I wrote another article for The Globe and Mail with tips for Search Engine Optimization and Search Engine Marketing.

Enjoy!

Ten easy ways to improve your SEO now

In every situation, being proactive about tasks and deadlines has helped me to acheive my personal brand. For example, working with clients to determine a digital strategy and then implementing every aspect of it. In general, referrals happen more frequently when we can deliver what is promised early - going above and beyond, anticipating client needs - being proactive.

It was a pleasure to be asked to speak on D3 Live and Interactive last Wednesday.

Check out my talk anytime you'd like because it's now online.

As a guest blogger, it's wonderful to see your work online. However, I was thrilled to have an article published in the Globe and Mail this week. Enjoy!

Ten Simple Ways to Generate Leads on Twitter

When I started as an entrepreneur in my teenage years, someone gave me a piece of advice I have not forgotten: no matter how "pumped" you are about a business, always think about your exit strategy.

1. Be proactive in connecting with others.

Put the power into your hands by initiating conversations focused on their interests. This ultimately leads to referrals in business, even at seemingly unrelated events. Capture their contact information – in person using a business card, in a notebook, online – students become decision-makers. Tip: Always carry a pen and small notebook; smartphones are great until they run out power when you need them the most.

it is with great sadness that i announce the death of the capitalized letter i when used in a sentence.

it seems that it died of a broken heart since no one cares to use it anymore in their day-to-day email correspondance.

After meeting with Jean-Pierre Lacroix and Bobby Umar, I wrote an article about Personal Branding for Impact.org. I would like to thank all those who contributed - including Marc Roginsky!

Many people are so used to communicating online that the thought of a phone call makes them break out in a sweat. Here are some tips to break out of your comfort zone a little. Using the ultimate social media tool – the telephone – can make a big difference in your business.

TORONTO, May 4, 2011— Susan Varty of Wordtree Consulting Joins HeadStart Solutions Inc.
 
Susan Varty, Principal of Wordtree Consulting, has joined HeadStart Solutions Inc. as Director of Digital Strategy. Wordtree is now operating under HeadStart to contribute content marketing, social media initiatives and services for HeadStart’s clients.