In “Why I keep a blog” I detailed the five reasons I’m here in cyberspace:
To learn, compete, help, entertain, and build credibility.
Building credibility
Through the power of social media, my digital imprint is taking on a life of its own. 24 people wrote a compliment about me on Biznik. And four wrote entire articles about me.
- In “Social Media Training with Joe,” SEO expert Barry Hurd wrote, “Joe has … an extreme grasp of both tactical and strategic marketing … a sparkling resume … Joe is the ‘full meal deal’ when it comes to marketing strategy.”
- In “Don’t spend a dime on marketing until you read this,” Professional Life and Business Coach Tshombe Brown wrote, “I just read two absolutely amazing articles by Marketing Genius Joe Hage … you will be blown away at how much value you’ll get from them.
- In “Sound marketing advice from a guy who knows,” virtual administrator Tia Peterson wrote, “Joe knows his stuff … I was reading a marketing article of his and am compelled to share it!”
- In “The real cost of free and low-cost services,” Virtual Impax founder Kathryn Hendershot-Hurd wrote, “I’ve followed Joe on the social networking site Biznik and I’d have to put Joe’s hourly rate in the $225-an-hour plus club. His skill … literally blows me away.”
It’s indulgent all right, but I’d be lying if I said I didn’t like the attention. 
What are you waiting for?!
So here I am doing my thing online, while other people held my work up as something worth sharing. That’s powerful. To me, self promotion works better when someone else is doing it for you.
Here’s my question — a plea, really — for you: Do you have a blog yet? Individuals and major corporations alike are building their reputations with blogs. Why don’t you?
Bill Marriott, Chairman & CEO of Marriott International has a blog. Marriott International attributes $4 million in bookings to his blog. Watch this video. And start blogging!
P.S. Contact Tia and ask her for the “Joe Hage special.” She can set you up with a blog and you’ll be on your way to building your online reputation. And maybe your business!
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