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By: John Sullivan

John Sullivan — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 20:12:40 +0000

I have written many post to bloggers that you are only as strong as your friends. I happen to have some of the best friends on the internet. If it wasn’t for them I would of quit blogging along time ago.
I just passed by here cause I used to be a wannabe writer
Excellent work thanks
Stumbled

By: Andy@hair plugs

Andy@hair plugs — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 10:42:18 +0000

Thanks for the reminder Taylor, This is really where networking came from. WE just kept in contact with friends and with a little give and take everyone came out ahead. That was before "networking" became a science and people were only interested in you if they could get something now. Personal contacts are golden for other things than just a sale on this week's numbers. Andy@hair plugs´s last blog post...The Best Thinning Hair Treatment Is Hair Restoration

By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 08:41:42 +0000

I know what you mean. Folks at the karate dojo know I’m a wiz at computers, and so recently I’ve been getting quite a number of tech questions from the karate parents (I also maintain the dojo website). I suppose word finally does get spread around.

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach´s last blog post…Big Dog SHOCKING Secret – Money doesnâ€™t HAVE to be made TODAY Part 3

By: --Deb

--Deb — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 03:31:06 +0000

I had a similar experience. My sister called a couple weeks ago to know if I could recommend any of my writing friends for her best friend, who needed a resume. "Um, me?" --Deb´s last blog post...Four Reasons to Turn Off Your Computer

By: Michelle

Michelle — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:32:06 +0000

Ha! I had the following conversation with my best friend’s husband about two weeks ago:

Him: “You guys do website design, right?”
Me: “Sure do.”
Him: “Great. I need a website. When can I talk to you about it?”

And this is because I had talked to his wife, repeatedly and excitedly, about the new business my roommates and I were starting after the previous company that we worked for had to close down.

Also, my mother has been telling everybody that she comes into contact with, from family members to her manicurist, about what I do. Never underestimate the pimping power of friends and family members.

By: Mary Klaebel

Mary Klaebel — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 21:44:23 +0000

I learned how important it was to keep your friends in the loop when I lost my job last February (2008). Because a friend and I regularly go out to dinner, she and her husband knew about my situation. Soon after, I got an email from the husband with a link about a position. I've worked for that employer for more than a year, now, and like it a lot. Another good reason to network with friends is because you can gain valuable insights or ideas in the process. My friend and I (sometimes other friends, too) still get together every couple of weeks. Mary Klaebel´s last blog post...Apr 22, How to Research a Paper

By: Henry Bingaman

Henry Bingaman — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:54:20 +0000

@ Urban Panther- Actually, James owns the Internet. I just run it for him. But it's my pleasure to keep us all up to date on useless trivia. After all, that's what running the Internet is all about. Also, muffins are more fattening than trivia. Henry Bingaman´s last blog post...Preventions Or Solutions

By: Michelle Kafka

Michelle Kafka — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:21:54 +0000

Good post. Make it simple – write down in the sidebar or somewhere on your blogs and websites what you do, a list of your favs, dislikes, etc. and what you are doing the week of April 19 – 25 2009 (like a bio) as I am starting to add to mine by learning of viewing other blogs and websites. It keeps people informed and up-to-date with you. Just don’t turn it into a FB or MySpace and keep it professional.

Happy Earth day!

By: Urban Panther

Urban Panther — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:51:07 +0000

@Henry – okay, thanks for pointing out that one of the lines is ‘get high’. I was seriously questioning my childhood self, and got all sidetracked (easily done) and had to go look it up. And I want to thank you for keeping the Internet you own completely up to date with this type of information. Otherwise, I would have spent the day completely traumatized.

Or, I could have taken Taylor’s advice, and sought out a friend to reassure that little girl in me over a muffin.