You takes planning and thought. Use the Four V's of branding to begin the process. CONTINUE READING

You’ve got a great idea for a book, have created an outline, done your research and you’re ready to find an agent and sell your book to Random House.  Having been one of the people who sits at the table, reads your manuscript, proposal or outline ... CONTINUE READING

Most authors do not want to become affiliate marketers, spending time promoting other people’s products for a percentage of any sales generated.  It seems time consuming and slightly unseemly.  But those same authors, writers, speakers and entrepreneur... CONTINUE READING

As any professional will tell you, keeping up with professional journals, lectures, whitepapers and the like is a significant part of staying current on your business. Social media makes this a little easier and instead of pontificating on this point, I thoug... CONTINUE READING

One of the biggest concerns companies have about venturing onto social media is a fear that detractors, competitors or others who dislike their brand will comment publicly, venting their problem and leaving open the door for a lot of negative viral buzz. Thei... CONTINUE READING

Socia Media Technology enables Social Media Marketing I’m hearing a lot of talk from big advertising and PR agencies about social media technology. That sounds so much more impressive than the overused phrase social media marketing, doesn’t it. Bu... CONTINUE READING

Don't let time mismanagement leave you hard-boiled A while ago in a fit of frustration over the fact that I may need to join Bejeweled Anonymous and that I check my Facebook stream more often than my e-mail, I posted an old school luddite time management t... CONTINUE READING

Twitter Supercharged Twitter has rolled out a new featured called “Who to Follow,” that has the potential to supercharge your efforts to build an influential and interested following. Take a look at the right side of your Twitter homepage and you&#... CONTINUE READING

7 easy types of blogs or blogging strategies that will help you achieve maximum visibility for your brand, which is you. CONTINUE READING