Blog or Web Site or Both?
For those of you who are still thinking about maybe, possibly, some day upgrading your web site and maybe, just maybe doing a blog - Mike Sansone does a great job of explaining why a site and a blog can be/is the same thing. Forget the terminology and that silly word, “blog” for a second. For example, you’re right now visiting my on-line office and this center column is a conversation in my inner sanctum.
I also love that Mike lists the City of Albuquerque for its clean design and blogs. Now, if our controversial Mayor Marty(1) is brave enough to blog - what’s stopping you? In any event, check out the site - at least the photos in the header. You’ll see why I love living here. (Thanks, Mike! Come visit sometime. We don’t have Panera, but I’ll introduce you to the locally owned Flying Star. When Bruce Fryer was in town a couple of weeks ago, he dubbed it “awesome!”)
For those of you who have no idea who Mike or Bruce are, or don’t get the references - I met both via blogging and we’ve become good friends. And - full disclosure - Bruce is now one of my clients. So, yes, I get business from blogging. More importantly - it’s fun, “let’s commit marketing arson” business.
(1) Yes, it’s largely Mayor PR but it’s a start…
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February 15th, 2007 at 3:57 pm
Hi Mary,
I sure hope the people there are listening and that Mayor Marty knows how much Mary Schmidt means to Albuquerque.
Today, I was speaking at a local ABWA chapter. Apparently there is a national conference in ABQ later this year. First thing I mention? Gotta check out Mary Schmidt.
There was a day when someone mentioned ABQ - my first thought was DUKES. Not anymore. Now, when people mention ABQ - I think MARY SCHMIDT! So do others.
February 15th, 2007 at 5:58 pm
Thanks, Mike! However, I’m not sure the city would consider that a complliment
By all means, tell people to give me a ring or drop me a line if they want recommendations about what to do, etc. while they’re here.
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