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Re: How to Add Google Author Tags to Your Blog for Improved Search Results

TylerLeCompte — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 21:55:54 -0000

Way to go the extra yard and really cover all the possible steps, changes and HTML code(s) to make this a beneficial add to anyone's Google+ efforts. Thanks for sharing Don!

Re: Facebook Events get Calendar Views

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:04:58 -0000

I like it! The best stuff comes from those sessions in Mountain View!

Re: 5 Tips to Living Frugal as an Entrepreneur

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 11:09:54 -0000

Great list for newbie entrepreneurs and those thinking about making the leap. I have lived it for the last 5 years while working on my projects, my clients projects and on behalf of others. It is a SACRIFICE, there's no challenging that. But it is worth it for the education, the experience and the knowledge that you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to.

Totally agree with gym membership (if you live urban and cant access parks, beaches, etc) because your output is about to triple in terms of hours spent on the grind.

While I was able to reel in my expenses and costs pretty quickly, I also made the mistake of not looking for additional financial assistance (outside of grants/VC$) for myself and my family. Trying to start a new business in the middle of a recession is crazy at best, so swallow your pride up front and reach out to your Federal/State offices to see what programs exist to help you make the transition successfully...

We were able to secure childcare assistance (which helps not having them running around home-office) and some food $ (nothing crazy just enough to not see drop in diets/etc.) but even that small amount makes the difference between healthy salads and ramen noodles.

Best of luck to everyone! You can do it...

Re: Don’t Sell Crap Just Because You Can

TylerLeCompte — Thu, 31 May 2012 10:31:42 -0000

Thankfully, this is one of the first lessons that I learned as a salesman and entrepreneur. This is nothing more damaging to the long-term success of a business and your professional reputation than selling crap to make a "quick buck". funny part is, that "quick buck" will cost you more time in the long run...so how quick was it really? Thanks!

Re: Using Social Media to Help Launch Your Company

TylerLeCompte — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 09:28:07 -0000

Great little checklist post for new Entrepreneurs looking to get started. The Management and the Spice are what most business owners are missing once they do finally get involved in Social Media. I've used tweetdeck for years for both my accounts as well as client campaigns, and couldn't generate/manage what I do without it. @Marc Brodeur is right about maximizing the functionality of photos/video in Facebook (and SEO too...). Must say I was surprised to NOT see social media info/contacts for Author/Amsterdam integrated into piece? Enjoyed it though, definitely sharing

Re: 4 Reasons to Go to Grad School: An Addendum

TylerLeCompte — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 10:22:20 -0000

Every say something then wish you said the opposite? :) Nice add-on to your trilogy Marc.
I had just sent my UMASS graduating sister the links with the challenge to produce a counter argument (she's considering staying in a BIT longer) She's seen her big bro "work it out" over the last 15 years since I graduated UF (5.5 years thank you very much, honestly who goes for 6?) and took the entrepreneurial track ever since. Your trilogy comes very timely for our group, thanks again for sharing.

Re: Why I Chose Starting a Business Over Grad School: Part 3

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:33:37 -0000

Great finish Marc. Clear and to the point that I can only say...I agree. Thanks.

Re: Why I Chose Starting a Business Over Grad School: Part 2

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:06:05 -0000

@GetBrode enjoying this series so far, I am in that transitional phase now into self-employment as have been considering the opportunity costs of school/lost income opportunity. With wealth of information it seems ludicrous to enroll unless you did need the direction and structure (which I don't).
Think I'll start with Made to Stick and see where it takes me. Looking forward to Part 3

Re: The Fluidity and Demands of Social Business Work

TylerLeCompte — Mon, 05 Mar 2012 10:28:45 -0000

I think that in today's connected professional environment a "commitment" entails performing a defined set of tasks (be they line, production, admin, etc.) within an agreed period of time for a mutually defined price (value/cost). Recognizing the limitations of some roles in regards to access to communication tools and tele-commuting, I think that any job can be done outside of traditional 9-5 hours as long as your customer is looking to receive/consume your product. I like the idea of "accessible hours" as a defined job role that isn't also considered required overtime. Nice share. Thanks

Re: Why we like WordPress and kittens...

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:21:39 -0000

Great post. WP.org is my preferred CMS as well for the same reasons that you list at the top. I really like the WP infographic that you shared as well (I am stealing/sharing that one for sure). Keep up the good work Divvy Team!

Re: County Grind - Eric Barton - New Times Readers' Poll 2011: Best Radio Personality

TylerLeCompte — Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:46:24 -0000

JOHN SPANO formerly of 93Rock, now rockin' on BUZZ 103.1.
SPANO IS THE FREAKING MAN!!!

Re: Qur’an Bonfire of the Vanities

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 13:45:57 -0000

Nicely put D, nicely put.

Re: My Top iPhone Apps for Social Media Marketing

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:58:10 -0000

Lee, great list (although I question the need for 2 smart phones...how smart can one man be?). I use all of these currently, and think you missed both Loopt and Blogger apps. I like using Blogger to help manage the client blogs I use there (mainly for typing corrections and link corrections as Jason mentions) and Loopt for stalking my friends/family and Social Media contacts! Thanks as always!

Re: Sick of making mistakes 3 times over? Me too.

TylerLeCompte — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:36:47 -0000

Mistakes are the learning blocks on which any great business (or business person) are built. Without mistakes, we would not see any improvement in products, services or people. Thanks for reminding everyone that it is ok to make mistakes Brad, as long as they don't make them too much or too many times.

Re: 10 Reasons Young Entrepreneurs Fail

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 09:34:47 -0000

Excellent post Brad! Short and Simple, what many YE's need! Too many times these days I see posts/articles about how to get started that are about selling some system (Only $49.95!) or about gaining "affiliates". Thanks for giving the people what they need!

I especially liked the "they said it best" quotes and links to related stories to expand on the topics. You know what you are doing, that's for sure!

Keep em coming, Keep em guessing!

Re: Marketing the Bruce Campbell Way

TylerLeCompte — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 13:06:15 -0000

This is one of the best blog reads that I have had in a long time (and I read about 20 a day, seriously)...what a great point of view supported with sound observations and direct examples of why he is indeed THE MAN! Thanks for this...

Re: How to Build a Strong Reputation With Blog Comments

TylerLeCompte — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 14:15:57 -0000

Brett,

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. While I already have included most of these items in my commenting arsenal, I had to find them myself through trial and error. I will be researching the rest tonight.
For someone new to the Social Media/Personal Branding game, this is an invaluable list. As for your 100 comment challenge, consider this Numero Uno! Thanks again.

Re: Advertising to Gen Y on Social Networks

TylerLeCompte — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:21:22 -0000

Scott,

Another great piece. The important stuff should be a mini- manifesto list for any brand/company/individual marketing to this generation. I would bet those numbers even bleed a little into the Gen X and Millenials groups some. Marketers that adopt all the potential platforms and multimedia being consumed by this Gen Y group, and that tailor their PR efforts towards that (http://tinyurl.com/b22srs) will find much success, even in this depressed economic market.
Thanks again Scott for something worth talking about.

Re: Online Video Advertising: State Of The Internet Marketing Industry Full Report Q4 2008

TylerLeCompte — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 14:46:17 -0000

Nice piece and excellent report from LiveRail about Online Video Advertising!
While everyone scrambles to find the "happy mix" between ad content and video content for their sites, the industry itself will weed those models that don't provide the best sense for marketing budgets and the agencies that are working them. In the meantime, businesses and their consumers will be taking a front spot in the production of many of the more popular brand messages this year, given the ease with which they can activate their word of mouth through online video, broadband access and social media tools such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.

I am launching my own Video Advertising site right now, called MeHype.com, which will feature User-Generated Videos that have been specifically created for Advertisers that post their Creative Briefs on our site. Through our model, these Consumer Video Producers can earn cash for the total views that their videos receive during the promotional period, while Corporate Sponsors (advertisers) receive thousands of brand advocates creating new, fresh content about their products and services. It is Virtual Word of Mouth in action. The site is in Beta now, but should be hosting our first projects soon! Would love to hear everyone's opinion of Online Video Advertising for this year, as well as our concept... comment to this blog!

Re: How You Can Use Social Media to Help the U.S. Auto Industry

TylerLeCompte — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 10:09:11 -0000

Scott,

Excellent position piece on your company. I couldn't think of a more effective use of your voice, being both a "Company Man" and also "Social Media Guru" to share two sides of an amazing story. Ford is one of those iconic brands that has eclipsed the simple "industry" classification to come to represent all things that are great about being American - strength of character, powerful mindset to challenge those things that are unjust (high gas, unsafe environmental practices, etc.) and the perseverance to withstand countless challenges from foreign forces. While I have only owned one Ford personally, I have always found their company to be an excellent model of what we all should do to be successful, even in unsuccessful times. Thanks for sharing the additional information about Ford's efforts and plans, you have solidified my opinion of your company, and while I am only one man, I will be sure to spread the word. Keep it up and Good luck!

Re: Young and (Un)Impressionable

TylerLeCompte — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 11:22:44 -0000

Laurent,

When you say that the environment is now ready for the coming change of system to personal engagement, what do you mean by that? Is it that there now exists, through the pervasiveness of social networking sites such as facebook, twitter, etc. that we can 'handle" the conversations, or that because of the overall change in the mindset of the final consumer, that we just dont listen to/or flat out ignore traditional media sources (TV, radio, print, etc.)? Can you give some examples of places you think we are heading as marketers adopt new technology and mediums?

How can we engage the consumer to direct the company to engage the consumer to make a purchase of anything? ideas?

Re: What's Greater Than Sex?

TylerLeCompte — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:50:13 -0000

Wonderful post. The statistics are not that surprising, since I fit into the main categories (not the flabby traveling tree-hugger one). What it is surprising that the corporate marketing management community continues to question these numbers without the availability of traditional measurement tools such as are available for traditional mediums (radio, TV, etc.). Thanks again.
PS. I have those glasses too.