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		<title>How are you dealing with digital overload?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 26 Aug 2010 19:34:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This recent story from NPR about digital overload really resonated with me.
http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107
I love retreats and this seems to be the key&#8230;three days away from technology and people can finally slow down.
What works for you?  I&#8217;m interested in hearing your thoughts.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-61" title="PH01311J" src="http://opusvirtualsolutions.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/PH01311J-300x198.jpg" alt="PH01311J" width="300" height="198" />This recent story from NPR about digital overload really resonated with me.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107">http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129384107</a></p>
<p>I love retreats and this seems to be the key&#8230;three days away from technology and people can finally slow down.</p>
<p>What works for you?  I&#8217;m interested in hearing your thoughts.</p>
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		<title>6 ways to make LinkedIn work for you</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:23:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[social media]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[linkedin]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[LinkedIn is sometimes dismissed as &#8220;the red-headed stepchild&#8221; of social media &#8212; but in fact it&#8217;s potentially a powerful marketing tool, writes Naomi Trower. A few basic SEO tweaks and other simple steps can quickly turn the network into a valuable source of business leads and positive word of mouth, she notes.  SocialMediaExaminer.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LinkedIn is sometimes dismissed as &#8220;the red-headed stepchild&#8221; of social media &#8212; but in fact it&#8217;s potentially a powerful marketing tool, writes Naomi Trower. A few basic SEO tweaks and other simple steps can quickly turn the network into a valuable source of business leads and positive word of mouth, she notes.  <a href="http://www.socialmediaexaminer.com/6-powerful-linkedin-marketing-tips-for-small-businesses/" target="_blank">SocialMediaExaminer.com</a></p>
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		<title>Upcoming Events online and in Louisville</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 19:55:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Events]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Demand Your Share]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[George Sims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Kentucky Coaches Alliance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[louisville]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[webinar]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just wanted to let you know about what I&#8217;m up to next week.  I&#8217;m doing a webinar for the local coach group, Kentucky Coaches Alliance on Monday night.  I&#8217;ll be talking to them about how to use social media to build their coaching businesses.  Then on Thursday I&#8217;ll be at Demand Your Share showing how [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just wanted to let you know about what I&#8217;m up to next week.  I&#8217;m doing a webinar for the local coach group, Kentucky Coaches Alliance on Monday night.  I&#8217;ll be talking to them about how to use social media to build their coaching businesses.  Then on Thursday I&#8217;ll be at <a href="http://www.meetup.com/DemandYourShare/" target="_blank">Demand Your Share</a> showing how I helped <a href="http://www.georgesims.com" target="_blank">George Sims</a> upgrade his site.  Fun fun!</p>
<p>I also plan on scheduling some webinars that will be open to all in the near future.  Stay tuned!</p>
<p>Have a great week!</p>
<p>Susan</p>
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		<title>SEO and other tools</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:13:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Google tools]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Metromojo]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Hello!
I went to a local presentation last week on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and other tools.  Here is the information for your viewing pleasure.
Metromojo&#8217;s SEO presentation-
http://www.metromojo.com/uploads/Metromojo_com_Search_Engine_Optimization_Pres.pdf
Google&#8217;s SEO blog and guide-
http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2008/11/googles-seo-starter-guide.html
A cool, free tool for generating a report on the optimization of your web site-
http://www.websitegrader.com/
Google&#8217;s Keyword Tool-
https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal
Susan Chapman
Virtual Assistant/Project Manager
Opus Virtual Solutions
Helping you create your greatest [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Hello!</strong></p>
<p><strong>I went to a local presentation last week on SEO (Search Engine Optimization) and other tools.  Here is the information for your viewing pleasure.</strong></p>
<p><strong>Metromojo&#8217;s SEO presentation-<br />
</strong><a title="http://www.metromojo.com/uploads/Metromojo_com_Search_Engine_Optimization_Pres.pdf" href="http://www.metromojo.com/uploads/Metromojo_com_Search_Engine_Optimization_Pres.pdf">http://www.metromojo.com/uploads/Metromojo_com_Search_Engine_Optimization_Pres.pdf</a></p>
<p><strong>Google&#8217;s SEO blog and guide-</strong><br />
<a title="http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2008/11/googles-seo-starter-guide.html" href="http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2008/11/googles-seo-starter-guide.html">http://googlewebmastercentral.blogspot.com/2008/11/googles-seo-starter-guide.html</a></p>
<p><strong>A cool, free tool for generating a report on the optimization of your web site-</strong><br />
<a title="http://www.websitegrader.com/" href="http://www.websitegrader.com/">http://www.websitegrader.com/</a></p>
<p><strong>Google&#8217;s Keyword Tool-</strong><br />
<a title="https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal" href="https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal">https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal</a></p>
<div><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Susan Chapman</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Virtual Assistant/Project Manager</strong></span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><strong>Opus Virtual Solutions<br />
</strong>Helping you create your greatest work!</span></span></div>
<div><a href="http://www.opusvirtualsolutions.com/"><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Calibri;">http://www.opusvirtualsolutions.com</span></a><br />
<span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Calibri;">Call me today for a free consultation</span></div>
<div><span style="font-size: x-small; font-family: Calibri;">502-429-7687</span></div>
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		<title>Check out this Buzz 2009 webcast&#8230;</title>
		<link>http://opusvirtualsolutions.com/2009/07/check-out-this-buzz-2009-webcast/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[digital life]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From today&#8217;s Buzz 2009 conference, &#8220;From Brainstorm to Firestorm:  Creating an Environment for Viral Marketing Success&#8221; &#8211; Roundtable with Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz.&#8221;
http://www.krm.com/buzz2009
A few sites mentioned-
www.objectivemarketer.com
www.twitterfeed.com
www.twitterhawk.com
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>From today&#8217;s <a href="http://www.buzz2009.org/" target="_blank">Buzz 2009 conference</a>, &#8220;From Brainstorm to Firestorm:  Creating an Environment for Viral Marketing Success&#8221; &#8211; Roundtable with Guy Kawasaki and Andy Sernovitz.&#8221;</p>
<p><a title="http://www.krm.com/buzz2009" href="http://www.krm.com/buzz2009">http://www.krm.com/buzz2009</a></p>
<p>A few sites mentioned-</p>
<p><a href="http://www.objectivemarketer.com">www.objectivemarketer.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitterfeed.com">www.twitterfeed.com</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.twitterhawk.com">www.twitterhawk.com</a></p>
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		<title>Your digital life after death</title>
		<link>http://opusvirtualsolutions.com/2009/05/your-digital-life-after-death/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2009 20:48:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[digital life]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[death]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I found this report fascinating!
http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2009/05/your_digital_life_after_death.html
What have you done to deal with this issue?  I&#8217;d love to know.
All the best,
Susan Chapman
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I found this report fascinating!</p>
<p><a href="http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2009/05/your_digital_life_after_death.html">http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2009/05/your_digital_life_after_death.html</a></p>
<p>What have you done to deal with this issue?  I&#8217;d love to know.</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Susan Chapman</p>
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		<title>Can a VA help you?</title>
		<link>http://opusvirtualsolutions.com/2009/02/hello-world/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2009 20:38:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Susan Chapman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[VA Value]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Just saw this article on how virtual assistance can be an alternative to hiring.
http://www.ciol.com/SMB/News-Reports/Virtual-assistance,-an-alternative-to-hiring/25209116468/0/ 
I know my business has grown as the economy has slowed down!  It&#8217;s great to see small business owners realize the value of a virtual assistant.
If I can help you, please let me know.  I take care of the tasks so [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Just saw this article on how virtual assistance can be an alternative to hiring.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ciol.com/SMB/News-Reports/Virtual-assistance,-an-alternative-to-hiring/25209116468/0/" target="_blank">http://www.ciol.com/SMB/News-Reports/Virtual-assistance,-an-alternative-to-hiring/25209116468/0/ </a></p>
<p>I know my business has grown as the economy has slowed down!  It&#8217;s great to see small business owners realize the value of a virtual assistant.</p>
<p>If I can help you, please let me know.  I take care of the tasks so you can go out and grow your business!</p>
<p>All the best,</p>
<p>Susan Chapman</p>
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