by Tammy Finch
Are you a fan of the television show Shark Tank? I think all entrepreneurs should watch it. Most of us will probably never get a deal with the sharks but it seems everyone who does get that deal can make millions. Is it all about money though? I see a lot of people wanting to help others, find a solution to a problem or just want to have fun.
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As an introvert, networking has always been tough on me. I can make small talk with others and I find it interesting to talk with them about their companies or goals. But I have to force myself to go to business events to network. I'm uncomfortable because I'm usually alone and would rather be home with a decent book. But business owners need to network in...
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In my experience with Online Reputation Management (ORM), I've seen businesses really suffer from online reviews and client complaints. Their own customers, for whatever reason, are mad or feel they were treated unfairly and they turn to Google and social media to vent their frustrations. As a customer...
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With so many people building or managing their own websites, I thought I would share a few tips for good website building.
1. Own Your Data. There has been a rash of lawsuits from Getty Images and photographers against people using images found on the internet. Next month, I will write something on this topic but for now, make sure all data you use is yours or you have permission to use it. READ MORERead More
by Tammy Finch
Here I am spending yet, another Winter in East Peoria IL.
My plan about 10 years ago was to spend my Winters someplace warm,
building websites from my beach house. I would come back to Peoria to
visit family during the Summer months and leave with the birds at the
first sign of frost. But here I am with a space heater at my feet
writing from my home office in Illinois with snow on the ground
outside. Sometimes business strategies just need to be pushed back a
year or two or reorganized. Regardless of what your plans are, setting
goals is very important for any business. READ MORE
by Tammy Finch
Thinking back to the early 90's when I first started working with websites, it was very simple - build the site, put it on the internet and get found. With the many technologies, devices and internet marketing ideas today, there is a lot more a company needs for their website. I thought I would put a short list of suggestions for a good, effective website presence: READ MEby Tammy Finch
Have you ever clicked through a link to a website and found something that made you literally cringe? As an experienced business web designer, I have to say that I have this unfortunate experience a couple of times every week. While websites can be considered art, and subject to a lot of different tastes, there are some that are simply terrible by almost anyone's standards.
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I’m really excited to be a part of this great project for Peoria and Central Illinois! Content websites are tough to manage but I have faith in the editors of this website that they will make it a fantastic resource for all of us.
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