From John Sanpietro: This morning, Google announced an update to its search algorithm that basically opens the door for any blogger to rank for any keyword! If you're a new or infrequent blogger, this is a huge opportunity for you. If you're a blogger who is currently ranking, you need to understand how these changes can affect you. I've recorded a video to explain the changes, as well as what you… Read More »
We search for project ideas all over the internet and forget that SU has some amazing projects right on their website. Or at least, I forget! I found this cute card under projects on the customer side of the SU site. For You Card Beveled Windowpanes are perfect for layering over Designer Series Paper or highlighting a stamped image–as we did here with our For You card! Supplies Beveled Windowpanes… Read More »
By John SanPietro Building Your Stamping Business – Four Destructive Myths Building your stamping business can be difficult under the best circumstances. However, it becomes much more difficult when you factor some very common, preconceived notions about how to best run our business into the mix. These are ideas and theories we've heard so often, we assume they must be true. A little investigation, however, shows they're actually quite detrimental… Read More »
Here are some great tips from Debbie McNeill in building an effective newsletter: Basically she mentions a bunch of tips but my favorites are – to include a call-to-action – special coupons (not everyone does this) – special gift such as a free tutorial or maybe you are sharing a specific, special project with just them (your newsletter subscribers) – make sure to have your Shop Now buttons in your… Read More »
Even thought Halloween is over, it's a cute idea we can use for other Holidays! This was done using the MDS.
QUOTE OF THE WEEK: Inventing "I find what the world needs. Then, I go ahead and invent it." – Thomas Edison
From SU Website Even if you did not book your workshop during the promotional period but still hold a workship during 1-8 November, you can get the following for FREE! Designer Printed Brads (item 122940) Basics Glimmer Brads (item 121003) Don't forget to report your workshop so that you can received you free brads. And if there are 6,000 workshops, every participating demonstrator will receive a FREE Stamp Set… Read More »
I'm happy to announce Early Bird Registration has opened for the 2011 Product Creation Boot Camp! The Boot Camp will beginning Tuesday, November 8th at 10 p.m. (if you can't make the live webinars, don't worry… you'll have access to the recordings thru March 1st!). The Boot Camp will show you all of the necessary steps to create and package your knowledge and expertise. You'll learn how to create:… Read More »
Marketing: Nothing is more important to the growth of your stamping business than getting the word out that you HAVE a stamping business. I've decided to start a series of posts on different types of marketing which will post about once a week. This week I will show the QR Code on my Blog and scanner on my droid. QR Codes are those black and white patterned boxes you see… Read More »
