WordPress Creates Leaders!
One of my favorite Blogs to follow, which is definitely a WordPress leader, is ProBlogger.net. Recently one of the Bloggers there posted about what many fellow Bloggers struggle with in the course of trying to make their sites successful — following the so-called rules while keeping everyone happy. Sort of impossible, but as you’ll agree, we all still try!
The article in question was The Blah Blah Blah Blogging Rules. F It. What I love about the post is it does cover all the stuff you need to consider. But the bottom line is you have to know what works for you and be true to yourself and not worry too much about keeping everyone happy (in doing so you may find that you lose your passion and yourself in the process.)
This requires guts, focus and a dash of shuts-pah! It also requires you not simply follow what everyone says are the “rules” — it means you have to be confident in yourself and what you want to accomplish enough to weed through all the noise online and keep plugging away until you find the mix that works for you. And the fact remains that isn’t the same formula for everyone and it won’t make every site visitor happy!
What I enjoy most about my job is working with those who regardless of the frustrations, the challenges and what seems like the almost impossible task to keep up and remain on the edge — they still forge ahead regardless.
They are not lemmings; they are leaders! And they realized that sometimes, regardless of the “rules” that many blindly follow; in fact you can create your own rules that work for you.
While those with that “Leader Attitude” tend to be those who come my way, today I’m going to showcase just a handful of those clients who embraced WordPress for the benefit of their businesses. Yes, I’ve met their evil twins when they became frustrated or discouraged — but that did not stop or slow them down one iota! They continued to learn, to make note of what didn’t work, to try new things that did and continue to plan, experiment and kept marching forward!
- Sharron Kelley: NorthernIllinoisHomes.com. Sharron is a leader in her market for Buffalo Grove, Libertyville, Long Grove, Palatine and Vernon Hills Real Estate in Northern Illinois. Sharron is relentless is pushing herself to learn, build new skills and use emerging technology to her advantage. This has clearly allowed her to solidify her brand as her business continued to thrive even during these tough economic times while others in her industry stood passively by.
- Glenn Foster: SelectClientServices.com. Having a former life in the corporate world, Glenn broke out on his own to offer his marketing skills and expertise to the small businesses in Connecticut. It wasn’t too long before Glenn saw the writing on the wall and understood the importance of integrating WordPress into his service offering. Glenn and I then became partners and he has now become the “go to man” for WordPress consulting and integration in the greater New Haven area in South Central Connecticut.
- Peter Indorf: PeterIndorf.com. Peter was definitely into technology but wasn’t sure how to leverage that interest and enthusiasm to enhance his brand. When he hooked up with Select Client Services, Glenn and I put together a Web site program and eStore that has allowed Peter’s business to thrive while thereby reinforcing his branding as the premier custom design jeweler in the greater New Haven Connecticut area.
- Dr. John Deri: ThePsychiatryBlog.com. John is a well renowned Psychiatrist and Psychotherapist who realized the importance of integrating WordPress into his site and starting a Blog. While this was all new for him, he jumped in head first and now has a presentation that is not only reflective of his professionalism, but has allowed him to successfully use social media to build relationships and keep in touch with his clients.
- Marina Jacobson: MarinaJacobsonHomes.com. While admittedly techno-challenged and concerned about her ability to write her Blog and be engaging, she tackled both issues with style and grace. Marina assists homeowners to sell their homes in Morton Grove and Glenview in Illinois and now has an active site that puts many who have been in the real estate business longer than her to shame!
The above folks are just like you. Everyday business owners who had that gut feeling that there was something up with this “WordPress thing”, this “social media thing”, this “technology thing” and chose to do want was needed and rise to the challenge.
Rather than make excuses about skill acquisition, time or budget constraints and having to embrace new concepts, they became rabid in their desire to use every bit and byte to their advantage.
They are true leaders!
I’m proud to have worked with these folks and look forward to being able to work with more just like them in the year ahead.
Good job guys (and gals)!
At your service,
Judith
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If you are seeking a WordPress Consultant to give you the information and guidance you need to run a successful online business; look no further. I give you my personal guarantee you would be hard pressed to find a partner that is more trustworthy, with better customer service, who literally has your back covered on all the issues you need to be aware of, concerned about -- and many times don’t even know exist!
Judith,
Thank you very much. The truth is, we couldn’t be where we are today without your help!
Thank you for sharing with us your knowledge and expertise, and showing us the best ways to successfully meet our goals and objectives !
Glenn
Thanks for your kind words Glenn! No wonder we get along so well!