Barry's Blog

Being a blogger is much more than just writing, its about expressing who you are on a personal and a professional level. It defines you and builds your brand, but you must first be willing to break the mold and celebrate how unique you are.  Blogging does not have to be about breaking an idea fo...

I always knew I wanted to become somebody when I grew up. Now I realize I should have been more specific. - Lily Tomlin Anyone can be an expert, yet few of know how to define themselves in the spotlight. For several years my effort on social networking was focused on defining your personal brand...

In my last article The Red Balloon, I talked about how certain very basic aspects of social relationships open the door to introduce yourself and establish a relationship with someone you have't met. To relate this idea to blogging, I'll detail one of the most common questions I get from business...

Usually I learn the best lessons of my life from the perspective of a child. Kids are wonderfully aware of the world in the most direct kind of way, yet the lessons they learn are the same ones that so many of us miss.  Tonight I was watching my son play with a young boy that was his age. They qu...

What do I need to know about the online world? You need to know how to get your name out there. You need to realize that your personal brand is one of the key reasons clients choose to do business with you. By developing a visible presence on the internet and utilizing a toolkit of professional ...

Several years ago I had come to the conclusion that being professional meant blogging was not just about business, it was about writing , expression, and a list of different ideas. I didn't want to fall prey to the corporate money-hungry attitude that was seemingly invading every other avenue of...

Full Disclosure- This is nothing but a big pat on our back here at Blogging Systems. We've been working hard to create a worthwhile service for our clients and today I'm going to share some of the love we've been receiving. ***************************************************************I woke up ...

It used to happen everyday of my life. I would turn on my computer, jump over to my favorite site, and read something that was perfectly mind-numbing.  I would think to myself “another sixty seconds of my life is gone.” That was a serious problem. Article after article would produce nothing but m...

There are three fundamental ideas that support great blogging- Great bloggers write “differently” Insightful viewpoints justify reasonable risk taking Creativity is not risk taking, it is expected These three points build a foundation for a blogger to write truly inspired articles that express no...

One of the common questions I get about what I do is how is a community blog different that a regular blog? The answer is simple. I help people enjoy Winnebagos.Single user blogs are sleak, easy to maneuver rides. Single user blogs are just like motorcycles. You can sometimes squeeze on a 2nd rid...