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Year in Review: The 8 Most Popular Marketing Hotspots Issues of 2009
 2009 has been a crazy busy year for Marketing Hotspots and Cat's Eye Marketing. Happily, we have had an explosion of new e-tip subscribers. Many of you have forwarded your e-tip issues to others who decided to subscribe themselves. For that we thank you.
As we say goodbye to the old year, I leave you with some of the tips that got the highest response from our readers. Your e-mail messages have meant the world to me and actually help me plan more content that is useful to you.
Watch in early 2010 for a short survey. Your answers will help us figure out the direction for Marketing Hotspots for the coming year. In the meantime, here are the "Top Eight" E-tips from 2009.
Marketing with Blogs
Time, skill and something valuable to say. That and much more go into producing a successful blog. Some of you thanked me for giving you permission not to blog:
Just Say 'No': 6 Reasons Why You Shouldn't Have a Blog
WordPress.com or WordPress.org? The choice can be confusing and there are several factors to consider. This e-tip breaks it down:
WordPress.com or WordPress.org: Which Should You Choose?
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Marketing with Websites
Website redesign was on many of your minds last year. How to figure out whether you need one:
Should You Redesign Your Website? 5 Signs It Might Be the Right Time
and if you decide it is, some thoughts on the trends for 2010:
5 Website Design Trends for 2010: Who Would Have Thought?
Tips for making that all-important home page pull your readers in and keep them on your site:
Lessons in Homepage Design: Looking Through Your Readers' Eyes
and what your customer is feeling when they visit your website:
Cookies, Milk and Scraped Knees: 6 Things Your Customers Wish You Knew
Relationship Marketing
If you know how important relationship building is, but you're not sure how to do it without feeling like a pest, here are some suggestions:
5 Tips for Keeping in Touch with Your Customers: How to Follow Without Being a Stalker
Getting More Focused with Marketing
Finally, how to tackle that marketing calendar, 30 days at a time:
30 Days to More Customers: The Tortoise Marketing Calendar
Hope you enjoyed our tips in 2009. We are planning the next 12 months of issues with an eye to helping you be an even better marketer in 2010. See you next issue, on January 5.
Happy Holidays and a Joyous New Year.
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