Cindy Ratzlaff

The sheer volume of social media technology platforms could make a grown man or woman weep as they try to navigate the landscape and place themselves or their brand in the marketing mix. Here’s a quick down and dirty checklist of social sites you need t... 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

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

Some very simple visibility strategies are overlooked and forgotten but can go a long way to jump starting your social currency.  An important visibility strategy for your brand is to continually add reliable, actionable information to your website and social... CONTINUE READING

Everybody Wins! USA National Executive Director Rich Greif Everybody Wins! USA is a national literacy and mentoring non-profit organization whose use of social media to spread their message has been very impressive.  Non-profits, like small businesses, author... CONTINUE READING

Camilla Kitty Painting Camilla d’Errico is a popular lowbrow painter with a burgeoning career in comics as well.  Camilla first launched her website in 2005, complete with a small online store.  She was going to a few conventions every year to meet fan... CONTINUE READING

Building brand loyal consumers means engaging with and listening to those fans and followers who have invested their time in you. CONTINUE READING