We’ll need a whole lot more than this little article to list all of the reasons to use the blog, so we’ll periodically explore ways to build our businesses and help our networking partners by using the Conejo Networking website and blog.

After years of working with different types of businesses, our design team has found that a large number of customers prefer to manage their own websites. In order to do so, there’s a learning curve, but by using a blog, even beginners can jump right in and create and publish content.

The Conejo Networking website and blog are benefits extended as part of your membership dues. Think of the blog as your very own business newsletter. There are no fancy programs to learn, no more printing bills. Once you take advantage of the marketing opportunities afforded by using the internet, new leads and business will materialize out of the ether.

Your company and the products and services you offer can be presented in a number of different ways. By writing an article, or a “post,” and choosing relevant categories where your article will appear you are able to use the very same tools and marketing technology used by every large corporation and media outlet in the modern world.

Establish credibility in your field. Inform, educate, persuade and entertain your readers. The blog provides a perfect opportunity for our members to publish on a regular basis.

Tags: Advice from the Conejo Networking Pros, Blogging Tips, Business Promotion by admin
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Hi fellow breakfast buddies. I’d like to say thank you for letting me introduce, or re-introduce our website to you. I always love sharing the wonders of technology and how we can use it to improve our businesses, among other things!

A few days ago, one of us sent an email to the group, which resulted in a flurry of comments going to all of the members. I understand how easy it is to hit the “reply all” button without thinking, but often it results in lots of needless and unwanted emails creating distraction and clutter for most who are on the receiving end.

Fortunately we have a solution.
It’s a virtual meeting place, where we can exchange information by taking a few moments on a regular basis to check in and see what’s happening. It’s a place where we can form impromptu groups based on what we’re in the mood to discuss at the moment. Mike Harris had mentioned the possibility of conducting a webinar so that each of us can be at our computers at home and follow along with the blogging workshop.

Brilliant, Mike. What does everyone else think?

At this morning’s meeting I spoke only briefly, and did not hit all of the high points of blogging; in fact, I only skimmed the surface. I failed to mention the ability for comments on posts, which is one way we can carry on a group discussion.

Let’s test it out.
I’ve offered to do a two-hour workshop to teach members how to use the blog to help market your businesses. In order to schedule it at a time that is convenient for most, post your suggestions and questions on this subject by clicking on the “comment” button below this text.

Tags: Advice from the Conejo Networking Pros, Blogging Tips by nancy haberman
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