Author: Andy Wibbels

There’s been much ink/bytes spilled about the right way to write a post or the best way to write a blog entry. Usually the fretting is from bloggers that are just getting started and are scared of screwing it up. When you first start blogging, simply write. Show up at the entry form and type […]

I hate hate hate when I get emailed out of the blue by somebody I’ve never met and they want me to add their link to my site OH GOODY they are going to add mine to theirs. Link farms are so 1997. Jesus, people.   Only thing worse is: HEY ANDY I FOUND THIS […]

I’m usually ranting one way or another on the need to be obvious and that since people take milliseconds to view your blog that the less clever the better. Here are my current favorite blog titles: E Coli Blog – a long-time favorite, a blog by a lawyer who specializes in foodborne illness and litigation […]

From the recent industry conference: Power is shifting away from the old guard — video producers — and toward the online sector, Hymes said, but the old guard will not cede the field.  Hymes opined that most companies are struggling for control in a market that has shifted to consumer-driven consumption of digital media and […]

Michael did a great call with me yesterday on creating your signature product to support your business and take your blog to the next level. Click here to listen to the audio.

There are probably very few people on this planet I would call ‘truly good’. I think my short list is Fred Rogers and Jim Henson. Their deep commitment to their craft and an unwavering faith in the growth of children and creativity moves me – as well as a huge commitment to the power of […]

Thanks to everybody that shared their ‘dips’ in business and life on the blog with my review of Seth Godin’s book, The Dip. Read ’em all: As promised, four of the lucky commenters will be receiving copies of Seth’s book, The Dip. The four book winners and their blog URLs are: Jeff Fisher http://www.counsellingbc.com/ Chris […]

Great news -  Blog Blunders  placed third in Brian’s copywriting contest. Second prize went to Ian and first prize – Miss Copywriting Universe – goes to Michael.

I had the great fortune to go to Seth Godin’s book kick off party for his new book The Dip at the Chicago Chamber of Commerce last week. Yay short guys! I’d always heard much about Seth’s recommendation for doing slide presentations with images only and wasn’t sure exactly what that would really look like. […]

Do one thing, do it well: For the eighth year, Reputation Institute, a New York City-based consultancy and research firm, conducted a study to find the answer. This year’s winner is LEGO. Yes, LEGO, the 70-year-old Danish toy manufacturer, scored No. 1 out of 600 companies worldwide. Sure, you think LEGO and fond childhood memories […]