Embrace the Twitter. It ain’t going away. This is just the beginning.

I’ve resisted it myself and have slowly come around. It’s just one of many ways to get your message out to the world. Here’s 5 easy ways (four are FREE) you can create greater connection with your target audience.

One woman raised $200,000 for a charity off of Twitter. A homeless man reconnected with friends on Facebook and now has a place he can call home. A client who specializes in fitness makes $10,000 extra a year off of affiliate marketing. My coaching business has doubled in revenue just by using Constant Contact.

1. Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn. Get and give real-time info to a broad audience. How else would we know what the bleep is happening in Iran? Enough said.
2. Video Cards. Show who you are with a video. These companies have a service for business or for job hunting.
3. Constant Contact. An e-Newsletter service. This allows you to also send out cards, announcements, letter, promotions. And, it’s EASY to use!
4. Write a Blog and Post on Other Blogs. Posting on other blogs opens you up to another audience. Writing a blog brings your audience closer to you and gets a better sense of who you are. We happen to love WordPress.
5. Article Banks. Write an online article and send the link out on Twitter, Constant Contact, LinkedIn, Facebook, etc…! Many article banks exist – here’s one that covers most subjects: http://ezinearticles.com/

My mom has been in town this week. Pearl may be 83 and using a walker, but still tough as nails. In my family, she was the caretaker, the breadwinner and the nursemaid for all the kids, the grandparents, the crazy aunts and some of the cousins. My father was an artist and fell ill when I was around 8 years old, so she essentially ran the house and then some. I’m not sure when she’ll be back to visit so I took the opportunity to use her for my blog. “Pearls of Wisdom” so claimed by me and my sister:

1. Worrying will not help. Tomorrow will be a better day.
2. You must have security.
3. Attitude is key. There’s always something to be grateful for. The little things: friends, a good meal, etc…
4. Your family is very important. They need to be taught to be responsible people, kind, and able to function by his or herself. .
5. Be grateful for good health.
6. If you’re confused about making a decision, “s&*t or get off the pot!” Or, wait another day.
7. If you’re a mom, make your girls look pretty and be a gracious hostess. (Remember, she’s from the south)
8. If you work for someone, be kind, be specific about you need from someone and remember, others are not servants to you. A “Thank You” and a “Please” always works.
9. Kill them with kindness.
10. A little lipstick never hurt.