BlogBloghttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009-11-21T22:21:14ZSquarespaceGran getting her first machttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/21/gran-getting-her-first-mac.htmlPaulandAsh2009-11-21T22:40:00Z2009-11-21T22:40:00Z

Gran is here for Thanksgiving and decided to head down to the apple store and get her a mac! Randy ended up with one in his hands before leaving hahahaha! Happy birthday Randy!

]]>A Resident made this for me todayhttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/20/a-resident-made-this-for-me-today.htmlPaulandAsh2009-11-20T18:39:16Z2009-11-20T18:39:16Z

Sometimes I walk in my office on fridays and someone has made me something that week...today a resident got out her sewing machine and made me this little pocket to put tissues in for my office ;)

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Why is it that everytime I want to go be lazy on the couch...these two have the same idea. He thinks he is smart...I will get him back...stay tuned

]]>Muddy's Bake Shophttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/13/muddys-bake-shop.htmlPaulandAsh2009-11-13T23:10:24Z2009-11-13T23:10:24Z

If you live in Memphis then this place is a must! The Prozac cupcake is my favorite and I will be back for Christmas...trust me

]]>Must resist...http://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/11/must-resist.htmlPaulandAsh2009-11-11T11:52:58Z2009-11-11T11:52:58Z

I find myself in line at starbucks to get the drink that actually starts my morning and I see these...I hate waiting marketing. I mean you stand in line and smell this stuff already, do they have to put choc chip whatever in front of my face! On with the morning..

]]>Sandy decided to performhttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/11/7/sandy-decided-to-perform.htmlPaulandAsh2009-11-07T18:14:18Z2009-11-07T18:14:18Z

Sandy performed at her church on Saturday as Rosemary Simmons (Richards brother)! She was all decked out from head to toe in 80's gear. Hopefully we will have some video of this performance hahaha ;)

]]>I miss this guyhttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/10/31/i-miss-this-guy.htmlPaulandAsh2009-10-31T07:13:24Z2009-10-31T07:13:24ZSometimes you just can't stop laughing at the fact that pictures say a thousand words...mischief is what I am thinking with these two. I wouldn't give them anymore candy Britt!!! Let's just say you can run but you can't hide from these superheroes. ]]>5 Applications for Social Media Marketing: Grow Your Dropship Businesshttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/10/29/5-applications-for-social-media-marketing-grow-your-dropship.htmlPaulandAsh2009-10-29T21:48:39Z2009-10-29T21:48:39Z
Social media marketing can be a valuable asset to your ecommerce dropship business if it is used correctly.

Here are 5 proven, tried and true applications for social media marketing:

1. Share your thoughts and ideas, even if you aren’t Number One in your niche. Remember, the internet is a great equalizer! If you have something of value to pass along and share with others, don’t be shy about it. Sharing valuable information is one of the things that will get you noticed and build a following in social media communities. Bear in mind that as a general rule, the higher your standing on social media websites, the higher your ranking in search will be. There is a direct correlation between the two! So, instead of trying to use social media to hawk your wares constantly, be sure to give back to the community by sharing information that will benefit others, too.

2. Integrate SEO and SMO: Search Engine Optimization and Social Media Optimization. The two go hand in hand. In fact, these two things are intrinsically linked, and search engines endorse such social media optimization as link baiting. Then, too, search engines thrive on fresh content and your social media contributions can be a great source of fresh content to make sure you are picked up by the search engine web crawlers.

3. Dare to be honest! If your ecommerce business is new, small and struggling for a toehold on the e-ladder of success, don’t be afraid to admit it. People in social communities are often known to root for the underdog…the up-and-comer….the little guy that is perceives as sort of a David facing many Goliaths. Naturally, you don’t want to present yourself as not knowing what you’re doing. But it’s okay to let others know you’re new and would appreciate their patronage and support.

4. Work on building your tribe. Your tribe, according to best-selling author, entrepreneur and agent of change Seth Godin; is your followers and can be immensely influential in your rise to success. You should make a conscious and concerted effort to build your followers and fans!

5. Manage your online reputation. Social media is the perfect application to help you be proactive about managing your reputation! It’s like a megaphone directed at the public, and if there is something damaging about you floating around on the Web, social media gives you the perfect opportunity to refute it before much damage is done to your rep.

There are a LOT more applications for social media marketing, but working on these few can help build your ecommerce business!

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]]>Fridge...I hate youhttp://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/10/27/fridgei-hate-you.htmlPaulandAsh2009-10-27T16:24:38Z2009-10-27T16:24:38Zimage2100213116.jpgWhy is it that when you think you are on a roll.. something always seems to fall apart?? Our stupid fridge started making crazy loud noises yesterday and before I knew it we were looking at new ones at sears, lowes, home depot..fill in the blank. When you can't use your fridge you realize how much you actually use it...


 

]]>Go Tigers and Saints!!!!http://pburns.squarespace.com/blog/2009/10/25/go-tigers-and-saints.htmlPaulandAsh2009-10-26T00:15:53Z2009-10-26T00:15:53ZThis weekend the Burns family came into town on their way to Nashville and we watched the Tigers eat up Auburn! Miles decided that he would catch up on some sleep while Ash sewed for school. These are a couple of pics from the weekend. Who Dat!!! I think the Saints might go all the way this year...but their past haunts me.. 

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