We are days away from spring.

Can you believe it? How is your year going? Are you reaching your goals, resolutions, and dreams? Have you been getting those projects done?

Or… Do you need a friend to help you troubleshoot, problem- solve, organize, and get out of your rut? Could it be time to Spring Clean and get some real help so you can make this year really count? Is it time to get a plan that will help you set and reach your goals…get things done…make those resolutions a reality…and live your dream? I can help!

I am so excited to announce our next coaching program which begins next Monday afternoon. This program is just perfect for wherever you are…

–> With an idea and absolutely nothing ready to have a business?

–> No idea where to begin?

–> Got everything ready to go, but just cannot find time to get it done?

–> Struggling with getting your family on board (Or at least busy so you can snag time to work)?

–> Been working, but just not getting response on the internet and have NO idea why?

Yep! If any of this is YOU, then this program is JUST FOR YOU. Instead of me writing any more, let me take you to the site so you can learn more about this coaching program. You will LOVE it! Learn more here….

>>>> http://www.Writers-Nook.com/SpringClean.html

See ya there!

With much love,
Cindy
http://www.Writers-Nook.com

Time to Spring Clean Your Business!
Join us! This is the year to go for your dreams!
http://www.Writers-Nook.com/SpringClean.html

I recently found podcasts of your Writer’s Radio Show on itunes.  I thoroughly enjoyed listening to your past podcasts.  The Writer’s Radio Show podcasts stopped sometime in October…  I know you’ve got a million irons in the fire, and I don’t blame you a bit if you’re prioritizing and this one didn’t make the cut.  I just wanted to know if the Writer’s Radio Show is ka-put, or if it’s just on extended vacation.  Either way, I don’t fault you one bit for doing what’s right for you, I’m just curious.

Respectfully,
Kristen W.

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Hi!

Thanks for your email. Great question!

Last year, I used Blog Talk Radio for my show host. I had horrible technical problems toward the end of the year. It was so severe that I have had to set up other options. I plan to re-launch the new version of the show as soon as I get some of my current projects finished. We will be back going strong soon—hopefully by mid-month. But, we will DEFINITELY be back going strong! Can’t wait!

If you want updates, check out our mailing list here at my website (look to the upper right sidebar) and we will keep you posted.

Have a super day!

Love,
Cindy

Practicing good Christian business principles is essential to having a business that honors God.  As a Christian business owner, don’t you want God to be pleased with how you do business?  After all, your business is a gift from God, and it is only right that you run it in a way that gives Him honor.

As you look around today at businesses, especially those on the internet, I think you will find many that do not adhere to Christian business principles.  They may not even know what they are.  You will see businesses that make false claims or are run in way that is totally self-serving.  Not to mention all the scams that take people’s money and promise them things that they cannot follow through with.  It’s very sad.

However, we have a chance to be different and to stand out from the rest in our business dealings.  Don’t ever think that your business is separate from the rest of your life and doesn’t need to follow Christian principles.  This is not so.

We need to be honest and fair when we are dealing with others in our business, whether it be customers or employees.  We should treat them with kindness and respect and go the extra mile to help them.  Offering excellent customer service is a basic Christian business practice that you should consider.  Don’t be surprised if you see your business take off as a result.

Other business principles that we, as Christians, should be exhibiting are looking out for others’ needs, even at the expense of making a sale.  If we cannot give a customer what they really need, we should be happy to recommend another product or solution. “Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4

Giving is another area where we can please God with our business.  God wants us to share and help each other when there is a need.  Giving part of the income from your business is one way you can be obedient and help others in the process.  However, don’t let people take advantage of you.  Some people believe that, as Christians, we should give everything away and not make money on it.  I do not believe this is Biblical.

Adopting good Christian business principles will not only honor God, but will also bless your business.

Want more insight into Christian business ethics?

Laurie has created a 34-page eBook that gives Scriptures and insight into running your business in a way that honors and pleases God.  You can pick it up at http://www.christianhomebusinessconnection.com/christian-business-ethics.html at a discount until Feb. 3 – only $9.95! Don’t miss it!

What is a brand? It is your unique stamp. With big product companies like Pepsi-Cola or Nike, it is their trademark product and tag lines. But, they didn’t start that way. No one knew who either of them was or that they were solid products until they were marketed and that brand reinforced with endorsements and such from people we did know.

So, how can guest blogging help?

Well, first of all you have to have a blog or website of your own. You can’t establish a brand unless you have a place to showcase it in the first place. It may take a while, but your blog can establish a loyal following you can count on to follow you other places.

Bloggers are smart people. They will know if you are just after them for their name. Before you approach them with your request (probably one of hundreds more popular bloggers get), get involved in their blog. Post comments on a daily or weekly basis. Pose thought-provoking questions.

All of this shows that you are attempting to understand what has made them such a valuable brand on the Internet. Also, they get to know your “face” as it were because you are always around. The only thing that works better for a new blogger trying to establish them self is nepotism (and it is always welcome!).

Okay, so there is one thing that is almost as good – offering free services. If you ever want an endorsement for your brand later (and you will), offer the blog owner a free product or a trial of your services. Doing so is a courtesy that will pay off for you in the end.

Writing for another blog gives you a chance to talk about other topics in front of a new audience. If you talk about the guest spot on your own blog, many of your loyal fans will pop on over for a look see. And, through your bio blurb, the existing audience on that blog will know where to find you. This is not to steal their readership but to share it since you are not necessarily in a competing market.

In an effort to put your stamp on the world of Internet business, try guest blogging. When done correctly, you can gain increased traffic and new business connections that will serve you well into the future.

Want to join us here at Writers-Nook? We would LOVE for you to join us here at our site. Just contact Cindy and join us to make Writers-Nook THE SPOT for Christian Writers!

What are Christian business ethics?  In simple terms, it means running your business in a way that is upright and based on Christian principles.

Today, there are many dishonest dealings done by businesses.  They may have prices that are way too high,  less than quality products, or make claims made that are simply not true.  I shudder at the scam business opportunities that prey on people who are desperate for a better way.   This is not the way to please people or God.

Christian business ethics must include honesty, fairness and treating others with kindness and respect.  I believe these are the basics, but if we really want to run our businesses on Biblical principles, we should go beyond the basics.  What about outstanding customer service and turning the other cheek when someone is nasty to us?

Running our businesses based on Christian standards doesn’t mean letting people walk all over us.  I think we can look at Jesus for our example in this.  Jesus was firm but kind.  He didn’t let people get away with just anything, but always reacted in a way that stood for what was right.  He gave when He had the opportunity, but He also worked as a carpenter for a living.  So, I believe He worked to provide for His needs and to also have something to give to others when they needed it.

There will be times when, as a Christian business owner, you will have the opportunity to share some of your earnings with others who need it.  Don’t let those opportunities go by!  You will be blessed in the long run when you give to others willingly.

There may be other times when you feel someone is trying to take advantage of you, asking for everything for free.  You will need to be discerning about when God is calling on you to help someone out and when you need to be firm and not give everything away.

Ask God for wisdom in this and He will give it to you.  “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.”  James 1:5

Christian business ethics are not meant to put a burden on you, but rather to give you life and blessing.

Want more insight into Christian business ethics?

Laurie has created a 34-page eBook that gives Scriptures and insight into running your business in a way that honors and pleases God.  You can pick it up at http://www.christianhomebusinessconnection.com/christian-business-ethics.html at a discount until Feb. 3 – only $9.95! Don’t miss it!

Hello Sweet Friends!

Very quick note sweet friends!

A few weeks back, we had a discussion on our Christian Blog and Podcast Yahoo Group that has had me digging around in my computer. They were looking for a good program to use when creating 3-D E-Covers. Well, I have been looking for the software details since then. I feel horrible it has taken so long! Well, you have to KNOW what my computer looks like right now. Hehe!

Last week, Sue asked a great question in our group coaching session. She wanted to know if I had a suggestion for a good software that could help her create those nice 3-D Ebook covers for her sales pages and web pages.

Well, it has now been TOO LONG since you guys were talking about it AND OVER a week since she asked.  I have turned my computer inside-out–well, something like that!

NOW! I have found the link. AND…you guys have got to check this out QUICK! The program is normally $99.95, BUT it is on sale until Christmas for only $39.95. You have GOT TO SEE IT! (It now has capabilities to even make a cute graphic that looks like a computer monitor–for your online events, podcasts, radio shows, classes and $1 Seminars!!!!)  (SEE TO THE LEFT!)

Can you tell I am buzzing? (I am excited about the new computer monitor capabilites–you WILL see this on my sites ASAP!)

Here is the link:
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Grab this one! It is SWEET!

Back to my fiddling around here! hehe!

Love,
Cindy

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PPS–Wishing that you had joined us for the Group Coaching OR even the Personal Study through our Information Product Course? It is NOT too late! REALLY! Join the Personal Study Course today and you can access all of the sessions up to date, along with their bonus goodies. You can kick off the New Year with a blast. PLUS! Even if you sign up for our Personal Study this week, EVERYONE can join us for the last group coaching call next week. Don’t miss this study–it WILL change your business forever! Join us here: http://www.writers-nook.com/InformationProduct.html

Hi!

What are you going to do in the last few weeks of this year? The choices will influence how you kick off the New Year:

Big Kick-Off?
Great Start?
Off Strong and Solid?

We have a program set up for 4 weeks in December that you will not want to miss! I will personally take you by the hand and help you get that idea out of your mind and into the hands of those who need you like never before.

Yep! I will teach you how to take your idea and create multiple products which can skyrocket your business to success.

You may have no idea where to begin, but that is the perfect reason to join this group!

In this course, we will…

–> Start where YOU are today–even if you have never written or spoken one word! I will take away the “overwhelm” and give you a step-by-step plan that will work today for creating your own information products. You will be given a jump-start that will propel you to success!

–> Learn how to choose the very 1st and most important project to work on. I know that if you are anything like me, you have so many options, ideas, choices, and decisions floating around in your mind that it can be overwhelming and stop you in your tracks. Sweet friend, *I* always have my mind full to overwhelming with ideas–I do right NOW! Do you relate? Has it held you back from moving forward? Well, we will work together to get beyond that and show you what to do with all of those ideas while you focus on the very best project for TODAY. You won’t just benefit with THIS project, you will learn how to live as a productive, prolific, and very successful entrepreneur–beginning with this first project.

–> Learn how to organize yourself so you are ready to work each and every day! Get beyond overwhelm to productivity.

–> Dig into all of the options for producing Information Products! PRICELESS! You will learn how to do more than just write a book, set up an ebook, plan a seminar, or produce quality audios. You will learn how to build a rock-solid, profitable, productive, strong, and very successful business around your ideas. Only have one idea? Oh! We will work together to capitalize on that one idea like you have never imagined possible! I have been called “The Queen of Re-purposing Content” because I have uncovered secrets that can take any idea and build a business full of products that meet the customers’ needs and desires. I will show you how to do it step-by-step. You will leave this course ready to reach all of your customers with their preferred modality. Best of all, you will learn how to do it with out any learning curve–THE EASY WAY! That brings me to the next thing we will learn…

–> Cover step-by-step how to create information products. Yep! I will take you by the hand and teach you how to create ebooks, audios, videos, subscription newsletters, e-courses, seminars, home study courses, membership sites, and more! EACH of these could be a course of its own, but in this course, you will learn everything you need to learn so you are ready to produce your own products in just FOUR WEEKS! I will take you step-by-step!

–> Get ready to succeed. This is something that you will not find in any other course or coaching program on this topic. Not only will you learn the “how-to’s” for creating your product, but I will also help you get ready to succeed. There is so much more to success than creating a product. You may have already experienced this. That is why we will dedicate an entire week to learning the keys to success. These keys will give you more content than 5 full courses. Well, you must join to learn more!

–> Get moving and keep momentum. If there is one thing that most people need, it is this information. It is so easy to get overwhelmed by our ideas. We get excited. We see their potential. But, we get overwhelmed and have no idea where to begin. Or, we dabble with it, get frustrated by all that needs to be done at the same time and lose our motivation. That is why this program is being offered as a coaching program. Not only will you learn how to create information products, but you will also learn how to get moving and keep the momentum for the long-haul–beyond just the first project into a lifestyle. I want to see you succeed in business. The key to success is not just learning how to create ONE product, but getting momentum to build a very successful business. You will learn how in this course.

–>That is not all! We will learn what to do after you have finished your product. We will talk about how to launch your product, create buzz, reach your prospective customers with your salesletter, joint venture with others, develop a strong affiliate program, and market yourself and your products. I will teach you how to create a no-fail project. Well, more than that–a no-fail business!

Ok…wondering if this course is like so many out there–just out of reach? You are going to love this!

I want to see hundreds of you reaching for your dreams THIS YEAR! Oh, and I KNOW that there are only a few weeks left in this year.

You may have worked hard all year long and not quite got there. You may have studied all year long and set your goal to publish your first product next year. Oh! Don’t wait even one more day! There is no reason to end this year that way!

I will coach you in the next few weeks so that we end this year with your very 1st product. FOR REAL! THIS YEAR! IN JUST FOUR WEEKS! Yes, smack-dab-in-the-middle of the busy holiday season–there is a reason for that too. I am going to show you how to balance a busy schedule and still produce great products every month! You will not want to miss this course!

Plus! THREE OPTIONS PERFECT FOR EVERY BUDGET AND NEED! LEARN MORE HERE

Wondering how? It is easy! Recycle. There’s no need to just use great content once. Recycling your content benefits everyone in a way that builds your business while reaching those who learn best by different modalities–visual, auditory, hands-on. A good way to do this is to think about each piece of content and how you can reuse it to the max.

A few ideas may be:

#1 – Take a special download report and use the content for article distribution. The report is only available for download on your website but you can use several articles within the report to distribute to article directories. That content will then work to bring you new subscribers to your site. When they come, you will have visitors who are looking for more of your ideas.

#2 – Use product content to create an autoresponder series. If you have an info product available for sale (or a free one) you can take snippets of that content and turn it into an autoresponder series. This way your customers can preview the content through the AR series and the AR series can promote the actual product. Always think of creative ways to use your ideas again and again!

#3 – Use the content on your website for a product. If you have articles on your website or blog you can easily turn these into a product. Simply choose a collection of articles you’ve previously written and make them available in download format for customers.  You can choose to use this content as a free giveaway to gain more subscribers, or you can turn it into an actual product for purchase. Not everyone is likely to look through your whole website or blog to find the content. Also, people will often pay for the convenience of having the information at their fingertips without having to search for it.

#4 – Use your newsletter to attract search engines. If you have a regular newsletter which you send out make sure you also add it to your website or blog pages after sending. This will help you attract more search engine traffic and will give customers an archive to view previous newsletters.

#5 – Turn your audios into content. If you have audios on your website, use them to get more free search engine traffic. Have the audios transcribed and place them on your website or blog pages. This also gives your customers options, as some people will prefer to read rather than listen to an audio. Don’t forget to take your outlines and write “companion” articles or re-purpose into other products like ebooks, audio sets, bundles, etc. Don’t use those ideas just once. Re-purpose! You spent the time and hard work thinking it out, use it again and again.

#6 – Use your ideas for your own podcast. Got articles or ebooks? Why not re-purpose the content for a podcast. Talk about a great way to reach more people with your message. And, what a super way to continue to grow your business. Don’t forget to promote your articles, ebooks, mailing list, ecourses that continue learning the topics. Re-purpose and promote and re-purpose! Build a strong business.

#7 – Take your ideas and make companion information product. All it takes is an idea to begin a whole line of products on a topic. Take those outlines and use them to the max! Write articles. Compile an ebook. Record an audio series. Set up a Membership Site. Compile a home study course. Develop a coaching program. Think BUSINESS not just article. Think BUSINESS not just book. Take your ideas and build a strong and profitable business.

With a little thinking and planning you can make your content go a long way. Your idea can become more than just an article or a book. Your idea can become an entire business that is very, very successful. Why not dig into one of your “oldies” and repurpose it today?

No Show This Week!

This week, we will be celebrating Matthew’s graduation with his Green Beret! No show this week.

Miss us? Check out our archives while we are gone. There are some great shows here listed in our archives. ENJOY!

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It is time for our “Mailbag” show again! Talk about a great show!

Join us today as I dig into your questions! We covered a TON of material today. Here are some of the topics:

About finished with my book, WHO do I get for feedback?
Been blogging, want to make money, where should I write?
Using the “MORE” tag in Wordpress
Beginning a podcast, so what do I choose–Blog Talk Radio…Feedburner…or iTunes???
How to promote a podcast
I AM writing!
Writing when the traditional publishers reject you
Ideas for domain names
What do I do with MY story???
What about shipping costs?
How to get your book in E-book format?
Finished the book, now how do I reach my market???
How to make your download pages private?
What is a conversion rate?
AND MORE! Of course!

You will LOVE this show! It does go into “overtime” but it is loaded with great information. We had a blast!

Still don’t cover your question OR need more help? Just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question next time.

Don’t miss this one!

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Mailbag! with Cindy Rushton

It is time for our “Mailbag” show again! Talk about a great show! Join us today as I dig into your questions! If you have a question that you want answered during this mailbag, just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question too. We will have a blast! Don’t miss this one!

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Fun? Oh! This week will be a blast! Make plans to join us!

AND…

Have you seen our most recent shows? We have some great shows available by replay at your convenience. Check them out online at the following link for lots of great replays:

Writer’s Radio Show
Our latest show was BE MOTIVATED–don’t miss that one!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

I will see ya there!

With Much Love,
Cindy

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Staying positive, even in the face of adversity, can help you conquer challenges.  When you think positively, you are envisioning your success.  Failure will not be an option; you will move past the obstacles in your way.  When a person thinks positively, they will attract positive people and positive outcomes in their life.

When you find yourself facing a roadblock, try to find a way around it.  It can be easy to give up.  Giving up will not bring you any closer to accomplishing your goals.  In fact, giving up can make you feel even worse and cause more stress.

Finding a way to forge ahead and reach your goal or accomplish your task will help you grow as a person.  You will feel more confident and able to take on new, more difficult challenges.

It can be difficult to take on a new positive personality.  It is not realistic to expect anyone to change completely overnight.  Taking small steps toward positive thinking will create big changes.

When you wake up in the morning, envision a few positive thoughts.  Imagine yourself having a great day.  Think about all of the wonderful things that will be happening to you.  Think about what you would like to see happening–attracting new clients or being contacted by a reporter who wants to feature you in a magazine story.

You may want to consider creating a “dream board” or a “dream book”.  Write out all the things you would like to accomplish.  Look through magazines and find pictures that correspond with those goals.  When you find a picture you like, cut it out and pin it to a bulletin board or paste it into a scrapbook.

Don’t be afraid to reach for the stars with this project.  If you see a picture of a house you would love to live in, put it on your dream board.  Find a picture of a car you’ve always wanted or a picture of a place you would love to travel to.

Take a moment each day to look at your dream board or flip through your dream book.  Think positive thoughts such as “one day, I will own that car” or “one day, I will take a vacation here”.  This can inspire you and motivate you to work hard and achieve success.  Your dream book is giving you a glimpse of your rewards.  Now, it is up to you to take action.

It is September. Lost your motivation? Did you start out fired up and ready to roll, but something has happened along the way? Know where you want to be, but struggling to keep moving strong? This show is JUST FOR YOU! Join Cindy as she shares yet another secret behind the productive, prolific, and very successful Christian writer–to be motivated! Cindy will share her secrets to how she stays motivated so she keeps on keeping on regardless of what goes on around her. This is a show you WILL NOT want to miss! Make plans to join us. And…bring a friend!

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Be Motivated! with Cindy Rushton

It is September. Lost your motivation? Did you start out fired up and ready to roll, but something has happened along the way? Know where you want to be, but struggling to keep moving strong? This show is JUST FOR YOU! Join Cindy as she shares yet another secret behind the productive, prolific, and very successful Christian writer–to be motivated! Cindy will share her secrets to how she stays motivated so she keeps on keeping on regardless of what goes on around her. This is a show you WILL NOT want to miss! Make plans to join us. And…bring a friend!
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Fun? Oh! This week will be a blast! Make plans to join us!

AND…

Have you seen our most recent shows? We have some great shows available by replay at your convenience. Check them out online at the following link for lots of great replays:

Writer’s Radio Show
Our latest show was BE RESTRAINED–don’t miss that one!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

I will see ya there!

With Much Love,
Cindy

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Want to be a productive, prolific, and successful writer? Sure you do! Join Cindy as she shares the next message in her series, Becoming a Productive, Prolific, and Successful Writer. This one is an essential message! In this show, Cindy will share how to stay on that narrow path toward success. Don’t miss this one! It is going to be a super show!

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How do you decide if coaching can benefit you? Here are a few questions to ask yourself:

#1 – Could I use an impartial person to run my ideas by?

Your friends and family may be great to turn to for help, but remember they are slightly biased. You have heard it said that they will tell you what you want to hear–this is not the time for that! Even if they gave great ideas, it doesn’t help if they don’t specifically understand the inner dealings or your business or market.

Having an impartial person dissect your ideas and plans can be very beneficial, particularly if that person is in your field and has already achieved the success you hope to achieve.

#2 – Could I use help with the smaller picture and details of my business?

For many entrepreneurs the “big” picture is easy to see but it’s the smaller details that can tie them up in knots. What shopping cart to use? What pages to include on your website? How to start a PPC campaign? How to begin an online teaching ministry?

In this instance an online coach can offer help and guidance – from helping you choose the right software to actually helping you plan your first pay-per-click marketing campaign to helping you plan and present your first online class.

#3 – Could I use motivation and guidance?

For many of us, this is the part of business that’s the most difficult. It’s easy to write down a to-do list and business plan, but much harder to actually do it, much less make it a success. A good online business coach can help you overcome these hurdles. If you have someone that you’re accountable to, then you’re more likely to follow through and get things done.

This isn’t a situation that should make you feel bad or shameful; many, many people struggle with accountability and find that having a person they are accountable to or a deadline is the best way to achieve their tasks. Once I hired my first coach, I saw so many differences in such a short time that I made the commitment to always have a coach to work with me along the way. I have one helping me right now. Coaching will take you further than you can imagine. They will help you will take your business uplevel.

These three questions should help you decide whether coaching is right for you. If you do decide it’s something you’d like to try, it’s important to find the right coach – as not all are created equal.

Here’s what to look out for:

* Find someone that has already achieved what you aspire to. Make sure the person has a proven track record and can back up their talk with references, testimonials and REAL results. You should be able to easily “SEE” their success–look at their website… their products. Look them up on Google. See how much they have out there for themselves. Tune into their webinars. You should be able to see real results or keep on looking!

* Find someone you can relate to. A coach with a harsh style or “bootcamp” mentality may or may not be right for you. Only you can determine that. Perhaps you’d respond more to someone that approaches things from a gentler approach. Or maybe you really respond well to tight deadlines and someone who pushes you through the phases. Whatever the choice, it has to be right for YOU. Taking the time to find the right coach FOR YOU is really important.

* Ask any potential coach specific questions and read their answers carefully. This will help you choose the right person for your needs.

* Find someone who wants to see you succeed. It’s unfortunate, but there are some coaches who keep their students in a certain place. This ensures that the person doesn’t outgrow them and continues to use their services. This is not the right coach for you.  A good coach will push their students to succeed beyond their wildest dreams. A good coach accepts that at some point their student may outgrow them and need to move on. It’s important to look for this in a coach, as this way you can be sure that they will always advise you on what is ultimately best for you and your business.

Ready for a business coach? This is the year to take your business uplevel. If you need that boost, a business coach just might make the difference in getting where you need to go.

Announcing! We are on the countdown for our first online group coaching session! YEP! We will be sharing details early this week. This session just might be the perfect topic for you. If you are not on our mailing list, scroll back up to the top of the page and sign in. Our subscribers will be sent a very special offer early next week–it only last for one week, so don’t miss it! Sign up for our mailing list TODAY!

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Subscribe to our Mailing List!
Look in the upper right hand corner of our site!
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http://www.WritersRadioShow.com

Stay Tuned for Our Coaching Program!
We will share details early next week!

Join Us For Our Next Show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

NEW SHOW! JOIN US!

There is not a week that goes by that I am not asked how I get everything done that I do. Sometimes I ask MYSELF that question! If I had to sum it up in one thing, it would be that I am committed to being very, very focused. There are certain things that I do that insure laser-sharp focus. They make a big difference in my business. Whether writing or recording or answering my email or even spending time with my family, these things make a big difference. So, want to know the secrets to being prolific, productive, and very successful? Don’t miss this show! This show will change your business and ministry for the better!
Tune In Online:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show/

Or! Call In:
(646) 727-1339

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Fun? Oh! This week will be a blast! Make plans to join us!

AND…

Have you seen our most recent shows? We have some great shows available by replay at your convenience. Check them out online at the following link for lots of great replays:

Writer’s Radio Show
Our latest show was BE AUTHENTIC–don’t miss that one!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

I will see ya there!

With Much Love,
Cindy

On Facebook? I am! Find me here:
http://www.facebook.com/Cindy.Rushton

AND! I am on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/cindyrushton

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Join Us For Our Next Show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

Setting up a product for sell on your website
Getting organized–making time to write in your busy home
The book is done–now, what?
Building a responsive mailing list
Introduction to Marketing
Tracking and measuring
How to upload audio and video into your site

Get ready for a big show! Also, if you have a question that you want answered during the next mailbag, just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question too. We will have a blast! Don’t miss this one!

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Show Notes:

www.Writers-Nook.com
www.WritersRadioShow.com
www.BethJones.net
www.LuciaClaborn.com
Filezilla
www.Lois-Graham.com
Mom Webs
YouTube.com
Cindy Rushton’s YouTube Channel
Cindy’s Desktop (Proposal Videos)
www.onlybyprayer.com
Kelly with FreshNets
Aweber
YahooGroups
Christian Blog and Podcast E-Group

Join Us For Our Next Show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

NEW SHOW! JOIN US!

I love every Writer’s Radio Show, but I really think that my favorites are on our Mailbag Days! I think it is because this is my opportunity to connect with you and really help you with your immediate needs. We can pull back and share writer-to-writer, brainstorming ideas together. I love it!

So, ready for another Mailbag? Tomorrow is the day. Here are the details:

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Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Writer’s Radio Show

10AM CT

TOPIC:  Mailbag!

It is time for our “Mailbag” show again! Talk about a great show! Join us today as I dig into your questions! If you have a question that you want answered, just zip me an email at cindy@cindyrushton.com and I will be sure to dig into your question too. We will have a blast! Don’t miss this one!

Tune In Online:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show/

Or! Call In:
(646) 727-1339

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Fun? Oh! This week will be a blast! Make plans to join us!

AND…

Have you seen our most recent shows? We have some great shows available by replay at your convenience. Check them out online at the following link for lots of great replays:

Writer’s Radio Show
Our latest show was BE ORGANIZED–don’t miss that one!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

I will see ya there!

With Much Love,
Cindy

On Facebook? I am! Find me here:
http://www.facebook.com/Cindy.Rushton

AND! I am on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/cindyrushton

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Get to Know Carol Online!
(Don’t miss her articles on her site to help you set up your business right!)
http://www.HomeschoolCo-ops.com/
http://www.HomeschoolCPA.com
http://www.CarolToppCPA.com

Join Us For Our Next Show!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

Recently I asked our Blog and Podcast eGroup what their biggest struggles/needs as a blogger/podcaster were. I came away with some great feedback. One of the top questions was, “How do I get traffic to my site?”

A blog without readers is pretty much useless. If you’ve been blogging for a while and have only been getting a trickle of viewers to your posts, you need to put a traffic building plan into action. Building traffic is just as an important skill to bloggers as writing quality posts is. Many bloggers are terrific at creating content but don’t know a thing about building traffic. Here is a quick guide to the five most popular (and most effective) traffic building techniques.

1. Get SOCIAL!

Social networking and blogging go hand in hand. Your blog posts can be distributed across social networking channels in many different ways. Sign up for Twitter and tweet about your posts as soon as they are added to you blog. Update your Facebook status with a link to your new blog posts. Submit your stories to Digg.com, Reddit.com and StumbleUpon.com. Remember that in order for social networking to be effective, you need to participate with other people on your list. If you visit their links and respond to their updates, they’ll be likely to do the same for you.

2.  Get SEEN!

Find blogs in your niche and start following their posts. Make sure to add insightful and interesting comments on their posts. Not only will the blog owner take notice and visit your blog, other commenters will visit your blog to get more of your great insight into the topic. Don’t spread yourself too thin with blog commenting, but make it a point to comment on a few related blogs each week.

3.  Get SENT!

RSS feeds are a way to syndicate your blog’s content so that it is sent to many different people in their own blog readers or on their own sites. Most blogging systems have RSS feeds automatically included but you can add a lot more functionality to your feed by using a free service like FeedBurner.com. With FeedBurner you can add things like sharing the feed via e-mail so it will pull in new readers and encourage previous visitors to come back to the blog again.

4.  Get SYNDICATED!

You may think that by being a blogger you can ignore article marketing. However, you can get a lot  of traffic to your blog by tweaking some of your popular blog posts and adding them to article directories. You can post your popular posts as articles with a link back to your blog in many different article directories. Not only will you get a valuable backlink but your article may also be used by ezine owners which will bring you more traffic.

5.  Get SITELINKS!

Speaking of backlinks, you should work to build backlinks to your blog through several different means. By creating backlinks to your blog, you’ll improve your blog’s ranking in search engine results. You can get lots of traffic from search engines if you are within the first group of search results for your keywords.

These five ways of building traffic can be used over and over again to help build traffic to your blog and increase your readership.

Need more help?

Join our eGroup! It is FREE! Find us at Yahoo Groups!

Come and join in!
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ChristianBlogandPodcast/

Also! See our Facebook Group!
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Hello Sweet Friends!

I am back home! I LOVE being at home! Actually, I love traveling as well. But, there is NO place quite like home!

I have spent the day today gearing up for the new week. We have got a lot going on this week. You won’t want to miss it!

On my blog, our Mommy Homework theme is a fun theme. It is “Gearing Up for the New School Year.” Drop by and leave your thoughts and ideas. I love reading all of them. Here is the direct link for this week:

http://www.cindysdesktop.com/?p=2757

Been missing our shows and chats? Well, this week, we are CERTAIN to  have a show you won’t want to miss. Here is our schedule for the week:

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Tuesday Morning, August 11, 2009
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Mom-to-Mom Radio Show

10AM CT

TOPIC: Military Mom: Essentials for Training Up Mighty Warriors! With Cindy Rushton, the Military Mom

Ready for an amazing show? This is one that you will not want to miss. Join Cindy as she shares their story of how Matthew stepped up to the call to join Army Special Forces and how that one step thrust her into a calling like no other–to be a military mom. Cindy will share a glimpse into her relationship with her soldier and how she supports him, plus tips on how YOU can train your mighty warrior up for the call OR what on earth you do once they enlist so you can be the best military mom ever! Also, for those of you who want to be a support to our military or our military families, Cindy will also share some very practical ways that you can minister to the military family. This is one powerful show! Don’t miss it!

Join Us Live Online:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mom-to-Mom-Radio-Show

Call-in (Call in on your phone, cell-phone, or SKYPE):
(347) 215-7321

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Tuesday Afternoon, August 11, 2009
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Summer School–Ultimate Homeschool Expo

1PM CT

TOPIC: So, You Want to Homeschool??? with Cindy Rushton

So, you want to homeschool, but NOW WHAT???? Well, the very next thing to do is to join us for this awesome workshop! Cindy will take you by the hand and show you 12 essential steps to getting started on the right track. This workshop will really help you to get a good start. Don’t miss it! And…bring a friend!

Join Us Live Online:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Ultimate-Homeschool-Expo

Call-in (Call in on your phone, cell-phone, or SKYPE):
1-347-205-9175

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Thursday, August 13, 2009
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Writer’s Radio Show

10AM CT

TOPIC:  Writing: Business or Hobby??? with Carol Topp

Is writing a hobby or a business? Join us for a super show as Carol Topp, CPA (and writer) helps authors understand the tax implications of the writing business. Don’t miss this show!

Tune In Online:
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show/

Or! Call In:
(646) 727-1339

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Fun? Oh! This week will be a blast! Make plans to join us!

AND…

Have you seen our most recent shows? We have some great shows available by replay at your convenience. Check them out online at the following links:

Mom-to-Mom Radio Show
Our most recent show was on Scheduling (lots of great tips!)
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Mom-to-Mom-Radio-Show

Writer’s Radio Show
Our latest show was BE ORGANIZED–don’t miss that one!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Writers-Radio-Show

AND! Our current online event: Ultimate Homeschool Expo!
Our latest class is perfect for those of you getting ready for the new school year–A Crash Course on Notebooking! Don’t miss it!
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/Ultimate-Homeschool-Expo

Well, ready for a super week? I will see ya there!

With Much Love,
Cindy

On Facebook? I am! Find me here:
http://www.facebook.com/Cindy.Rushton

AND! I am on Twitter!
http://twitter.com/cindyrushton

1. Get a vision. First things first. Who are you? What are YOU all about? What is YOUR message? When others come to you, what do they ask you? Take some time to really think this one out.  Your blog will only be a success when you find YOUR voice. Pull apart and get a vision. Keep your blog simple, clear, uncluttered, and focused. Stick to who you are. Don’t change up every day. Don’t add in content that does not go along with your message. Get a vision for what you are to be all about and be ONLY that.

2. Set it up right. Don’t take short-cuts. If you want to build a successful business, invest in your “home on the web.” This is not an area to skimp by or put off. Grab your own domain and host your site yourself. The reasons are more than I can cover in an entire article, but the biggest reason is that you are building a business. Build your business with a solid foundation. If you are a writer, invest in your own name TODAY as a domain. If you are setting up a site for a particular business venture, grab your domain for it. My favorite hosting service is Mom Webs: http://www.writers-nook.com/MomWebs.html You can grab your domain and set up your hosting account in just a few minutes. Also, ask them to install Wordpress for you. They will even install an adorable theme for you for around $10. If you have a blog that is hosted by a free service, they can even help you to pull your RSS Feed (all of your past posts) into your new site–PRICELESS! They are super! Wordpress is another big MUST that will help you get started on the right track. I love that you can set up your site and add a good theme in just a few steps. Again, set it up right. A good design will take you along the path to success. It will make a huge difference in YOU and your audience. Don’t skimp on this step. Set up your site for success. Invest in a good, solid home on the web.

3. Keep growing and learning. A great site takes time to build. Keep it growing. Commit to add fresh new content to your site every day–articles, audios, videos, tip sheets, downloadables, printables, etc. Keep it growing and expanding. Stay on the cutting edge! The best way to do that is to keep on learning. Right now, I am studying through a new set on blogging. I can’t believe all of the new ideas for plug-ins, social networking options, etc that are new THIS YEAR. I set aside time each day to learn new things either through reading or listening to shows/seminars. Talk about a great way to make my site all it can be. You won’t be there immediately, but you will get there. Commit today to grow and learn. Never stop. Stay creative. Stay on the cutting edge.

4. Make sure that your site reflects YOU. Make sure that your site helps others get to know you and your heartbeat. Include your pictures, your audios, your videos, your writing, and what you love. Let them get to know YOU–your heart, your interests, your knowledge, your life, your expertise. Let your site help to build your brand. Instill in peoploe who you are and what you have to offer. Be the Google-the place people go to search–for your market. Be the place they go when they need help.

5. Don’t be shy about what you have to offer. Now, first, be mindful that some things are annoying–banners/blocks all over the page, apps all over the page, flashing letters, crazy fonts, etc. BUT, some things really work to make your site profitable–

–>  Offer Q/A–have a spot/category just for answering questions. As you answer questions, don’t shy away from linking to resources that you recommend. Hyperlink words or resources to pages with more information. Watch the responses.

–>  Post articles–not only can you link to any recommended resources/products within the article, but you can also have a nice pitch for products in your resource box at the bottom of the article. ALWAYS pitch something–one of your products, your mailing list, your radio show, etc. Give them access to other things that will help them with that topic.

–>  Link to your store–make it easy for people to find what you have to offer. Keep it neat. Keep it simple. Keep it prominent.

6. Bring others in to help you. Feel overwhelmed? Let others help you. There are so many ways that you can get help as you build your site. You can bring in guest bloggers–those who love the same topics and can share their articles, audios, and videos on your site. I have many friends who are always ready to share fun freebies–they help my site to be a great spot on the web, but they also promote what they have going on. It is win-win-win! You can even get the visitors to the site to join in and share great content. I began offering what I call “Mommy Homework” years ago. “Mommy Homework” is a weekly topic of discussion on my blog. Those who participate earn credit toward our products. Of all of the things I read each week, “Mommy Homework” is my most favorite. Imagine how awesome it is for those who visit my site. Before I go on, you can also use affiliate tools/resources on your site. Many affiliate programs offer great articles, audios, and downloads to help you promote their products. If they are complimentary to your site, use them! A good example of resources that are ready-to-go is found in my affiliate program. Join me at: http://www.CindysAffiliates.com.  You don’t have to be a lone-ranger. There are lots of options for content to use on your site.

7. Build a great site. Remember that your site will grow for years to come. Keep building! Keep your content fresh and alive. The best way is to take time in solitude to brainstorm, develop your message, and pour your heart out into your writing, audios, and videos. Take that time! Pour your heart out! Make your site a place of ministry. You won’t be there immediately, but I promise that in 6 months you will look back and be so proud of your hard work.

Happy blogging!

Need more help?

Check out these great shows (and others!!) on blogging that have been featured on my Writer’s Radio Show:

Blogging and Podcasting

Mailbag: Websites, Blogs, and MORE!

Let’s Talk about Blogging