Example of using a blog for your business

Just flying through, but crossed an interesting article about one of the leading blogging/IT people in the US who has used his blog to generate connections, gain influence and ultimately profit. How I made over $2 million with this blog - Dave Winer Two stand out quotes for me: ...that's the role of a blog, it's a way of communicating what you're doing. Companies, consultants and authors need to do a lot of communicating, and blogs allow you to go direct, and be more efficient, less diluted. and If I had any advice to offer it's this -- get in the habit of communicating directly with the people you want to influence. Don't charge them to read it and don't let others interfere with your communication. Talk through your blog as you would talk face to face. You will also see that Dave Winer's site is no all-jumping, all-flashing internet masterpiece, it's a simple tool of communication which lets him link to other interesting spots on the web, and provides a space for him to discuss his ideas and thoughts. The blogging service built into the network is very similar to the types you'd find elsewhere such as Blogger, so even if you post a few practice articles here before moving on to something else, at least have a go to see if it works for you.

"NFU are very exensive but are very good when it comes to making a claim apparently... but hopefully never have to. I was looking for a combined policy to cover all insurances but according to my broker there isnt one so I end up paying a broker fee…"

"Agree with you Graham, we have a client with a long run of Laurel which we only cut once a year mid june and have done for over 20 years, the client is fussy with a capital F ! It's a superb evergreen hedge which is bomb proof.
As to this so called…"

"Disagree there! I maintain a site with a couple of of large laurel hedges and one cut in July suffices and keeps it looking nice. Agree.... looks nasty immediately after cutting but quickly perks up so you don't notice the cut leaves. Pretty much…"

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