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APRIL 13, 2010

I’ve happily signed up for all kinds of email lists. Maquis April 14, 2010 at 2:13 am I understand your points here, but honestly, I get more upset at the companies that have sold my information than the ones who bought it. In the US it’s legal to sign someone up to your email list without asking their permission.

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MARCH 30, 2010

Devan ( @dsabar ) March 31, 2010 at 2:34 am Um…Kurt Cobain died from a self inflicted shotgun wound – not a heroin overdose… Reply Dena March 31, 2010 at 4:38 am Nice article. Reply Stacey Cornelius ( @thestudiosource ) March 31, 2010 at 10:39 am Taylor, welcome to my world. Small Business Advice From a Junkie?

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APRIL 1, 2010

You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Announce the winners on your site, and offer a limited-time discount to anyone who didn’t win. Thank you so much!

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APRIL 25, 2010

Check your email. Look at your email. Read that long chain email someone forwarded to you. Forward that chain email to all your friends. Write a detailed apology to the friend you sent that chain email to who asked you not to send stuff like that anymore. Send an email to your client. Check your voice mail.

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MAY 11, 2010

Matthew : Big Red Tomato Company ( @Bigredtomato ) May 12, 2010 at 3:33 am Well, that’s an awful lot of awesomeness to deliver in a few short months and weeks! Wednesday Wisdom Reply Farnoosh ( @prolificliving ) May 12, 2010 at 5:43 am I can’t wait to see some of the new changes, designs and resources. Thanks James!)

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Alright, well, I know he emailed me to let me know I had a broken link in a post. And I know he was interested in what that link led to, which made me think well of him, so I emailed him back. In less than 5 emails, in fact. This is perhaps my most important rule of thumb, whether writing books, blog posts, or emails.

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JULY 14, 2010

You have many options: landline, cellular phone, texting, fax line (yeah, many people still fax), email, website contact form, Twitter direct message, LinkedIn message, Skype, and lots more. Yes, you have to manage your time and you can’t email all day, but don’t get so efficient that you become unreachable and aloof.

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MARCH 16, 2010

Checking email, reading blogs, watching videos on Hulu. Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) March 17, 2010 at 8:25 am If the world is going to end today, make it quick–I’m scheduled to remove old wallpaper all day. I am going to send a couple “I love you&# emails. But you’re not going to be doing something awesome.

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MARCH 8, 2010

That means possibly posting something to your blog, sending out a press release, tweeting a public notice or emailing clients. Twitter,Facebook, your project manager, your to-do list app, Google Analytics, your bookkeeping software, or your email accounts? And even if they did, they may not know where to look for it. Whoops sorry.

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MARCH 4, 2010

You can even send an email just to say hi. Kelly March 5, 2010 at 7:36 am James, This one is a lesson you never stop learning. How To Lose Customers, a Mini-Rant Reply Giulietta Nardone March 5, 2010 at 9:09 am Hi James, If I had not teamed up with another designer, I’m certain I’d be out of business by now.

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MARCH 28, 2010

James S ( @jamesparker ) March 29, 2010 at 8:13 am Its the first time i read your post and i’m impressed. 20+ Awesome Photoshop Tutorials Created In 2010 Reply JamesK March 29, 2010 at 9:30 am Hi James, I am James too I agree it is very important to have an understanding of what you are doing before you jump right into things.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Written by Agent X - 25 Comments When I get an email from pro copywriter Dean Rieck , I’m always happy. Vinay ( @vinayp10 ) March 26, 2010 at 2:58 am Great post. Reply Patricia ( @lokahiandquill ) March 26, 2010 at 5:52 am Good copy and good translations/adaptations have one common attribute: they have to be *fit for purpose*.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Professor Beej ( @professorbeej ) March 18, 2010 at 11:56 pm I would simply adore being able to pay for this kind of course. Thanks for share this opportuniy Reply Dena March 25, 2010 at 7:28 pm Hmm well, i gotta admit it’s a pretty nifty offer. We’ll be expecting to see your byline in the next Wizards of the Coast.

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MARCH 1, 2010

You’ll have to apologize for mistakes you made or for something you forgot and that fell through the cracks or for being snappy in that last email. Reply Sally B ( @snappysentences ) March 2, 2010 at 5:37 am Totally agree Barbara, you have to believe in yourself. Time is money. Wasted time adds up to pretty big losses quickly.

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MAY 26, 2010

I love that I get emails and comments telling me that a blog post came at just the right time. Wanderlusting ( @Wanderlustingkh ) May 27, 2010 at 1:13 am Great post. Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) May 27, 2010 at 3:30 am There are some interesting ideas and new words (for me) in your post. I love the magic of words. Reply Mary E.

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APRIL 6, 2010

Colleen ( @tixrus ) April 7, 2010 at 1:37 am As Tara said on True Blood, “school is for white people who want some one to read the books to them and tell em what it means. Reply TravelinOma April 7, 2010 at 1:43 am This is a great article, and a reminder that getting a degree is just the start of a lifetime of education.

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JUNE 30, 2010

Sure, it’s great to hit the snooze button and give yourself an extra hour of R&R once in awhile, but before you know it, you’re getting up at noon and puttering around before you answer your customer emails. Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 1, 2010 at 5:03 am Yup I guess outings are necessary to relax your mind and brain.

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JULY 4, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 5, 2010 at 3:19 am Great advice and points James. Nabeel Reply Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs ( @petershallard ) July 5, 2010 at 4:44 am Good advice – this is just the post I needed actually! Reply ThoreyO ( @thoreyo ) July 5, 2010 at 8:24 am Hi James, great post!

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JUNE 23, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website June 24, 2010 at 3:02 am “How often do you remember a blog post or a magazine article you read? Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) June 24, 2010 at 6:49 am Yesterday I spent the day writing an academic paper. Reply poch June 24, 2010 at 7:13 am Right on Agent x. It has a strong effect on the mind.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @superwahm1 ) January 18, 2010 at 2:17 am I don’t have that much direct competition. SuperWAHM EZ-Notes – Pre-Release Sale and Giveaway Reply Archan Mehta January 18, 2010 at 5:55 am James, Once again, this is an interesting post. Reply Phil Simon ( @philsimon ) January 18, 2010 at 8:08 am James Good post.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Chris Mower ( @firesamurai ) April 21, 2010 at 1:45 am Ha ha, loved the unicorn scenario. FaceBook changes – Privacy issues and Fanpages Reply Susan Allport ( @suelander_ ) April 21, 2010 at 5:17 am “Go unicorn!&# It’s a great post Reply Annabel April 21, 2010 at 7:20 am Yes. Thanks for yet another great post.

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JUNE 27, 2010

Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Reply Þórey Ómars ( @thoreyo ) June 28, 2010 at 2:04 am Hi James. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. First off… @Maquis: sleeping *more* as a new mom?

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SEPTEMBER 21, 2010

People know to look for items like “our return policy&# there, and you’ll keep more attention on your actual products and sales. Your email opt-in area is looking outdated as well, and it’s just too quiet to be drawing any kind of attention or sign-ups right now. Say, in the footer.

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JULY 18, 2010

Rebecca July 19, 2010 at 2:19 am I’ve never been an avid horse rider myself but I can easily see the comparisons you are making. Sidebar 1 Reply Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 19, 2010 at 3:52 am Great comparison with Equestrians! Rebecca´s last blog. I really liked all 4 comparisons and lessons. Yup, this is true.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:27 am I think it’s really interesting to look back at copy that you have written. Reply Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:32 am Working on a website, I literally travel back in time and revisit places that I’ve visited and remember experiences that I’ve had.

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MARCH 11, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @Superwahm1 ) March 12, 2010 at 5:39 am I’m not a writer, but I’m sitting here with my jaw hanging open. Reply Kelly March 12, 2010 at 7:57 am …for most businesses, it does NOT make sense to have a blog. What a great idea. Thanks Rebecca! Melinda | SuperWAHM´s last blog. Thanks for sharing.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

Michael Martine ( @remarkablogger ) January 8, 2010 at 3:34 am Wait, I’m still trying to picture a swimming pool filled with Jack Daniels… I quit my day job last year and it was the best move I ever made. Top Countries for Quality of Life: Reply JB ( @JeanneBrown ) January 8, 2010 at 6:55 am Well, I’m kinda doing both.

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JUNE 6, 2010

Peter Shallard - The Shrink for Entrepreneurs ( @petershallard ) June 7, 2010 at 1:15 am I’m gonna step in here and make a comment about what I think happened. That way all of us (your loyal readers) can keep benefiting for awesome posts Reply Sharon Hurley Hall ( @shurleyhall ) June 7, 2010 at 7:07 am I know exactly what you mean.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Annemieke ( @Annemieke_C ) January 22, 2010 at 3:26 am What a post, brilliant! Critical about Criticism Reply Heather ( @TylinaVespart ) January 22, 2010 at 5:31 am That was really interesting – very easy to read and absorb (Had to comment on that before I go any further!). It really reflects my thoughts on blogging.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

A project is not about checking your emails each day. Not to mention overhead like cleaning up emails, invoicing, etc. @PM Marc, Make Way’s business advisor, is that your policies state how long the client has to do their ‘homework’ If they pass that time then you are still paid in full. Eliza´s last blog.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2010

Meier February 28, 2010 at 1:10 am I like the way you weaved lessons in SEO and customer experience throughout an engaging drive by. How To Use a Coach Effectively Reply Kelly February 28, 2010 at 7:44 am JD— She tries Kelly´s last blog. Reply Kelly March 1, 2010 at 8:41 am Shane—You have been totally missing out, my friend.

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

CondoFinder – I think you should read our comment policy. Billing, answering emails, and little tasks are usually not a problem unless you have one of those “oh god please let me die&# type of sicknesses where you just don’t care what gets done. You NEED this to start 2010 off RIGHT – Save BIG on ….

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JANUARY 10, 2010

Michael Martine ( @remarkablogger ) January 11, 2010 at 1:34 am There’s another kind of “wrongness.&# Why To Blog As Yourself (Even if That’s Not What You Sell) Reply Dave Doolin ( @websiteweekend ) January 11, 2010 at 3:22 am Yeah, I don’t have to like someone to trust them. You’re dangerous.

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JANUARY 16, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @superwahm1 ) January 17, 2010 at 6:10 am Melani, I liked your site. Favourite Posts From 2009 Reply Kelly January 17, 2010 at 8:34 am James, Thanks for having me in. Reply Roschelle ( @roschelle ) January 17, 2010 at 8:53 am Wow…when you guys do a drive-by…you really do a DRIVE-BY. The Top 10.2

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NOVEMBER 29, 2009

DIY WordPress: Creating Sidebars On-the-Fly in WordPress Reply I left a keyword for a name February 24, 2010 at 5:46 pm There should be some problem creation in your copy, but you shouldn’t be too tough, like you shouldn’t insult your readers. “Listen up, Buckwheat…&# that stuff just cracks me up. Reply Go ahead.

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DECEMBER 8, 2009

Today’s Make Money Tip – Take advantage of 75% HUGE discounts for killer affiliate/blog/Wordpress tools Reply Deb Ng ( @debng ) December 9, 2009 at 10:16 am @james – They call them “blawgs&# not law blogs, which should be enough of an idicator of why they didn’t work out. Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog.

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APRIL 29, 2010

No emails from the site editor. Firing off a biting email demanding answers and an apology probably won’t win you repeat business. Write the email and then trash it. Get a Firm Commitment By this point, that nasty email is starting to feel like a missed opportunity. And then nothing happens. But God knows you want to.

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