2010 February | Michelle Shaeffer

Crafters/Artists: 9 Sites You Can Get a Link From

February 21, 2010 By Michelle Shaeffer 3 Comments

Credit: Cool knitting photo from http://www.flickr.com/photos/the-a-team/sets/72157594573683373/

Links are important since they help us get more traffic to our sites and better search engine rankings. Targeted links are the ones that really count though!

What is a targeted link? A link from a site that reaches your target market. 8-) For example, if you sell bowling balls, a link from a site about cats isn’t targeted. But a link from a site that discusses bowling technique, lists bowling ball reviews, or sells bowling shoes would be a good targeted link for you.

If you’re a crafter or artist, stop by these 9 crafting or arts sites and request your free link! Some may require a link back while others don’t. Just check the terms as you submit your info to see what’s required for each.

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Filed Under: Online Marketing, Website Tips

Breakdown or Breakthrough?

February 16, 2010 By Michelle Shaeffer 6 Comments

I’ve not posted to my blog for a while. It’s been one of those months. Well, actually about 6 of those months. But then again, isn’t life always challenging? The last week I’ve spent dealing with some medical issues in our family, among a lot of other personal issues, and it’s been tough. I’d like to just sit and cry. We all have those days. Just feels like a breakdown is the only option. Something’s got to give.

This morning I realized I can choose to breakdown, or I can choose to stick to it and breakthrough. It means doing all I can, being at peace that it’s the best I can do, making changes and just trusting that things will work out the way they’re supposed to.

A couple of inspirational quotes to share for anyone else dealing with a challenging time right now:

“It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” -Vince Lombardi

“If you are going through hell, keep going.” -Winston Churchill

“Never, never, never give up!” -Winston Churchill

Filed Under: Balance, Work at Home

Post Resolution Hangover Giveaway

February 4, 2010 By Michelle Shaeffer 2 Comments

Note from Michelle: Just 24 hours left to grab some great gifts from this giveaway (no opt-ins required, but some great info if you choose to sign up). Here’s the scoop, straight from Solo-E…

It’s a one-of-a-kind event … yet couldn’t be more timely!

Whether you admit it or not, the word resolution goes hand in hand with the start of a new year. Whether you make your resolutions in the form of business goals and priorities, or actual resolutions …. By mid to late January, you’re likely tired of forcing yourself to follow-through on what you set out just a few weeks ago.

In comes Terri Z at Solo-E, a virtual learning resource for solo entrepreneurs, with the Post Resolution Hangover Giveaway. This isn’t your typical giveaway…each item is a true gift, not available anywhere else for free! The value of each item is the price at which it sells today. How cool is that?!

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