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New Column, New Feature Articles and a New Endeavor

As many of you know, I have written a column for Colorado’s Daily Doobie as well as a number of other print and online publications. A couple of months ago, … Continue reading

January 21, 2014 · 1 Comment

Better Blogging SEO: From Titles to Tags

There are six things every blogger can do themselves — from titles to tags, for better blogging SEO. You can increase blog traffic organically without paying a dime or taking any … Continue reading

December 19, 2013 · 12 Comments

Radio Days: Klingon Karaoke

At the same time I worked for country music station KWJJ in Portland, I also worked for our sister station a talk radio station called KOTK on 1080 AM.  On … Continue reading

December 13, 2013 · 1 Comment

The Pleasure and Pain of Being a Ghost(writer)

Since it’s Halloween time, I thought I would confess that I am a ghost. Or, at least a “ghostwriter“. For some, just like the creepy candy holiday, the idea of … Continue reading

October 19, 2013 · 10 Comments

Beginning Bloggers Social Media Cheat Sheet

Your blog can [and should] be set up to automatically post to your social media platform(s)…yes, you need to set-up the five most important networks discussed below, but before you … Continue reading

October 8, 2013 · 2 Comments

New Adventures in Separation

For the past year I have been sending prospective clients to view samples here on my blog, but my freelance business has grown to the extent that I have now … Continue reading

October 6, 2013 · Leave a comment

BITbyBIT; an Amazing New “Board” Game I Worked On

Being a freelancer I am blessed with the ability to work with many different kinds of individuals and entities in various capacities (all involve writing and marketing). As you know … Continue reading

September 18, 2013 · 1 Comment

I’ll Show You My Privates, Kind Of…

Years ago when I got really involved as an activist, it never occurred to me that everything I was doing would wind up in someone else’s web search, most often … Continue reading

June 21, 2013 · 5 Comments

Why I Justify

Every week I am asked this same question, “Why do you justify your text?” To be clear, they are not asking what the basis or justification is for what I … Continue reading

February 8, 2013 · 13 Comments

5 Ways Images Make Your Blog Better

1. Images Make Your Blog More Visually Appealing This should be a no-brainer however, many people overlook this simple step. 2. Images Help Tell Your Story, Prove a Point, Show … Continue reading

February 7, 2013 · 27 Comments

10 Reasons to Get Pinterested

I know what you’re thinking. Pinterest is just another Social Media site and who has time for that? Right? Well guess what? You do! If you want more visitors <read “readers”> then … Continue reading

February 1, 2013 · 42 Comments