With this post, we continue our journey into the heart of A Website That Works Wonders! Or, in other words, we're going to explore the key elements your website must have if you want attract new fans, ... Read more
No Fans for You Today, Rock Star! Tough Love Tuesday
This morning I took myself on a little cyber tour of independent artist websites, and I was shocked. Actually, horrified is more like it. I randomly visited the websites of four singers, two ... Read more
What’s Your Website Done For Your Lately? Part Two
Have you had that heart to heart talk with your website yet? The one I suggested yesterday? What are you waiting for! Let’s get that website working its pixelized pa-tootie off for you! In a ... Read more
What’s Your Website Done For You Lately? Part One
What’s your website doing right now? Is it doing a bang-up job of attracting new fans, promoting your creative brilliance and selling your services? Or is it just sitting there, looking pretty and ... Read more
Tough Love Tuesday! A Little Facebook Etiquette
Are you leaving graffiti on other people’s property? No, not you! Do you post self-promoting notices, links and photos on people’s Facebook Walls? Well, honey, it’s kind of the same thing. When ... Read more
A Quick Tip for Your Ezine or E-newsletter
Do you send out a regular ezine or e-newsletter to your clients, potential clients or fans? If not, WHY NOT? If you do, I have a quick tip for you. First, if you DON’T send regular emails or an ... Read more
Don’t Just Do It: Why Taking Action Can Sabotage Your Success
Frank is a man of action, determination and passion. When he gets an idea, he wastes no time; he springs into action like a man possessed. He rallies his friends and anyone else, asking them to join ... Read more
Wait! You Misunderstood Me!
OH, brother! I made a mistake. Again. Don't you love it when a self-professed communications expert messes up with her own strategic communications? Gee, I sure do! NOT! And what is even more ... Read more
Are You Lying To Me?
It was the night of my first full-blown cabaret show. I’d worked for eight months creating the theme, selecting the songs, rehearsing with my piano man. I’d rented a hall, hired a caterer, and made ... Read more
Yeeha! Here We Go!
I'm so psyched to have this blog up and running! I've got a bottle of champagne all ready and I'm smashing it over my computer right now to christen thee, the Firecracker Communication Blog! (Yeah, ... Read more