Introducing the cure…

Finally, today I found the motherlode of all cleaning products — Pledge Multi Surface wipes work AWESOME to clean the screen.  My Blackberry clean has never been so shiny and bright.  it’s like brand new.  YEAH!  Just thought I’d pass this tip along for all those desperate crackberry users.

My good friend Jane Deuber  is hosting the second call in a series of two entitled, “Revenue Rev-up: Proven strategies for creating multiple streams of income for your small business.”

You can attend this call and get your top questions about making more money in your business answered by Jane.  Just send Jane your single most important question about growing your business in a down economy here.
>>> http://www.webmomz.com/revenue.htm <<<

You’ll also get INSTANT ACCESS to the recording of call #1 and be able to join the next call live on Wednesday nite.

Click on the link to learn and be inspired!
>>> http://www.webmomz.com/revenue.htm <<<

You’ll be glad you did.

Kristie T

Kudos to you Ms. Kelly!  Hats off to you and all the good work you do online.  I am thankful and happy to have you in my circle of wonderful online women on the web.

If you haven’t listened to Kelly’s show, I highly recommend you check it out.  As a special gift to her listeners, Kelly is offer five free business building audios.  So go grab your personal goodie bag and have a listen.  Find it online at www.WAHMTalkRadio.com

Blessings!

Kristie T

My good friend, Jane Deuber, is holding two complimentary training calls entitled “Revenue Rev-up: Proven strategies for creating multiple streams of income.” Knowing Jane, these calls will deliver tons of value and provide specific steps you can take to recession-proof your business in the months ahead.

Send in your questions and Jane will answer them on the call!
Submit your question regarding growing your business here:  http://www.theprofitaccelerator.com/tpa_ask.asp.  I

In exchange you will receive the dial-in details so you can participate on the call at no charge this Wednesday. Even if you can’t be there submit your question so you receive a link to the call recording.

The truth is, it is possible to recession proof our businesses with innovative strategies and a fresh perspective of what we offer. Click on the link below to ask your question and join me and Jane for two incredible calls! http://www.theprofitaccelerator.com/tpa_ask.asp

See you on the call!

Kristie T

I actually was so devastated with my divorce I took a corporate job for 6 weeks just to get a paycheck and not have to think.  And while it was what I needed mentally at the time, I found myself feeling guilty.  Those 4 walls of that corporate office were fencing me in.  And I felt God calling me to step up to the plate, be brave, and get back in action. So here I am back to motivate, courage, and inspire.  And what’s funny, is how all of you have given so much back to me in the process.

My faith has been such a comfort during this time.  I felt God telling me “I will take care of you”.  This morning I heard the words, “Remember who you  are” from Lion King.  I also thought back to the words of Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz saying “I had the power all along within me”.

I realized that I was making a choice about whether I was “ready” to claim my power again or play victim.  Today I chose to reclaim my power.  And it feels good.

What have you been through in life and business that really knocked you down?  How did you find the courage to recover and get back in the game?

Wishing you all strength and courage in your journey.  Be bold, step out, and SHINE!

Kristie T

I found this great post on Derek Gehl’s blog that clearly explains what KEI is and how to use that number to choose hot keywords and find good niches for your product.

According to Omniture, on page SEO techniques account for 80% of the ranking equation for a large corporate website.  For a small business website, on page SEO accounts for only about 20% of the ranking equation.

Here are 5 off page SEO techniques that I have found help newer, smaller websites boost their search engine rankings quite effectively!

1) Link building - the number and quality of backlinks to your website
2) Social Media
3) Blogs
4) Submitting Press Releases online
5) Article promotion in article directories

One of the key points I “got” in this video is the importance of using 1 keyword phrase per page and declaring that the authoritative page for that keyword.  So anytime you create a link to that specfic page, you need to use that exact keyword phrase as the keyword rich text for the link.

For example if I optimized my product page for “marketing consulting service” then anytime I make a link on my website or blog to that product page, I need to use the words “marketing consulting service” as the hotlink to that specific page.

Another thing that will boost your indexability is to create a Google site map.  If you go to www.google.com/webmasters it will help you create an XML feed that helps Google find and spider all the pages of your website.

Watch the free SEO webinar 30 SEO Strategies for Corporate Websites.  You’ll learn a TON.  I did!

So now I am on my own. I am excited for this chance to create a life of my own design. Now I have a chance to pursue hobbies, personal interests, and live a truly authentic life. It’s really funny, for the past 10 years I spent so much of my life helping others to create a life they love with their own work at home business. Now it’s time for me to focus that energy on creating a life I love for my kids and myself.

I am doing great. Just learning how to enjoy time being alone. I am a pretty social person. I am trying to stay connected to friends and sticking close to church for support.

I am so thankful for the many friends I have made online. I truly have developed a wonderful sisterhood and network of friends on the internet. Thanks so much to all of you for your love and support. I truly feel loved.

I am so thankful for my online businesses. I am truly blessed to have passive income that has provided for my kids during this difficult time.

Mostly, I want you to know why I have been away. Also, I know there are a lot of divorced and single work at home moms in our Webmomz community. I am gaining a new understanding for your courage, tenacity, and what you do to be there for your kids and put food on the table with your at home businesses.

Are you a single or divorced work at home mom? Have you gone thru a divorce and learned how to support the kids on your own? What have you learned about yourself in the process?

The pain we suffer in life allows us to transform, to grow, and be more than we were before. Let’s share together our experiences and be stronger, bolder, braver women for ourselves and our families.

With much love,

Kristie T

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