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  After receiving a ton of emails this past week, notes on Facebook, Twitter, etc... asking if I was OK or if I had quit Active Rain and then seeing my buddy buddette Leesa's very cute cookie post...

Cookie Alert! - Where is Marti???

 

 I guess I should make a brief appearance to explain where's Waldo marti ???

 

 

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 A usual I've been super busy designing graphics & logos...

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and painting...

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download our December 2008 calendar

 

 

And I Was Kidnapped By...

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 But what really kept me so busy these past few weeks is that I was "kidnapped" by Diane Aurit to help save & redesign her blog.

 It's a long, complicated story that I can't even begin to explain right now for various reasons and I still have a lot to do to bring Diane's blog fully back to life but it's breathing again!

 

 

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 You can see it live at  BestRealEstateLakeNorman,com

 

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 As I said, there's a lot more to this story than a new blog design but that's all I can say for now. And yes, I missed you guys too! ;-)

 

 

 

 

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 If you're time challenged like me and there aren't enough hours in a day to sort through the mountains of info being posted on the web, here are some of my favorite reads from the past few days...

- Inbound Marketing & the Next Phase of Marketing on the Web  @ HubSpot

- Tips for Bringing Your Brand Into the Facebook Era  @ iMEDIA Connection

- Why You Need to Transform Your Website Into a Story  by James Chartrand

- 5 Valuable Lessons You Can Learn From Blogging  by Darren Rowse

- The Essential Time Saving Guide For Busy People  @ zenhabits

- Lesson Learned From My Biggest Business Mistake  by Seth Godin

 

 

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ActiveRain Widgets & The New and Approved HTML List

Today's Rain Radio Interview: Payam Zamani and Brian Bowman of Reply.com

Is Your Confessions of a Former Hooker Blog in Your Google Profile?

Google can be one of your best testimonials !!!!

Fifteen Mistakes REALTORS® Make Blogging (YES...YOU Can Be a GREAT BLOGGER!)

Help Rocky Turner's 10 African Orphans TODAY!

Blogging Safely, Professionally & Respectfully ONLINE

Maybe It's Time For Roll Over Comment Points...ROAR

Marketing for the Holidays with respect for Diversity: Spell Hanukkah

Sales Tip Ending 2008 With A Bang

Ignorance is bliss even in the Real Estate Business? Nope. But, attitude is

Just exactly HOW MUCH can you say to the world in 2 x 3 1/2 inches?

Macs Have Viruses too—Yes it is True

Are YOU Connecting with Gen Y-ers?

Do you think in your clients' SHOES?

The Benefits of Being Prepared at an Open

What is your definition of Insanity?

Easy Conversation Starters for Networking

Why Squidoo? What does it do?

Selling Your Home in A Buyer's Market

Put Away Your Credit Cards and Give Something of Value This Christmas!

What Are You Good At? You Have 30 Seconds To Answer

Can you spare a can of beans?

 

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 The posts listed above are just a small sample of the news,  ideas and resources from the past few days by some of the sharp cookies that hang out in  The Art Of Marketing You group

 

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 If you'd like to participate in any of our upcoming marketing partnerships, games puzzles and giveaways or to stay on top of all the new tech stuff and graphic goodies...

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 You can also connect with me on Twitter, Facebook, Google+, LinkedIn and by email...

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DEC
11
2008
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Lauren... hi and thx, glad it caught your eye!

Esko... absolutely, ProBlogger is a must read for me each week!

Jean... thx for the excellent suggestion, someone asked me about that before but I wasn't sure if the demand would be big enough. I might test it out early next year. Please send me an email reminder and I'll let you know when I have something available. Thx!

8:08pm • #82
268,695 Points 4 Featured Posts

Wow, Marti. You do some serious reading. Looks like I have the rest of my morning reading cut out for me here... Thanks!

9:41pm • #83
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Karen... hi there, just a few highlights from my RSS reader that I wanted to share with you guys. ;-)

9:45pm • #84
531,250 Points 33 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Marti you passed 100,000 points! Was there are celebration that I mixed? Was there cake and balloons and gold stars?|Congrats!

11:10pm • #85
DEC
12
2008
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Liz... hi there, I totally don't care about the points just the relationships so I don't make a fuss about reaching any particular miledstone. I just enjoy meeting people like you! ;-)

9:58am • #86
DEC
13
2008
173,544 Points 43 Featured Posts

Marti,

Diane's blog looks absolultely gorgeous.  What a great custom look.

12:44am • #87
244,434 Points 4 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Marti.. you always amaze me. Nice to see you back, I totally understand that one does need some "creative" time to do incredible things. ;)))

12:04pm • #88
DEC
14
2008
617,185 Points 60 Featured Posts Localism Sponsor Outside Blog Hit Router Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

Beautiful work. I am going to try harder to "stage" my blogs. It isn't mere content that matters, it's presentation. Thanks for the reminder to spend time to learn how to paint a better picture.

1:46am • #89
DEC
15
2008
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Rebecca... thx, this project was a lot of work but Diane was great to work with.

Lori... thx, coming from a stager like you that really means a lot.

Pacita... cool, glad to hear this inspired you. ;-)

3:33pm • #90
DEC
16
2008

Hi Marti - Welcome back, I can't imagine what Diane felt that morning when all was lost.  But Marti to the rescue....and what a rescue!!  That's some CPR method you use, bringing blogs back from the abyss.  I visited the new site...it looks fabulous.  Hope you get a lot of work from this amazing save :-)

Gail MacMillan Titusville FL Real Estate 

7:05am • #91
652,731 Points 3 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Marti,

Good luck with getting your break in 2009...  I have a feeling I am going to be very busy.

Ann

9:32am • #92
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Gail... no kidding, I'd literally be out of biz without my websites. Fortunately all is back on track and should be 100% back to normal for her soon. Thx for the feedback, much appreciated.

Ann... it definitely looks that way, Better to be super busy than the alternative. ;-)

9:01pm • #93
DEC
19
2008
610,268 Points Outside Blog

Boy you have found your calling.  What great graphics.   I would love to see your portfolio at some time.  

Shelton

8:07am • #94
DEC
21
2008
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Allen... hi and thx so much for that comment. eventually we all figure out what we're supposed to be doing. You can see my portfolio/work at ... paintings & prints   and...   graphics & blog designs

1:16pm • #95
DEC
25
2008
738,077 Points 231 Featured Posts Outside Blog Attended Rain Camp Called Shot Master

marti....  Where's Waldo... I mean, where's Marti.... hey, busy is good, right?  And thanks for the polite mention. Sorry that I was late to the party, but I have been busy since the 10th also...  between work, holiday parties, traveling, and so much more... oh yea, trying to blog.

jeff belonger

7:00pm • #96
DEC
26
2008
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Jeff... welcome to my world, I passed busy about 1000 miles ago. ;-)

7:37pm • #97
DEC
27
2008
379,543 Points 2 Featured Posts Outside Blog

Great post. Some of the comments are good as well. Happy New Year.

Terry Miller

11:06am • #98
283,478 Points 75 Featured Posts Outside Blog Called Shot Master

Terry... thx for stopping by and have a wonderful 2009 as well.

1:17pm • #99
FEB
20
2009

Wow, what a great list of Information and blog options to read.  Have a great weekend!

11:41pm • #100
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21
2009

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