Yesterday, Network Solutions hosted a Smallvolution Tweet Chat with Beth Schillaci, Founder and President of villageWorks Commnications. She is one of the top 50 female bloggers and shared great advice on how entrepreneurs can leverage blogging to help their small businesses. There were many things discussed including how to make the blog your “company info hub” and extend it to outposts like Twitter and Facebook.
- Beth did a great recap over at her blog at Marketing Roadhouse and here are few questions she answered during the session:
- Are there pros/cons to a single person blogging versus a group of people participating in the blog, esp. for small biz? via @Boones6433
- Should SEO be a top consideration when starting a blog? via @Jonmikelbailey
- Any tips on what to avoid when blogging? via @Krisry
If you want to know the answers to those questions, you will have to check out the small business tweet chat recap on her site. Go the Twubs site for the full stream.
You are a Winner! Announcing the Winners of our 5 Blog Hosting Packages
During the chat, we announced that we were giving away 5 Network Solutions blog hosting packages, and we have the winners!
Congratulations to: @brandbull, @lotajune2, @CBWhittemore, @MommaMania and @ckeiff! We’ll be reaching out to you shortly with your coupons.
Special Thanks and the Next Tweet Chat
Want to send a big thanks to the Tweetchat team monitoring and engaging in the conversation -
@newpr, @BenCookNS, @shashib and of course @bethschillaci.
And of course we want to thank everyone of you who joined the conversation especially our top tweeters @marioarmstrong @franchiseking @infogroova and @ochekurishvili. as well as a shout out to @newpr, @BenCookNS, @shashib for joining in the fun! And a special thanks to Beth and her “supervisor,” Little J.
From the great success of this Tweet Chat, we look forward to doing more and we’ll be giving you a “heads-up” on the next one coming in July, date TBD at this time.
Photo credit: Shashi Bellamkonda
Blogging Effectively for Your Business Tweet Chat Recap
| susan_w: | Live from Herndon VA it’s tweetchat time with @bethschillaci — how to blog effectively #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Joining live from Network Solutions HQ Herndon VA on a Thu Afternoon @susan_w @newPR & the #smallvolution coach @bethschillaci | |
| mysmallvolution: | Thx for joining! Some basic rules: Use #smallvolution on your tweets/Stay on topic/Send ?s to @shashib/Have FUN! #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @mysmallvolution: Thx for joining! Some basic rules: Use #smallvolution on your tweets/Stay on topic/Send ?s to @shashib/Have FUN! #smallvolution | |
| Growsmartbiz: | RT @mysmallvolution: Thx for joining! Some basic rules: Use #smallvolution on your tweets/Stay on topic/Send ?s to @shashib/Have FUN! #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @mysmallvolution: Thx 4 joining! basic rules: Use #smallvolution on yr tweets/Stay on topic/Send ?s 2 @shashib/Have FUN! #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Welcome everyone. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: Welcome everyone. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Welcome everyone. #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | a little glitch with twitter, but we’re ready to go now #smallvolution | |
| jonmikelbailey: | excited to hear from the master @bethschillaci #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | Is there anybody out there? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Let’s get started. Anyone want to start off with a question? #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @EyeInfo yes we are here, Twitter is having a lil hickup. Stay tuned. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | @EyeInfo hello Dr Glazier winner of the NVTC Social MEdia award. Welcome to #smallvolution tweetchat | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @jonmikelbailey: excited to hear from the master @bethschillaci #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Let’s start with a few tips if there are no questions. #smallvolution | |
| HorseQuencher: | Guess I cannot listen to your webinar on my iPhone! #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | What should small businesses consider when looking to start blogging? #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | Hello @Shashib and other #smallvolution tweetchat attendees. Is this supposed to show up on the tweetchat log? I’ts not. | |
| mysmallvolution: | @HorseQuencher Hi yes no audio/video all tweets  #smallvolution |
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| mysmallvolution: | RT @Boones6433: What should small businesses consider when looking to start blogging? #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | @Boones6433 great question #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | When thinking about blogging, companies should think about goals first. What info you want to share and who will blog #smallvolution | |
| camdavies: | am I missing something? How do I view this TweetChat (i’m new) #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: When thinking abt blogging, companies shld think abt goals 1st. wht info U wnt 2 share & who will blog #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | content creation -getting in habit of looking at daily business from blogging perspective #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | #smallvolution there seems to be a timelag with search function please bear with the Whale first question was from @Boones6433: |
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| mysmallvolution: | @camdavies Hi simply follow the hashtag #smallvolution. Instructions on tweet chat here http://bit.ly/9a8F9U #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @EyeInfo: content creation -getting in habit of looking at daily business from blogging perspective #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @mysmallvolution: RT @EyeInfo: content creation -getting in habit of looking at daily business from blogging perspective #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | Are there pros/cons to a single person blogging versus a group of people participating in the blog, esp. for small biz? #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | Attending live tweetchat on blogging with experts @netsolcares #smallvolution @shashib @Boones6433 | |
| mysmallvolution: | Q#1 @bethchillaci Why should I blog? #smallvolution | |
| jonmikelbailey: | Should SEO be a top consideration when starting a Blog? #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @Boones6433: Are there pros/cons to a single person blogging versus a group of people participating in the blog, esp. for small biz? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Boones6433 A group spreads the responsibility but best for 1 person to be the main point of contact #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | RT @EyeInfo: Attending live tweetchat on blogging with experts @netsolcares #smallvolution @shashib @Boones6433 | |
| shashib: | great @Boones6433 great question I know @eyeinfo is a small business with a single blogger time constraints can be tasking #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Boones6433 A group I work with has spread it across 12 people to lessen time commitment. #smallvolution One person is main editor | |
| lotajune2: | How do you find the right blog for your interests? I have tried googling but not sure I really am finding what is out there #smallvolution | |
| BrightEyesTampa: | checking out #smallvolution chat. Hi @eyeinfo. | |
| EyeInfo: | @BrightEyesTampa – welcome, my good friend and fellow SM expert Dr. Nathan Bonilla-Walford #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | I had to switch accts. This is @bethschillaci here. #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | Thanks @bethschillaci – this is good info. I also think a group adds to the voice of the blog by giving diff. perspectives. #smallvolution | |
| Krisry: | What is the most effective frequency for blogging – daily? weekly? #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | @lotajune2 blogsearch.google.com/ good place 2 start #smallvolution #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | Toggling bet. end of #innochat, beginning of #HBRchat and #smallvolution ? and work. Will do my best to follow, learn, add. #smallvolution | |
| jennifergerlock: | RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | You can also invite Guest blog posts from customers and associates to help make it a multi team of bloggers #smallvolution | |
| Krisry: | Any recommendations for ways to promote a new blog, gain an audience? #smallvolution | |
| cdigennaro: | RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| rosaliemo: | RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | technical difficulties – signing off – cheers! #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | RT @shashib: You can also invite Guest blog posts from customers and associates to help make it a multi team of bloggers #smallvolution | |
| jennifergerlock: | Blogging weekly is hard but keeping an editorial calendar might help. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @jennifergerlock: Blogging weekly is hard but keeping an editorial calendar might help. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @rosaliemo: RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| Krisry: | If multiple team members share a blog, how do you maintain a voice/tone? #smallvolution | |
| dailymoderation: | RT @jennifergerlock: Blogging weekly is hard but keeping an editorial calendar might help. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Promote new blog by commenting on other blogs, linking to it from other social media accts and add to email signature #smallvolution | |
| BrightEyesTampa: | @EyeInfo Thanks! #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Krisry Reports say the more the better. I’m a fan of quality over quantity. No less than once a week. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | great point @jennifergerlock: Blogging weekly is hard but keeping an editorial calendar might help. #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | Can anyone advise about how to find the right blog or is starting a blog the better way to go #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | How important are niches, to blogging? #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | If it’s just U blogging, try 2 post once a week consider posting a photo w/ a short tag line as a post when stretched 4 time #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: . @Krisry Reports say the more the better. Im a fan of quality over quantity. No less than once a week. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | @lotajune2 maybe the first step is to search for blogs in your field and comment there #smallvolution – what do y”all think? | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Q from @lavanyad How important are niches, to blogging? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | A niche allows you to focus your blog more easily. For business blog, stick with your business niche. #smallvolution | |
| jonmikelbailey: | RT @bethschillaci: . @Krisry Reports say the more the better. Im a fan of quality over quantity. No less than once a week. #smallvolution | |
| brngit2fruition: | RT @bethschillaci: A niche allows you to focus your blog more easily. For business blog, stick with your business niche. #smallvolution | |
| jennifergerlock: | RT @bethschillaci: Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| jonmikelbailey: | @shashib Should SEO be a top consideration when starting a Blog? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Krisry Voice can vary by author but overall goals should be shared by the group. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: A niche allows you to focus your blog more easily. For business blog, stick with your business niche. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | SEO is a great goal but for a business blog, I feel that producing content that is useful to the reader is most important #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: SEO is a great goal but for a business blog, I feel that producing content that is useful to the reader is most important #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | RT @bethschillaci: Promote new blog by commenting on other blogs, linking other social accts add to email signature #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | @jonmikelbailey SEO should be a constant consideration for your blog, but content is always King. SEO is a tool. #smallvolution | |
| Growsmartbiz: | RT @bethschillaci: A niche allows you to focus your blog more easily. For business blog, stick with your business niche. #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | finding the right blog – blogsearch.google.com/ #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: SEO is great goal but for biz blog, feel that producing content that is useful to reader is most important #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @lavanyad Niches for blogs are important. It all depends on your target audience. #smallvolution | |
| jennifergerlock: | RT @bethschillaci: SEO is a great goal but for a business, producing content that is useful to the reader is most important #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @BenCookNS: @jonmikelbailey SEO should be a constant consideration for your blog, but content is always King. SEO is a tool. #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @BenCookNS: @jonmikelbailey SEO should b a constant consideration for yr blog, but content is always King. SEO is a tool. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @EyeInfo: RT @bethschillaci: Promote new blog by commenting on other blogs, linking other social accts add to email signature #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | Thanks for joining everyone! Do follow @mysmallvolution. Five lucky participants will win FREE @netsolcares hosting package. #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | Creating content that is useful to the reader only helps SEO. The two cooperate, not compete. #smallvolution | |
| trevordickerson: | @shashib @jennifergerlock I used to blog on my personal website every day through something called Blog 365. Great motivator #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Do any of you NOT allow comments on your blog? Why? #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Great conversation on #smallvolution chat SEO, time, editorial calendar, guest posts, What is your question to @betchschillaci ? | |
| lavanyad: | @bethschillaci I blog about whatever strikes my fancy! Instead, if I shift focus to one, will it work out better? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | People sometimes fear negative comments. I say be prepared, have a comments policy and open them up for comments. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Thanks and thats a great point @TrevorDickerson #smallvolution #rva | |
| susan_w: | RT @mysmallvolution: thx 4 joining everyone! Follow @mysmallvolution 5 lucky peeps will win FREE @netsolcares hosting package.#smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | RT @shashib: RT @BenCookNS: SEO should be a constant consideration for your blog, but content is always King. SEO is a tool. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | @lavanyad I am like that too and maybe in my case thats Blogger ADHD #smallvolution btw I have a food blog carryoncurry.com | |
| bethschillaci: | @lavanyad People with tighter niches tend to do better with attracting audience and advertisers #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | A great example of small biz blog success is @eyeinfo http://eyeinfo.wordpress.com #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | Agree re content: RT @bethschillaci: @lavanyad Niches for blogs are important. It all depends on your target audience. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @CreativeSage thanks for joining! #smallvolution | |
| irenekoehler: | RT @shashib: Great conversation on #smallvolution chat SEO, time, editorial calendar, guest posts #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | RT @BenCookNS: Creating content that is useful to the reader only helps SEO. The two cooperate, not compete. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @bethschillaci Do you recommend WordPress over Blogger? #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | @bethschillaci Right. Thanks #smallvolution |
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| irenekoehler: | RT @bethschillaci: People with tighter niches tend to do better with attracting audience and advertisers #smallvolution | |
| rosaliemo: | RT @bethschillaci: @lavanyad Bloggers with tighter niches tend to do better with attracting audience and advertisers #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | @newPR sitting across from @bethschillaci and asking question on Tweetchat #smallvolution LOL |
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| susan_w: | Bummmer, fail whale once again for @bethschallic! #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | Okay what is SEO #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | The blog is the hub or center of your business community, usually. Another key reason to maintain a blog w/social links #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Yes susan you shoudl ask that question on Twitter even though we are in the same room #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @CreativeSage: The blog is the hub or center of your business community, usually. Another key reason to maintain a blog w/social links #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | I have been blogging for a while now but am still not very clued up on how to monetize effectively. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @mysmallvolution I like self-hosted over free blogs. Better control, better customization no changing terms of service. #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | @bencookns can you take this one? RT @lotajune2: Okay what is SEO #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Live stats from Realtimecontest.com @ckieff #smallvolution chat has 45 smallvolutionists participating right now http://bit.ly/9fORey | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: I like self-hosted over free blogs. Better control, better customization no changing terms of service. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @bethschillaci how important is adding some branding/personality to your small biz blog? #smallvolution | |
| loudoun: | Your biz blog is also a content mgmt system- tag, archive, categorize, track posts/comments, RSS, objects… #smallvolution #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @mysmallvolution I think customers love to see/hear the personality of a company #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @CreativeSage: The blog is the hub or center of yr business community Another key reason 2 maintain a blog w/social links #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @Skitzzo: I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: . @mysmallvolution I think customers love to see/hear the personality of a company #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | Hosting your blog on your site (yoursite.com/blog) means links to the blog will help your entire site’s rankings. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Remember when adding RSS to your blog, also offer subscription by email. Feedburner is great for this. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | RT @BenCookNS: Hosting your blog on your site (yoursite.com/blog) means links to the blog will help your entire site’s rankings. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @BenCookNS: Hosting your blog on your site (yoursite.com/blog) means links2 the blog will help ur entire site’s rankings. #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: Remember when adding RSS to your blog, also offer subscription by email. Feedburner is great for this. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: Remember when adding RSS to your blog, also offer subscription by email. Feedburner is great for this. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Remember when adding RSS to your blog, also offer subscription by email. Feedburner is great for this. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: . @mysmallvolution I like self-hosted over free blogs. Better control, better customization no changing terms of service. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | @kevinbruce Negative comments can definitely be good for generating conversation #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: @lavanyad People with tighter niches tend to do better with attracting audience and advertisers #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @BenCookNS: I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| ckieff: | RT @shashib: Live stats from Realtimecontest.com @ckieff #smallvolution chat has 45 smallvolutionists participating right now http://bit.ly/9fORey | |
| ckieff: | @shashib Thanks for the shout out #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | We have 2 niche twitter accts in our #smallvolution tweetchat @brighteyestampa & @eyeinfo – Guess their niche ? | |
| NewPR: | @BrightEyesTampa @EyeInfo on social media keeping our eye healthy! #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | .@mysmallvolution Recommend WordPress?more customizable, better built-in SEO, thousands of great plug-ins, helpful community #smallvolution | |
| andrewsmith1443: | yes use wordpress, also have to ensure blog hosted on your web domain for max exposure #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | When setting up your self-hosted blog, add comment spam filter and analytics #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | @lotajune2 SEO is the art of getting your site to rank higher in searches. It stands for Search Engine Optimization. #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | @BenCookNS thanks #smallvolution | |
| Shishev: | RT @jonmikelbailey Should SEO be a top consideration when starting a Blog? #smallvolution http://bit.ly/cILwvm | |
| bethschillaci: | How do you generate blog post ideas? #smallvolution | |
| DavidSpinks: | Whats cookin #smallvolution? What’s this chat all about? | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: When setting up your self-hosted blog, add comment spam filter and analytics #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @bethschillaci any good examples of small biz blogs? #smallvolution | |
| CorpCommInc: | RT @bethschillaci: Remember when adding RSS to your blog, also offer subscription by email. Feedburner is great for this. #smallvolution | |
| sportsologist: | Agreed. RT @Skitzzo: I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| rajmalikdc: | RT @jennifergerlock: SEO is a great goal but for a business, producing useful content to the reader is most important #smallvolution | |
| YaoTyus: | i want my blog to be secondary to my content. So, i actually want a link to my blog on my main website. #smallvolution | |
| cdigennaro: | RT @mysmallvolution: @bethschillaci any good examples of small biz blogs? #smallvolution | |
| Growsmartbiz: | RT @sportsologist: Agreed. RT @Skitzzo: I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @DavidSpinks hi welcome! small biz blogging tips and best practices from @bethschillaci #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Here’s an example of a local, small business blog from @smartdogu http://smartdog.typepad.com/ #smallvolution | |
| YaoTyus: | most of the blog templates that i see seem to have a set format that is blog centralized.. #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | @bethschillaci I have been blogging for a while now but am still not very clued up on how to monetize effectively. #smallvolution | |
| YaoTyus: | is there recommended developer or type of person or resource for finding a website develop #smallvolution | |
| YaoTyus: | er that can do what i am suggesting? #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | @shashib Greetings! listening in on #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | @bethschillaci giving some great tips on small biz blogging! thx! #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | RT @YaoTyus: is there recommended developer or type of person or resource for finding a website develop #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | RT @mysmallvolution: A great example of small biz blog success is @eyeinfo http://eyeinfo.wordpress.com #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @bethschillaci: Heres an example of a local, small business blog from @smartdogu http://smartdog.typepad.com/ #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Here’s an example of a local, small business blog from @smartdogu http://smartdog.typepad.com/ #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | @lavanyad Monetization can be done several ways. @problogger is a great resource for monetization #smallvolution | |
| kikscore: | Here is one http://bit.ly/c4lLEy RT @cdigennaro: RT @mysmallvolution: @bethschillaci any good examples of small biz blogs? #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @EyeInfo: content creation -getting in habit of looking at daily business from blogging perspective #smallvolution | |
| cdigennaro: | RT @bethschillaci: Here’s an example of a local, small business blog from @smartdogu http://smartdog.typepad.com/ #smallvolution | |
| EyeInfo: | Blogging helped me find my inner author, never published before, finding it challenging, fun, rewarding #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @YaoTyus Ask for referrals from people that have sites you like. #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @bethschillaci: . @Boones6433 A group spreads the responsibility but best for 1 person to be the main point of contact #smallvolution | |
| BenCookNS: | @bethschillaci questions left in comments on other blogs (or yahoo answers etc)make great blog post topics. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | RT @EyeInfo: Blogging helped me find my inner author, never published before, finding it challenging, fun, rewarding #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | @byinviteonly another good e.g. of small biz using blog to connect w/ customers http://bit.ly/L2T6b #RVA #smallvolution #smallbiz | |
| susan_w: | RT @EyeInfo: Blogging helped me find my inner author, never published before, finding it challenging, fun, rewarding #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @mysmallvolution: Reasons to blog: Thought leadership, education, seo, branding, customer service and event promo #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @BenCookNS: @bethschillaci questions left in comments on other blogs (or yahoo answers etc)make great blog post topics. #smallvolution | |
| rosaliemo: | RT @EyeInfo: Blogging helped me find my inner author, never published before, finding it challenging, fun, rewarding #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @YaoTyus You don’t have to have the blog on home page. My site www.villageworks.net is built on WordPress #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @bethschillaci: Having your own blog is a great way to promote your message and position as a thought leader/expert #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | @YaoTyus Have you looked at Joomla? It is a comprehensive CMS and very powerful. #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @shashib: Great conversation on #smallvolution chat SEO, time, editorial calendar, guest posts, What is yr question to @betchschillaci ? | |
| susan_w: | RT @BenCookNS: @bethschillaci questions left in comments on other blogs (or yahoo answers etc)make great blog post topics. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @CBWhittemore: RT @shashib: Great conversation on #smallvolution chat SEO, time, editorial calendar, guest posts, What is yr question to @betchschillaci ? | |
| ckieff: | @YaoTyus You need to find someone you are comfortable with. IMO the more nerdy the better- look for less sales, more nerd. #smallvolution | |
| kikscore: | Honestly try 2 tie pop culture to Smallbiz -Ex: http://bit.ly/dd8gK5 RT @bethschillaci: How do you generate blog post ideas? #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | RT @EyeInfo: Blogging helped me find my inner author, never published before, finding it challenging, fun, rewarding #smallvolution | |
| Krisry: | All great suggestions! But any tips on what to avoid when blogging? #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @bethschillaci: People sometimes fear negative comments. I say B prepared, have comments policy & open them up 4 comments. #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @bethschillaci: RT @BenCookNS: Creating content that is useful to reader only helps SEO. The two cooperate, not compete. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Mix up your blog posts with video, pictures, and audio some times. #smallvolution | |
| kikscore: | RT @BenCookNS: Hosting blog on your site (yoursite.com/blog) means links to the blog will help your entire site’s rankings. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | @bethscillaci any thoughts on blog length, tone, etc.? #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @bethschillaci: @kevinbruce Negative comments can definitely be good for generating conversation #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Krisry Try to avoid constant selling. Provide information that educates and resonates with your audience. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | My Flickr Stream: #smallvolution tweetchat control room at Network Solutions http://bit.ly/ckuPix #li | |
| shashib: | RT @CBWhittemore: RT @bethschillaci: @kevinbruce Negative comments can definitely be good for generating conversation #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | A key is developing an overall, integrated social media strategy for your bus. & how you use SM tools in that larger context. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @mysmallvolution I like to stay within 200 & 500 characters. Use bullet points too. #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @shashib: Live stats fr Realtimecontest.com @ckieff #smallvolution chat – 45 smallvolutionists participating now http://bit.ly/9fORey | |
| lisatella: | I don’t worry about length when blogging. I just let the thoughts flow. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @CreativeSage: A key is developing an overall, integrated social media strategy for your bus. & how you use SM tools in that larger context. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | RT @CreativeSage: A key is developing an overall, integrated social media strategy for your bus. & how you use SM tools in that larger context. #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | How important is it to use photos and/or videos when blogging? Where can I get free or low cost images? #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: . @Krisry Try to avoid constant selling. Provide information that educates and resonates with your audience. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Mix up your blog posts with video, pictures, and audio some times. #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | ..SM strategy works best if it’s integrated with your entire bus. dev, mktg, PR & CRM/SCRM, rather than just in sep. parts. #smallvolution | |
| lisatella: | @Boones6433 I like to use a bunch of photos if possible (under a cut). I take most of my own. #smallvolution | |
| ckieff: | RT @sportsologist: Agreed. RT @Skitzzo: I prefer #WordPress & recommend using it on your own domain. Keep the link juice you attract! #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | #smallvolution Add media to your blogs- if you write a recap of this tweetchat here is a picture for you http://flic.kr/p/8cZZ2M | |
| sharonmostyn: | RT @CreativeSage: SM strategy works best if integrated w/entire bus. dev, mktg, PR & CRM/SCRM, rather than just in sep parts #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @CreativeSage Great point. Social media and blogging do not live on their own. Integration is key. #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | I blog you blog everyoe blogs. What gets readers back? Multi-media content does. Ask @shashib @thekenyeung #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: Mix up your blog posts with video, pictures, and audio some times. #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | RT @Boones6433: How important is it to use photos and/or videos when blogging? Where can I get free or low cost images? #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | Thanks for joining! lots of good tips/examples of blogging. Do follow @mysmallvolution to stay connected. #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | Good ?…How important is it to use photos and/or videos when blogging? Where can I get free or low cost images? #smallvolution | |
| jonmikelbailey: | . @CreativeSage Great point. Social media and blogging do not live on their own. Integration is key. #smallvolution (via @bethschillaci) | |
| lotajune2: | I meant to repeat…I blog you blog everyoe blogs. What gets readers back? Multi-media content does. #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | .@bethschillaci Thanks. We sometimes get hung up on each detail, not seeing the whole context enough. Multiple channels.. #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | @mysmallvolution @bethschillaci @susan_w and @shashib live tweeting #smallvolution http://twitpic.com/1zl74k | |
| bethschillaci: | . @CreativeSage Love it. Tie it all into one message and take it to where the audience is. #smallvolution | |
| MammaMania: | RT @CBWhittemore: RT @bethschillaci: @kevinbruce Negative comments can definitely be good for generating conversation #smallvolution | |
| jennifergerlock: | RT @CBWhittemore: RT @bethschillaci: @kevinbruce Negative comments can definitely be good for generating conversation #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | We will be wrapping up in 15 min. Any questions for @bethschillaci? #smallvolution | |
| jesshibb: | @Boones6433 Take your own photos if at all possible. If you look for photos on Flickr, make sure you respect copyright/CC. #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | Enjoying mtg new friends at #HBRchat & #smallvolution ?thanks to you all for great insights. Back to work now, will check in! #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | Any last questions for @bethschillaci? #smallvolution | |
| egoldstein: | @shashib i’m here #smallvolution | |
| CreativeSage: | RT @bethschillaci: . @CreativeSage Love it. Tie it all into one message and take it to where the audience is. #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | Wrapping up #smallvolution. Any last questions for @bethschillaci? | |
| jesshibb: | @lotajune2 I come back to a blog if it’s interesting, intelligent, and has personality. Multimedia doesn’t really matter. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Twitter has froze me out of my #smallvolution search. Send anything ?’s to me. 15 more minutes. | |
| susan_w: | RT @bethschillaci: . @CreativeSage Love it. Tie it all into one message and take it to where the audience is. #smallvolution | |
| egoldstein: | @mysmallvolution @bethschillaci sorry for being late to join. would love to have participated #smallvolution cc @shashib | |
| rajmalikdc: | RT @TJMcCue: This is huge: 6 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Blog by @lisabarone via @Smallbiztrends http://bit.ly/9GSCQ7 #smallvolution | |
| ckieff: | @lotajune2 Best source for free pictures- Flickr, Advanced Search Creative Commons publish and modify #smallvolution | |
| lavanyad: | @bethschillaci I blog at http://lavanyad.com – used to do so frequently but have lately lost my mojo. #smallvolution | |
| Krisry: | any suggestions for technical step-by-step set-up process for new bloggers? #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Wondering if @dbeartoys made it onto the #smallvolution tweetchat? If so, she gets bonus points for joining from vacation | |
| Rieva: | @shashib cool #smallvolution | |
| jesshibb: | @ckieff @lotajune2 Research all the different Creative Commons licenses before using Flickr pics. Some are not for biz use. #smallvolution | |
| lotajune2: | Thanks to everyone, lots of good tips were given, very worth my time today, smile #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | Great advice and great chat! Thanks to @bethschillaci @shashib @susan_w @mysmallvolution #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @jesshibb: @ckieff @lotajune2 Research all the different Creative Commons licenses before using Flickr pics. Some are not for biz use. #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | . @lavanyad I’ve had the same problem, here is what I did to help http://bit.ly/aRl2fI #smallvolution | |
| egoldstein: | @bethschillaci trying to grok quickly – though #smallvolution speaks volumes. just posted an Amp that seems relevant http://bit.ly/8gdkyH | |
| shashib: | @UpsideUp if you have a few min hope u can join the live chat now #smallvolution Thanks | |
| bethschillaci: | . @Boones6433 Thanks for joining the chat with great questions and input. #smallvolution | |
| billhandy: | Awesome conversation also taking place with #smallvolution with @shashib | |
| mysmallvolution: | Thanks for joining everybody. Let’s give a HUGE shout out to @bethschillaci for awesoem tips on small biz blogging! #smallvolution | |
| ckieff: | @billhandy Yes wikimedia is another good resource #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | Huge shout out to @bethschillaci @netsolcares and @mysmallvolution for a great tweet chat today #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | @andrewsmith1443 Thanks for joining us today. Looking forward to meeting next week at the Tweetup #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | @lavanyad Glad I could help. #smallvolution. Looking forward to see what you do with your blog | |
| shashib: | @billhandy Thanks for coming #smallvolution | |
| bethschillaci: | Thanks to @netsolcares @shashib @susan_w and @newpr for hosting and hanging out today #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | Small Business Blogging discussion #smallvolution http://bit.ly/bnIn0o | |
| bethschillaci: | RT @mysmallvolution: @bethschillaci is launching a step-by-step guide to Business Blogging at http://bit.ly/azr0zK in July #smallvolution | |
| mysmallvolution: | We will be posting a summary of this tweet chat on www.blogs.networksolutions.com #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @bethschillaci: Thanks to @netsolcares @shashib @susan_w and @newpr for hosting and hanging out today #smallvolution | |
| rosaliemo: | RT @shashib: Small Business Blogging discussion #smallvolution http://bit.ly/bnIn0o #smallvolution | |
| Boones6433: | RT @mysmallvolution: We will be posting a summary of this tweet chat on www.blogs.networksolutions.com #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | RT @bethschillaci: Thanks to @netsolcares @shashib @susan_w and @newpr for hosting and hanging out today #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @mysmallvolution: We will be posting a summary of this tweet chat on www.blogs.networksolutions.com #smallvolution | |
| billhandy: | RT @mysmallvolution: @bethschillaci is launching a step-by-step guide to Business Blogging at http://bit.ly/azr0zK in July #smallvolution | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @shashib: RT @bethschillaci: Thanks to @netsolcares @shashib @susan_w and @newpr for hosting and hanging out today #smallvolution | |
| susan_w: | RT @mysmallvolution: We will be posting a summary of this tweet chat on www.blogs.networksolutions.com #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @Boones6433: RT @mysmallvolution: We will be posting a summary of this tweet chat on www.blogs.networksolutions.com #smallvolution | |
| rajmalikdc: | RT @newpr Huge shout out to @bethschillaci @netsolcares and @mysmallvolution for a great tweet chat today #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @jesshibb: @ckieff @lotajune2 Research all the diff Creative Commons licenses using Flickr pics. Some not for biz use. #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @lavanyad: @bethschillaci I blog at http://lavanyad.com – used to do so frequently but have lately lost my mojo. #smallvolution | |
| brandbull: | @susan_w @bethschillaci @newpr @netsolcares @shashib Whr does #smallvolution happen? | |
| jonmikelbailey: | RT @bethschillaci: @Krisry Try to avoid constant selling. Provide information that educates and resonates with your audience. #smallvolution | |
| brngit2fruition: | RT @bethschillaci: @Krisry Try to avoid constant selling. Provide information that educates and resonates with your audience. #smallvolution | |
| NewPR: | @brandbull hi there if you just do a quick search on #smallvolution you will find the discussion from today’s tweet chat. | |
| NewPR: | @shashib has a new app for everything his latest discovery is Hy.ly Hy.ly http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ from our tweet chat today #smallvolution #fb | |
| Growsmartbiz: | @bethschillaci check out this Twitter slideshow http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ of #smallvolution | |
| shashib: | RT @NewPR: @shashib has a new app for everything his latest discovery is Hy.ly Hy.ly http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ from our tweet chat today #smallvolution #fb | |
| shashib: | @AllThingsM @Boones6433 @CBWhittemore @Growsmartbiz @NewPR Thank u for being a #smallvolution http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ | |
| shashib: | @bethschillaci @ckieff @mysmallvolution @netsolcares @newpr Thank u for being a #smallvolution http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ | |
| shashib: | @rosaliemo @shashib @stevenfisher @susan_w @tracybb Thank u for being a #smallvolution http://bit.ly/9SKGEZ | |
| shashib: | Today @bethschillaci brought her supervisor for #smallvolution tweetchat #fredNMT http://flic.kr/p/8d3akN | |
| shashib: | My New Post : Tweetchat Live : How to Blog Effectively to Market Your Small Business. #smallvolution http://bit.ly/aKDnM5 #li | |
| shashib: | Thank you for the #ff and for joining and great tweets at #smallvolution chat @Boones6433 | |
| EyeInfo: | RT @NewPR: @BrightEyesTampa @EyeInfo on social media keeping our eye healthy! #smallvolution | |
| irenekoehler: | @shashib Thanks for the interesting #smallvolution chat. Great ideas shared! | |
| PRRightNow: | RT – a good read! @bethschillaci: I just posted my #Smallvolution TweetChat Wrap-up: http://bit.ly/9Cw1WN #li | |
| CBWhittemore: | RT @MaryBeallAdler: @CBWhittemore @CreativeSage @IreneKoehler #ff these awesome folks who are #smallvolution stars via @shashib CB: TU VM! | |
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