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Soap Box Included : Where Should You Start Blogging?

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 01:41:10 +0000

@Paramendra Blogger is very SEO friendly, and a good first step, but this post was more about how to get a professional setup ready.

Soap Box Included : Trolls, Goblins, and Ogres: How To Stop Online Stalkers

Fri, 9 Oct 2009 04:46:49 +0000

@Sheilah, In a case like yours, at least from what I've read here, I'd also consult an attorney. It sounds like you have a libel case here as well.

Soap Box Included : Trolls, Goblins, and Ogres: How To Stop Online Stalkers

Thu, 8 Oct 2009 00:27:53 +0000

1) Immediately stop talking to them. 2) Find the security / abuse department's email at AOL and notify them. Then copy them on a note that says "Cease and Desist" in the subject line asking the person not to contact you. IF they contact you again, AOL can delete their account.

Soap Box Included : Your MBA Must Reads

Fri, 2 Oct 2009 06:09:33 +0000

Thank you for your suggestions Ron. I think I have most of these in the Social Publishing MBA pool, but I shall double check, and if they are not, I will add them for consideration.

Soap Box Included : Who Are These Successful Blogs? Inside The Technorati Top 100

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:11:17 +0000

Thanks Jesse! It almost reminds me of a certain list ... ;-)

Soap Box Included : An End To Blog Comments

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 01:16:15 +0000

Go for it. i'll be pulling the comments soon and reporting back to see what happens.

Soap Box Included : An End To Blog Comments

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:01:07 +0000

@Louis, You raise a great point, and I'm not quite sure what the Thumbs up button does, if anything, but I have clicked it for your comment.

Soap Box Included : An End To Blog Comments

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:57:41 +0000

@Sheamus, You raise some excellent points here as well. I didn't realize Darren or Ferriss do that for their blog, or even consider that one would hire someone to operate their comments section. That's an interesting area of exploration and discussion itself. And I think you're right on the community powered blog. Robin had a good example above about a blog where people post questions in the comments section for her to answer. So I think for the post here it's important to clarify (and I'll do this in Tuesday's follow-up) that the style of the blog is important. All of the examples I used were very much one-way examples, so it's worth exploring community powered blogs in the next post.

Soap Box Included : An End To Blog Comments

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:08:25 +0000

Ha, thanks Jesse.

Soap Box Included : An End To Blog Comments

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:08:11 +0000

@Robin, That's an excellent point. and I think a good exception to point out.

Soap Box Included : Swearing Is For Lazy Writers

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 15:40:49 +0000

Marty, I think that's a bullshit argument and it's fucking wrong! Or, to give you a more serious answer: I don't think it shows a lack of class if it's done the right way. I'm not saying to go out there and drop the f-bomb into every sentence, much like my family does, but if it's appropriate and funny, I'm all for people using it.

Soap Box Included : Hate

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:48:44 +0000

I'm working on a column this week about how to find a mentor, so if you give me until next Wednesday, I will have an answer:-)

Soap Box Included : Hate

Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:41:31 +0000

Hey Jill, I don't think GoDaddy will let you do that, but I appreciate the thought! but you never know. Their customer support has a good sense of humor (although be careful, they do try to push products your way when you call them.) I totally missed the Tony Robbins Tweet, but I'll check it out!

Soap Box Included : I Should Be Used To This By Now

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 21:11:32 +0000

See the update. The
******* people are posting fake comments and then "Julia" came over to drop the link to their post. Sorry guys, no more free advertising for you.

Soap Box Included : I Should Be Used To This By Now

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 17:34:39 +0000

You know, the thing is it's really not. It's a total timewaster and I'm probably giving them more attention by referring to the paper by name.

Soap Box Included : I Should Be Used To This By Now

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 05:04:35 +0000

@Lorayne, The phrase, "Lighten up Francis" did come to mind when writing this,

Soap Box Included : 101 Bottles Of Wine In 30 Days

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:26:08 +0000

@Jonathan, Writing it down now, Will keep you posted on the blog as to how things progress. I only have fifteen minutes, so the reader questions get priority over what I'm coming up with.

Soap Box Included : 101 Bottles Of Wine In 30 Days

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 22:22:43 +0000

Did you see the part about trying not to draw attention to myself?

Soap Box Included : Twelp Is On The Way!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:49:42 +0000

Maybe, but then I would have nothing to ask Twelpforce beyond the humor question.

Soap Box Included : Twelp Is On The Way!

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 01:49:14 +0000

Thanks Stephen. John gave me the URL for employees to sign-up. It didn't make this article the first time through because I was running way over my usual 600 word limit. The link: http://bbyconnect.appspot.com/