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		<title>Authentic Online Branding Package – Platinum</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:24:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who Is This Package For? This package was created with the heart-centered, service based business woman who has an established, successful business in mind. Women ready for this package… Have been in business for several years and has successfully reached a consistent cash flow of $50K or above. Are ready to up-level and/or revamp their [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Who Is This Package For?</h4>
<p>This package was created with the heart-centered, service based business woman who has an established, successful business in mind.</p>
<h6>Women ready for this package…</h6>
<ul>
<li>Have been in business for several years and has successfully reached a consistent cash flow of $50K or above.</li>
<li>Are ready to up-level and/or revamp their current business brand to more accurately reflect the dynamic energy they bring to their clients and potential clients.</li>
<li>Have refined who target audience is and consistently attract paying clients that they LOVE working with.</li>
<li>Are effectively engaging their clients and potential clients using solid online marketing strategies.</li>
<li>Have one or more signature products, services, programs or events that set them apart from others in their field.</li>
<li>Have a range of products, services or programs that they currently sell/promote online.</li>
<li>Have an affiliate program in place or are ready to implement one.</li>
<li>Understand the important role that a strong, authentic brand plays in their business.</li>
<li>Are ready to carry their brand across all their online media, including social media sites, videos etc.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supporting You On Your Journey:</h4>
<p>We believe that this experience should be joyful, stress-free and easy for you.  That’s why we provide you with everything you need to be successful at every step of the process.</p>
<p>In addition to the Branding and Website Creation components of your Online Branding and Web Development Package, we also support you in the following ways, before, during and after your project.</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome Kit Granting Access to our private Client Training Portal for you and your staff</li>
<li>Private and Secure Online Storage for ALL Project Files in DropBox</li>
<li>Up to three (3) Project Initiation Planning and Strategy Calls (60-90 minutes Each)</li>
<li>Project Timeline and Action Item Checklists</li>
<li>Up to Three (3) Project Check In Calls (15-30 minutes Each)</li>
<li>Website Reveal Call</li>
<li>Branding and Website Style Sheet</li>
<li>Ongoing Access for you and your staff to Our WP with Genesis Video Training Library</li>
<li>Project Completion/Site Maintenance Webinar using Screen Sharing (recorded) with you and your staff (To be used within 30 days of Go-Live date)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Authentic Brand Development:</h4>
<p>We work with you to develop a stunning, professional authentic brand that is in total alignment with your passion and purpose.  Your authentic brand should radiate your unique energy and resonate with your perfect clients.  We work closely with you to develop custom graphics and design elements that speak to you and your clients on a deep level to support the work you are doing the world.</p>
<h6><strong><a title="Platinum Package Details" href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/downloads/PLATINUM_Package_v1.pdf" target="_blank">Please CLICK HERE to Download the Information Sheet for this Package</a></strong></h6>
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		<title>Authentic Online Branding Package – Gold</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:21:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Who Is This Package For? This package was created for the heart-centered, service based business woman who is already operating her business online.  She has experienced some success, but is really ready to take things to the next level by expanding her offerings, refining her mission and developing a solid, authentic brand so that she [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Who Is This Package For?</h4>
<p>This package was created for the heart-centered, service based business woman who is already operating her business online.  She has experienced some success, but is really ready to take things to the next level by expanding her offerings, refining her mission and developing a solid, authentic brand so that she may serve more of her ideal clients.  She is stepping into her power and is serious about making her business a success.</p>
<h6>Most women ready for this package</h6>
<ul>
<li>Have been in business for at least 1 year</li>
<li>Are ready to up-level their business and expand their business by stepping more fully into their passion and purpose.</li>
<li>Have refined who target audience is and have consistently been attracting clients</li>
<li>Are ready to more effectively engage their clients and potential using solid online marketing strategies.</li>
<li>Have a signature product or service that sets them apart from others in their field.</li>
<li>Have a range of products and/or services that are in total alignment their passion and purpose.</li>
<li>Have a range of products, services or programs to sell/promote online.</li>
<li>Are looking to take their list-building to the next level.</li>
<li>Understand the important role that a strong, authentic brand plays in their business.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supporting You On Your Journey:</h4>
<p>We believe that this experience should be joyful, stress-free and easy for you.  That’s why we provide you with everything you need to be successful at every step of the process.</p>
<p>In addition to the Branding and Website Creation components of your Online Branding and Web Development Package, we also support you in the following ways, before, during and after your project.</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome Kit Granting Access to our private Client Training Portal</li>
<li>Private and Secure Online Storage for ALL Project Files in DropBox</li>
<li>Project Initiation Planning and Strategy Call</li>
<li>Project Timeline and Action Item Checklist</li>
<li>Project Check In Call</li>
<li>Website Reveal Call</li>
<li>Branding and Website Style Sheet</li>
<li>Ongoing Access to Our WP with Genesis Video Training Library</li>
<li>Project Completion/Site Maintenance Call<br />
(To be used within 30days of Go-Live date)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Authentic Brand Development:</h4>
<p>We work with you to develop a stunning, professional authentic brand that is in total alignment with your passion and purpose.  Your authentic brand should radiate your unique energy and resonate with your perfect clients.  We work closely with you to develop custom graphics and design elements that speak to you and your clients on a deep level to support the work you are doing the world.</p>
<h6><strong><a title="Gold Package Details" href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/downloads/GOLD_Package_v1.pdf" target="_blank">Please CLICK HERE to Download the Information Sheet for this Package</a></strong></h6>
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		<title>Authentic Online Branding Package – Silver</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:11:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Website Packages]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Who Is This Package For? This package was created for the heart-centered, service based business woman who is ready to share her gifts with the world.  She is about to launch a new business or take her existing business online to serve more of her ideal clients.  She is stepping into her power and is [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4>Who Is This Package For?</h4>
<p>This package was created for the heart-centered, service based business woman who is ready to share her gifts with the world.  She is about to launch a new business or take her existing business online to serve more of her ideal clients.  She is stepping into her power and is serious about making her business a success.</p>
<h6>Women ready for this package…</h6>
<ul>
<li>Are ready to launch a new business, have been in business for less than 1 year or have been in business longer, but are ready to take their existing business online for a more global reach.</li>
<li>Consider themselves to be newbies to online/web marketing strategies.</li>
<li>Understand who their target audience is and are ready to reach them online.</li>
<li>Are in the early stages of creating a line of products and/or services that’s in total alignment their passion and their purpose.</li>
<li>Have at least one product, service or program to sell/promote online.</li>
<li>Are looking to implement a strategic list-building system.</li>
<li>Understand the important role that a strong, authentic brand plays in their business.</li>
</ul>
<h4>Supporting You On Your Journey:</h4>
<p>We believe that this experience should be joyful, stress-free and easy for you.  That’s why we provide you with everything you need to be successful at every step of the process.</p>
<p>In addition to the Branding and Website Creation components of your Online Branding and Web Development Package, we also support you in the following ways, before, during and after your project.</p>
<ul>
<li>Welcome Kit Granting Access to our private Client Training Portal</li>
<li>Private and Secure Online Storage for ALL Project Files in DropBox</li>
<li>Project Initiation Planning and Strategy Call</li>
<li>Project Calendar</li>
<li>Timeline and Action Item Checklist</li>
<li>Project Check In Call</li>
<li>Website Reveal Call</li>
<li>Branding and Website Style Sheet</li>
<li>Ongoing Access to Our WP with Genesis Video Training Library</li>
<li>Project Completion/Site Maintenance Call<br />
(To be used within 30days of Go-Live date)</li>
</ul>
<h4>Authentic Brand Development:</h4>
<p>We work with you to develop a stunning, professional authentic brand that is in total alignment with your passion and purpose.  Your authentic brand should radiate your unique energy and resonate with your perfect clients.  We work closely with you to develop custom graphics and design elements that speak to you and your clients on a deep level AND support the work you are doing the world.</p>
<h6><strong><a title="Silver Package Details" href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/downloads/SILVER_Package_v1.pdf" target="_blank">Please CLICK HERE to Download the Information Sheet for this Package</a></strong></h6>
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		<title>NO COST Training Series for Heart-Centered, Divine Feminine Business Owners</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:57:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Divine Feminine]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Free TeleSummit]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Income Building Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Michelle McGrew]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Online Business Strategies]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Attention all heart-centered, divine feminine business owners… Would you like to learn powerful strategies to build the business of your dreams from women who are on the leading edge of the divine feminine business movement? My friend and colleague Michele McGrew has gathered together 6 dynamic women (including me!) who are bravely sharing our secrets [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4><em>Attention all heart-centered, divine feminine business owners…</em></h4>
<p>Would you like to learn <strong>powerful strategies</strong> to build the business of your dreams from <strong>women who are on the leading edge of the divine feminine business movement?</strong></p>
<p>My friend and colleague<strong> </strong>Michele McGrew has gathered together 6 dynamic women (including me!) who are bravely sharing our secrets and strategies to help you <strong>build a successful business doing what you LOVE without sacrificing your soul or your sanity along the way.</strong><strong><br />
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span><br />
</strong></p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">In this NO-COST training series you’ll discover:</span></strong></p>
<ul>
<li>The #1 secret to making more money (oh, you wanna know this one, don&#8217;t you?).</li>
<li>The 5 myths most spiritual solopreneurs believe that keeps them STUCK at frustratingly low income levels.</li>
<li>The must-have components you need for a <em>successful</em> website.</li>
<li>How embracing the “juicy no” can create spiritual space in your business for growth and expansion.</li>
<li>The #1 mistake both new and seasoned spiritual solopreneurs make that costs them tens of thousands of dollars.</li>
<li>How Radical Forgiveness can free you from mental, emotional and financial debt.</li>
<li>The #1 reason why most spiritual solopreneurs can&#8217;t &#8220;close the deal&#8221; (this one will surprise you!).</li>
<li>And so much MORE!!!</li>
</ul>
<h4><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span><br />
It’s all part of a brand new, complimentary training series:</h4>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<h2 style="text-align: center;"><strong>The Brave Feminine Business Owner’s Guide<br />
to Expanding Your Impact &amp; Income<br />
From Successful Divas Who’ve Done It</strong></h2>
<p style="text-align: center;"><a title="Join Me For The Brave Feminine Training Series!" href="http://www.bravefeminine.com/" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-791" style="border: 0pt none;" title="Brave Feminine Banner" src="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Brave-Feminine-Banner.bmp" alt="" width="428" height="178" /></a></p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>You’ll have access to all of <strong>the combined wisdom of some of the top leaders</strong> in the divine feminine business movement completely F.R.E.E. And, if you can’t make one of the live calls, no worries… <strong>a recording of each call will be delivered to your inbox the very next day.</strong><br />
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></p>
<h4><strong>All you have to do is register NOW:</strong></h4>
<p><a href="http://www.bravefeminine.com/">www.BraveFeminine.com</a><br />
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></p>
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		<title>Affiliate Programs and the New Tax Laws</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2011 18:48:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Affiliate Programs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Taxes]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Recently, California Gov. Jerry Brown, approved a new law that forces online retailers to collect California sales taxes by expanding the definition of what it means to have a physical presence within the state. Prior to the law, online retailers only had to charge sales tax when they had an actual physical presence such as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-784" style="border: 0pt none; margin-left: 25px; margin-right: 25px;" title="iStock_000016319742XSmall" src="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/iStock_000016319742XSmall-300x199.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="139" />Recently, California Gov. Jerry Brown, approved a new law that forces online retailers to collect California sales taxes by expanding the definition of what it means to have a physical presence within the state. Prior to the law, <a title="NOLO Article - Sales Tax on The Internet" href="http://www.nolo.com/legal-encyclopedia/sales-tax-internet-29919.html" target="_blank">online retailers only had to charge sales tax when they had an actual physical presence</a> such as a warehouse or retail outlet in the state.  The new law now recognizes a business as having a physical presence in the state if they have affiliates promoting their products in state. Of course mega online retailers such as Amazon.com and Overstock.com are up in arms and are<a title="Huffington Post Article - Amazon Wants Voters to Decide on California Tax Law" href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/07/11/amazon-wants-voters-to-de_n_895161.html" target="_blank"> challenging the decision</a>, but in the meantime they have cut all affiliate ties with their affiliates in California.</p>
<h6>So how does this affect you?</h6>
<p>Well, if you currently offer an affiliate program and you have affiliates promoting your products within the state of California, then this law essentially means that you are now recognized as having a physical presence in the state.  By having a physical presence in the state, you may now be saddled with sales tax responsibilities to that state.</p>
<p>I am certainly not a tax expert, but as an online marketing strategist, I understand the importance of affiliate marketing and what it can mean to your bottom line.  When I saw this video article on <a title="Jessica Matthews - Bite of Brilliance Video Article" href="http://www.jessicaeavesmathews.com/wp/bite-of-business-brilliance-the-new-affiliate-tax-rules-that-could-affect-your-bottom-line/" target="_blank">Jessica Matthews&#8217; &#8220;Bite of Brilliance&#8221;</a> I knew I needed to pass along the information to my peeps.</p>
<p>If you currently have an affiliate program or are thinking of implementing one, I strongly recommend that you check in with your Accountant or Tax Specialist ASAP to ensure that the terms of your currently affiliate program do not cause you additional tax liabilities.</p>
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		<title>WordPress 3.2 What You Need To Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 07 Jul 2011 20:03:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[. This week, WordPress released WordPress 3.2 the latest release of WordPress has a couple of requirements that are critical to have in place BEFORE you upgrade from your current version of WordPress to WordPress 3.2. In other words, DO NOT UPGRADE until you confirm that your hosting account meets the new requirements listed below. [...]]]></description>
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This week, WordPress released WordPress 3.2 the latest release of WordPress has a couple of <strong>requirements that are critical to have in place BEFORE you<a title="WordPress 3.2 New Requirements" href="http://wordpress.org/about/requirements/" target="_blank"> upgrade from your current version of WordPress to WordPress 3.2</a>.</strong></p>
<p>In other words, <strong>DO NOT UPGRADE</strong> until you <strong>confirm that your hosting account meets the new requirements listed below</strong>.<br />
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></p>
<h6><strong>With this upgrade, your hosting account will be required to be running the following</strong>:</h6>
<ul>
<li>PHP 5.2.4 or greater (BEFORE this Upgrade the requirement was PHP 4.3 or greater)</li>
<li>MySQL 5.0.15 or greater (BEFORE this Upgrade the requirement was MySQL 4.1.2 or greater)</li>
</ul>
<p>The easiest way to ensure that your hosting company is up to date and running the PHP and MySQL at the minimum requirements for this latest version of <a title="WordPress 3.2 Gershwin" href="http://wordpress.org/news/2011/07/gershwin/">WordPress 3.2</a> is to <strong><a title="WordPress Plugin - Health Check" href="http://wordpress.org/extend/plugins/health-check/" target="_blank">install the WordPress Plugin &#8211; Health Check plugin</a> and it do the heavy lifting for you!</strong></p>
<p>The plugin is designed to check your current hosting and will immediately let you know via message in your dashboard if your are good to go or not.<strong>  If the plugin warns you that your hosting is not compatible, DO NOT PERFORM THE 3.2 upgrade until your host gets up to date with their own upgrades!   </strong></p>
<p>As you know, <strong>keeping up to date with the latest WordPress updates <a title="WordPress Security" href="http://codex.wordpress.org/Hardening_WordPress#Vulnerabilities_in_the_WordPress_package_itself" target="_blank">keeps your website safe from possible security threats</a></strong>, so it is important that you upgrade to this latest version of WordPress 3.2, but not before ensuring that your hosting accounts meet these new requirements.  <strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>If you try to upgrade without meeting these two requirements first, it WILL crash your site.</strong><br />
<strong></strong></p>
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		<title>List Building 101</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 May 2011 20:26:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In order to grow your business online, you MUST be capturing the email addresses of your visitors! The path to converting website visitors into paying clients begins with building a relationship with them.  Building a relationship requires you to have a way to connect with them even after they&#8217;ve left your site.  This is why [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2 style="text-align: center;">In order to <strong>grow your business online</strong>,<br />
you MUST be <strong>capturing the email addresses</strong> of your visitors!</h2>
<p>The path to <strong>converting website visitors into paying clients</strong> begins with building a relationship with them.  <strong>Building a relationship </strong>requires you to have<strong> a way to connect </strong>with them even <strong>after they&#8217;ve left your site</strong>.  This is why having an<strong> effective opt-in box</strong> and collecting email addresses of visitors on your site is <strong>critical to your online success</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>You&#8217;d be surprised how many service based business owners either aren&#8217;t doing this at all or are only doing it on one or two pages of their website.</strong></p>
<h6>Here are the basics of capturing email addresses of visitors to build your list:<br />
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<li><a href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/choosing-the-right-email-or-ecommerce-provider-for-your-biz/" target="_blank">Choose an eMail or eCommerce provider </a>for managing your list</li>
<li><a title="Create a free Taste of your best stuff - Grow Your Divine Business" href="http://www.growyourdivinebusiness.com/five-tips-for-giving-your-clients-a-free-taste-of-your-services/" target="_blank">Develop an information packed free give away</a> that showcases your expertise -(YES, you need a free give away, your newsletter is not enough to entice the majority of visitors to sign up to your list.)</li>
<li>Set up your eMail or eCommerce provider to <strong>automatically deliver</strong> your free give away when someone opt&#8217;s into your list**</li>
<li>Offer your<strong> free give away in exchange for your visitor&#8217;s name and email address</strong> on your website via your opt in box</li>
<li><strong>Watch your list grow and client relationships bloom!</strong></li>
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<p>Once you begin building your list, it is important to communicate with them on a regular basis via your eNewsletter.  This regular communication builds trust and builds relationships.<br />
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<p><strong><em>**For those of you who are unfamiliar with how an opt in box works, here is a flow chart showing the flow that should happen when a customer visits your site.</em></strong></p>
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		<title>FREE WEBINAR: Is Your Website Really Working For You?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 29 May 2011 05:15:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This WEBINAR is over, but you can access the recording by entering your information in the form below: Websites are a necessary part of doing business these days. But the reality is, if you don’t have a solid structure or a strategic plan for your website, your site can actually hurt you rather than help [...]]]></description>
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<p style="text-align: left;">Websites are a <strong>necessary</strong> part of doing business these days. But the reality is, if you <strong>don’t have a solid structure</strong> or <strong>a strategic plan for your website</strong>, your site can actually<strong> hurt you rather than help you </strong>when it comes to <strong> connecting with your potential clients.</strong></p>
<p style="text-align: left;">Your website should <strong>work on several levels</strong> to attract, engage, connect with and convert visitors (aka potential clients).  If you built your website believing that<strong> old myth, &#8220;if you build it, they will come&#8221;</strong>, but are <strong>struggling to attract and/or convert new clients</strong>, then I invite you to enter your name and email below for access to the recording of this webinar:</p>
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<p style="text-align: left;">In this <strong>complimentary webinar</strong>, I will share <strong>important information</strong> on  how you can better <strong>leverage</strong> one of your business&#8217;s most important assets. <strong>Your Website!</strong></p>
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Not sure if  you should attend the FREE webinar?<br />
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<h6 style="text-align: left;">If you are a <span style="text-decoration: underline;">serviced based business owner</span> with a website, I want you to take a minute to answer these four questions:<span style="color: #ffffff;"><br />
..</span></h6>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Is your website <span style="color: #ed008c;">ATTRACTING</span> qualified, potential clients</strong><strong><br />
who are a perfect match for your services?</strong><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></strong></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>When a perfect client arrives on your site,</strong><strong><br />
are you<span style="color: #ed008c;"> ENGAGING</span> them in meaningful ways?</strong><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></strong></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>Are they opting onto your list so you can</strong><strong><br />
create lasting <span style="color: #ed008c;">CONNECTIONS</span> with them?</strong><strong><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></strong></span></li>
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<li><span style="font-size: medium;"><strong>And finally, are you <span style="color: #ed008c;">INVITING</span> them to take the next step with you</strong><strong><br />
and then making it easy for them to <span style="color: #ed008c;">SAY YES</span>?</strong></span><span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></li>
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<h2 style="text-align: center;">If you answered SOMETIMES or NO to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">even one</span><br />
of these questions, then your website isn&#8217;t working<br />
as well as it could for you and I can HELP!</h2>
<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>If you are ready to learn how you can improve your websites effectiveness&#8230; </strong></h6>
<h6 style="text-align: center;"><strong>Sign up above to access the recording!<br />
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<h6><strong>Here are just a few of the topics I&#8217;ll cover:<br />
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<li><strong>A Great Tool and Some Simple Tips for Measuring Your Website&#8217;s Effectiveness</strong></li>
<li><strong>Key Components You Need In Place For a Successful Site</strong></li>
<li><strong>Simple Strategies and FREE Website Tools That Can Create and Enhance Client Connections</strong></li>
<li><strong>The Easiest Way to Convert Potential Clients</strong></li>
<li><strong>BONUS: 7 Easy Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Site</strong></li>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 19:10:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kim Turcotte</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you a business owner or solopreneur who is sick of spending hours a week on your blog, but no one is reading it? Maybe you’re struggling to figure out what to write about and whom to write for. If so, you’re not alone—in fact, tens of thousands of people are in the same boat. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/recommends/love-your-blog/" target="_blank"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-678" style="border: 0pt none; margin-left: 15px; margin-right: 15px;" title="LoveYourBlog_2" src="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/home/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/LoveYourBlog_2.jpg" alt="" width="232" height="81" /></a>Are you a business owner or solopreneur who is <strong>sick of spending hours a week on your blog, but no one is reading it?</strong> Maybe you’re struggling to figure out <strong>what to write about </strong>and whom to write for.</p>
<p><strong>If so, you’re not alone—in fact, tens of thousands of people are in the same boat. </strong>You already know that blogging for business attracts ideal prospects who are more than happy to pay your fees; blogging also attracts media and key influencers who will send even more perfect clients your way. <strong>The trick is to know how to blog correctly.</strong></p>
<p>You’re about to join the ranks of successful business owners who do know how to use their blogs to full advantage. My good friend <a title="Michele Salater" href="http://www.writtenbysumer.com/blog/about-us/" target="_blank">Michelle Salater</a> is hosting a free webinar on June 15, 2011, at 1 p.m. ET / 10 a.m. PT, called <a href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/recommends/love-your-blog/" target="_blank">How to Increase Profits and Exposure with a Business Blog</a>. She’s going to show you exactly how to<strong> build your blog to attract all the well-paying clients you can handle</strong>.</p>
<p>Michelle is an expert copywriter, marketing authority, and business consultant, and her blog, Copy Doodle, has literally taken her business global and to levels she never dreamed of. Copy Doodle has grown to be a powerful lead generation and client education tool and was recently listed #17 on Technorati’s 100 Best Small Business Blogs.</p>
<p>Michelle shows entrepreneurs worldwide how to <a title="Love Your Blog - Free Webinar with Michelle Salater" href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/recommends/love-your-blog/" target="_blank">grow their businesses online and maximize their marketing efforts</a>. She’s taken all the guesswork and testing out of creating a business blog that works. Her elite clients, from home improvement companies to boutique African safari providers, have seen massive increases in their exposure and profits from working with Michelle.<br />
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<h6>She knows exactly what you need to do, and is ready to share it with you step-by-step! You’ll discover . . .<br />
<span style="color: #ffffff;">.</span></h6>
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<li>How blogging spreads your marketing message around the globe and plays a major role in your overall marketing strategy.</li>
<li>How to create a blog that literally pulls the media, key influencers, and ideal prospects to your website.</li>
<li>Which secrets you need to create blog content that presells ideal clients who happily pay you what you’re worth.</li>
<li>How to establish yourself as THE expert in your field and make more money than you thought possible.</li>
</ul>
<h6>To join Michelle on this ground-breaking webinar, <a title="Love Your Blog - FREE Webinar" href="http://www.creatingwebsitesthatwork.com/recommends/love-your-blog/&amp;u=http://www.writtenbysumer.com/blog/about-us/" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: underline;">sign up today</span></a>.</h6>
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		<title>Privacy Policy</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 17:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
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<h2>Confidentiality</h2>
<p>We DO NOT sell or rent our customer lists or e-mail addresses to  other companies. Our e-mail list is maintained by a professional third  party company, KickStart Cart, a certified secure company that ensures  your privacy. Each time you purchase a product, subscribe to our  newsletter or sign up for any of our free or informational reports or  services, your information is added to our main database.  Several times  each month, we communicate with all individuals on our main database.   We absolutely understand that you are busy and promise to only  communicate when we have meaningful and important information to share  with you.  ALL of our emails have a link at the bottom where you can  unsubscribe at anytime.</p>
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<p>This site has security measures in place to protect the loss, misuse  and alteration of the information under our control. Our credit card  transaction processing is performed from behind multiple firewalls for  our site as well as our customers. No credit card information is stored  on the server used for our web sites.</p>
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<p>If you have any questions about our privacy statement, our practices,  or your dealings with Creating Websites That Work, you can contact us at:</p>
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<p>Kim Turcotte<br />
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