HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
The Difference Between Referencing a Website and Copying a Website
"Chris, There has been a lot written recently about copying content. Much of this discussion has been in the blogger community and centers around copying articles, photos etc. without permission. But the concern really does include things like Web design too. The concept is not that complicated. Don't steal someone else's work. And, when referencing other content, be sure to provide citation. "Why is my business being spammed and what can I do about it?
"Spam is certainly one of those realities many businesses face and unfortunately many of the steps you might take to protect your e-mail from spammers or prevent them from commenting on your site could also prevent legitimate customers from contacting or interacting with your business. The alternative is to deal with spam usually through some kind of filtering in e-mail or by holding comments for moderation."How to Reduce Expenses for Your Small Business
"Hi Simon, One thing you see repeatedly from people starting businesses is the assumption that certain expenses are automatically necessary. Instead of making these assumptions, ask yourself what you will actually need to operate your business and, if your budget is tight, figure out what expenses you can do without."Tips to Set Up a PPC Campaign to Get More Traffic
"Hi Deny, Sounds like you really know what you're doing here. I'd say Web entrepreneurs are pretty divided on use of PPC as a traffic driving tool, but certainly done well it can be an effective approach. DiTesco, thanks for sharing this cool post with the rest of the BizSugar community!"How To Get Past The Noise And Get Noticed In The Blogging World?
"Getting noticed is always the trick, but whether your path is controversy, humor, or something else, the most important thing in the blogosphere is to be yourself. Anything else is just too exhausting. (And readers will know the difference.)"Bringing Yourself and Your Business Back into Focus
"I think taking time to refocus on your business every once in a while is a good idea no matter whether you have been away for a bit or not. Sometimes re-evaluating can be a great thing, maybe because you've gotten into a rut, lost your direction, or maybe have to reinvent your business based on changing markets or trends. Maybe the result will be a better business with more profit and more room for growth. Take the time to look at your business every now and then and ask yourself, what's next?"Subscribe
5 Quick SEO Tips (hints) From Google Webmaster Central
"Hi DiTesco, Great collection of very informative Google videos. I guess, in particular, I'm still amazed over the number of people who have trouble understanding the difference between commenting or quoting from another source and taking credit for something not your own. Always give credit! It's also never a good idea to just copy everything someone else has done even if you do give them a little link near the bottom."