HOW TO: Create a Successful Company Blog

Posted March 16th, 2010 in Blogging, Featured, Social Media by FFWD

If it’s not one of your first questions when you are creating a company blog, it should be.

What Should You Blog About?

Start by defining the audience with whom you want to have a relationship. Presumably they are your customers, partners, suppliers and your broader industry as a whole. You should think about what kind of information they would find valuable. You should also try to talk about something that is differentiated from what other blogs in your field cover, even if your approach is just slightly different or new. Continue Reading »

Google Wave: Is the Future of Email Here?

Posted March 16th, 2010 in Email, Featured, New Technology by FFWD

If you are a technology nut like me, you are always interested in trying out the latest applications or tools available. Several months ago, I was lucky enough to get an early preview invite to join Google’s new communication and collaboration tool, Google Wave. The online tool is reinventing email one wave (conversation) and blip (message) at a time.

The platform combines email, instant messaging and online collaboration into a real-time system. It can be used by two people or a whole group of people. Instead of cc’ing a person on a message, you can add that person to the conversation. Users apart of a wave can follow messages in real-time, play back the entire conversation timeline and even add to or edit any part of the conversation. Continue Reading »

Free Blog Contest from FFWD Brands

Posted March 16th, 2010 in Blogging, Featured by FFWD

FFWD Brands is giving away a FREE custom designed WordPress Blog Style Website to a deserving (Friend/Follower/Reader)!!!

Rev-up your company’s current site and make 2010 your most profitable year! Adding a Blog style site to your marketing efforts is the next step in increasing your company’s online presence and increasing your status as an industry expert.
FFWD’s marketing experts are offering their expertise and time for a deserving company. Enter today! Continue Reading »