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October 2010
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Favorite Web Tools

It's great to discover tools that can save time and don't cost much. Here are just 5 of the ones I use every day. Add your favorites to our Facebook page.

Batchook
This easy to use contact manager can hold an unlimited list and helps me set reminders, create to-do lists and more; and it's only $10/month.

Google Analytics
I don't know where I'd be without this free way to track website traffic -- not knowing how effective my marketing is, that's where. If you're not sure how to interpret your data, come to the class I'm giving at Seattle SCORE on 10/29. sign up today

Hubspot
Make sure your site is optimized with the tools offered here. Once again...free.

Quantcast
I use this site to see who and how many people are visiting a particular site, even my own. Alexa and Compete are other popular choices in this category.

Squarespace
My website is built on this content management system, making it relatively easy to maintain without HTML. Wordpress has also gained a big, happy following. If you need ecommerce, add Foxycart to your site or try Shopify.

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Workshop & Event Highlights
Social Persuasion Book
Stop wasting time
playing online
October 14th: 6-8pm at Ventures in Pioneer Square
Social Media Talk & Book Signing
I'll be demystifying social media and signing my book. Come on down to hang out with me and other business owners. Plus, get a very early jump on your holiday shopping while showing your support for local entrepreneurs at this new micro-business retail incubator. learn more

October 20th: 1-3pm at Seattle SCORE in Belltown
Growth Strategies

You've got customers, you're making money, but you're stagnating. At this workshop, we'll take a look at what causes a business to stall and what can be done about it to take your business to the next level. learn more

October 21st: 7:30am-10am at WNET (SBA/Seattle SCORE offices)    
Web Makeover Show

Learn best practices for what makes a great website. Then, we'll surf to several lucky class members' websites for a critique, and everyone can contribute their ideas for improvements. Ideas usually fly, so you're sure to learn how to make your site all it can be at this event. Sign up
Thanks for What You've Put Us Through 
Social Persuasion Used
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Social Persuasion is being run through the wringer. We've seen yellow-highlighted, dog-eared and sticky-noted copies. We want to see yours. Email your photos -- one of the cover and one or several of the beat-up pages. We'll feature them on our Facebook page. We'll also add a link to your Facebook page or website, plus you could win a $5 Starbuck's card.

You could also help us by doing the following:

Write your review on Amazon
Request the book at the Seattle library (even if you have a copy already) or ask your local library to carry it. Here are the book details if you need them.
Professional Speaker Robbin Block Need a Speaker for Your Next Event?

Strategist and author Robbin Block covers traditional marketing, digital marketing and social media like nobody's business. learn more

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