WordPress Workshop - Last Chance!

[nar321]

Some of us aren't sure that both of you are even on the same stage. I agree that many internet things could and should be easier, but then so should life . It's not(Life, that is) and neither are computers or for that matter internet "stuff".

Lynn does a fantastic job at making things make sense. One of few(in my humble opinion)that seems to actually care about somethings besides the dollars(almighty). Attend one of her public webinar's (most Tuesday's 12 Eastern) you do need to get on her reminder list, have a pc and install the web conference software.

Lynn, this is fun, threads like this are like playing jazz with computer keyboards. First you solo over a chorus, then me, then back to you, each of us pushing the other to further develop the melody, late in to the night in some smoky little club.

I hope we're swinging! If not, I hope the audience is too drunk to notice.



Ok, this is the right mindset, agreed.

Now let's apply it to ourselves. If we really want folks to succeed at this, if we really want to do our job, we'll keep working, searching for ways to make it easier for them.

Imho, we're on the same page, each in our own way.

I want to make it easy in part so that all the delays and excuses are taken away, and there's nothing left but getting right down to work, or quickly coming face to face with the fact that we don't really want to work.



Ok, let's agree on this too, each in our own way.

Imho, the business internet publishers are in is serving readers, usually with text content. And yes, understanding readers, and delivering them an endless flow of excellent content is indeed a challenge.

It's enough of a challenge, that the serious publisher, whether new or veteran, may choose to focus on it with determination. A serious publisher may elect to set aside distractions, like the fancy web technology and business plans that the webmaster community is so fascinated with.



Yes, a big difference between a serious content creator, and those who endlessly fiddle around with net technology, pretending they are nerds.

Thanks for letting me play in your band. I'm having a great time, but perhaps have taken a few too many solos. Hoping members of the audience, if there are any, might jump up on stage, and take a turn at the word piano.

[Engage]

Hi Robert,

Lynn does a fantastic job at making things make sense. One of few(in my humble opinion)that seems to actually care about somethings besides the dollars(almighty).

As you and I have discussed, I'm in full agreement with this. I've never doubted this, or contested it in any way.

Would you like proof? There are at least thousands of marketing sites and forums on the Net. I'm investing my time in this one. For those who like simple, there you have it.

Some readers may prefer complicated, and thus may look for hidden agendas, secret plans, tricky tactics, murky motivations etc.

If a reader should feel that way about my posts, ok, no problem, here's a simple fact which might help relieve them of these complications. I have nothing for sale anywhere on the Internet.

The simple truth is, some people, apparently including Lynn and myself, have a passionate and sincere interest in these topics.

[Lynn Terry]

Imho, the business internet publishers are in is serving readers, usually with text content. And yes, understanding readers, and delivering them an endless flow of excellent content is indeed a challenge.

It's enough of a challenge, that the serious publisher, whether new or veteran, may choose to focus on it with determination. A serious publisher may elect to set aside distractions, like the fancy web technology and business plans that the webmaster community is so fascinated with.

Okay, but not all online business models are about content publishing. Or not to the degree that writing or content are even the core of the model. I have a lot of different models myself.

Some are ecommerce style affiliate sites with very little content.

Some are communities where the visitors create the majority of the content.

Some are blogs or content sites.

Some are directory/resource style sites.

There are just too many different models to put it all in the "content publishing" box...

[Engage]

There are just too many different models to put it all in the "content publishing" box...

Agreed. Again, I'm not attempting to come with a one size fits all concept or solution that covers everybody online. Instead, it seems we are both addressing the specific group you addressed in your original post...

The number one issue I hear from people every day is how frustrated they are with the technical learning curve or with outsourcing site & blog design.

A significant number of people are experiencing these frustrations which, imho, arise out of unnecessary complications on both the technical and business sides of webmastering.

Applying this premise to my own posts, I see that talking about this in theory is itself an unnecessary complication.

So, I thank you for inspiring me to give theorizing a rest, and finish up a project that has been cooking on the stove for far too long.

My point has been that wrestling with unnecessary complications can be replaced with taking action on simple principles with simple tools. A lesson I have now learned myself...

Thanks Lynn!

[WAHumor]

...wrestling with unnecessary complications can be replaced with taking action on simple principles with simple tools.

After all has been said and done (and a lot was said here! ), these are the words to live by in this wackiest of worlds.

Decide and do is all that matters.



Dan

[Engage]

Decide and do is all that matters.

Decide and do. Three words. I love it!

I am envious of your conciseness.

Sadly, it's hard to make a money making website out of three words, however true those words might be.

And so thousands of us go forth on our sites to share our web biz theories at great length, because after all, we are publishers.

And that's why so many folks are having trouble with the decide part, why so many are frustrated and confused.

Although we don't intend to hurt anybody, lots of us are making succeeding online complicated on purpose, so we'll have lots to say, and lots to sell, to serve our own interests.

It's not a crime or a scandal, it's just free market enterprise. But it is kinda sad to watch some folks fall under the bus of all these complications.

[Lynn Terry]

I'm reading a good book & workbook guide by Dave Navarro titled "What's Holding You Back" that is pretty good so far. In line with the forward motion I'm going through right now myself both personally and professionally. I'll let you guys know when I finish it, and publish a review on ClickNewz. Good stuff.

[bunltd]

Lynn, I'm reading "What's Holding You Back" right now too. Dave Navarro's stuff is awesome. I really like his style, he's very straightforward, no fluff. Looking forward to your review!

[WAHumor]

I know Dave too. He's a formet SSWT member.

Straightforward is his middle name. Or maybe it's George...

Sounds like a good book to get!


Dan

[CarolGiambri]

Now in the Wordpress class and learning tons--Website Creation, Christina Hills. The videos she produces are great to the max plus the webinars are super fabulous for asking questions, getting answers or just being present. Just a bragger on those who are great without shame.

Carol Giambri