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What Does It Mean to “Know” Someone?

Debbie Weil

Three people I "know" immediately jumped on and commented that they understood "weeding out" and wouldn’t mind if I took them off my list. I quickly assured them that they’re not on the "pruning" list. And thereby justify weeding out my "friends" list. But that’s OK.

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Free for 36 hours: The (Updated) Corporate Blogging Book is $0.00 on Amazon

Debbie Weil

My premise is that blogs, far from being overshadowed by Facebook or Twitter, are the hub of an effective content marketing strategy. If you'd like to be the first to hear about the next program in 2012, I encourage you to join the waiting list. Download The Corporate Blogging Book (Updated Edition) for $0.00. Sign up here.

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What Does It Mean to “Know” Someone?

Debbie Weil

Three people I "know" immediately jumped on and commented that they understood "weeding out" and wouldn’t mind if I took them off my list. I quickly assured them that they’re not on the "pruning" list. They may be a longtime newsletter subscriber, or we’ve interacted on Twitter or via a Facebook group or on this blog.

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Wake Up and Write For Your Existing Readers (Don’t Look for Readers Later)

Debbie Weil

But it does NOT mean you need 10k followers on Twitter. It could be the 300 people on your email list who follow what you do. That is a whopping increase from the 25% (or less) that authors with legacy publishers are currently getting for eBook sales. This new model is hugely provocative. And perhaps a little daunting. Start small.

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Do You Know Your Social Media Sweet Spot?

Debbie Weil

As an example, Geoff Livingston wrote about the challenge faced by nonpartisan Common Cause when they tried to get feedback on their list of "core values." " They were in the process of rewriting and updating their values for the advocacy group’s 40th anniversary.

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My Three Words for 2012: Alignment, Quiet and Compassion

Debbie Weil

That means no more wandering down the rabbit holes of email, Twitter and Facebook for hours at a time. On my reading list is the new book Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking. I want to consciously align what I am doing with where I want to go. Email, frankly, is the biggest challenge for me.

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