What I Learned From 2008 – Michael Snell
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Guest post by Michael Snell who writes over at Life By Design
We are based in Chicago and all of our lives we have been entrepreneurs, marketers and big internet users. About 3-4 years ago, we noticed a shift in the Internet. The explosion of Web 2.0 and Social Media. We decided it was worth exploring. We started dabbling with blogs and various Social Media groups and started having these “Ah-Ha!” moments! We discovered if we did certain things, we could get in top Google searches. If we belonged to certain groups, we could get free PR for what were doing. Our phone started ringing. People were finding our sites. Within time, we had a dozen sites and started consulting for others on how to build their web presence by using blogs and other tools that are widely available.
We have a number of travel sites that have exploded in popularity but two of our universal appeal sites are http://www.businessbloggingtips.com which is where we share free tips and things we discover and also http://www.officiallifebydesign.com, a self-help motivational and inspirational site.
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Some of our significant posts in 2008 included -
January, we ran a good post about New Years resolutions, and keeping them. What’s Your New Year’s Resolution – and Will You Keep It?
In February, we looked at happiness. And enjoying every moment in life. Do You Struggle to Create a Happy Life – or Are You Living One?
March was about following your passion. Should You Follow Your Passion?
April we explored how the happiness from a pet can change your life! Miss Trixie deluxe… A Dog’s Life
May was inspired by Depak Chopra and thoughts on being thankful. May, Mother’s Day, and Namaste
June I talked about how people come in and out our lives -Â a reason, a season or lifetime friends. People Are in Our Life for a Reason, a Season, or a Lifetime
July we ran a list of 10 easy things to help make your day a better one! 10 Things You Can Do Today to Make It Amazing!
August examined if we are givers or takers? Are You a Giver or a Taker?
In September someone showed me a clip of Jill Bolte Taylor and how a stroke affected her life. It was really insightful on how we cope! Jill Bolt Taylor – Finding Nirvana – Stroke of Insight
October I talked about confidence and self-image. The Power of Self-Image and the Confidence That Comes from Clear Skin
November brought us the story of Marilyn Mock – and revealed the true power of a random act of kindness. Marilyn Mock – the Mortgage Angel – Buys a House for a Stranger in Need
December we ran a great story from photographer Daniel Jenkins and Never Give Up on a Dream. Never Stop Dreaming – Never Stop Designing Your Life
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