Here’s what I do weekly with blog comments – check the spam and delete.  Daily I check the actual comments and manually publish those that contribute to the discussion on CAS. I do have the site set up so if I’ve previously approved you, your comment automatically posts. But take a look at Outside Line [...]








Image by Nikita Kashner via Flickr Bloggers seek amplification of their message. How to get more of that is no mystery. write interesting stuff recruit readers get others’ to amplify and share your work Now one of the best ways of achieving the third is to get your work automatically shared on aggregator websites. You [...]








Most of usre in the digital world now and most of you, the readers of this blog work in the space.  I am a member of the Open Rights Group (ORG) and here's what they say about the issue. Can you help protect open access to digital information by supporting this petition ? Thanks to [...]








Image via CrunchBase I have a lot of time for Technorati – the original search site for blogs.  A lot has changed since I first joined them (December 2006, in case you're interested). They do an annual survey "The State of the Blogosphere".  Here is the 2008 survey findings.  and are asking for respondents for [...]








Image by luc legay via Flickr When you have taken the time and effort to create original content,I have always believed in using it two or three times in different ways to extract maximum value. And so a press release becomes an article which is reproduced as a flyer and is mailed to clients or [...]








Jason has written a stunning post on how B2B sales can be positively effected from inside a company using a blog. Why Business Blogs should focus on cheerleaders  It explains how business blogs can create audience and authenticity in a straightforward way.  If there is nobody in your company who is enthusiastic about your organisation [...]








I am back in touch with the lovely Carol Alayne, who runs Tailoring For Women . she is based in London but will basically go anywhere for her clients.  Carol made me some great trousers and we're cooking up some ideas for summer shirts.  Read her great post about using check and striped fabrics . [...]








Hi all, one of my clients (Ben Afia) and one of my co-conspirators (Mark McGuinness) are doing an event with the lovely folk at 26 on Blogging for Business. I have two tickets – one for me and one for a friend. If you'd like to come with me (it's free) just write a comment [...]








Nice sub-title on the ICA website promoting Clay Shirky'sspeech on4 February  The use of camera phones and recording equipment during talks and events in the Feedback series is encouraged. Snap it, video it, blog it and then share it wit h us. I like the use of a specific email address feedback@ica.org.uk to collect everything [...]








I picked up this survey of brand managers run by Sapient , the business consulting firm, and was intrigued by some of the answers. The survey was about 'what brand managers want' from their marketing agencies.  Great subject area.  Here are their top 10 findings.  1. Greater knowledge of the digital space. 2. More use [...]