tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-106908292024-03-06T23:42:24.859-08:00MaaMaw's MorselsBack in 1998, MaaMaw started an unassuming little message board at FriendsInBusiness.com. She babied it along, passing out brownies and ruling with an iron skillet -- until her little board earned its BIG reputation as one of the most popular business, marketing, anti-scam forums on the net. It's widely known that MaaMaw only serves up the best. Here you’ll find LATE-BREAKING NEWS and all the BEST posts from the BEST FORUMS & BLOGS... all the little GEMS you simply can’t afford to miss.Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comBlogger161125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113438327109342612005-04-13T17:25:00.000-07:002005-04-13T17:27:49.296-07:00Success Story... Pizza By the SliceI confess... I don't get it.A pioneer in this "dynamic new... industry" says, "instead of selling just one pizza for one price, we're able to sell eight slices for ninety-nine cents a piece. That means more profit for us..."What planet is he living on?  On my planet, large pizzas under $8.00 don't exist (and I assume it's a large pizza they're cutting into eight slices).  So where's theLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113437699860559912005-04-13T17:13:00.000-07:002005-04-13T17:15:16.786-07:00News Flash... Google Changes Afoot!This just in:"Google appears to be actively cleaning its listings by targeting sites using suspicious link-building techniques.  A couple of well-known search engine marketing sites have vanished..."Read the article here.Luv,MaaMawTechnorati Tags: google, seoLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113366585110681492005-04-12T21:29:00.000-07:002005-04-12T21:36:44.753-07:00Scam Alert... Targeting Online ResumesAt least one foreign company is contacting people who have posted their resumes online.  Apparently they offer a job collecting money for notebook computers.  The numbers make no sense, so hopefully most people will be turned off from the git-go.Here's the poop.Luv,MaaMawLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113365743032759722005-04-12T21:15:00.000-07:002005-04-12T21:15:43.033-07:00Internet Marketing -- What Really Works?MarketingExperiments.com is an "online laboratory with a simple (but not easy) five-word mission statement:  To discover what really works." They actually "test every conceivable marketing method on the internet," and you can subscribe to their Marketing Experiments Journal free. Whoa doggy! Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113318788934279622005-04-12T08:13:00.000-07:002005-04-12T08:14:55.413-07:00Fundraising IdeasI tripped over this old thread at SowPub with a truckload of great fundraising ideas.Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardTechnorati Tags:  fundraisingLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113076724148831302005-04-09T12:58:00.000-07:002005-04-09T13:04:28.990-07:00Good Copywriting vs. Intellectual GobbledygookGotta love this article.Nothing makes me grind my teeth (sorry, my dentition) louder than a written piece (any written piece) that's "pretentious" and "laden with jargon... a case of trying to impress, rather than express."Build a sales pitch around such silliness and it's no longer merely obnoxious -- it's downright disastrous (and annoying as hell).Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113053715086632302005-04-09T06:35:00.000-07:002005-04-09T06:36:12.046-07:00AOL'ers... Reporting Forwarded SpamFor anyone who uses AOL and reports spam, this is a MUST READ.Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113024920449974822005-04-08T22:35:00.000-07:002005-04-08T22:36:05.596-07:00Opportunity Doesn't KnockHere's a really good article about getting off your hiney and hunting down the perfect opportunity because it ain't gonna come huntin' for you.Luv,MaaMawMaaMaw's Favorite Last-Chance Scam-Proof Business OpportunitiesLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113011229993756702005-04-08T18:47:00.000-07:002005-04-08T18:49:02.726-07:00Spotting Biz Op ScamsHere's an article from the Washington Post that brought up a twist I haven't seen before (maybe because the scumbeezles hadn't thought of it back when I jumped in head first, or maybe because I was lucky)...A man signed up for an envelope-stuffing program, thinking it would be a good way for his 18-year-old daughter to make some extra money.  It seems "the instructions for the project statedLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113010773941186292005-04-08T18:39:00.000-07:002005-04-08T18:40:13.626-07:00FTC Charges Internet Kiosk ScammersWheeeee!!&nbsp I love it!Clicky-doodle.Luv,MaaMawLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113008810078062612005-04-08T18:06:00.000-07:002005-04-08T18:06:50.076-07:00IRS Targeting Small EmployersIck.  That's all... just ick.  Oh, and I'm glad I'm not one anymore. Click here to read the article. Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1113008170809122262005-04-08T17:56:00.000-07:002005-04-08T17:59:27.660-07:00Become an eBay Trading SpecialistI just saw this article about a lady in San Francisco who is building a nationwide network of "eBay Trading Specialists."  She claims they can make between $200 and $1,000 a week, and everyone coming into the company is mentored.  NOW HEAR THIS!  I am NOT endorsing this opportunity.  I'm telling you about it so you can do your own research if you're interested.  You DO Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112996570270244142005-04-08T14:42:00.000-07:002005-04-08T14:42:50.270-07:00Protecting Your Social Security Number OnlineI always knew there was a chance that evil hackers could steal my Social Security number but it seems it's even easier than anybody thought. What's the solution? Just say no:  "Sometimes, it takes a lot of nerve to say no to a creditor asking for that information.... You've got to be pushy and refuse.... The mobile-phone company does not need your Social Security number." Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112995893258013172005-04-08T14:31:00.000-07:002005-04-08T14:31:33.256-07:00Spammer To the SlammerWow. Nine years. That's more than some people get for shaking a baby to death. Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112995681582361502005-04-08T14:28:00.000-07:002005-04-08T14:28:01.583-07:00Tips for Safe BloggingTips on how to blog safely. It pretty well boils down to common sense, like everything else on the net.  I have a friend who posts countless pictures of her kids (as do bzillions of other people), and I confess, it scares me to think who might be watching. Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112988660355090482005-04-08T12:31:00.000-07:002005-04-08T12:31:00.356-07:00Gearing Up for WomenHey, Retailers... time to get your hineys in motion to be ready for the anticipated influx of female buyers:  here's the article. Luv, MaaMaw Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112988321325371942005-04-08T12:25:00.000-07:002005-04-08T12:26:19.070-07:00Never Underestimate Word-of-MouthAccording to this article, "Word of mouth is becoming a profession instead of a thing."I find it hard to believe, but they claim "...27 percent of all conversations include a word-of-mouth recommendation, whether it's the 411 on a twisted graphic novel, hip restaurant, or hot baby stroller."Hmmmm... maybe I can create a buzz about my petrified brownies.Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112807130480633502005-04-06T10:03:00.000-07:002005-04-06T10:11:44.746-07:00Promoting Your BlogWhat a positively great(!) article about building traffic to your blog.  Neat, organized, and complete.'Nuff said.Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardTechnorati Tags: blogging, promotion, trafficLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112714146926226662005-04-05T08:15:00.000-07:002005-04-05T08:15:46.926-07:00More On the Technorati BookmarkletOoops... I just found this.In my last post I told you about a little bookmarklet doohinky that easily creates your Technorati tags.It turns out you can style them so they look different than your other links.  Here's the poop.Spiffy!Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112712261574045372005-04-05T07:36:00.000-07:002005-04-05T07:56:44.186-07:00Bloggers... A Technorati BookmarkletForgive me if this is old news, but I figure there has to be another blogger somewhere who didn't know (hello? anybody?).On my other blog, Google is having a devil of a time serving up appropriate ads.  I know, I know -- it's my fault because I don't include enough keywords in my bloggies, but if I write for keywords I end up not saying what I mean, and I won't sacrifice what I wanted to sayLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112675018218537362005-04-04T21:23:00.000-07:002005-04-04T21:23:38.216-07:00Your Online Business... Getting It All DoneI'm struggling to prioritize and take one step at a time so I don't get bogged down and end up doing nothing (again).  That's why this article by Willie Crawford jumped out at me. Lots of good ideas about prioritizing, overcoming procrastination, and avoiding time-wasters (my personal bugaboo).  Nothing earth-shattering, but plenty of things I need to be reminded about often. Luv, Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112673230126532912005-04-04T20:53:00.000-07:002005-04-04T20:56:05.196-07:00Connecting with Linked-InHere's an article about a nifty service called LinkedIn.  From what I can tell, it's a system that allows you to connect with professionals in any field through someone you know and trust, who knows and trusts someone else, who knows and trusts someone else else else...It's free, so no harm in checking it out.Luv,MaaMawVisit the FIB Message BoardLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112670806775150112005-04-04T20:13:00.000-07:002005-04-04T20:14:27.940-07:00Profitable Niche SitesJust a reminder that Mike Long is continuing his step-by-step instructions on building profitable niche sites.Have you been keeping up?  I got way behind, but let me tell you, it's well worth taking time to catch up.Luv,MaaMawWant To Make Money On the Net But You Don't Know Diddly?Lesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112670406878409262005-04-04T20:06:00.000-07:002005-04-04T20:07:46.936-07:00Ad Placement 101This is an absolutely GREAT article about where on the page you should be placing your ads.Luv,MaaMawLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10690829.post-1112658439690589482005-04-04T16:47:00.000-07:002005-04-04T16:49:21.623-07:00Don't Fall Into the Sandbox!Of course... it had to happen.I finally work up the nerve to at least think about starting a niche site or six and up comes this story about the Google Sandbox.It's a "probation" of sorts -- but the good news is, there are apparently ways of avoiding it altogether if you time things just right.Woe is me.  I no sooner get my brain wrapped halfway around a concept than some smart alec makes itLesley Fountainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09595379203410245882noreply@blogger.com