How do you get RSS feeds? What are those? Where can you find the worldwide web, wikis and Twitter explained in plain English? From a blogging meeting I recently attended I found out http://www.commoncraft.com is a great resource. The site offers three minute videos “to help educators and influencers introduce complex subjects.”
Gary Vaynerchuk’s “Crush It!”
Recently I read Gary Vaynerchuk’s book, Crush It! “Storytelling is by far the most underrated skill in business,” he said. He reiterates over and over that your personal brand is about being your honest authentic self. “You’ll crush it as long as you concentrate on being yourself.”
Artist Successfully Marketing On-Line
I subscribe to feeds from LateralAction.com, which provides tips on how to market oneself on-line and made mention of an artist doing quite well at it – Natasha Wescoat. Check out her site at http://www.natashawescoat.com. Natasha, you are an inspiration to me!
Can We Hold Onto Precious Ideas, Images, Etc.
Twice in the past three workshops I’ve been to, someone has asked what to do to prevent someone from stealing their idea or photos. A memorable quote to share is from W. Ross Ayers: “Theft of an idea is not my enemy. Obscurity is my enemy.”