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The Handmade Community and Google +

Published: 12-16-2011 06:06pm
Posted In: Marketing Tips
This post is general in nature and serves as an education to future posts.  I will go into detail in future posts about a variety of Google + topics.  My goal in this post is to help connect some dots as to why you should consider joining the Google + bandwagon for marketing your business. In a nutshell Google + (G+) is Google's way of going social - again (Google Profiles and Google Buzz were first attempts).  Yes, it's one more thing to add to your list to keep on top of. But it's different, I promise!   It is brand new.  It launched by invitation only in June 2011.  I was lucky enough to get an invitation and started pl... » Read More

Google Friend Connect (GFC) Disappearing

Published: 11-30-2011 09:00pm
Posted In: Blogging Tips
Bad news if you have a non-blogger website or blog that you have Google Friend Connect (GFC) added to.  On March 1, 2012, the GFC will disappear from NON- Blogger sites.  Don't panic.  With the addition of Google + pages, you have until March 1st to get your followers to "+" your page.  All you need to do is create a Google + Page for your business or site.  It's not difficult to do.  They have even made a Google + Badge for you to add to your blog.  Even Blogger blogs can use this.  You will see mine to the left. Google + I think will be around awhile as it gains momentum and users figure out how best to utilize it.  Even ... » Read More

Crafty Repurposers and Recyclers

Published: 11-19-2011 03:38pm
Posted In: Random Blog Musings
I have some vintage accessories that I wanted to share with fellow crafters that like to create art with vintage and useful accessories.  We are cleaning out my grandmother's estate and came across some ties, scarves, and a vintage sequin corsage.  I know my crafting friends may find a use for them.  If you are interested in any of them, please let me know and I'll send you a PayPal invoice.  Prices include shipping.  Corsage $20 Men's Ties $15Scarves $15... » Read More

101 Reasons to Buy Handmade

Published: 11-15-2011 09:41pm
Posted In: Random Blog Musings
I learned of 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade from a MadCapHeiress Stumble. Here are just a few of the 101 Reasons to Buy Handmade to get you started, then hop on over and read the rest!  What a great series to start - 101 days of Handmade.  Or even print up little cards to include in your packages to customers.  It's important to remember why we are a part of the handmade movement and why we should keep it going.   1. To help contribute to establishing a new economic model. 2.  With the exception of postage cost - contribute to decrease in fossil fuel erosion (purchasing mass produced products generally come overseas - barging... » Read More
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