Cindy Ratzlaff

Facebook scores big with some excellent new interaction options in the new fan page design but totally fails by taking away businesses control of their own news streams. CONTINUE READING

Twitter lists are a powerful and under utilized building and visibility strategy for branding, marketing and connecting with your ideal customer or client. Here are 11 easy to follow steps to start using Twitter lists strategically. CONTINUE READING

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to a group of young women at Villanova University on the topic of creating their own personal brand. I was impressed by the support system the University has created for young women that goes beyond their classwork and i... CONTINUE READING

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

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

Children's literacy advocate, Kathy Kinney, portrays Mrs. P, the magical librarian in a charming and award-winning series of webisodes. CONTINUE READING