Tom Heck

Are you an entrepreneur who needs a web presence?  I have lots of friends who fall into this category which is why I put this post together. 

Blogs are WAY more powerful than traditional (static) websites.  If you're going to invest in a web presence then build yourself a blog (or get someone else to do it).

Click on and read these links first:

• What is a blog?
  
• What's the difference between a blog and a website?
• Dave Taylor's "blog advantages" talk

Then read these:

• 10 tips for a great blog
  
• How to write a blog post people love
• Penelope Trunk's guide to blogging
• Tips for taking your blog to a whole new level
• Top 5 blogging misconceptions
• The art of the list
• Best damn web marketing checklist, period!
• How To Write Headlines (for a blog)
• 18 Stupid Mistakes Bloggers Make In Their First Year
• The Word's 50 Most Powerful Blogs

Resources:

• Blogging platform I use is typepad.com
• Many bloggers use the Wordpress.org platform
• My friend Nina East designs and builds blogs for entrepreneurs 
• You can find professionals to help you with all aspects of your blog at elance.com

1,000 True Fans

If you're new to building your business/site/brand/list then read this article 1,000 True Fans.