http://thewetsponge.com SEO, PPC and Internet Marketing by Weaversites Mon, 08 Mar 2010 01:09:55 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en NPR (and BBC World Service) are normally my favorite sources of information, news, and entertainment... so I write this critique with deep sadness and a heavy heart. NPR - I am disappointed in you! Oscar Night, March 7th. I don't usually watch the Oscars but there was (is) a rumor that folks ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/199 Hi Friends, I don't often just "repeat" what somebody else has already said, written, or done... but this video about Social Media Marketing had me rolling on the floor. It's been around a while, but pretty clearly illustrates why so many businesses have become frustrated by the whole SMM vortex. LANGUAGE WARNING: ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/193 I just HAD to write about this. Partenope City is a brilliant virtual online city that truly intersects with the 'real' world in useful and productive ways. It's social networking. It's civic participation in a 'real' way. It's marketing for the 'real' businesses in the city. In short, it changes 'virtual ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/186 Prospering in 2010 is a 1-day conference organized by the Blue Ridge Community College Small Business Center, and is held at their Flat Rock Campus. The date this year is February 2, 8 a.m. - 12 noon for panel discussions. The afternoon is a general public conference to talk about ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/183 This is a beginner's lesson on adding a video to your blog. For this explanation, I'm using Wordpress (version 2.8.4) for my blog, and am going to add a video I found on YouTube.  It's actually quite easy. Start with two browser windows or tabs open, one where you've logged in to ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/171 I'll be teaching classes on Internet Marketing for Green Businesses at AB-Tech! Squeeze The Sponge for knowledge, experience, useful info & tools, and hands-on practice for a measly $25. There are two dates: September 25th at the AB-Tech Enka/Candler Campus 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. 1459 Sandill Road Candler NC 28715 October 19th at the Madison ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/141 OK, yeah, I've gotta set up another blog for my personal stuff - but this one neatly straddles the gray line between Social Media for business and personal use. This video is sooo funny, yet accurately describes how Social Media works when it comes to creating a "cult of personality." I ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/126 This one's for those of you who like to make your own liqueurs, especially Lemoncello/Limoncello. For those of you who don't know, Limoncello is something between a liqueur and a potable with a powerful punch. It's basically a way to flavor a strong alcohol (like vodka or Aquavit). Plus its high ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/123 Or, What I Learned at the SocialFresh Conference in Charlotte, August 2009. You walk into a big room full of people. Most of them are happily chatting away in small groups. Obviously they know each other, and have plenty to talk about - but YOU don't know anybody in the room. Don't ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/108 OK Folks, Until I start a separate blog for biz & personal, here it is. My favorite Asheville NC bluegrass bands & musicians. I got fired up to post my favorites when Steep Canyon Rangers played with Steve Martin on Prairie Home Companion tonight. This was the best PHC show I have ... http://thewetsponge.com/posts/93