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Karen Hanrahan Karen Hanrahan founder of Blogaroo Blog Consulting is celebrating her fifth year as a blog author. Her popular and resourceful Blog: Best of Mother Earthexamples a consistent voice as an expert in her profession. Karen applies her personable knowledge style and love of sharing into a blog format. What business are you in?  What makes you unique in the marketplace?  How are you your own brand?  How can a blog become your authoritative voice?  This session helps you understand the role a blog plays in establishing your internet voice. Blogging improves your visibility, adds personal credibility, and continues to reinforce your personal brand.

@Midwest is a Meme

@Midwest is a Meme

Smithsonian magazine often shares commentary on information technology.  I was fascinated by a recent article Have Meme Will Travel by James Gleick. …take the biosphere, call out the abstract kingdom and we then have ideas, said Parisian biologist Jacques Monod.   Ideas have spreading power or what he called “infectivity”.  Further, it… [Read the Rest]


Environmental Visual Essayist Goes Video

Environmental Visual Essayist Goes Video

It’s Earth Day !  I thought I’d introduce you to a blogger, artist, and environmental essayist from Toronto, Frank James. Franke’s blog was the very first blog I ever visited. Once you see her work you will understand why I was so impressed. She has her own way of sharing. Franke is… [Read the Rest]


250 Words or Less, Why I Blog

250 Words or Less, Why I Blog

Two Hundred Fifty Word Challenge:  why I blog in 250 words or less Many would agree that the need to be heard can be very strong.  Some thrive on being heard more than others. I am one of those.  Add my curious, sharing and passionate self and my remarkable enthusiasm… [Read the Rest]


Is Social Media About Being Popular

Is Social Media About Being Popular

I have never been popular. That cool or pretty kid in school ? Not me. My beat was always a tad off the beaten path. When everyone was doing something groovy – I usually ran in the other direction wanting nothing to do with it.  I’m good in a crowd,… [Read the Rest]


I Was a Twitter Virgin

I Was a Twitter Virgin

When I first started writing my blog,  I must confess.  I had never ever been to a blog. (can you believe that ?) I  had no idea what one was, what one looked like or how my concept fit into the big picture of the blogosphere.  I just knew they… [Read the Rest]


Blogging As An Expert

Blogging As An Expert

Blogging is often about being an expert in your field.  I found in my wellness consulting I was repeatedly sharing the value of a particular nutrient Why not write the details into a post?  When someone asks again I can then send them a link! Better yet, why not write a vast… [Read the Rest]