Community is a buzz word that’s thrown around a lot these days, often without a strong argument to back it up. Instead of giving concrete actions to take or some kind of practical strategy, some so-called “gurus” just keep saying the same thing over and over: “It’s all about community.” Right. Community. What the hell is that anyway? Let’s consult the Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary:
com·mu·ni·ty (\kə-myü-nə-tē\) noun
1 : a unified body of individuals: [...]

Ahh! So, whenever I get the chance to guest post, I feel like a kid on Christmas morning. The excitement is just…awesome.
Today, I have a guest post on the Search Engine People blog. Enjoy: The SEO Copywriter’s Perspective
Disclaimer: I’m an SEO specialist for Solid Cactus.

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Alright, who decided it’s cool to be negative?
Looking back, I think it started in elementary school, when suddenly things became divided into categories. Things were cool or lame. Activities were exciting or stupid. People were all of the above.
And although we’re expected to mature as we age, I often find that very little has changed in the negativity department. In both my personal and professional life, I’ve encountered quite a few [...]

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That’s it. I’m officially the owner of a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Arts.
I majored in Advertising and Public Relations, graduated summa cum laude, was in a ton of clubs, led the PRSSA chapter, and wrote my way through four years of higher education.
Now what?
Well, I’m not exactly sure.
Unlike some of my classmates who have gone right on to jobs, graduate school, or unemployment, I’m continuing with the same old [...]

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…to Senior Seminar night.
Tomorrow evening, Miss Amanda and I will be presenting our senior project, TheWoodWord.org, to friends, family, and colleagues in an evening which promises to be a great experience. It’s also the final event of Communications Week at Marywood, which I’ve spent the last few weeks helping to plan and be a part of.
Yesterday was a busy day, but one that was filled with lots of communication (I had [...]