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The Art of the Debrief: Thriving on Self-Improvement and Brutally Honest Feedback

The Art of the Debrief: Thriving on Self-Improvement and Brutally Honest Feedback

Would fewer startups fail if businesspeople received frequent and brutally honest criticism like pilots do? What would happen if entrepreneurs started admitting their mistakes in real-time?… You can adapt debriefing for nearly every line of work. When transitioning into the business world, many retired military pilots bring the art of debriefing with them. And other professionals, such as surgeons and engineers, have reaped huge benefits after adopting this practice.

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30+ Best Web Hosting Services 2020 Review, Comparison, and Guide

Choosing the best web hosting services for your needs is very important. Nowadays there are many hosting providers. This post will help you to choose the right one. Web hosting is a foundation of your digital business. I am working with the same hosting companies for over 7 years, so it is definitely a long-term relationship. Presuming that everything works well of course! In this post, I will provide my experience with some of the hosting providers and also add information about other website hosting options. We will go over the important aspects of website hosting, pricings, the technical side

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Leap Day Specials!

Leap Day Specials!

This year we get an extra day…and if you’re a proactive entrepreneur, you know how great that is. I know you’ll want to use that day to work on building or scaling your business. I’ve put together some specials you can take advantage of you’re “extra day” to make a difference in your business!

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Google Warns Chrome Will Block Some Content After New Updates

Google Warns Chrome Will Block Some Content After New Updates

Just days after Google’s plans to introduce controversial DNS over HTTPS (DoH) to Chrome hit the headlines, comes news of another HTTPS change that is set to hit the hundreds of millions using the world’s most popular browser. For Google this change is critical, completing the task of pushing websites to ensure all traffic is encrypted. For website developers, it means there is a cut-off date to make changes. For users, it means some content will be blocked—even on popular sites—as changes take place.

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White Hat SEO Case Study: 1,000+ Daily Visitors (In < 6 Months)

White Hat SEO Case Study: 1,000+ Daily Visitors (In < 6 Months)

Looking for white hat SEO examples? You’ve come to the right place! Today, you’re going to learn how I used white hat SEO techniques to grow my blog from 0 to over 1,000 daily visitors…  …in less than 6 months. By Bill Widmer Take a look: The techniques you’re about to learn allowed me to rank #2 on Google for a highly competitive (and high-converting) keyword: “RV accessories”. I even used this step-by-step strategy to out-rank huge companies like Amazon and Camping World. Wanna know how? Keep reading. Free Bonus: ​​Click here to get a FREE SEO cheat sheet that shows you exactlywhat

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7 Ways to Boost Your Small-Business Marketing

7 Ways to Boost Your Small-Business Marketing

These marketing strategies can help small businesses gain new customers and increase repeat business. Image credit: Shutterstock Kimberly de Silva Marketing is important to every business’ survival, whether it’s for the local business up the street or the mega-corporation that spreads across all continents. Unfortunately, for the former, marketing is often put on the back burner, as a small-business owner has so many other things to deal with. 1. Learn from your competitors As a small business, you should start by looking at what your direct competitors are doing in the area. Find out how they are attracting customers and, more

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How to Get a Free SSL Certificate (and Why Google is Forcing You To)

How to Get a Free SSL Certificate (and Why Google is Forcing You To)

(SSL’s have become more than a good idea…they’re just about “musts” with SERP implications. Here’s a good article from 2017 that still holds up. – Edward) By Colin Newcomer – Jan. 9, 2017 – Elegant Themes Blog Does the idea of improving your search engine rankings and offering your visitors better security sound like something you’re interested in? What if I upped the ante and told you it wouldn’t cost you a penny? SSL certificates secure your website’s connection and boost its rankings in Google. And now, thanks to services like Let’s Encrypt, you can actually get a free SSL certificate

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How To SEO Meta Tags For Google & Other Search Engines in 2018

How To SEO Meta Tags For Google & Other Search Engines in 2018

LAST UPDATED: JANUARY 9TH, 2018 | By Shaun Anderson What Are Meta Tags? Meta Tags are used by Google and other search engines in some not-so-obvious ways. QUOTE: “Meta tags are a great way for Webmasters to provide search engines with information about their sites. (They) can be used to provide information to all sorts of clients, and each system processes only the meta tags they understand and ignores the rest. (They) are added to the <head> section of your HTML page.” (GOOGLE) How Can I Check The Meta Tags On A Site? You can use tools like SEMRush (specifically the SEMRush Audit Tool), SiteBulb Crawler, DeepCrawl, Screaming Frog or SEO Powersuite Website

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Brass Ring Multimedia Wins 2017
La Jolla Village News Readers Choice Award!

Brass Ring Multimedia Wins 2017 <br>La Jolla Village News Readers Choice Award!

THANK YOU! to the readers and good folk at La Jolla Village News for Brass Ring Multimedia’s FOURTH (2014, 2015, 2016 & 2017) Reader’s Choice Award for Best Web Design. It’s a great honor to be recognized by my home town’s newspaper for my work with small businesses in and around La Jolla. I grew up here and have raised my daughter in the beautiful town of La Jolla. La Jolla gets into your heart. I love that it remains my home as well as business home base. Getting to provide my services to clients here and throughout Southern California

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WORDPRESS ALERT:
Fast Secure Contact Form Plugin Removed By WordPress Due To Serious Security Issue

WORDPRESS ALERT: <br>Fast Secure Contact Form Plugin Removed By WordPress Due To Serious Security Issue

Greetings, all… One of the most popular WordPress forms plugin, the Fast Secure Contact Form plugin (which has been the standard for all Brass Ring Multimedia websites for years) has been removed from WordPress’s favorable status and listing quite suddenly and unexpectedly. Unfortunately, this was due to the actions of a nefarious individual who recently purchased the plugin from its creator…a fine developer who created, supported and evolved it for many years. We have been at risk since June when ownership changed. WordPress has now removed the plugin from its downloads and issued a “clean” version. The clean version will

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Small Biz Owners Almost Always Fail With Their Marketing Because of These 3 Things

Small Biz Owners Almost Always Fail With Their Marketing Because of These 3 Things

Today I want to talk to you about some ways small business owners almost always fail when it comes to their marketing because they don’t do three specific things. By Brad Swezey First, they don’t have a systematic plan in place to get new business. Second, they don’t have a systematic plan in place to stay in contact with the clients and customers that they do get. And third, they treat marketing as an afterthought. They spend all their time and energy thinking about their product, or maybe their office furniture or other things, but they don’t think about their

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10 Things Your Small Business Can Learn About Marketing from Apple (INFOGRAPHIC)

10 Things Your Small Business Can Learn About Marketing from Apple (INFOGRAPHIC)

Building a universally loved brand without engaging in price wars against competitors is not easy. But one brand that has achieved this seemingly impossible feat is Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL). Behind Apple’s phenomenal success lies its strong product portfolio and design standards. But the company’s unparalleled marketing strategy has also played a crucial role in ensuring it stays on top of its game. According to an infographic created by web design company, The Website Group, Apple’s winning marketing strategy provides lessons for small businesses. by Shubhomita Bose In Marketing Tips You may READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE HERE on Small Business Trends website The company created the infographic

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Brass Ring Newsletter: September 2017

Brass Ring Newsletter: September 2017

TOPICS IN THIS ISSUE: How Healthy Is Your Website? 27 Amazing Online Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses With Low Budgets, by Neil Patel How to Create a Social Media Marketing Content Plan in 7 Steps Copywriting: Text Structure Featured Small Business: TaxRelief.Info Download as .pdf  

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27 Amazing Online Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses With Low Budgets, by Neil Patel

27 Amazing Online Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses With Low Budgets, by Neil Patel

I love small businesses. As a small business, there are many opportunities for growth with a smart marketing strategy. But you’ve probably noticed a problem. Most of the marketing tactics out there are expensive! A simple Facebook or Google ad campaign can cost tens of thousands of dollars. So how can a small business use online marketing without the massive budgets of multinational corporations? I’ve launched a few startups of my own, and I can tell you exactly what works. Here are 27 free or very inexpensive ways to market your small business online. By Neil Patel…you can read the

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7 Steps to Beautiful DIY Apparel Product Photography

7 Steps to Beautiful DIY Apparel Product Photography

By Thomas Kragelund, CEO & founder of Pixelz High quality product photography is essential for apparel ecommerce. For many customers, your product images will determine whether or not they buy your product. But essential doesn’t have to mean expensive. The difference between professional and amateur is talent, equipment, and experience. If you have an eye for photography and a modest budget, follow these 7 steps to benefit from our experience and create beautiful apparel product images. Continue reading or you can read the entire article HERE at Shopify.com 1. Prepare Your Garment Your products should look their absolute best in your

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