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By: Scott Gostyla

Scott Gostyla — Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:03:20 +0000

Great post Bill
I think you hit the point on several topics. In the MMO niche there are so many options, you really need to set yourself apart.

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By: Tyler Michael Jonsson

Tyler Michael Jonsson — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 05:45:25 +0000

This is a very informative post. I am dealing with many of the issues you highlighted since my blog deals with myself and my acting career, but also many other things of personal interest to me… Branding becomes very tricky, so thanks for the tips!

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By: Tamera

Tamera — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 17:45:14 +0000

Have you read Maslow’s original work, Bill? His work played a small part in the book I wrote, and he is one of the Masters I have studied. I see his theory slightly twisted to be used in the business world, and in sales courses. So many do not understand his background, and his concepts. To do that we really have to understand the true essence of of what he meant by an ‘actualized’ person. When one does, the picture becomes larger, and the way, clearer. I recommend for anyone interested his book, “Toward the Psychology of Being”. However, it can be difficult to get a hold of sometimes. Just my two cents.

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By: Alan from Zero and Up

Alan from Zero and Up — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:37:29 +0000

So many people tend to think that in order to succeed they need to copy another blog inch for inch - they need to read this post
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By: Joomla Blogger

Joomla Blogger — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 13:42:44 +0000

I liked the part of tuning your own horn. The only reason I keep one blog is just for me to rant about nothing. I figure that some day when I am older I will look at it and say how foolish I was when I was younger.
I liked the article and the part on the branding. That is one that I need to work on, but one thing at a time.

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By: Futon-Matt

Futon-Matt — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 11:52:30 +0000

Hey Bill,

Nice post, and as always thought provoking. I like the term branding, I think I can run with that.

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By: JMorris

JMorris — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 03:25:31 +0000

“… if you don’t toot your own horn then nobody else will do it for you”

Absolutely! An important factor is also knowing how to toot your own horn while adding value to the sites you visit.

There are a lot of bloggers out there who are quick to comment on another blog or social media portal with a link dropped in the body of their comment, but they do not offer anything of substance to what is already being said. To be effective at tooting your own horn, you have to be effective at attracting followers from the places you frequent. Often, this is just as simple as putting a little thought and a couple extra minutes into your comments on another person’s site.

From my experience, on posts where I’m actively contributing to the discussion, not only will the author of the blog/site I’ve commented on stop by and reciprocate the favor, but also fellow visitors come visit my site to see what else I have to say. This is stark contrast to comments where I’ve just dropped a couple lines and a link, relevant or not. Those comments rarely even get a sniff.

Yet another great post. Thanks!

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