Wow! All I can say is thank you to everyone who sent the hundreds of Birthday wishes and all those emails, I feel so blessed! Thank you!

Received a card from a very special friend today, I love mail that is sent with love... And not in digital format ;-)

Thank you @bendtheweb for your pick as one of the top 10 Bloggers to Connect with on Twitter! :-) http://twurl.nl/aem47a

... oops, forgot to mention, WebSuccessDiva blog will be down intermittently until Monday for a major overhaul and new launch... woo hoo!

Signing off for the rest of the day and pretty much rest of the year :-) See you all on Friday :-) Happy New Year!

Reading 2008 re-cap and 2009 online predictions from @mashable's Adam Ostrow, many I agree with here... http://twurl.nl/30e2m5

Bookmarking a great list of brand that Twitter, with links to some good posts on Twitter and business... http://twurl.nl/ikhhul

When blog commenting, building relationships is far more important than building links, great post w/tips.. http://twurl.nl/67467f

Statement to a client today, I hope everyone gets, "don't blog what you THINK people want to read, blog @ what THEY want." HUGE diff :-)

It's the simple things that can grow your business, examples from big companies... http://twurl.nl/ptg2dw

Great insight into why brands DO belong on Twitter, within reason. Great tips for all businesses :-) http://twurl.nl/8c40in

Great tips on semantic copywriting for blog posting, it matters in your search engine rankings and more... http://twurl.nl/7yft8b

Reading great post on leveraging blog commenting for your blog promotion, and reality check on bogus comments :-) http://twurl.nl/hijstt

Amazing post looking at Social Media and Ford, but GREAT insight into social media for all business. http://twurl.nl/wfgnzq

Celebrities on Twitter why/why not they are using right, don't agree with opinions, but good look at uses 4 Twitter. http://twurl.nl/2e8nwu

Great post from @lizstrauss about getting attention above the noise on Twitter, apply in all your social media. http://twurl.nl/gu5x2r

The numbers of Twitter retweets, a good look at what happens when you Tweet a link and others share it :-) http://twurl.nl/5grt1t

Learn to enjoy where you are, while you're getting where you want to be... Joyce Meyer :-) My thought for the day :-)

The old school way of marketing is still key in any online marketing plan.... check out the good basics. http://twurl.nl/4x7hvu

Great list of 50 tools you'll need to maximize your use of Google Analytic resources, a must for serious marketers... http://twurl.nl/40smx2

Good questions to ask yourself on keeping your online brand consistent, even in the small things, it matters... http://twurl.nl/5018tx

Be careful what you say in your Twitter DMs... Twitter tool for "accident watcher" types :-) http://dmfail.com/

Great post on the basics of getting into social media, including leveraging what you do... http://twurl.nl/ssxc6r

Reading great tips on blogging your personal brand, basics every blog owner should do. http://twurl.nl/0ldzy1

Taking a break to watch the movie pretty woman with my daughter, our fave chic-flic

Free Twitter background design sites, easy to do, if you don't have one as a professional, get one :-) http://twurl.nl/ct1qju

online reputation management tied to SEO and the sphere of search marketing, good information for businesses... http://twurl.nl/5qw6cw

Facebook may not be for YOUR business, in the way that you think, use it creatively... good insight in this post. http://twurl.nl/fmw20t

Great insight into building online identity, "The Identity Is What You Do" too many think it's in a name or brand. http://twurl.nl/mguc5x

List of social media site etiquette people should follow, don't agree with some, but a great start to the discussion. http://twurl.nl/kxdn2d

Tie your email marketing and social media marketing together, here's 3 too-simple-to-not-do examples. http://twurl.nl/w7sr3l

Good information for all business blogs and those trying to build trust with their audience... http://twurl.nl/qxzybi

15 questions small biz will ask with social media, can you answer all of these for your business using social media? http://twurl.nl/ds5e4r

Do you have a blog strategy for 2009, you should, great insight and tips from guest poster at @problogger http://twurl.nl/g2miid

Heading to the kitchen, 3 hungry little crumb-snatchers dying for mommy's cheeseburger pizza :-) Duty calls :-)

Reading 7 Great Reality Checks from @guykawasaki most online entrepreneurs need to pay attention, especially #1 & #3 http://twurl.nl/rp4qis

Great post on URL Referrer tracking done right w/out messing w/ search engines. little technical, but good 2 know... http://twurl.nl/owfp4j

Checking out BookRix.com new "myspace" for independent authors/writers, widgets to publish books across social media too. Looks promising.

26 quotes for getting started in social media for business, great, great stuff. http://twurl.nl/q5rje3

Reading 10 tips to improve your results in social media today. Good basics. http://twurl.nl/st7tgd

Reading great information from @problogger regarding SEO, but applies to all blog marketing. http://twurl.nl/lpm4sb

Nielson prediction for 2009: products/services likely 2 succeed in 2009 will appeal to the sensible consumer looking for a rational benefit.

1 of my fave bloggers @remarkablogger hosting a "Blogging for Smart Beginners" live webinar in few hrs RECOMMENDED: http://budurl.com/jang

Great list: 10 content marketing things you should start now for 2009, relevant to all marketing online. http://twurl.nl/bkibu2

Great data on how updating and optimizing pages actually plays out in a life cycle of rankings, good info. http://twurl.nl/o8lpmw

Reading a great free report on loss leader strategy for list building, great for online marketers. http://twurl.nl/oj0sa1

Heading out for last minute shopping! So much to do, so little time :-)

Eating beef top ramen with graded cheese ... yum, makes me feel young again :-)

Reading GREAT information about how to secure an advertiser for your blog (if it's relevant)... http://twurl.nl/nwmxdi

Digg is using Twitter to reach audience w/ focused content profiles... check it out, ideas for business spring up. http://twurl.nl/slcnas

Publishers Clearinghouse is doing social media too? It's definitely hitting mainstream! http://twurl.nl/5e0vq1

Social media case study presentation, the slideshow on this thing has excellent points, businesses pay attention :-) http://twurl.nl/kzwizx

Reading hilarious take on TwitorFit from @louisgray, you can now rate your ugliness on Twitter? Scary... http://twurl.nl/bgp3nu

Reading nteresting stats related to Twitter and it's users :-) http://twurl.nl/n80y78

BRILLIANT post on weaknesses inherent w/in ROI valuation of Social Media, rather looking to options-based valuation: http://twurl.nl/mw31ea

Reading: 10 Things I Wish I Would Do Better in 2009, great post for ideas and things most marketers should do :-) http://twurl.nl/mari4i

Great shared list of business marketing bloggers you must read, currently subscribed to all of them! http://twurl.nl/qc2sxz

Yummy, yesterday's lasagna for breakfast. Breakfast of champions ;-)

Reading: If you remove the SOCIAL from social media tools @lizstrauss :-) Good stuff! http://twurl.nl/3gf1d8

Social media brings mkt research 2 new levels, r u capturing info that will help u build better products/experience? http://twurl.nl/08j6h2

I'm not sure if this is scalable or practical but great tips on what to do when someone unfollows you :-) http://twurl.nl/5qsu6h

It's not @ leveraging 1 social media tool over another, SM brings better results when everything works together. http://twurl.nl/sk04et

Reading: Back 2 the Basics 2009, biz need not forget the basics, while following the shiny objects of social media. http://twurl.nl/fe53c6

Settling down 4 movie night & reading new report from Berkman's Center for Internet & Society at Harvard... FABULOUS! http://twurl.nl/vu5fxd

Great tips on updating your old blog posts, reposting updated blog resource posts is a good idea, we do it :-) http://twurl.nl/b31n6x

Reading yet another list of Twitter tools, seen 'em all, but for those of you new to Twitter... http://twurl.nl/ddo6l1

Too much reach & frequency in using social media 2 achieve online visiblity. End result, shouldn't drive actions. http://twurl.nl/slqw3s

Reading interesting data on how social media links can be beneficial to your seo link building strategies :-) http://twurl.nl/8o04ld

What in the world? BK delivers cease and desist using Twitter... Interesting :-) http://twurl.nl/130gu4

Reading: Why social works with microblogging and ego/lifestreaming, good for newbies to social media marketing :-) http://twurl.nl/rr31ng

Can you really put "free" in email anymore... here's some takes on that often asked question :-) http://twurl.nl/y30jy8

If you missed the call yesterday with @successfool, he's been kind enough to post it here, great stuff :-) http://twurl.nl/38eqvw

Cool ad-hoc call coming up with @successfool, talk about what's ahead for 2009 and answer questions, 2pm PT :-) http://twurl.nl/an1553

Marketing Charts says that consumers WANT direct and personal contact with brand reps, application really for every1 http://twurl.nl/3ptwcu

Yet another Twitter tool, Tweettag, but others do the same :) Nifty gadget available for blogs... http://twurl.nl/1nwkkz

AWESOME: Free Keyword Research Tools Ultimate Guide, good stuff from Ann Smarty -- http://twurl.nl/68eyik

For SEO techies, here's a good take on Image and CSS replacement for SEO. http://twurl.nl/pxwk0t

Good review of TwittBot for creating Twitter groups. http://twurl.nl/36ovrp

Great post: Search Analytics and Life After Ranking, good insights and tips. http://twurl.nl/wunn84

Good post, using social media to help customers use products, real application for businesses large and small :-) http://twurl.nl/4kjktl

AWESOME walk through on customizing and optimizing your Twitter profile :-) Good stuff :-) http://twurl.nl/6c6ykm

Ever wonder what would happen if your blog was deleted :-) Blog back up is now out of Beta :-) http://twurl.nl/7ub0nr

50 social media predictions for 2009 from @annhandley and marketing profs :-) http://twurl.nl/2ycivw

Forgot to mention... WSD Blog will be down intermittently now until Monday for much needed upgrades :-)

Logging off for the weekend :-) See everyone on Monday - Happy weekend! :-)

Relevance and blogger relations, great post from @sgetgood :-) http://twurl.nl/hkcn7w

Do search engines use bounce rate as a ranking factor? Any SEOs out there, thoughts? http://twurl.nl/mai6c6

A few social media monitoring tools I haven't seen before, some look interesting :-) http://twurl.nl/gnha11

Local business using Twitter, @pancheros, great idea love to hear the results :-) http://twurl.nl/u5p8ov

Finally, GMail integrates Google PDF viewer for easier PDF viewing right in your email :-) http://twurl.nl/aua7ye

Facebook Connect is trying to make it easier to add to your blog, I'm still lovin' Google Friend Connect more :-) http://twurl.nl/z5i3hy

Awesome keyword research flow chart from @seobook ;-) http://twurl.nl/07m63h

Just synced my Twitter friends with FriendFeed contacts, cool little tool :-) http://twurl.nl/ki11bj

Interesting take on brands in Twitter, good points, not sure if I agree completely :-) http://twurl.nl/daag27

Ad clutter reduces ad effectiveness and brand perception, I think clutter can also do on your blog, keep it simple! http://twurl.nl/uferze

Cool tool shared by @ProBlogger to easily create watermarks, great for avoiding theft of custom images :-) http://twurl.nl/miu2vp

Added plugin to my list of WP must-haves for 2009, to help with navigation and internal linking... http://twurl.nl/o3iq7f (added at bottom)

Dell is using Twitter for sales, check out this post on how they do it, any application in your business? :-) http://is.gd/blvC

Great post from @annsmarty on the value of guest posting for blog promotion :-) Must do for all bloggers... http://twurl.nl/m66ihy

TweetWaster: fun measure of how much time you really "waste" on Twitter from @itcn @reese @sugarrae and @streko :-) http://twurl.nl/i0al07

Heading out for afternoon walk with kids and dogs, we must look like a traveling zoo :-)

EXCELLENT post on using your seo and analytics to help you in creating a social media marketing strategy. http://twurl.nl/8xlhe1

Great take on the value of FriendFeed and other tools that let you share and receive, to expand your network. http://twurl.nl/p5xod0

Hilarious post on the 10 real agendas people have on Twitter... one of those funny but true things :-) http://twurl.nl/c8kpq3

Cool list of 5 links most SEO (and others) miss. http://twurl.nl/gm4pp0

Reading: 69 link building strategies, good tips for internal links too. http://twurl.nl/utlera

Cool twitter tools to grab hold of your Twitter activity and how your followers are responding :-) http://twurl.nl/g7suph

Wow, thanks everyone for all the positive feedback on the blog layout and design post :-) I REALLY appreciate it! http://twurl.nl/yc8kn7

Wow, I just love talking to @angelmcclinton, thanks for the smiles lady :-)

Reading: 15 questions small businesses ask about social media, can you answer these questions for yourself :-) http://twurl.nl/vktk3u

Anyone using PeopleBrowsr and thoughts on it's future :-) http://twurl.nl/0gnmei I'd love to hear what you think :-)

Taking 3 kids, 2 dogs, and 2 horses for a much needed winter walk :-) Break before fun Social Media Curves show! http://twurl.nl/6hknkk

Using social media as celebrity not spears fan, but found article interesting from a Twitter marketing perspective. http://twurl.nl/lxa8w6

TechCrunch's take on the new Google Reader http://twurl.nl/73puvq I still love it, my most used social internet tool to date :-)

@LeeOden's fundamentals of social media marketing strategy :-) Good, basic information here. http://twurl.nl/scomzq

Always hear @ what ppl are doing wrong in social media, a great feel good post on what's right in social media :-) http://twurl.nl/7e7ly7

My thoughts on top Wordpress plugins to have for blogging success in 2009 :-) Add any to the list? http://twurl.nl/umcahv

Great tip I've been teaching clients, how to stop losing your FeedBurner subscribers :-) Glen does great job! http://twurl.nl/a5c7j1

Great @ChrisBrogan post with 40 ways to deliver killer content on your blog :-) http://twurl.nl/e8fvkl

Such a good point, there is NO recession for marketers who offer VALUE :-) Chew on that... http://twurl.nl/2bbtk6

Just finished mastermind call with my fave @NancyMarmolejo, if you're not following her, you need to! She rocks! :-)

What could you learn from these trustworthy blogs? I think alot, transparency is key in business blogging :-) http://twurl.nl/jtnfxi

You must earn the right to be heard, excellent post on Twitter and automation :-) http://twurl.nl/tzu3aa

New blog post: Can PeopleBrowsr.com simplify social media, would be nice if someone could right? :-) http://twurl.nl/n1xp5i

Reading interesting social media stats from Neilson's Wire http://twurl.nl/rrwbv1

Short list of where to submit your site or blog for local search (and good links) http://twurl.nl/nny4fk

Great information from @ProBlogger lessons learned in starting blogs :-) http://twurl.nl/sxa1pa

Great post covering 5 ways you can really benefit from Twitter :-) http://twurl.nl/yyhmu7

Great information on becoming a leader in social media, good info for all :-) http://twurl.nl/cfdikb

Getting on my interview, wish me luck, I despise live stuff LOL ;-) http://twurl.nl/drkqu8

Getting ready for my interview with Two Chicks Creating on Word of Mouth and Buzz marketing :-) Should be fun! http://twurl.nl/p7v7ti

Are you watching your bog bounce rate? Great post on why it matters and will matter as times goes on. http://twurl.nl/7b2zna

Super information from HP Labs on Twitter and Twitter users. http://twurl.nl/qo0ded

Preparing 4 interview 2morrow Two Chicks Creating radio w/ special blog post on WOM and Buzz marketing for business. http://twurl.nl/04le53

Interesting take from across expertise on the future of blogging :-) http://twurl.nl/rbxbqg

Great information about TwitterAnalytics from Beth Kanter, good stuff to look over: http://twurl.nl/k7216i

Great tips on getting your startup noticed, but could be used for any business online. http://twurl.nl/cdxo8m

Reading great tips on building community on Twitter :-) http://twurl.nl/0fjjf1

Great list of SEO tools, many I use, but they are rarely mentioned online :-) http://twurl.nl/nrq0o3

Back to the basics, here's 10 reasons to stop using mailto links on your blog (or website): http://twurl.nl/0kmo2t

Awesome, awesome information for everybody in real social media, it goes far beyond Facebook. http://twurl.nl/5lec3p

Bloggers, don't be afraid to link out and here's 9 reasons why :-) http://twurl.nl/6qs7n4

Quick tips on automatically sharing your fave bookmarks on Twitter, through Google reader. http://twurl.nl/6q5f52

Reading a refreshing reality check on Social Media ROI, finally someone gets it LOL http://twurl.nl/kxcs1k

Google Friend Connect and Facebook Connect are now live on WSD Blog for testing, come on over and let's connect :-) http://twurl.nl/hnw2pw

Cool list contests, including one that supports Teen with a Dream charity, check them out and show your support :-) http://twurl.nl/28f7jc

Great post showing the true spirit of social media, giving tips for sharing the social media love :-) http://twurl.nl/kxkx6s

Reading a great, great post for bloggers from @chrisbrogan http://twurl.nl/karuob

I finally found a blogging for money training program I can give the 2 thumbs up to! Check out my official review: http://twurl.nl/k3kw4n

Reading: Can one man save an industry using social media http://twurl.nl/wycgj3

Are we doing to0 much automation, but in reality just diluting our impact? When is automation dangerous? http://twurl.nl/fpirdt

What happens when Internet Marketers *crash* into social media, example of what NOT to do! http://twurl.nl/y2d13i http://twurl.nl/d1miso

Reading interesting post: Why you won't make money with social media from @jacobm, much needed statement. http://twurl.nl/ektrlp

Reading interesting social media predictions for 2009, great discussion for future planning with Jason Falls :-) http://twurl.nl/wpqq4z

Excellent, excellent post on email marketing mixed with blogging from @problogger http://twurl.nl/l0g0tx

WebSuccessDiva is down, moving to our own servers due to significant traffic increases, be back online Friday :-) Thanks for your patience!

@ProBlogger what a great reality check on making money blogging :-) Think realistically :-) http://twurl.nl/i1qhm7

Very comprehensive list: social media and branding examples online, well worth a good look! Great place 2 get ideas! http://twurl.nl/h1thuf

Great post at @problogger Ten Tips for Blog Traffic Stat Addicts :-) http://twurl.nl/pd6kxv Good stuff :-)

Great post @nancymarmolejo, visibility with Facebook notes, it's the little things that make a big difference. http://twurl.nl/eumn2w

@angelmcclinton thanks for your GREAT interview on video marketing, getting super duper feedback! http://twurl.nl/547mkb

Actually get links from your linkbait, great post on SEOMoz :-) http://twurl.nl/tms2mo

Technology related services, companies, and people make sure you're listed in Crunchbase, good stuff here. http://twurl.nl/kd2dzu

@shamahyder, what a great post with your Social Media Recipe :-) http://twurl.nl/n5z56e You rock girl :-)

Reading: Infographics Can Help You Spread Ideas and Attract Attention. Great, graphics can speak louder than words http://twurl.nl/frcfow

Social media trysumers need to be considered when your social media marketing. http://twurl.nl/zsnyne

Good Info: 15 Secrets of FriendFeed Power Users from @louisgray http://twurl.nl/fjm80d

New Post: Week in Review for Blog Marketing, Social Media, and Groovy Stuff :-) http://twurl.nl/rsjac8

Yah, no more work... watching Mr. Beans Holiday with my favorite Saturday night dates, my babies :-)

Reading: Do you make these mistakes in your guest posting? Great stuff from @problogger http://twurl.nl/xk5roi

Content marketing tips all bloggers must understand. Great post from Junta42: http://twurl.nl/mo7zr5

Great post @marismith, Facebook pages versus Facebook Groups, a definite must read: http://twurl.nl/i4wcn6

Cross marketing is big business, are you playing with the big boys and girls. Great post from ShoeMoney: http://twurl.nl/yhvkki

Great post from @jacobm on getting through all the "fluff" on Twitter: http://twurl.nl/zeycr8

Reading: Using social media to build your online credibility. Good tips here ;-) http://twurl.nl/zz0vud

Great tips from @tonyadam on the importance of linking. Good basics :-) http://twurl.nl/amlgfc

@problogger 6 Tips for maximizing your Twitter profile, great stuff :-) http://twurl.nl/jyvtg1

Online visibility strategies have 2 b intelligent, don't be there 2 say you're there, waste of time, good tips here http://twurl.nl/ist3bl

Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends, colleagues, and family :-) Wishing everyone's day is blessed and fun! http://twurl.nl/5akhzw

Anyone using TweetStalk? What's the value in following without someone knowing? I just don't get it :-)

Cutting SMM can be very deterimental to any company in these times, great, great, great post here with valuable insight! http://is.gd/98Ym

Excellent post @lynnterry becoming a niche/industry leader by serving audience. All online entrepreneurs need to get it! http://is.gd/98P8

Which service do you use? Pingfm or Hellotxt? And why :-) Any others our team should look at?

Personal branding versus blog branding, I'm for the latter, great guest post on @problogger http://is.gd/8GFj

Its about seeing even the smallest opportunities, Twitter retweets are word of mouth marketing, great @jowyang post. http://is.gd/8FKM

@bendtheweb, thanks for the de-friending funny you shared and Twitter stuff :-) http://is.gd/93vR

Finally catching up on my RSS reading, man there is some really good stuff being posted across the Net! :-)

Great post about turning your sales to customers inside-out to get better results. Read it and do it! :-) http://is.gd/8Lex

Sorry folks had some server issues :-) Te hee, stuff happens :-)

Must read by @problogger -- the REALITY of establishing a blog with solid traffic, blogs are long-term strategies :-) http://is.gd/8NlN

Reading Liz Strauss latest post about social media experts, rule #1 are they living what they SAY their expertise is in? http://is.gd/8NKl

The depth of your past is an indication of the height of your future. -- Joel Osteen

Oohh, friday night date night with the babies and Yatzee! Low score makes breakfast... I'll take mine light and fluffy :-)

Welcome the infamously brilliant Melanie Benson-strick to the diva client family, this is going to be fun!

Setting my appt to buy my team the BB storm 7am tomorrow! Woo hoo we can't wait!

My Blogs.com feature "Top 10 Sinfully Good Social Media Divas Blogs" is live :-) Congrats to all you ladies, you rock! http://is.gd/8dPf

Woo hoo! Shot over my "Top 10 Sinfully Good Social Media Marketing Diva Blogs" to Blogs.com :-) I'll post a link when it's live.

Getting ready to shoot over my "Top 10 Sinfully Good Social Media Marketing Diva Blogs" requested by Blog.com :-)

Reading: Importance of Applying Law of Reflection to your life, cool stuff :-) http://ping.fm/fyTHy

Gonna be a late night, rare Saturday night workload of a ton of project work completed to review! My team rocks :-)

Kids watching Aladdin, time for mommy's quiet reading time :-) Happy Friday night ya'll! We'll chat next week :-)

Awesome list of 50 ways to gain RSS Subscribers from Daily Blog Tips :-) http://twurl.nl/51skqj

If I see another expert use the recession as a selling point... This post read my mind! http://twurl.nl/da70n7

Newbie bloggers, SEOMoz has a great whiteboard information about PageRank. http://twurl.nl/47mtvm

Reading @copyblogger's Strategic Collaboration post, you can't do it alone, all successful entrepreneurs know this. http://twurl.nl/fjx4xz

Great example of what NOT to do in building your Squidoo lenses, Squidoo rocks but only if you use it right :-) http://twurl.nl/oa1a4h

Preparing for my fave time of the week, masterminding call with the amazing @NancyMarmolejo! Love it!

Anyone working with WishList Member for Wordpress? Thoughts please :-)

Reading @Ron_Hudson's Think Like an Ethical Persuasion Expert, good stuff http://ping.fm/juEv0

Just finished awesome Social Media strategy call with @sarahnewton, she's one sharp cookie!

"People don't care about what you know, until they know that you care." - Not sure from where, but wish more marketers would get that :-)

I love this: Your current setback is really just a set-up for an amazing comeback -- Joel Osteen :-)

New Blog Post: Measuring YOUR Audience's Participation in Social Media http://ping.fm/DcPa8

Business Success in Social Media by Setting Goals and Monitoring

Earlier this week, I wrote about how to measure success in your social media marketing, today, I’m going to look at one of the key steps in measuring success that should happen before you even step in the arena of social media marketing — defining your business goals in using social media marketing. Measuring success begins with understanding what your business goals are and what you expect to achieve in using social media. Without this, how can you possibly start to measure your success?

Read the full story on setting your goals and monitoring to achieve social media marketing success...

Offline until Wed, kids home and taking them on activities for next two days to teach them appreciation and rememberance :-)

I'm unveiling the all new Web Success Diva brand tomorrow, can't wait til after new year :-)

From my personal blog, the most moving story I've seen about untimely death and what really matters in life! http://is.gd/6Ixu

Logging off, finally :-) Kids, movies, and homemade caramel corn... I love Fridays!

Scouring the Internet for the Diva's top blog post picks this week, any suggestions I can add to my blog post today? :-)

Recording updated Google Analytics tutorial video for my client archives and sharing the knowledge :-)

Just purchased and downloaded all my favorite Toby Mac albums, woo hoo, I love technology :-)

Getting on the horn with @RhondaHess with a walk-through of her new Diva-fied blog :-) Woo hoo :-)

Woo hoo! The Blackberry Storm is FINALLY coming out! I'm just tickled beyond belief!

Finishing up final touches on blog design for @RhondaHess, really proud of this one :-)

Just joined @ShamaHyder's Act BluePrint group on FB, she rocks! http://is.gd/6pj4

Staging design testing site on the Diva servers for Wordpress, lots of designs to SEO and make final tweaks :-)

Reading: What should you Tweet About from @ProBlogger http://is.gd/6p2k

Congratulations president elect Barack Obama!

Kids home from school, getting cookies ready, and setting down for the night watching election :-) Night all :-)

Thanks to @MariSmith for the SUPER tips on FB Fan Pages! You rock girl!

Making chocolate and peanut butter chip cookies with hot cocoa, I love winter :-)

Working on the all new @RhondaHess blog, she's a definite one to follow if you're a life coach trying to build your business :-)

Scheduling book launch with @DebbiChambers on her compelling and awesome read Manifest Success :-)

Reading: 9 Resources for Learning SEO, cool for beginners and pros http://is.gd/6jsH

Great tools shared by Soshable on getting to the front page of Digg http://is.gd/6jiK

Listening to Joyce Meyer, getting a little unplugged and praying before I go do my civic duty and vote :-)

Just received Beta invitation to YouAre.com, I'll post my thoughts on this social media tool when done testing :-)

Preparing my questions for video and viral marketing diva @AngelMcClinton, interview will post next week :-)

Retweet: 9 Reasons for Building a Strong Social Networking Profile http://is.gd/6jhL

Finally making it through all my feeds in Google Reader :-) Woot woot, I'm caught up :-)

Reading: Best and Worst Practices in Social Media Marketing, Funny but True Stuff http://is.gd/5DhZ

Great viral marketing checklist from Dan Zarrella http://is.gd/6jbf

Enjoying lunch break with my little guy, Mac-ncheese made by the little chef himself...

Learn a lesson from Pepsi's 25 campaign about influencing within the blogosphere. http://is.gd/6drV

Learn a lesson from Pepsi's 25 campaign about influencing within the blogosphere. http://is.gd/6drV

Check out the marketing accomplishments of Obama's "CMO" of the campaign, quite impressive! http://is.gd/6dqQ

Another great post by Seth Godin all bloggers must read. Do you miss the third bucket? http://is.gd/6ccD

Watch @ProBlogger launch new TwiTip blog and learn some great things about blogging. http://is.gd/6dkn

Social Media Marketing Metrics

Social media is here and it seems wherever you go online, you hear about your absolute need to use it, participate in it, and if you don’t do it — you’re losing out, right? Yes and no. The most important question, one that tends not to be on the minds of most using social media is how exactly do you measure success in your social media marketing? Friend, that is a loaded question. Some social media experts will tell you it’s impossible, you can’t measure the dynamic nature of social media. Other experts will tell you it’s as easy as measuring this and that. Well, I say, their both right and their both wrong. Huh?!

Read the full story on how to measure your success in social media marketing ...

Copycats beware this is absolutely hilarious and an excellent way to help stop blogger plagarism :-) http://is.gd/5hf0

TweetDeck helps you drink from the fire hydrant efficiently :-) http://is.gd/5ghE

If you miss this about social media marketing for business, you've missed the boat! http://is.gd/5fxz

Just finished awesome interview with @NancyMarmolejo about using Social Networking to build your business... Watch for it on Tuesday :-)

Opening NBA game, Lakers and Blazers, my heart is so torn... hometown versus favorite city :-) What's a girl to do!

New blog post: Social Media Optimization is Key to Blog Marketing http://ping.fm/UUY5o

Heading to town, picking up kids Flip Minos and mommys new macbook pro, I'm more excited than the kids I think :-)

Just finished custom blog marketing how-to videos for the amazing @JayneMoffitt :-) She rocks!

Signing off a happy camper, what a great night! Have a great weekend ya'll!

Cheesy popcorn, the "Are We Done Yet?" movie, the "Golden Compass", and the kids... I love my Friday movie date nights :-)

Facebook erroneously disabled for nudity update: 7 days, 12 emails, and still no response from Facebook but the original email.

Finished masterminding call with @NancyMarmolejo, she totally rocks and watch out for what's coming next for the Diva :-)

He that is good for making excuses is seldom good for anything else. -- Benjamin Franklin

Signing off, in the middle of a bad wind storm and running out of battery power on laptop :-) It's hot chocolate and reading time! :-)

Getting on the phone with @SarahNewton to discuss her lastest blog marketing strategy and social bookmarking. She rocks!

Great post on ad servers and ads for your blog, from one of my fave blogs to read. http://ping.fm/BOX5H

"Whoever is happy will make others happy too. He who has courage and faith will never perish in misery." - Anne Frank

Great post from @ProBlogger about building your email newsletter list, with a blog! Must read. http://is.gd/4yph

Great post on email marketing basics http://ping.fm/dbyeg

50 Most Influential and Powerful Men in Social Media from @Ron_Hudson is now live, woot woot! http://is.gd/4vGO

My son just told me, I'm his absolute, most awesome #1 snuggle bug... awwwww!

Looking over publisher proposals for my new book, coming early next year... interesting :-)

"When you get to the end of your rope, tie a knot and hang on." - Franklin D. Roosevelt

What a super Sunday :-) Homemade sphaghetti and Monopoly with the kids :-)

"It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer." - Albert Einstein

Settling down with the kids, for Saturday night movie Remember the Titans, what an amazing story! Night all :-)

“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill

Friday night date night: Transformers movie, caramel popcorn and 3 happy, happy kids :-) Life is good!

Kids soon returning from school, making their favorite, apples with sugar-free buttered caramel dip :-) Yummy ;-)

On a social media and blog marketing strategy call with @SarahNewton regarding her new direction! Exciting stuff :-)

New Blog Post: My Battle with Facebook Over Nudity or Something http://ping.fm/25LYe

"I'ts not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you." Zig Ziglar

On the phone with the great @SparklePlenty1 building their ecommerce social media and blog strategy :-)

@AWyldfyre Gosh I just don't know, maybe I'll post a picture of my knee caps to stir things up ;-) http://is.gd/4glk

@briancarter It's all good, rule #1 in social media, don't put all your eggs in one basket ;-)

Well good thing I don't rely on eat/sleep Facebook :-) Guess it's time to wait on Facebook to tell me what happened :-)

Wow, I think my FB account has just been disabled or deleted, was it the message i sent to my group members or my fired VA actions?

Watching "Charlotte's Web" w/ kids, what an inspirational story of the value in everyone & everything :-)

"100% of the shots you don't take don't go in." Wayne Gretzky I'm taking my shot, what about you?

Great masterminding call with @NancyMarmolejo, man that woman rocks, million dollar ideas just flow from her brain!

My thought for the day, "Adequacy is the enemy of excellence!"

"Progress lies not in enhancing what is, but in advancing toward what will be"-- Kahlil Gibran

Shared by my biggest supporter @DebbiChambers "Life out of your imagination, not your history!" Stephen Covey... words to live by everyday!

OMGoodness, I'm about to buy my first house as a single mom! I'm am so blessed!

Great post at @copyblogger about why one should stop looking for inspiration, some great comments too! http://is.gd/43lK

Great RohitBhargava post with basic overview of a 90 day blog launch :-) http://is.gd/43jd

@DavidLowry Thanks so much, I appreciate it :-) Hope you find it useful and a valuable resource.

@stuarttan The security of a paycheck and the statistics saying I'd fail miserably in the first year :-)

@barefoot_exec It was definitely a great effort and even if you disagree with some1 missing, it's a powerful list nonetheless! :-)

@barefoot_exec I agree you can't please everyone even some of the time it's all in fun and who can be negative about that? http://is.gd/3YZC

@tombiro It's awesome, I learn something new everyday, but kind of a time sucker, I'm in FB all day and I hope I'm blessing 2 'em too :-)

@goldclub24 LOL I'm not sure, do they just "go away" or just sit there?

@keithmatthew I got the fan page, tour dates coming soon, but I'm not so sure about groupies ;-)

Hit 5k mark on Facebook, but I can't keep up with daily requests, have over 1500 requests still pending, what happens now?

Heading out for errands and to take pics of my '64 Rambler before it gets taken to new location for restoration, yep the Diva is doing it!

Just received new Joyce Meyer books for the kids for family reading time, my favorite part of the evening :-) Woot woot!

@amymiyamoto Yes, it is. I'm delighted, these social media divas rock! http://is.gd/3YZC

My son just told me he wants snack, btw mom "I'm the king so make it special," some1 needs to tell him @ queens in the castle LOL

I'm honored to be among such social media divas! Congrats @VivaVisibility @MariSmith and others :-) http://is.gd/3YZC

Happy, happy Monday! Working on the amazing Jayne Neagle's new web presence :-) She rocks!

@EdwardMoore I'm in both places right now, back and forth, out of necessity :-) And I love OR so much better :-)

@EdwardMoore No UFO's but since moving out to Oregon, we've seen almost all the constellations, it's absolutely amazing! :-)

@IvanCampuzano Thanks so much, let me know what you think. I'll be updating the guide this month too, technology is moving forward :-)

What a great day, just finished star-gazing with kid's new telescope :-) Living in L.A. for so long, never knew there were so many stars!

I love Sundays, church, family time, and family movies :-)

Finished the all-new @Ron_Hudson #ImmediateInfluence blog :-) Woot woot! http://ping.fm/gfE1U

Just pre-ordered Seth Godin's Tribe book, thanks @marismith :-) http://is.gd/3TzN

@steveworrall @marismith Thanks, I really appreciate that :-)

What did I tell you @Ron_Hudson, flattery gets you no where LOL How's your son?

Prepping @Ron_Hudson's new #WebSuccessDiva powered blog for the launch on Monday, he rocks!

Finishing final tweaks for the new @melaniward blog http://ping.fm/XpxwS, very happy with the way it's turning out :-)

Feeling blessed and refreshed after a long, early morning walk with the kids :-)

Hot chocolate, peanut butter chocolate chip cookies, the movie Happy Feet and my 3 favorite angels... I love friday nights!

@mrfire Joe Vitale joing @debbichambers and I for the #ManifestSuccessDay launch event, geesh, what an honor :-) http://is.gd/3NwL

Finished up ecommerce strategy call with @sparkleplenty1, now getting to the final touches on the Changing Your Story Blog http://is.gd/3Nw6

Welcome Jayne Neagle to the #WebSuccessDiva family of clients. You've got to watch this very special lady... more updates coming soon!

Wow, New York Times best seller Peggy McColl has joined the #ManifestSuccessDay event! What a blessing! www.ManifestSuccessDay.com

So exciting @mrfire has joined #ManifestSuccessDay with @debbichambers and I! Woo Hoo! www.ManifestSuccessDay.com

My two favorite online gurus in ONE place @SuccessFool interviews my FAVE @AngelMcClinton shortly, woo hoo! http://is.gd/3D3c

AllState's viral marketing is a great example for online business and solopreneurs http://is.gd/3BrH

Are you targeting the right audience for your online business? http://is.gd/3qTe

Scheduling call with online SuperMan @HollisCarter, he rocks... and so does his work :-)

Working on copywriter Melani Ward's (http://is.gd/3hGo) new blog, for launch later this week! She rocks!

Must read 13 Tips from Gary Vaynerchuck on making your blog profitable... Big reality check for the quick money crews! http://is.gd/3hqC

Wow, I reached my 5k limit on Facebook already? Bummer! Oh well, guess it's to a page now :-) http://is.gd/3hax

Working a rare Sunday for my good friend @Ron_Hudson's new www.ImmediateInfluenceBlog.com coming this week! :-)

Preparing for Amazon launch strategy call with @DebbiChambers and some NYT bestselling authors :-) I loooove my "job!"

Great, simple tips everyone should follow to step up their viral marketing game :-) http://is.gd/35cs

Great post from @AngelMcClinton with ten tips for not "freaking" out in front of a camera, people need these tips :-) http://is.gd/34DB

Getting ready for social media and blog marketing strategy call with Keeping Up W/ Kardashians featured LA store http://is.gd/34yQ

Must read, Pimps and real Internet Marketers have a lot in common http://is.gd/34pP

Eating homemade bisquits and gravy with my little guy, man his appetite came back with a vengeance! :-)

Here's an honest take about bonuses and JV offers in a launch, great stuff always from Yaro Starak http://is.gd/34dY

Good morning and thanks to everyone for everything, you know who you are :-) I'm back in the saddle and catching up all day today :-)

Catching up on my blog reading, some really great social media and internet marketing tips from real professionals. Posting faves 2morrow.

@ZnaTrainer Absolutely, we definitely need to talk :-) And, you're so right about Ron and Carla, serious, serious players in the game :-)

On strategy call with partner @debbichambers and so happy to be back at work, officially on Wednesday! Woo hoo!

Back in the hospital until tomorrow, my baby is sleeping - mommy is feeling blessed to be able to look forward to another day with my baby!

Happy Birthday to my dear friend @debbichambers ! Hope your day is blessed and joyous! Love ya :-)

Thanks to you all. My son is home and feeling better everyday. For those who sent your prayers and notes, you guys rock! *group hug*

Thank you to everyone who has sent prayers and well wishes for my son and my family! I'm absolutely amazed and overwhelmed by it all! :-)

Sorry to all those who have had trouble with the download, we're working on not overloading with the floods of traffic. :-)

Over 5,000 downloads of the new Web Success 2.0 System available for free :-) Grab your copy! http://ping.fm/zTj24

#WebSuccess20System free download is now available. Enjoy! http://ping.fm/lNw8F

I just want to say thanks to my clients and wonderful team who are keeping things going while my son is hospitalized... Big hugs!

Finishing up the last video for the #WebSuccess20System release on Monday :-) Woo Hoo! www.WebSuccessDiva.com

#MarketingMasters interview w/ world renowned publicist Glenn Selig is live for all blog subscribers :-) http://ping.fm/qesu0

On the phone with @Ron_Hudson discussing my secret launch, sometime in October ;-) , he's agreed to contribute. Woo Hoo! Thanks Ron :-)

Any thoughts on BackType, the so-called Twitter for Comments? http://is.gd/1ZdX

Video marketing tips and online video resources, comment if I missed any :-) http://is.gd/20OV

My take on the "Twitter for Comments" BackType, what do you think, leave a comment http://is.gd/1ZdX

Blog marketing tips from across the Net on recent #MarketingMasters post: http://is.gd/1Ytk

#MarketingMasters @Ron_Hudson has an excellent show tonight http://ping.fm/Sm2Pb See you there :-)

Okay, back offline to check the progress of recovery :-) Happy day tweet peeps... Enjoy your afternoon :-)

I'll be sending out an update to all subscribers and wherever I can post it :-) Stay tuned and be happy :-)

MAJOR Trojan virus not sure how far infection is yet, but needless to say it's not good for the launch today. :-) God is still good :-)

On the line with @sarahnewton brainstorming ideas for a video viral campaign, very cool stuff :-)

Running out of ideas for fresh content on your blog? @copyblogger has some great tips http://ping.fm/AgK7Z

Major changes going on over at WebSuccessDiva.com, so excited to be revealing them on Thursday 8pm EST :-)

On a call with @sarahnewton way cool stuff coming up for this mover-shaker! :-) Joy, joy ;-)

Uploading all the #MarketingMasters calls and resources to the new download center! Woot woot!

Getting ready to connect with @sarahnewton to go over blog marketing strategies for her all-new Teen Coach blog :-) She rocks!

Talking with @debbichambers about exciting new co-branded product :-) She rocks for goal achievement!

Finally, #MarketingMasters call with Eric Gruber is going live on the download center in less than an hour! Thanks all :-)

Seems we had tech issues with people getting on the line for tonight's call, I'm sending the link out to download and listen shortly :-)

Woo Hoo Eric Gruber Article Marketing #MarketingMasters is on the line with Barry 1-201-793-9022 Conf. 1276428

My babies made me super, duper cheezy fries, yummy! I'm so blessed :-)

Listening to the latest @BendTheWeb (Jack Humphrey's) interview with @problogger a definite must hear! http://is.gd/1oDt

Google insights for search launched recently, compare search terms information across regions, etc. http://ping.fm/4pCm9

Don't freak out about the Twitter limits, you can follow as many as follow you http://ping.fm/JLa6u

You've got to head on over to http://is.gd/j3S and listen to great @Ron_Hudson show tonight :-) Very cool guests!

Thanks @successfool, Chris Brogan's Best Advice is awesome! MUST READ FOR EVERYONE :-) http://is.gd/1nKw

So much being missed in the "gaps" of our marketing as online entrepreneurs, check out the psychology of Gap Marketing http://is.gd/1nDT

On the phone with the amazing #MarketingMasters of influence and persuasion @Ron_Hudson, he rocks!

Social media is much more than a sales pitch, try productive conversations, you'll go farther. Great post: http://is.gd/1mSC

Social Media is Marketing Leverage King on the Internet

Many of social media marketing’s opportunities are free or low-cost, as well. Except for the time involved (or money if outsourcing), social media marketing is a very cost-effective way to create an overall, long-term strategy to online marketing.

The greatest part of social media marketing - its open access. From big to small, all online entrepreneurs can find a mix of social media marketing tools that would benefit them. The goal? To find locations online, where your audience can be found, to initiate conversations and encourage interest.

The key? Doing it right. As with anything online, social media marketing, has alot of immitators, quick-rich schemes, and other ploys that can be costly and time-consuming. Always remember your audience. If they are not there, is it really a conversation?

Check out Social Media is Leverage King on the Net >>>

Basics of Pinging, Pings, and Ping Lists

Yep, you guessed it, topic for the day is Ping, Pinging and all things Ping for your blog. Let’s jump right in. Pinging is the act of “pushing” your newly updated blog content to a ping server. Ping servers, whether open or closed, then distribute or allow other servers to access a list of freshly updated blogs. Ping services are an important part of your blog marketing strategy because they automate the process of notifying the outside world, ie Internet, of recent blog posts and blog activity. Continue reading Basics of Pinging, Pings, and Ping Lists...

Social Media Marketing Basics

Social media marketing is not necessarily new technology. Yes, the way we use and the technologies all have tweaked, but its basically the way we social media market that has changed. Video, audio, communities, blogs, forums, and more have all been around — now they are being integrated by leaps and bounds to create totally interactive experiences for the user and marketers.... Read the full story, Social Media Marketing Basics

Experts and Solopreneurs, Can I Find You In Google?

... not your product ... not your service ... but you? You, as in, your name, your nickname (aka The Web Success Diva), you as a person, as an expert...

Something to think about... type in your favorite experts name or nickname, in Google. What comes up? For the sake of making a point, type in Maria Reyes-McDavis or The Web Success Diva (not case-sensitive)... what comes up?

Now, if I'm a potential client, a member of your audience, I've spotted you somewhere, and I want to learn more about you... what would I find?

My goal ... explode my expert status online. What's your goal for 2008?

To Your Success,

Maria Reyes-McDavis

The Web Success Diva