#solopr transcript – 5/18/2011 · kellyecrane: @jenzings yes, it's important for my brain to...

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Page 1: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

#SOLOPR Transcript

SoloPR: Thanks again for another great chat everyone! Remember, we keep sharing on the hashtag all week. #soloprabout 17 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

karenswim: @dariasteigman We'll have to hold each other accountable, I stink at it too!

about 17 hours ago via TweetChat

dcaplick: @SoloPR Leaving laptop at home, but taking the Atrix docking unit along for emergencies. I may have a major case of withdrawal. #soloprabout 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

KellyeCrane: @jenzings Same here! Long weekends just don't cut it.

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

passionmuse: RT @BlueprintCG_PRwhen it's not a branded company email about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

jenzings: @CherriPRBuzz @KellyeCrane3rd hand! #soloPR

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

#SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011

: Thanks again for another great chat everyone! Remember, we keep sharing on the hashtag all

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

We'll have to hold each other accountable, I stink at it too! #solopr

· Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

Leaving laptop at home, but taking the Atrix docking unit along for emergencies. I may #solopr

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Same here! Long weekends just don't cut it. #soloPR

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@BlueprintCG_PR: @KristK Definitely a pet peeve, business turnoff, & cautions me when it's not a branded company email #solopr

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@KellyeCrane You'd be surprised how quickly you re-adapt to not having that

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5/18/2011

: Thanks again for another great chat everyone! Remember, we keep sharing on the hashtag all

#solopr

Leaving laptop at home, but taking the Atrix docking unit along for emergencies. I may

Definitely a pet peeve, business turnoff, & cautions me

adapt to not having that

Page 2: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

passionmuse: RT @dariasteigman: hotmail acct signals amateur (not biz person). about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @MariaJamesPRfeed #solopr

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: @karenswim I'm horrible at planning time off too. Usually it's related to something else (e.g., a race). #solopr

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

CherriPRBuzz: RT @karenswim: @TMariePRto miami for the PR Daily retreat in July about 17 hours ago via TweetChat

MicheleDortch: @makasha So, are you finding LinkedIn users are not as willing to pay for your services? Curious. #solopr

about 17 hours ago via HootSuite ·

jenzings: @KellyeCrane I find the first 2 days of unplugging are hardest. After that, it is SO RELAXING to be unplugged. #soloPR

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

SoloPR: @dariasteigman Thanks for the of

about 17 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

CherriPRBuzz: @jenzings @KellyeCrane

: @akenn It's not about performance, it's about professionalism. A not biz person). #solopr

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@MariaJamesPR I sent @KellyeCrane a couple links to themes. Check them out on her

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I'm horrible at planning time off too. Usually it's related to something else

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@TMariePR Ha Im not alone, maybe we should plan a trip, lol!<< come to miami for the PR Daily retreat in July #solopr

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So, are you finding LinkedIn users are not as willing to pay for your services?

· Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

I find the first 2 days of unplugging are hardest. After that, it is SO RELAXING to

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Thanks for the offer. We may take you up on it! #solopr

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@KellyeCrane the blackberry is like my 3rd hand. i cant help it #solopr

It's not about performance, it's about professionalism. A

a couple links to themes. Check them out on her

I'm horrible at planning time off too. Usually it's related to something else

Ha Im not alone, maybe we should plan a trip, lol!<< come

So, are you finding LinkedIn users are not as willing to pay for your services?

I find the first 2 days of unplugging are hardest. After that, it is SO RELAXING to

#solopr

Page 3: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

about 17 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: @makasha Knock em dead superstar!

about 17 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: @REDMEDIAPR Hoping for drama

about 17 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR

about 17 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: @TShryerPR @kellyecraneI do either #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

karenswim: @TMariePR Ha I'm not alone, maybe we should plan a trip, lol! about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: A4: my mini vacay is this weekend. Client event but its still a vacay away from being wife & mommy. #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makasha: This was fun but I have to put on my face [and pumps] for a meeting. about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

· Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

Knock em dead superstar! #solopr

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Hoping for drama-free summer (no oil, no hurricanes, etc) #solopr

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Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my

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@kellyecrane worth considering. My MOTH doesn't always want to go where/when

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Ha I'm not alone, maybe we should plan a trip, lol! #solopr· Reply · View Tweet

: A4: my mini vacay is this weekend. Client event but its still a vacay away from being wife

· Reply · View Tweet

: This was fun but I have to put on my face [and pumps] for a meeting. #solopr· Reply · View Tweet

#solopr

Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my

worth considering. My MOTH doesn't always want to go where/when

: A4: my mini vacay is this weekend. Client event but its still a vacay away from being wife

Page 4: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

TShryerPR: yup! RT @SoloPR: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a substitute host? Think about it... #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: Good for you! RT @dcaplickwill give it a try. #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

jenzings: @KellyeCrane Good for you re: unplugging. Hubby and I have to make a pact not to check blackberries, etc. #soloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: No substitute for you! RT a substitute host? Think about it... #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: @CherriPRBuzz Share your pics from that on the Solo PR Pro Facebook page!

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

dariasteigman: @SoloPR I'm happy to host for you if you need one.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: @CommAMMO (@akennAddress book kept getting spam. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a #solopr

· Reply · View Tweet

@dcaplick: @KellyeCrane I'm leaving next week - will be tough to unplug, but

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Good for you re: unplugging. Hubby and I have to make a pact not to check

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: No substitute for you! RT @SoloPR: .. would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with #solopr· Reply · View Tweet

Share your pics from that on the Solo PR Pro Facebook page! #solopr

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I'm happy to host for you if you need one. #solopr

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@akenn) I remember when YOUR account got hacked and your entire #solopr

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: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a

will be tough to unplug, but

Good for you re: unplugging. Hubby and I have to make a pact not to check

you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with

#solopr

) I remember when YOUR account got hacked and your entire

Page 5: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

TMariePR: What Vacation? LOL.. I am trying 2 this yr. RT Are you planning a vacation this summer? about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dcaplick: @KellyeCrane I'm leaving next week about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: @SoloPR Lol, I better do it, sounds like no one will be around to talk to, lolabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TShryerPR: I'm thinking Mexico in the fall, hubby sn't interested. maybe we need an annual getwe can tweet on the beach. #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: A4: Long weekends away but no extended trips planned. But then I live near the beach, Gu#soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

SoloPR: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a substitute host? Think about it... #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

karenswim: Yes this is true RT @unkiltedaccts hacked #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: Hop on it! :-) RT @karenswimabout 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

: What Vacation? LOL.. I am trying 2 this yr. RT @SoloPR: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder: Are you planning a vacation this summer? #solopr

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I'm leaving next week - will be tough to unplug, but will give it a try. TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

Lol, I better do it, sounds like no one will be around to talk to, lol! #solopr· Reply · View Tweet

: I'm thinking Mexico in the fall, hubby sn't interested. maybe we need an annual get#solopr

· Reply · View Tweet

: A4: Long weekends away but no extended trips planned. But then I live near the beach, Gu

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: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a substitute host? Think

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@unkilted: Also - i know so many people who had their Hotmail AOL

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@karenswim: A4: Nothing planned...but thanks for the hint! #soloprTweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder:

will be tough to unplug, but will give it a try. #solopr

#solopr

: I'm thinking Mexico in the fall, hubby sn't interested. maybe we need an annual get-together?

: A4: Long weekends away but no extended trips planned. But then I live near the beach, Gulf

: In related news, would you all like to proceed with the June 8 chat with a substitute host? Think

i know so many people who had their Hotmail AOL

#solopr

Page 6: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

jgombita: @CommAMMO come back to the Tlanguage school. Then @conversationage

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TMariePR: Trying to catch up on #SoloPRabout 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CherriPRBuzz: A4: Well no vacation. Excited about a PR Retreat coming to Miami in July. Finally get to meet the ladies #soloprabout 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: A4: Nothing planned...but thanks for the hint! about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

unkilted: Also - i know so many people who had their Hotmail AOL accts hacked and i still get spam from them. Therefore

about 18 hours ago via Tw

prosperitygal: RT @karenswimJuly 1 and honeymooning in Europe!

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

come back to the T-dot! (FYI, Swiss Michael arrives Thurs. for his final trip for @conversationage!) #solopr

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#SoloPR got a little distracted :( TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

: A4: Well no vacation. Excited about a PR Retreat coming to Miami in July. Finally get to

· Reply · View Tweet

: A4: Nothing planned...but thanks for the hint! #solopr· Reply · View Tweet

i know so many people who had their Hotmail AOL accts hacked and i still get spam from them. Therefore -no no no! #solopr

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@karenswim: Congrats!! RT @WolcottPR: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe! #solopr *AWESOME

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dot! (FYI, Swiss Michael arrives Thurs. for his final trip for

: A4: Well no vacation. Excited about a PR Retreat coming to Miami in July. Finally get to

i know so many people who had their Hotmail AOL accts hacked and i still get

: A4: This is easy. Getting married

Page 7: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

CommAMMO: @akenn Hey, if it works for you, great! Just chang#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @jgombita#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

makasha: A3: I also get leads from Facebook and LinkedIn but I find that Facebook users are willing to pay for services

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @MariaJamesPRHave some color variations & pics

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TShryerPR: nice RT @dariasteigmancouple days and the like. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

Hey, if it works for you, great! Just change your password frequently...

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@jgombita True. I use it along with my domain email, esp. when I'm workshifting.

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: A3: I also get leads from Facebook and LinkedIn but I find that Facebook users are willing to pay for services #solopr

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@MariaJamesPR Also an all pale pink background isn't as easy on the eyes. Have some color variations & pics #solopr

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@dariasteigman: A4. Probably mini-vacations. Hiking in Shenandoah for a #solopr

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e your password frequently...

True. I use it along with my domain email, esp. when I'm workshifting.

: A3: I also get leads from Facebook and LinkedIn but I find that Facebook users are

Also an all pale pink background isn't as easy on the eyes.

vacations. Hiking in Shenandoah for a

Page 8: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

KellyeCrane: A4: I'm going on vacation the week of June 6, and will be practicing what I preach (unplugging). It's been too long!

about 18 hours ago via TweetDe

dariasteigman: A4. Probably mini#soloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: @dariasteigmango there... #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jgombita: @dariasteigmanCloud suite of (free) business offerings.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @MariaJamesPRw/ a link to view more so that takes less space

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: I work with lots of people who use earthlink, yahoo, etc, their clients could care less #solopr

: A4: I'm going on vacation the week of June 6, and will be practicing what I preach (unplugging). It's been too long! #solopr

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: A4. Probably mini-vacations. Hiking in Shenandoah for a couple days and the like.

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@dariasteigman it's a drag. Have been winding it down - now just e

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@dariasteigman @akenn it's because Gmail is associated with Google and its entire Cloud suite of (free) business offerings. #solopr

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@MariaJamesPR I would say that ur homepage should have snippets of ur posts w/ a link to view more so that takes less space #solopr

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: I work with lots of people who use earthlink, yahoo, etc, their clients could care less

: A4: I'm going on vacation the week of June 6, and will be practicing what I preach

vacations. Hiking in Shenandoah for a couple days and the like.

now just e-newsletters

it's because Gmail is associated with Google and its entire

snippets of ur posts

: I work with lots of people who use earthlink, yahoo, etc, their clients could care less

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

SoloPR: Try to unplug whenever possible RT @makasha: Q4: It will be a working vacation but a vacation non the less #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

makeshiftalisha: A4 I just returned from traveling so vacations will be mini weekend trips: DC, Vegas, and Chicago are on my list! #soloPR

about 18 hours ago via Echofon · Reply · View Tweet

TShryerPR: that's where I started (gmail). now moving to next step. just incorporated last week. kinda did it all backwards. but clients first! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

CommAMMO: Hoping to get away a bit. RT @SoloPR: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder: Are you planning a vacation this summer? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

akenn: I guess I knew I'd take flack for trying to defend Hotmail... #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

Page 10: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

makasha: Congrats! RT @WolcottPRin Europe! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @WolcottPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: I've gotten leads from @WolcottPR: A3: Have gotten leads from PRSALA directory

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

dariasteigman: @CommAMMOfrom disused accts. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

SoloPR: Wow, big news! Congratulations!! RT July 1 and honeymooning in Europe!

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

@WolcottPR: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning

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@WolcottPR Congratulations! #solopr

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: I've gotten leads from @PRSA "find a firm" for #ipaprsa #caprsa members. RT : A3: Have gotten leads from PRSALA directory #solopr

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@CommAMMO That's the other big problem w/ hotmail. I've gotten more spam #solopr

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: Wow, big news! Congratulations!! RT @WolcottPR: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe! #solopr

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: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning

members. RT

That's the other big problem w/ hotmail. I've gotten more spam

: A4: This is easy. Getting married

Page 11: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

CherriPRBuzz: I would rather talk to someone who has a gmail instead of yahoo or hotmail. *shrugs* #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: Congrats!! RT honeymooning in Europe!

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @akenn No logical reason why gmail is considered "biz" OK (vs other free but fact is that it is. I advice ppl to start there.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: @akenn @dariasteigmanaddr book spam for two weeks b4 I could fix it. :

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

: I would rather talk to someone who has a gmail instead of yahoo or hotmail.

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: Congrats!! RT @WolcottPR: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe! #solopr

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No logical reason why gmail is considered "biz" OK (vs other free but fact is that it is. I advice ppl to start there. #solopr

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@dariasteigman my old hotmail acct got hacked. it sent everyone in my addr book spam for two weeks b4 I could fix it. :-( #solopr

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@BlueprintCG_PR But I'm sure others will appreciate perusing the links...

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: I would rather talk to someone who has a gmail instead of yahoo or hotmail.

: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and

No logical reason why gmail is considered "biz" OK (vs other free ones),

sent everyone in my

But I'm sure others will appreciate perusing the links... #solopr

Page 12: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PRredesign (which is why I'm so battle weary!).

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: @akenn It's not about performance, it's about professionalism. A hotmail acct signals amateur (not biz person).

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @WolcottPRsource of referral system if used right

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: Week 1 for me. RT email , no URL. That was one of my first steps to market biz

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: For only $10 a year you can get a domain name and 50 email accounts through google business apps. plus free biz softwares

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@BlueprintCG_PR Thanks for the tips, but SoloPRpro.com just went through a redesign (which is why I'm so battle weary!). #solopr

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It's not about performance, it's about professionalism. A hotmail acct signals amateur (not biz person). #solopr

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@WolcottPR @solopr I think ppl also forget that LinkedIn Q&A is also a great source of referral system if used right #solopr

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: Week 1 for me. RT @krisTK: A3: im amazed at consultants who use generic , no URL. That was one of my first steps to market biz #solopr

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: For only $10 a year you can get a domain name and 50 email accounts through google business apps. plus free biz softwares #solopr

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Thanks for the tips, but SoloPRpro.com just went through a

It's not about performance, it's about professionalism. A hotmail acct

I think ppl also forget that LinkedIn Q&A is also a great

: A3: im amazed at consultants who use generic

: For only $10 a year you can get a domain name and 50 email accounts through

Page 13: #SOLOPR Transcript – 5/18/2011 · KellyeCrane: @jenzings Yes, it's important for my brain to recharge. Hopefully I'll be smarter upon my return. :-) #soloPR about 17 hours ago via

krisTK: A3: It's not just us. I see a lot of smaller newspapers with non#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

makasha: Q4: It will be a working vacation but a vacation non the less

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

WolcottPR: A4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe!

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

unkilted: #solopr - thats my advice re: gmail for your business acct. Well worth the set up time

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCranehttp://bit.ly/j0vLAR (expand

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

akenn: @dariasteigman I disagree. Gmail seems to crash all the time, but never a problem w/hotmail. #solopr

: A3: It's not just us. I see a lot of smaller newspapers with non-custom email addresses.

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will be a working vacation but a vacation non the less #solopr

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4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe!

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thats my advice re: gmail - never use it when you can have a free Google Apps for your business acct. Well worth the set up time

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@KellyeCrane here's another clean corporate theme u may like expand) #solopr

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I disagree. Gmail seems to crash all the time, but never a problem

custom email addresses.

4: This is easy. Getting married July 1 and honeymooning in Europe! #solopr

never use it when you can have a free Google Apps

I disagree. Gmail seems to crash all the time, but never a problem

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

WolcottPR: A3: Have gotten some leads from my co. listed on PRSALA referral directory #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

SoloPR: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder: Are you planning a vacation this summer?

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

CherriPRBuzz: RT @KellyeCraneYIKES #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: yes please get a gmail

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: LOL! RT @dariasteigmanrest. At a minimum, get a gmail acct

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

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: A3: Have gotten some leads from my co. listed on PRSALA referral directory

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: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder: Are you planning a vacation this summer?

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@KellyeCrane: @dariasteigman I know someone who uses AOL. Oy!<<<

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: yes please get a gmail #solopr

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@dariasteigman: The hotmail acct so separates out the non-biz-savvy from the rest. At a minimum, get a gmail acct #solopr

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: A3: Have gotten some leads from my co. listed on PRSALA referral directory

: Q4 is actually a friendly reminder: Are you planning a vacation this summer? #solopr

I know someone who uses AOL. Oy!<<<

savvy from the

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BlueprintCG_PR: @KristKbranded company email #

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

KellyeCrane: @dariasteigman

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: @SoloPRemail address. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

unkilted: @KristK yep - all business killers, along with a professional blog hosted at blogger/tumblr/Wp - its easy to be individual. Why not?

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCranesince there's no source of credibilty.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@KristK Definitely a pet peeve, business turnoff, & cautions me when it's not a #solopr

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@dariasteigman I know someone who uses AOL. Oy! #solopr

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Some days I'd be happy if they had used gmail. And their name in the

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all business killers, along with a professional blog hosted at its easy to be individual. Why not? #solopr

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@KellyeCrane I can say that u do have to properly vet online client referrals since there's no source of credibilty. #solopr

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Definitely a pet peeve, business turnoff, & cautions me when it's not a

Some days I'd be happy if they had used gmail. And their name in the

all business killers, along with a professional blog hosted at

I can say that u do have to properly vet online client referrals

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dariasteigman: @KristK The hotmail acct so separates out the nonminimum, get a gmail acct.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

SoloPR: Please have your own domain, at least! RT use generic email address, have no URL, etc

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

UrbanSuiteEnt: RT @krisTKno URL, etc. That was one of my first steps to market biz

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

KellyeCrane: A3: The only time I had to threaten legal action to a nontime a client found me thru my website.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have no URL, etc. That was one of my first steps to market biz

about 18 hours ago via Twe

The hotmail acct so separates out the non-biz-savvy from the rest. At a minimum, get a gmail acct. #solopr

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: Please have your own domain, at least! RT @krisTK: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have no URL, etc #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

@krisTK: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have no URL, etc. That was one of my first steps to market biz #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

: A3: The only time I had to threaten legal action to a non-paying client was the only client found me thru my website. #solopr

TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have no URL, etc. That was one of my first steps to market biz #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

savvy from the rest. At a

: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who

: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have

paying client was the only

: A3: i'm amazed at consultants who use generic email address, have no URL, etc. That was

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TRBizLady: Have to run, but great chatting!

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

andreaschulle: “@krisTK: A3: Clients come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work.

about 18 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCrane#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: Gaa! RT @dariasteigmanbad site (or no site) will chase prospects away

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makeshiftalisha: RT @KristKto educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

: Have to run, but great chatting! #solopr

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: “@krisTK: A3: Clients come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work. #solopr” ditto!

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@KellyeCrane I've been following u for a while. So should be able to DM me

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@dariasteigman: A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a bad site (or no site) will chase prospects away #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

@KristK A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work #solopr

Echofon · Reply · View Tweet

: “@krisTK: A3: Clients come from connections, network. I use website to educate

I've been following u for a while. So should be able to DM me

: A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a

A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website

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KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: *blushing* TY! :developed honesty and sense of humo(u)r..

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: So true. RT @dariasteigman(or no site) will chase prospects away

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

unkilted: to clarify that one thats the risk you run ;) #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: @karenswim your time was better spent on wellhumo(u)r... :-) (WoM) #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@BlueprintCG_PR You have to follow me so I can DM you. :-) #solopr

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: *blushing* TY! :-)RT @jgombita: @karenswim your time was better spent on welldeveloped honesty and sense of humo(u)r... :-) (WoM) #solopr

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@dariasteigman: A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a bad site (or no site) will chase prospects away #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

t one - buy a stock theme? Sure - but if your site looks like a competitors #solopr

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your time was better spent on well-developed honesty and sense of #solopr

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#solopr

your time was better spent on well-

: A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a bad site

but if your site looks like a competitors

developed honesty and sense of

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makeshiftalisha: @CherriPRBuzz

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

SoloPR: RT @dariasteigmanbad site (or no site) will chase prospects away

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

pureWise: RT @dariasteigmanbut get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TRBizLady: RT @krisTKeducate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work.

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCranewhere I could submit & consider it done

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@CherriPRBuzz you're welcome, it's great and free! #soloPR

Echofon · Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

@dariasteigman: @KellyeCrane A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a bad site (or no site) will chase prospects away #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

@dariasteigman: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design. #solopr

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@krisTK: A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work. #solopr

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@KellyeCrane Would love to do the post regarding GA. Send me the info where I could submit & consider it done #solopr

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A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a

: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress,

: A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to

Send me the info

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karenswim: RT @krisTK: My clients have come from connections, network. I use weeducate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: RT @karenswimhave completely neglected that part of my biz life

about 18 hours ago via Tw

CherriPRBuzz: @makeshiftalisha

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makasha: A3: I get leads from my website but its usually because of the embedded links I press releases, media kits, etc.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TRBizLady: A3. I've had one in my first year in biz. Hope to get more once my new website launches. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

: My clients have come from connections, network. I use weeducate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work. #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

@karenswim: A3: I get them but not because Im doing anything to court them, have completely neglected that part of my biz life #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

@makeshiftalisha wow just googled flavorsme. never heard of it. Thanks

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

: A3: I get leads from my website but its usually because of the embedded links I press releases, media kits, etc. #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: A3. I've had one in my first year in biz. Hope to get more once my new website

TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to

: A3: I get them but not because Im doing anything to court them,

wow just googled flavorsme. never heard of it. Thanks #solopr

: A3: I get leads from my website but its usually because of the embedded links I have in

: A3. I've had one in my first year in biz. Hope to get more once my new website

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BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCraneOCD. Hope u find one http://bit.ly/mmfV4k

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself,

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PRuse GA, it would be welcome.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: A3 No leads from website, prob becuz my activity sharply fell less Twitter promo. too many other things 2do

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: @unkilted Someone mentioned it. I used to build sites with it for otherstheme I'd recommend to non

@KellyeCrane Here's a site w/ 30+ corporate themes that are perfect for the http://bit.ly/mmfV4k (expand) #solopr

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: A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to educate new prospects about my firm, myself, my work. #solopr

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

@BlueprintCG_PR BTW, if you ever want to do a post for Solo PR Pro on how to use GA, it would be welcome. #solopr

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: A3 No leads from website, prob becuz my activity sharply fell - fewer blog posts, less Twitter promo. too many other things 2do #solopr

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Someone mentioned it. I used to build sites with it for otherstheme I'd recommend to non-techies at all #solopr

Here's a site w/ 30+ corporate themes that are perfect for the

: A3: My clients have come from connections, network. I use website to educate new

BTW, if you ever want to do a post for Solo PR Pro on how to

fewer blog posts,

Someone mentioned it. I used to build sites with it for others, it is not a

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: Q3 It's usually a piece of the equation. Have had ppl go to site to check me out, like the content & look, & then contact me.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: @dariasteigmansimple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth investment"

about 18 hours ago via web

CherriPRBuzz: A3: most leads come from word of mouth or twitter.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCraneGoogle can only help so much. Rest is up to u

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: A3: I get them but not because I'm doing anything to court them, have completely neglected that part of my biz life

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

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: Q3 It's usually a piece of the equation. Have had ppl go to site to check me out, like the content & look, & then contact me. #solopr

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@dariasteigman @KristK you 2 speak the same (persuasive) language! "Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth investment" #solopr

web · Reply · View Tweet · Show Conversation

: A3: most leads come from word of mouth or twitter. #solopr

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@KellyeCrane Converting site traffic to business all depends on a firm's value. Google can only help so much. Rest is up to u #solopr

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: A3: I get them but not because I'm doing anything to court them, have completely neglected that part of my biz life #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: Q3 It's usually a piece of the equation. Have had ppl go to site to check me out, like

you 2 speak the same (persuasive) language! "Can be as

on a firm's value.

: A3: I get them but not because I'm doing anything to court them, have completely

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dariasteigman: @KellyeCranesite) will chase prospects away.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

makeshiftalisha: A3 I do! my leads are thru

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

unkilted: has anyone mentioned Thesis yet on scratch" without actually going there.

about 18 hours ago via TweetD

TRBizLady: @BlueprintCG_PR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: RT @SoloPRleads directly from your website?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@KellyeCrane A2. It might not be primary source of new biz, but a bad site (or no site) will chase prospects away. #solopr

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: A3 I do! my leads are thru @tumblr or @flavorsme but mostly WOM

Echofon · Reply · View Tweet

: has anyone mentioned Thesis yet on #solopr ? IMHO -its the nearest you'll get to "from scratch" without actually going there.

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@BlueprintCG_PR yes, I am learning that from @einfusion #solopr

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@SoloPR: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get leads directly from your website? #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

but a bad site (or no

but mostly WOM #soloPR

its the nearest you'll get to "from

I just thought of (!): How many of you get

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BlueprintCG_PR: @jgombitacoming from Bing. Pretty interesting

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: @karenswim how about people who have their teenage or 20website.... #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: RT @SoloPRleads directly from your website?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: RT @SoloPR: Q3 is a related question: How many of you get leads directly from your website? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.co

@jgombita #kellyecrane Bulk of my traffic is from Google but def seeing a lot coming from Bing. Pretty interesting #solopr

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how about people who have their teenage or 20-something kids design the

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@BlueprintCG_PR Good for you! Does that traffic convert? #solopr

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@SoloPR: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get leads directly from your website? #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: Q3 is a related question: How many of you get leads directly from your

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

Bulk of my traffic is from Google but def seeing a lot

something kids design the

#solopr

: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get

: Q3 is a related question: How many of you get leads directly from your

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CommAMMO: RT @krisTKinvestment #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get leads directly from your website? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

TShryerPR: Thanks everyone. This was my Q. Have a static page have some fun with some of the pages.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: That would be "syncing up"... :)

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCraneinfo rich & clean site #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@krisTK: @jgombita Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth the

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get leads directly from

TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

: Thanks everyone. This was my Q. Have a static page - with contact info have some fun with some of the pages. #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: That would be "syncing up"... :) #solopr

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@KellyeCrane My analytics show me tremendous traffic just from having an #solopr

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Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth the

: Q3 is a related question I just thought of (!): How many of you get leads directly from

with contact info -but want to

My analytics show me tremendous traffic just from having an

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karenswim: @jgombita Lol, I know people who made this epic mistake and boy was it costly! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

unkilted: Agh! nobody told me that like haggis on neeps ;)

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: RT @karenswimdon't assume, these are different skill sets

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: RT @KellyeCranelegitimate. But its rarely the source of new biz for me.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCraneonline puts ur marketing gravity on auto pilot

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: RT @CommAMMOOnline/Paper brand execu may be diff, but complemtry

Lol, I know people who made this epic mistake and boy was it costly!

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: Agh! nobody told me #solopr was talking design and branding. i would have been on that like haggis on neeps ;)

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@karenswim: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer n't assume, these are different skill sets #solopr

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@KellyeCrane: A2: IMO, online presence should show you are professl and legitimate. But its rarely the source of new biz for me. #solopr

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@KellyeCrane I partially disagree. While referrals are good source of biz, online puts ur marketing gravity on auto pilot #solopr

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@CommAMMO: @jgombita @makasha @dariasteigman @KellyeCraneOnline/Paper brand execu may be diff, but complemtry - not nec exactly same #solopr

Lol, I know people who made this epic mistake and boy was it costly!

would have been on

: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer

: A2: IMO, online presence should show you are professl and

I partially disagree. While referrals are good source of biz,

@KellyeCrane @krisTK#solopr

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jgombita: (Smarty!) RT @karenswimdeveloper don't assume, these are different skill sets

about 18 hours ago via web

KellyeCrane: @CjShaffer1the color changes build-in.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: I changed the links colors, for example, so they are brand consistent rather than standard blue. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

mizrik: RT @dariasteigmanbut get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

mizrik: RT @jgombita: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites)

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

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@karenswim: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer don't assume, these are different skill sets #solopr

web · Reply · View Tweet

@CjShaffer1 I've learned CSS, but if you were in a hurry you could find one with in. #solopr

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: I changed the links colors, for example, so they are brand consistent rather than

TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

@dariasteigman: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design. #solopr

TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites) #solopr

TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

: You should understand and properly vet designer vs

I've learned CSS, but if you were in a hurry you could find one with

: I changed the links colors, for example, so they are brand consistent rather than

: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress,

: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure

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BlueprintCG_PR: @TShryerPRblueprintcreativegroup .com View my site for example

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: @jgombitabrand execu may be diff, but complemtry

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TShryerPR: absolutely! RT developer dont assume, these are different skill sets

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: A2: IMO, a legitimate. But it's rarely the source of new biz for me.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CjShaffer1: @KellyeCranevia CSS. Fairly easy to learn

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@TShryerPR I use Wordpress & Google Analytics. email me at fabiola @ blueprintcreativegroup .com View my site for example #solopr

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@jgombita @makasha @dariasteigman @KellyeCrane @krisTK Online/Paper brand execu may be diff, but complemtry - not nec exactly same #solopr

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: absolutely! RT @karenswim: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer dont assume, these are different skill sets #solopr

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: A2: IMO, a #solopr online presence should show you are professional and legitimate. But it's rarely the source of new biz for me.

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@KellyeCrane A2. Even most standard themes will let you change the color scheme via CSS. Fairly easy to learn #solopr

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I use Wordpress & Google Analytics. email me at fabiola @

Online/Paper

: You should understand and properly vet designer vs

online presence should show you are professional and

A2. Even most standard themes will let you change the color scheme

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dariasteigman: @jgombita(color, logo, design). #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: @jgombita Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth the investment

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

jenzings: RT @KellyeCraneto change the color scheme, so not too hard to match branding

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

BlueprintCG_PR: @TRBizLadyhosting svc that does auto install i.e. GoDaddy, DreamHost

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer don't assume, these are different skill sets #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@jgombita It doesn't have to be a time sink. Start by sinking up the core elements #solopr

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Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth the investment

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@KellyeCrane: A2: FYI- there are many premium Wordpress themes that allow you to change the color scheme, so not too hard to match branding #solopr

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@TRBizLady The wordpress support docs are good & even easier if u have a hosting svc that does auto install i.e. GoDaddy, DreamHost #solopr

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: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer don't assume, these are #solopr

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It doesn't have to be a time sink. Start by sinking up the core elements

Can be as simple as logo, font, layout, tone. Worth the investment #solopr

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there are many premium Wordpress themes that allow you

The wordpress support docs are good & even easier if u have a

: You should understand and properly vet designer vs developer don't assume, these are

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jgombita: RT @CherriPRBuzzcontact info I log off. sometimes

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: @jgombitaoff. sometimes the research isnt worth it

about 18 hours ago via Tw

dariasteigman: @KristK Exactly. Aren't we always telling cos. to have brand consistency on/offline? Need to do it ourselves.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

akenn: I agree with @dariasteigmanbrand consistency? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jgombita: @makasha @dariasteigmantime sink in making online one match existing paper.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@CherriPRBuzz: @jgombita @jenzings Once I see a generic form and no kind of contact info I log off. sometimes the research isnt worth it #solopr

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@jgombita @jenzings Once I see a generic form and no kind of contact info I log off. sometimes the research isnt worth it #solopr

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Exactly. Aren't we always telling cos. to have brand consistency on/offline? Need to do it ourselves. #solopr

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@dariasteigman @jgombita I think it's important. Why wouldn't you want #solopr

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@dariasteigman @KellyeCrane @krisTK realize it's ideal, but wonder at time sink in making online one match existing paper. #solopr

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Once I see a generic form and no kind of

Once I see a generic form and no kind of contact info I log

Exactly. Aren't we always telling cos. to have brand consistency

I think it's important. Why wouldn't you want

realize it's ideal, but wonder at

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SoloPR: Interesting RT @JeffCutlerprojects. e.g. Novell #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.

KellyeCrane: A2: FYI- there are many premium Wordpress themes that allow you to change the color scheme, so not too hard to match branding

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: @jgombita#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

makeshiftalisha: A2 also #coworkingbuilding your site then #soloPR

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

CherriPRBuzz: @SoloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@JeffCutler: @KellyeCrane also some of my major clients use it for #solopr

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there are many premium Wordpress themes that allow you to change the color scheme, so not too hard to match branding #solopr

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@jgombita I think it's important. Why wouldn't you want brand consistency?

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#coworking will lead you to good web developers and designers. so pitch #soloPR

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@SoloPR yeah its a free website. #solopr

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also some of my major clients use it for

there are many premium Wordpress themes that allow you to change the

I think it's important. Why wouldn't you want brand consistency?

will lead you to good web developers and designers. so pitch

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CjShaffer1: @SoloPR @cherriprbuzzas WP. V Cool for building Flash sites

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

SoloPR: RT @dariasteigmanDIY. (http://bit.ly/4ordtg (

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

jgombita: @jenzings makes me batty when I have no idea who is behind blog, etc., and the Contact Me/Us area is an anonymous electronic form!

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makasha: @jgombita @dariasteigman

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: @jgombita I do. Sometimes, I have their biz card in front of me as I'm checking out a website. Adds to sense of professionalism.

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

@cherriprbuzz I have used wix. Very user friendly but not as customizable as WP. V Cool for building Flash sites #solopr

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@dariasteigman: @CommAMMO I agree completely. Wrote a post about perils of (expand)). cc: @karenswim #solopr

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makes me batty when I have no idea who is behind blog, etc., and the Contact Me/Us area is an anonymous electronic form! #solopr

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@dariasteigman @KellyeCrane online/paper brand should match

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I do. Sometimes, I have their biz card in front of me as I'm checking out a e. Adds to sense of professionalism. #solopr

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I have used wix. Very user friendly but not as customizable

I agree completely. Wrote a post about perils of

makes me batty when I have no idea who is behind blog, etc., and the

online/paper brand should match #solopr

I do. Sometimes, I have their biz card in front of me as I'm checking out a

Show Conversation

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SoloPR: Interesting, new to me. RT havent tried it yet #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

einfusion: RT @TRBizLadytake a class so your website will rep your biz properly

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

smarterworkshop: RT @TRBizLadypro, or take a class so your website will rep your biz properly

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TShryerPR: Anyone using Wordpress and Google Analytics together, can you DM me so I can follow up directly? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PR#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

: Interesting, new to me. RT @CherriPRBuzz: A2: Wix seems user friendly as well. I #solopr

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@TRBizLady: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or take a class so your website will rep your biz properly #solopr

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@TRBizLady: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or take a class so your website will rep your biz properly #solopr

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: Anyone using Wordpress and Google Analytics together, can you DM me so I can #solopr

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@BlueprintCG_PR Believe me, I've seen most of the themes. I'm OCD to a fau

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: A2: Wix seems user friendly as well. I

are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or

: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a

: Anyone using Wordpress and Google Analytics together, can you DM me so I can

Believe me, I've seen most of the themes. I'm OCD to a fault! :-)

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TRBizLady: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or take a class so your website will rep your biz pr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: RT @dariasteigman(http://bit.ly/4ordtg (expand

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TMariePR: @KellyeCrane

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: @dariasteigmanmatch your paper one remains as important?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: @TShryerPRdo it, but there's a learning curve.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or take a class so your website will rep your biz properly #solopr

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@dariasteigman: I agree completely. Wrote a post about perils of DIY. expand)). cc: @karenswim #solopr

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@KellyeCrane @TShryerPR I agree about that learning Curve! LOL #SoloPR

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@dariasteigman @KellyeCrane serious question: do you think having your online brand match your paper one remains as important? #solopr

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@TShryerPR Self-hosted Wordpress is not as easy as everyone says it is. You can do it, but there's a learning curve. #solopr

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: A2. websites are so not my forte, but use wordpress. hire a pro, or take a class so

about perils of DIY.

#SoloPR

serious question: do you think having your online brand

s is not as easy as everyone says it is. You can

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BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCranesite www.blueprintcreativegroup.com

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CherriPRBuzz: A2: Wix seems user friendly as well. I havent tried it yet

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @CommAMMO(http://bit.ly/4ordtg (expand

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: I was that geek :fun for me.RT #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: @BlueprintCG_PRhard! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@KellyeCrane Gonna send u some great themes. I found a perfect one for my www.blueprintcreativegroup.com #solopr

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: A2: Wix seems user friendly as well. I havent tried it yet #solopr

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@CommAMMO I agree completely. Wrote a post about perils of DIY. expand)). cc: @karenswim #solopr

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: I was that geek :-) RT @TShryerPR: Im a geek and a DIYer so building the website is

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@BlueprintCG_PR The non-customizing part is what I would do over again. It's

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Gonna send u some great themes. I found a perfect one for my

I agree completely. Wrote a post about perils of DIY.

: Im a geek and a DIYer so building the website is

over again. It's

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karenswim: I second @KellyeCranedesign in end people really don't care

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jenzings: RT @jgombita: A2. (continuingthe names and phone numbers, etc., of people in the org.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TShryerPR: Im a geek and a DIYer so building the website is fun for me.RT

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @KellyeCranego & puts analytics tools at ur fingertips

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TMariePR: @CherriPRBuzzconsuming... #SoloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@KellyeCrane, been there done that w/ clients too, so much focus on custom design in end people really don't care #solopr

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: A2. (continuing) one shouldn't have to be an amateur sleuth to figure out the names and phone numbers, etc., of people in the org. #solopr

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: Im a geek and a DIYer so building the website is fun for me.RT #solopr

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@KellyeCrane U can do it again. Using a wordpress theme is surely the way to go & puts analytics tools at ur fingertips #solopr

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@CherriPRBuzz Great question.. I actually thought of using them.. seems time

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, been there done that w/ clients too, so much focus on custom

) one shouldn't have to be an amateur sleuth to figure out

#solopr

U can do it again. Using a wordpress theme is surely the way to

Great question.. I actually thought of using them.. seems time

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jgombita: A2. (continuing) one shouldn't have to be an amateur sleuth to figure out the names and phone numbers, etc., of people in the org.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: Definitely. RT names and contact points for company ees.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @KellyeCranebranding (biz card, stationary, etc.)

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: RT @KellyeCraneresembled what I want, and then use it as

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: A2: so what do you think of Wix?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

: A2. (continuing) one shouldn't have to be an amateur sleuth to figure out the names and phone numbers, etc., of people in the org. #solopr

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: Definitely. RT @jgombita: A2. Even though its website/blog, be SURE to include mes and contact points for company ees. #solopr

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@KellyeCrane Interesting. For me, it was about customizing so it matched by co. branding (biz card, stationary, etc.) #solopr

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@KellyeCrane: If I had it to do again, Id look for a Wordpress theme resembled what I want, and then use it as-is. #solopr

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: A2: so what do you think of Wix? #solopr

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: A2. (continuing) one shouldn't have to be an amateur sleuth to figure out the names and

: A2. Even though its website/blog, be SURE to include

Interesting. For me, it was about customizing so it matched by co.

: If I had it to do again, Id look for a Wordpress theme that closely

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CommAMMO: @dariasteigmanWhy spend too much that could be more profitable elsew?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: @TShryerPRcontent mgmt system. Mine is & been very effective

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

KellyeCrane: A2: If I had it to do again, I'd look for a Wordpress theme that closely resembled what I want, and then use it as

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: RT @annvidean: A2. Focuse on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so potentials SEE how you can help them

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

makeshiftalisha: A2 I've also managed to turn my clippings (http://bit.ly/lgCd8P

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

@dariasteigman @karenswim it becomes a question of what my time's worth. Why spend too much that could be more profitable elsew? #solopr

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ryerPR These days many sites are built on a blogging platform b/c of its content mgmt system. Mine is & been very effective #solopr

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: A2: If I had it to do again, I'd look for a Wordpress theme that closely resembled want, and then use it as-is. #solopr

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: A2. Focuse on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so potentials SEE how you can help them #solopr

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: A2 I've also managed to turn my @tumblr blog into a showcase site for my http://bit.ly/lgCd8P (expand) - highly recommend #soloPR

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it becomes a question of what my time's worth.

These days many sites are built on a blogging platform b/c of its

: A2: If I had it to do again, I'd look for a Wordpress theme that closely resembled

: A2. Focuse on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so

blog into a showcase site for my

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makasha: I totally agree RT thing ever #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jgombita: A2. Even though it's website/blog, be SURE to include names and contact points for company employees. Off-

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @TShryerPRincorporate plugins. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: A2: Realize that it will always be a work in progress so don't sweat trying to get every detail right. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

annvidean: A2. Keep content focused on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so potentials SEE how you can help them

about 18 hours ago via web

: I totally agree RT @CherriPRBuzz: A2: i swear by GOOGLE and its apps. The best

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: A2. Even though it's website/blog, be SURE to include names and contact points for -putting when there isn't. #solopr

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@TShryerPR Premium themes are worth it IMO. Much easier to customize and to #solopr

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: A2: Realize that it will always be a work in progress so don't sweat trying to get every

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: A2. Keep content focused on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so can help them #solopr

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: A2: i swear by GOOGLE and its apps. The best

: A2. Even though it's website/blog, be SURE to include names and contact points for

Premium themes are worth it IMO. Much easier to customize and to

: A2: Realize that it will always be a work in progress so don't sweat trying to get every

: A2. Keep content focused on successes, not just benefits (& certainly not features), so

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CherriPRBuzz: A2: i swear by GOOGLE and its apps. The best thing ever

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: RT @jgombita: A2 Whatever platform you choose, make sure you're the owner. (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites)

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

TMariePR: I would go with Word Press.. its very user friendly and I agree w/everyone regarding the plugins #SoloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: @CommAMMOI'd do it myself 1st. (aka, do as I say not as I did...)

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: But then, I just use it as a blog site, not a full Website. Keep thinking I'll do the whole enchilada sometime... A2

about 18 hours ago via Tw

karenswim: @CherriPRBuzz

: A2: i swear by GOOGLE and its apps. The best thing ever #solopr

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: A2 Whatever platform you choose, make sure you're the owner. (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites) #solopr

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go with Word Press.. its very user friendly and I agree w/everyone regarding

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@CommAMMO @karenswim Of course, lesson learned hard way. Kept thinking I'd do it myself 1st. (aka, do as I say not as I did...) #solopr

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: But then, I just use it as a blog site, not a full Website. Keep thinking I'll do the whole enchilada sometime... A2 #solopr

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@CherriPRBuzz I did that a few years ago it was a snap. #solopr

: A2 Whatever platform you choose, make sure you're the owner. (You're

go with Word Press.. its very user friendly and I agree w/everyone regarding

Of course, lesson learned hard way. Kept thinking

: But then, I just use it as a blog site, not a full Website. Keep thinking I'll do the

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: A2: Non-techy here: I use Yahoo! Small Business (appx $12/month for hosting) for my simple, static website. But it works for me.

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

SaraJanePR: RT @kellyecranedays. CNN's entire site is built on it.

about 18 hours ago via web

BB2ley: RT @karenswimmarket, or you will never

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: RT @jgombitasure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites)

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: !!! RT @karenswimtarget market,or you will never launch your site

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

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techy here: I use Yahoo! Small Business (appx $12/month for hosting) for my simple, static website. But it works for me. #solopr

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@kellyecrane Wordpress is actually used for many larger business websites these days. CNN's entire site is built on it. #solopr

web · Reply · View Tweet

@karenswim: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your target launch your site #solopr

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@jgombita: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites) #solopr

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@karenswim: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your you will never launch your site #solopr

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techy here: I use Yahoo! Small Business (appx $12/month for hosting) for my

Wordpress is actually used for many larger business websites these

: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your target

: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make

: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your

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dariasteigman: A2 Make sure your calls to action are clear. What do you want visitors to d#soloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

PRjeff: A2: Form strategic alliance w/graphic designer & Web programmer, do some trade. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: A2: im trying to switch from blogger to wordpress by august

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TShryerPR: Im having trouble with wordpress. is it because I am trying out the free version? Is there a big difference? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: You're spot on the theme. I use Google Analytics and url short'nrs

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: RT @dariasteigmangood theme & hire a designer/techie 2 design.

: A2 Make sure your calls to action are clear. What do you want visitors to d

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: A2: Form strategic alliance w/graphic designer & Web programmer, do some trade.

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: A2: im trying to switch from blogger to wordpress by august #solopr

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: Im having trouble with wordpress. is it because I am trying out the free version? Is #solopr

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: You're spot on @dariasteigman -- I use WordPress, but had a designer customthe theme. I use Google Analytics and url short'nrs #solopr

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@dariasteigman: Dont think u can do it all yourself. u can use WordPress, but get good theme & hire a designer/techie 2 design. #solopr

: A2 Make sure your calls to action are clear. What do you want visitors to do?

: A2: Form strategic alliance w/graphic designer & Web programmer, do some trade.

#solopr

: Im having trouble with wordpress. is it because I am trying out the free version? Is

I use WordPress, but had a designer customize

: Dont think u can do it all yourself. u can use WordPress, but get

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makeshiftalisha: A2 I love buttons for a one-page bio (

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

annvidean: RT @dariasteigmanWordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites)

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

KellyeCrane: A2: Wordpress is actually used for many larger business websites these days. CNN's entire site is built on it. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

makasha: Q2: Wordpress works wonders. Whatever you need, there is probably a plugin for it. I also like SEO themes, I us

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: A2 I love @flavorsme with web2.0 tools already built in and customizable social page bio (http://bit.ly/gorBCj (expand)) #soloPR

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@dariasteigman: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design. #solopr

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: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the "owner." (You're a sharecropper on some SM sites) #solopr

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: A2: Wordpress is actually used for many larger business websites these days. CNN's #solopr

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: Q2: Wordpress works wonders. Whatever you need, there is probably a plugin for it. I also like SEO themes, I use Thesis #solopr

with web2.0 tools already built in and customizable social

: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use

: A2. Whatever platform you choose for main real estate...just make sure you are the

: A2: Wordpress is actually used for many larger business websites these days. CNN's

: Q2: Wordpress works wonders. Whatever you need, there is probably a plugin for it. I

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CjShaffer1: A2: certainly google analytics, I would push a good CMS as well. Wordpress is always a "user-friendly" option

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: @krisTK Free yourself it's the best thing ever, seriously ;

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: RT @SoloPR: Q2: If you have a your own website, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)?

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

TShryerPR: what is the website based on? blogger.com? RT Nothing beats Googles analytics.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: Rofl, exactly! RT@jgombita: :-) #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

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A2: certainly google analytics, I would push a good CMS as well. Wordpress is friendly" option #solopr

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Free yourself it's the best thing ever, seriously ;-) #solopr

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: Q2: If you have a your own website, what tips can you offer on building tools, services, analytics, etc.)? #solopr

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is the website based on? blogger.com? RT @BlueprintCG_PR: @SoloPRNothing beats Googles analytics. #solopr

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: Rofl, exactly! RT@jgombita: @karenswim @katedavids "Its 2 p.m. it must be Israel."

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A2: certainly google analytics, I would push a good CMS as well. Wordpress is

: Q2: If you have a your own website, what tips can you offer on building

@SoloPR

"Its 2 p.m. it must be Israel."

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MariaJamesPR: RT @dariasteigmanWordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

dariasteigman: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: RT @SoloPRbuilding one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: @karenswim Lights, webcam, conference call? With my nearest client 600 miles away, need to bite the bullet #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

MariaJamesPR: #solopr Hi all! Joining in a bit late.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@dariasteigman: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design. #solopr

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: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good theme & hire a designer/techie to design. #solopr

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@SoloPR: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)? #solopr

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Lights, webcam, conference call? With my nearest client 600 miles away, #solopr

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Hi all! Joining in a bit late.

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f. You can use

: A2 Don't think you can do it all yourself. You can use WordPress, but get a good

: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on

Lights, webcam, conference call? With my nearest client 600 miles away, I

Show Conversation

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BlueprintCG_PR: @SoloPRcapture emails, feed content, & a blog platform

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TShryerPR: RT @SoloPRbuilding one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makeshiftalisha: @KellyeCrane

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

CherriPRBuzz: A2: Google analytics is said to be the best. I use about 3 different services & the numbers are different #solopr

about 18 hours ago via Twe

karenswim: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your target market, or you will never launch your site

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

akenn: A2: I've heard nonhear a site is based on it #solopr

@SoloPR Nothing beats Google's analytics. Also useful are tools to allow u to capture emails, feed content, & a blog platform #solopr

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@SoloPR: Q2: If you have a your own website, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)? #solopr

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@KellyeCrane I try! #solopr

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: A2: Google analytics is said to be the best. I use about 3 different services & the #solopr

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: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your target market, or you will never launch your site #solopr

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: A2: I've heard non-techies rave about Wordpress and more advanced folk cringe when they #solopr

Nothing beats Google's analytics. Also useful are tools to allow u to

: Q2: If you have a your own website, what tips can you offer on

: A2: Google analytics is said to be the best. I use about 3 different services & the

: A2: Don't agonize over things that will not be important to your target market, or you

techies rave about Wordpress and more advanced folk cringe when they

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: @dariasteigmanmore locals! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: RT @SoloPRbuilding one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

PRjeff: A2: Wordpress seems to work for a lot of folks.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: @krisTK Lol, yes you do have to be camera ready, my office is usually good but me not so much, lol! #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

jgombita: @karenswim @katedavids

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

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@dariasteigman @jgombita Yes - travel expenses v. commuting --

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@SoloPR: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)? #solopr

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: A2: Wordpress seems to work for a lot of folks. #solopr

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Lol, yes you do have to be camera ready, my office is usually good but me

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@katedavids "It's 2 p.m. it must be Israel." :-) #solopr

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-- still hoping for

: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on

Lol, yes you do have to be camera ready, my office is usually good but me

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SoloPR: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, services, analytics, etc.)? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

krisTK: @karenswim Ive been avoiding video calls I'm going to a meeting. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

TShryerPR: RT @dariasteigman"travel" vs. commuting. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: @katedavidslater Florida, no travel involved

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: @CommAMMOcommuting. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on building one (tools, #solopr

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Ive been avoiding video calls -- must clean office first and then dress like #solopr

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@dariasteigman: @CommAMMO Thats a different scenario. Associated with #solopr

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Exactly yesterday I had productive meetings with someone in Israel and later Florida, no travel involved #solopr

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@CommAMMO That's a different scenario. Associated with "travel" vs.

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: Q2: If you have a your own webstite, what tips can you offer on building one (tools,

must clean office first and then dress like

Show Conversation

Thats a different scenario. Associated with

Exactly yesterday I had productive meetings with someone in Israel and

That's a different scenario. Associated with "travel" vs.

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jgombita: @CommAMMO

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: Interesting discussion #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

CommAMMO: I spent 7 months out of state #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CherriPRBuzz: A1 i dont charge clients for mileage but it is recorded for tax purposes.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

katedavids: @karenswimVery useful. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

@CommAMMO what about accommodation? #solopr

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: Interesting discussion -- good tips about not nicking and diming. Q2 is coming up...

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: I spent 7 months out of state - drove to-fro, so they got the mileage bill... A1

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: A1 i dont charge clients for mileage but it is recorded for tax purposes.

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True. And you don't have to be in the same town, much less country.

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good tips about not nicking and diming. Q2 is coming up...

fro, so they got the mileage bill... A1

: A1 i dont charge clients for mileage but it is recorded for tax purposes. #solopr

True. And you don't have to be in the same town, much less country.

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dariasteigman: @SoloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

jgombita: [Gov't, assoc., etc. do it] RT have a pricing model that accommodates expenses

about 18 hours ago via web

CherriPRBuzz: ok break time over. time to join

about 18 hours ago via HootSuite

TShryerPR: I use GoogleVoice #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: @katedavidsin live meetings #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

Seriously, it's 30 cents a gallon less than in my neighborhood.

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: [Gov't, assoc., etc. do it] RT @karenswim A1: I'm not/no need but I think you should have a pricing model that accommodates expenses #solopr

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: ok break time over. time to join #solopr and a webinar . YIKES

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: I use GoogleVoice - makes for no charges on my cell phone! (skype thread reply)

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It really is you still see each other but without the time suck that happens

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Seriously, it's 30 cents a gallon less than in my neighborhood. #solopr

k you should

arges on my cell phone! (skype thread reply)

It really is you still see each other but without the time suck that happens

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dariasteigman: Agree, @KristKfluxes don't kill your profit margin.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

KellyeCrane: @makeshiftalishaconsultant in Manhattan. Build it into fees.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

akenn: @makeshiftalishain awhile? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: @jgombitamostly predictable http://bit.ly/myYSXN

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

makasha: @SoloPR No. My services are set up to accommodate meetings based on distance & freequency #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

@KristK, tracking mileage is key. So is pricing smart to start with so price fluxes don't kill your profit margin. #soloPR

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@makeshiftalisha I think you don't want to make them look for an alternative consultant in Manhattan. Build it into fees. #soloPR

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any way to avoid going in - i.e. conference call or Skype

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@jgombita @PRjeff There's a Brookings Institution report on US transit options http://bit.ly/myYSXN (expand) #solopr

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No. My services are set up to accommodate meetings based on distance &

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age is key. So is pricing smart to start with so price

I think you don't want to make them look for an alternative

i.e. conference call or Skype - perhaps once

rt on US transit options -

No. My services are set up to accommodate meetings based on distance &

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katedavids: It really is the best! RT time efficient #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

UrbanSuiteEnt: RT @karenswim#solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: This is why I love skype video call, cost and time efficient

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

SoloPR: Yes, can make a big diff! RT deduction purposes #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

makeshiftalisha: Q1 I live in anyway to add in that transportation expense?

about 18 hours ago via Echofon

TShryerPR: ditto RT @krisTKbusiness/charitable mile for taxes.

: It really is the best! RT @karenswim: This is why I love skype video call, cost and

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@karenswim: This is why I love skype video call, cost and time efficient

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: This is why I love skype video call, cost and time efficient #solopr

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: Yes, can make a big diff! RT @akenn (and @KrisTK): A1 I do track mileage for tax #solopr

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: Q1 I live in #Brooklyn and hate commuting to Manhattan via subway for clients. anyway to add in that transportation expense? #soloPR

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@krisTK: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for taxes. #solopr

: This is why I love skype video call, cost and

: This is why I love skype video call, cost and time efficient

): A1 I do track mileage for tax

and hate commuting to Manhattan via subway for clients.

: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every

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about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

dariasteigman: A1 I have a Tues mtg that's 20 mi each way. But the office is next to 1 of cheapest gas stations in region, so I fill up there. #soloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck · Reply · View Tweet

CommAMMO: Yep. RT @krisTK: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for taxes. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

SoloPR: Yes, bld it in RT @karenswim: A1: I'm not, no need but I think you should have a pricing model that accommodates expenses #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com · Reply · View Tweet

jgombita: @PRjeff or take public transit.... #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat · Reply · View Tweet

andreaschulle: “@akenn: A1 Almost a non-issue with so much work done electronically or by phone #solopr” agree

about 18 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone · Reply · View Tweet

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jenzings: Smart middle ground RT tracking every business/charitable mile fo

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TMariePR: ITs #SolorPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

akenn: A1 I do track mileage for tax deduction purposes

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for taxes. #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

PRjeff: A1: Good reason to bike more.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

: Smart middle ground RT @KristK: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for taxes. #solopr

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time!!! Hey #SoloPR Fam!

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: A1 I do track mileage for tax deduction purposes #solopr

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: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for

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: A1: Good reason to bike more. #solopr

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: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am

: A1: No fuel surcharge for my clients, but I am tracking every business/charitable mile for

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KellyeCrane: A1: Depends on how far you're going. Locally, I don't worry about it, but it's fair if you travel more than 40 min, I think.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

TRBizLady: A1. I haven't, but that is definitely something to consider.

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: Amen! RT @BlueprintCG_PRpricing solves having to bill for gas mileage

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

CommAMMO: RT @dariasteigmannickel & dime-ing. Falls under biz expense.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: A1: I'm not, no need but I think you should have a pricing model that accommodates expenses #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

: A1: Depends on how far you're going. Locally, I don't worry about it, but it's fair if you travel more than 40 min, I think. #solopr

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: A1. I haven't, but that is definitely something to consider. #solopr

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@BlueprintCG_PR: Cant nickel & dime client 4 everything. Value based pricing solves having to bill for gas mileage #solopr

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@dariasteigman: A1 Unless youre doing a lot of driving for a client, I think its ing. Falls under biz expense. #solopr

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: A1: I'm not, no need but I think you should have a pricing model that accommodates

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: A1: Depends on how far you're going. Locally, I don't worry about it, but it's fair if

: Cant nickel & dime client 4 everything. Value based

: A1 Unless youre doing a lot of driving for a client, I think its

: A1: I'm not, no need but I think you should have a pricing model that accommodates

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PRjeff: A1: Depends on the distance & if I've already allotted for that in retainer.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

akenn: A1 Almost a non-issue with so much work done electronically or by phone

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: Can't nickel & dime client 4 everything. Value based pricing solves having to bill for gas mileage #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: Awww @TShryerPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

dariasteigman: A1 Unless you're doing a lot of driving for a client, I think it's nickel & dimeFalls under biz expense. #soloPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

krisTK: RT @SoloPR: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your client contracts? #solopr

: A1: Depends on the distance & if I've already allotted for that in retainer. #solopr

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issue with so much work done electronically or by phone

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: Can't nickel & dime client 4 everything. Value based pricing solves having to #solopr

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@TShryerPR you are such a sweetie! Thank you :-) #solopr

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: A1 Unless you're doing a lot of driving for a client, I think it's nickel & dime#soloPR

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: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your

#solopr

issue with so much work done electronically or by phone #solopr

: Can't nickel & dime client 4 everything. Value based pricing solves having to

: A1 Unless you're doing a lot of driving for a client, I think it's nickel & dime-ing.

: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your

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about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

TShryerPR: @karenswim

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: Not to be missed! RT measurement!

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

CommAMMO: Only for outadding mileage expenses into your client contracts?

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

karenswim: RT @SoloPRyour client contracts? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

BlueprintCG_PR: Marketing Strategist & PR Bulldog joining Been a while 4 me, so gla

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

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@karenswim Hope everyone read Karen's article today! http://ht.ly/4XpnJ

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: Not to be missed! RT @SoloPR: On June 1, @Shonali is a guest to talk #solopr

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or out-of-town gigs. RT @SoloPR: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your client contracts? #solopr

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@SoloPR: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into solopr

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: Marketing Strategist & PR Bulldog joining #solopr from sunny South Florida. Been a while 4 me, so glad to join

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http://ht.ly/4XpnJ #solopr

#solopr

: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you

: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into

from sunny South Florida.

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SoloPR: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your client contracts? #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

jenzings: @KristK We love to hear that

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

karenswim: @TShryerPR

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

krisTK: @jenzings Hi Jen! I'm using #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.com

andreaschulle: @SoloPR @kellyecrane

about 18 hours ago via Twitter for iPhone

: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your client

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We love to hear that--! #soloPR

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@TShryerPR Hey you! :-) #solopr

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Hi Jen! I'm using @CustomScoop for a couple of client reports this week.

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@kellyecrane hi all! Andrea here. Joining you from Austin, TX!

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: Q1: With gas prices going up, are you adding mileage expenses into your client

for a couple of client reports this week.

Show Conversation

hi all! Andrea here. Joining you from Austin, TX! #solopr

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SoloPR: Welcome to a few new faces (and, of course, the veterans too)! Q1 coming up next... #solopr

about 18 hours ago via TweetGrid.c

JoeQuijano: From Albany, NY

about 18 hours ago via web

jenzings: @SoloPR @Shonali

about 18 hours ago via TweetDeck

CommAMMO: RT @SoloPR1) @Shonali is a guest, to talk

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

TShryerPR: Happy Wednesday all from Chicago.

about 18 hours ago via TweetChat

: Welcome to a few new faces (and, of course, the veterans too)! Q1 coming up next...

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: From Albany, NY @JoeQuijano here. Incoming @SMCtechvalley president.

web · Reply · View Tweet

@Shonali Oooh, that will be fun, two of my favorite tweet chats.

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@SoloPR: Before we get started, a calendar note.Two weeks from today (June is a guest, to talk #solopr measurement! #solopr

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: Happy Wednesday all from Chicago. #solopr

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: Welcome to a few new faces (and, of course, the veterans too)! Q1 coming up next...

president. #solopr

Oooh, that will be fun, two of my favorite tweet chats. #soloPR

: Before we get started, a calendar note.Two weeks from today (June

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annvidean: Hi, from Ann in AZ. 30 yrs PR exp, 15 as indy, APR, former Phx PRSA president, word-of-mouth strategist #solopr

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andreaschulle: RT @SoloPRand related fields (and those who want to learn more about it).

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CommAMMO: Had to make it today #solopr

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SoloPR: Before we get started, a calendar note.Two weeks from today (June 1) we'll have @Shonali as a guest, to talk

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jenzings: Jen Z from CustomScoop, checking in...

: Hi, from Ann in AZ. 30 yrs PR exp, 15 as indy, APR, former Phx PRSA president, #solopr

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@SoloPR: It's time for this week's #soloPR chat for independent pros in PR and related fields (and those who want to learn more about it). #solopr

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: Had to make it today - might be weeks before I can again! Hi from Cleveland.

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@UrbanSuiteEnt hello fellow Atlien! #solopr

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: Before we get started, a calendar note.Two weeks from today (June 1) we'll have as a guest, to talk #solopr measurement!

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: Jen Z from CustomScoop, checking in... #soloPR

: Hi, from Ann in AZ. 30 yrs PR exp, 15 as indy, APR, former Phx PRSA president,

chat for independent pros in PR

might be weeks before I can again! Hi from Cleveland.

: Before we get started, a calendar note.Two weeks from today (June 1) we'll have

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dariasteigman: Hi, #soloprpeople actually do live).

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jgombita: @CommAMMOtoday's chat?! #solopr

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PRjeff: Greeeeeeeetings from the Valley of the Sun (wait, cloudy & cool today). Will only be here for a bit... #solopr

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dconconi: RT @KellyeCraneindependent pros in PR and related fields (and those who want to learn more about it)

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dcaplick: Debra Caplick, Chicagowww.APRwriter.com #solopr

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#solopr folks. How's everyone today? Checking in from D.C. (where real

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@CommAMMO (@KellyeCrane) thinking I need to sit down. SEAN is participating in

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: Greeeeeeeetings from the Valley of the Sun (wait, cloudy & cool today). Will only be here

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: Debra Caplick, Chicago-based subcontractor for PR agencies and blogger at #solopr

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ing in from D.C. (where real

) thinking I need to sit down. SEAN is participating in

: Greeeeeeeetings from the Valley of the Sun (wait, cloudy & cool today). Will only be here

chat for independent pros in PR and related fields (and those who want to learn more about it)

based subcontractor for PR agencies and blogger at

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krisTK: Hello to my #soloprprof)

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SoloPR: Wow- big salute to you! Congrats!! RT years as a solo pro this month.

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karenswim: Hello everyone! Karen Swim barely sliding into chat, harried but here, 7 years solo #solopr

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UrbanSuiteEnt: Joining the #marketing Hi everyone!

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dconconi: Can't believe I have to miss out!!

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#solopr pals. Kristie here from south MS (20 years exp, 7 as indy, APR, PR

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alute to you! Congrats!! RT @RobinMarie: Robin from Mpls. Celebrating 12 years as a solo pro this month. #solopr

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: Hello everyone! Karen Swim barely sliding into chat, harried but here, 7 years solo

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: Joining the #solopr chat. (waving) Janelle from Atlanta. #fashion #beautyHi everyone!

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: Can't believe I have to miss #solopr AGAIN - but you shouldn't. It's on NOW. Check it

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pals. Kristie here from south MS (20 years exp, 7 as indy, APR, PR

: Robin from Mpls. Celebrating 12

: Hello everyone! Karen Swim barely sliding into chat, harried but here, 7 years solo

#beauty #pr

but you shouldn't. It's on NOW. Check it

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krisTK: @RobinMarie Congratulations! That's quite the milestone!

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SoloPR: If you have Qs you'd like us to discuss, please DM), & we'll add them to the list!

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krisTK: RT @SoloPR: time for those who want to learn more about it)

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TRBizLady: Hello! Checking int

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RobinMarie: Robin from Mpls. Celebrating 12 years as a solo pro this month.

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Congratulations! That's quite the milestone! #solopr

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: If you have Qs you'd like us to discuss, please @KellyeCrane without the hashtag (or DM), & we'll add them to the list! #solopr

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: time for #soloPR chat for independent pros in PR and related fields (and those who want to learn more about it) #solopr

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: Hello! Checking into #solopr for a few, then off to run a errands.

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: Robin from Mpls. Celebrating 12 years as a solo pro this month. #solopr

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without the hashtag (or

chat for independent pros in PR and related fields (and

#solopr

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SoloPR: If you're joining, please introduce yourself. This is @KellyeCrane moderating, Atlanta-based blogger at http://soloprpro.com/ #solopr

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SoloPR: @CommAMMO Hello old friend! Nice to see you. #solopr

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CommAMMO: RT @KellyeCrane: Wait, its Wednesday? #solopr chat day -- see you 1-2pm ET today! #solopr

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