Reviews by Janet Barclay

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The Art of Social Selling

The Art of Social Selling

Finding and Engaging Customers on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, and Other Social Networks

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On Apr 8, 2014 Janet Barclay wrote: Book Review: “The Art of Social Selling” by Shannon Belew, AMACOM
Social media is an extremely popular method of marketing. It’s relatively inexpensive, it’s far-reaching, and it’s fun. It’s gratifying when people follow you, share your content, and engage with your business. But are your social media activities helping to increase your bottom line? Full Review >

Capture the Magic

Capture the Magic

Train Your Eye, Improve Your Photographic Composition

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On Feb 4, 2014 Janet Barclay wrote: An Excellent Resource
Because most mobile phones now have built-in cameras, more people are taking photos than ever before. But just as owning a label maker doesn’t make one a professional organizer, owning a digital camera (even an expensive one) doesn’t mean you can take good photographs. As a professional, everything you post online should be a good representation of you and your business brand. If you plan to use your own photographs on your blog or social media profiles, you want them to be as awesome as you are, don’t you? Full Review >

Present Yourself

Present Yourself

Using SlideShare to Grow Your Business

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On Oct 22, 2013 Janet Barclay wrote: Book Review: “Present Yourself: Using SlideShare to Grow Your Business” by Kit Seeborg & Andrea Meyer, O’Reilly Media
Some time ago, I signed up for SlideShare, probably intending to upload a PowerPoint presentation from one of my speaking engagements. However, since my slides are generally designed to enhance what I’m saying, I’ve never felt that they stood on their own merit, so I’ve never got around to doing anything on the site. Full Review >

The Information Diet

The Information Diet

A Case for Conscious Consumption

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On Jul 31, 2012 Janet Barclay wrote:
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Head First WordPress

Head First WordPress

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On Apr 28, 2011 Janet Barclay wrote: Book Review: Head First WordPress by Jeff Siarto
When I became familiar with WordPress a few years ago, I was eager to apply the things I’d already learned about web design, but found the extensive documentation on the WordPress site a little daunting. I searched for a good reference book, but was unable to find anything that explained… Full Review >

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