It is a truth universally acknowledged that a woman in search of a fabulous career must be in want of networking opportunities.That's the start of The Savvy Gal's Guide to Online Networking (or What Would Jane Austen Do?) by Diane K. Danielson and Lindsey Pollak. Both women practice what they preach in promoting this book, applying some of the techniques they describe to reach a wide audience (through people like me), and getting reviews onto blogs and other online sources. In fact, the book demonstrates how you can steadily build an audience, get search engines to notice your business or project, move your blog up technorati's rankings, and acquire a group of online colleagues who can help promote your cause.There is very little connection to Jane Austen, who gets a mention here and there, but who cares? Using her name in this original context got me to sit up and take notice. That's a valuable ploy in this age of short attention spans. Much of the research that the authors quoted
Greetings, minions!I am at the Snark today, imparting wisdom about how to promote your blog. That's right, your blog. I don't think you're reaching your full potential, and if I were your second grade teacher I'd write a note on your report card saying as much. I also might mention that you seem to have some kind of thyroid problem.I'll be back tomorrow with a new post that's packed with fiber and antioxidants.
Hi folks! I'm over at the Snark today, revealing my secrets about how to write a funny blog. Last one there is a rotten egg.I'll get the caption contest finalists, uh, finalized later today. Check back tomorrow to vote and/or read a brand spanking new post about who I'm sleeping with these days.
I'm over at the Snark again today, writing about Mrs. Chenoweth's toilet. I think you know what I'm saying.I'll be back tomorrow with a post about, uh, cats, I think. And make sure to check back on Friday, when I will be announcing the start of an exciting new feature at the Mattress Police!Also, be sure to visit humor-blogs.com and help me regain my crown from that interloper Joel at Crummy Church Signs.
Yes, I'm at the Snark again, so head over there if you want to know why the Oscars suck.If you're visiting from the Snark, welcome! There are Go-Gurts and half a 2-liter bottle of flat root beer in the fridge. Stay as long as you want.And if you want to vote for me for Best New Weblog, you can't! But you can vote for our very own Anita Bath from Say No to Crack!