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Angus Prime Filets – How to Guest Blog Links

Bob Angus — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:12:38 +0000

Writing guest posts on popular blogs is a proven best practice for bloggers or anyone who wants their work published online. This week’s edition of Angus Prime Filets serves up links to guest blogging articles that will help you learn how to successful publish your guest posts on the top blogs. The basic steps to guest blogging are

Why guest blogging? Your benefits
Finding a blog to connect with
Getting your proposal accepted
How to write an exceptional guest post

Why guest blogging?

Ann Smarty is authority on guest blogging and runs the successful MyBlogGuest community. She offer up how you can benefit from publishing a guest post and how not to think of it as a shortcut. Hint: You develop positive brand awareness, reputation and engaged fans… not SEO backlinks and instant traffic.

20+ Reasons Why You Need to Start Guest Blogging

What Guest Blogging is NOT: Getting It Right

Finding a blog to connect with

You need to find blogs who you’d like to work with and make a connection. Here are several excellent articles to help you find blogs that are relevant to the value you offer and are open to guest posts.

My 3-Step System for Finding Guest Post Opportunities – Problogger.net article by Jocelyn Ann

Want Guest Post Links? Find Them Via Twitter – Ethan Lyon created a great tool which he explains on SEOmoz

5 Reasons Why MyBlogGuest Is My Best Find After 5 Years As Webmaster - Daily SEO Tip explains why the aforementioned MyBlogGuest community is the place to make connections.

Getting your proposal accepted

Next you need submit your guest post proposal. Here are some helpful tips on what to do and what not to do. Hint: Put yourself in the blog owner’s shoes. Always remember guest blogging is not a numbers game. If you spam and send half-baked mass proposals, you won’t get the benefit.

12 Ways to Guest Post on the Greatest Group Marketing Blog – MarketingProfs

4 Tips for Pitching Guest Posts Like a Pro – Problogger.net post by Aman Basanti of ageofmarketing.com

The 2 Biggest Guest Blogging Mistakes You Can Make – DailyBlogTips

Write an exceptional guest post

Now it is time to write and publish an excellent post. Here are the fundamental elements to include in your guest post that will help you successfully develop your brand and reputation.

A Quick and Dirty Guide to Your First Guest Post – Neil Patel offers the ultimate guide to writing a guest post on Problogger.net

Creating a Funnel with Your Guest Posts – DailyBlogTips

What additional resources do you recommend to help learn how to guest blog?

Picture of the Week

Image: Two Cows in Pt. Reyes National Seashore in California by AnnaOne

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Angus PieFest 2011 – Holiday Pie Fundraiser

Bob Angus — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:31:47 +0000

My big personal endeavor is to help find a cure for cancers. I am a big supporter of the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and have just kicked off training for my 2nd season with LLS’s Team in Training. Angus PieFest 2011 is my family’s big fundraising event this holiday in conjunction with my next marathon – the Oakland Marathon on March 25, 2012.

The Angus family is baking fresh, homemade pies for our Bay Area friends. Each pie costs just a minimum $20 tax-deductible donation. You get a delicious treat and the great feeling of supporting a wonderful cause.

Visit the Angus PieFest page for all the details on how to order, delivery, and how to donate.

Click here to download the order form

Please order today. The deadline to place an order is Wednesday, December 21st.

Visit my fundraising page and training blog for more info about the race and how Team in Training is making a difference by raising money to fund blood cancer research and patient care.

Happy Holidays!

Go Team!

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Starting a New Job at PayPal

Bob Angus — Mon, 19 Sep 2011 14:15:50 +0000

I am thrilled to start a new job today as Partner Marketing Manager at PayPal. I will be developing and executing channel marketing programs for PayPal’s global partner network. Much like my product marketing role in the VeriSign SSL unit of Symantec, I will be working with online shopping cart vendors, ecommerce hosting services and mobile commerce platforms - the companies that really make ecommerce click. I could not ask for a better opportunity.

While I will be working to transform how we pay for all the great stuff that we buy, I am also reminded that the starting point of any new job is critical. Sure everyone gets to start out fresh with a new job. But what are you going to do with that clean slate?

It is often the first 3-4 month at a new job that determine your long term success with your career at new company. Or as best-selling career guide The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins emphasizes – you need to put yourself on the path to a virtuous cycle, not a vicious cycle. The start of a new job is a situation that you have to figure out key questions like:

How can I accelerate my learning in the organization?
What questions should I ask… and to whom should I ask them?
What is the best way to successfully promote myself?
How can I secure some early (and highly visible) wins?

For the next several weeks, BobAngus.com is going to be a how-to guide for marketers who are starting a new job. I am going to share how I apply the tips and best practices from The First 90 Days in my approach to my new partner marketing role at PayPal. This is the framework that I have used successfully in previous jobs. More importantly, my goal is to provide a step-by-step blueprint for anyone who is starting with a new company or a new career. Make sure to follow along!

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Angus now grazing in Mountain View, CA

Bob Angus — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 15:11:40 +0000

It has been too long since I have posted. I have an excuse though. My family and I have moved from the beaches of So Cal up to the green hills of Silicon Valley. Yes, I bid a fond farewell to my friends at Commission Junction (you guys rock!). I have joined a great team, including some old friends, to do product marketing in the SSL division at VeriSign.

Well, my excuse for not blogging here is not really that good. We moved to Mountain View… um… 5 months ago. I also broke my promise that I would start making some serious cash from affiliate marketing, since I was no longer under the rules of Valueclick. Nada.

What can I say? I have been working my tail off at VeriSign. I am responsible for marketing 3 of our SSL brands and the partner channel. Plus, there is sooooo much for me and my family to do here in No Cal. We even got to see my old team, the Modesto Nuts, play the San Jose Giants.

Blogging and making money online have had to take a back seat. Actually, that is not exactly true either. I just launched a new blog at VeriSignâ€¦ Bob Angus: The Ecommerce Evangelist Blog. It is not your standard corporate sales pitch thinly veiled as a blog. The blog focuses 100% on the world of e-commerce news, trends, and best practices. Please check it out, subscribe to the feed, and join the discussion.

Since you are here, please subscribe to BobAngus.com and/or follow me on Twitter.

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Launching a New Theme for BobAngus.com

Bob Angus — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 05:14:48 +0000

Welcome to the new BobAngus.com! A complete redesign of my blog theme has been a long time coming. My primary goal is to increase the total amount of time you spend on this site. Great content is the #1 way to achieve that objective, but an excellent theme is incredibly important to properly deliver that content.

The new theme is based on Stephan Miller’s More than Multiple Widgets theme. (...)
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Get Out the Vote with Your Children

Bob Angus — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 01:23:21 +0000

What was the first election that you really remembered? For me it was Carter/Ford in 1976. It was a tumultuous time. Even as a 10 year old, I picked up how important the presidential election was. Did I get that feeling from TV or radio? Nope. I understood the importance of that event from my parents. That is why it is so incredible for me to now share the experience of voting with my 5 year old daughter.

Voting is a habit formed when we are young, but so is not voting. Yes. Children learn about elections, democracy, and politics from many sources (...)
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My Favorite Super Bowl Ad of All-Time

Bob Angus — Fri, 01 Feb 2008 20:09:06 +0000

I am really looking forward to the Super Bowl on Sunday. I expect a better game than the point spread indicates. Of course, the Super Bowl analysis will be on two fronts – what happened between the lines and what happened during the commercial breaks. Here is my all-time favorite Super Bowl advertisement.

Thank you eTrade for reminding us how much fun we had during the tech bubble of 2000!

The early Budweiser frog advertisements are also favorites of mine. Which Super Bowl ad is your favorite?

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Wishing Everyone a Happy New Year!

Bob Angus — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 18:07:30 +0000

2007 has been absolutely incredible in every way â€“ from the happiness of my family to making many new friends to my personal achievements to being a part of the invigorating internet advertising industry. I am grateful for the good fortune and the many opportunities. I hope that 2007 has been just as amazing, gratifying and successful for you.

In about 12 hours, it will be 2008. The end of a year is a time when we often take time to reflect on the past and think of the future. New Yearâ€™s resolutions are always inspired. Our goals are given a clean slate with the desire to build momentum and achieve something great. 2008 looks to hold opportunity unlike any other year. It is time like no other to think big.

Happy New Year!!!

Teaching My 5 Year Old the Gift of Giving

Bob Angus — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 13:10:43 +0000

It can be hard for children to understand the amazing importance of giving to others, especially at Christmas time. At 5 years of age, my daughter has understandably been swept away by the exciting dream of what she is going to get from Santa Claus. The consumer fever and marketing of today only adds to the frenzy.

How can parents help their child understand, enjoy and actively participate in charities? After all, charitable giving is totally different than the concept of sharing where the child understands that they will eventually get something in return. The good news is that children get the same powerful emotion of joy and inspiration that adults get when they help others. So much so, that the gift of giving can become a habit, not just a once a year activity.

For my daughter, my wife and I have focused on four key elements:

Actions speak louder than words

Children look at their parents actions more than anything to learn what to do and how to do it. If I write a check to make a donation, my daughter will not fully appreciate the act. It is the same as writing a check at the grocery store. I recommend taking action together as a family. Earlier this year, our family volunteered to help with the ice skating competition for the regional Special Olympics. My daughter helped me serve lunch for the athletes and later got to cheer on the speed skaters while my wife timed them.

Help other children

As much as they look up to you as parents, children know what it is like to be a kid. They want other kids to be happy and take a special interest when they can help a fellow kid. Donate to a toy or clothing drive that is specifically for a childrenâ€™s organization. Ask your child to choose a toy or clothes that he or she no longer uses (donâ€™t do it for them). Then, take them with you when you drop off the items. My daughter just did this with her collection of books for a program run by our public library.

Projects lead to great achievements

Children love activities and they love to work toward a goal. One of my favorites is a program at our local YMCA called the 12 Days of Fitness. Any member who swims or works out twelve times in December and brings in at least two food items for the food bank is entered into a drawing. What my daughter loves more than the chance at a prize is that she gets a sticker to track her progress on a board posted in the lobby. Everybody wins with this program.

Reinforce by having them come up with the idea

My ultimate goal is to build charitable giving as a habit, just like reading or riding a bike. The best way that I can help is by not doing it all for my daughter, even if it is tempting sometimes. To help me write this post, my family brainstormed and researched some other fun ways to give back to the community. Here is a list of additional projects and ideas that we liked:

Ask your local Humane Society or shelter if you can help walk dogs or feed smaller animals.
Pick out an extra item to donate to the local food bank every time you go grocery shopping.
Bake cookies for the homeless shelter.
Rake the leaves, pull weeds, or help plant a flower garden for elderly people in your neighborhood.
Start a charity donation jar and put in part of the weekly allowance (or paycheck for me).
Also, we just ordered The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving by Ellen Sabin. We look forward to getting more fun projects and charitable programs from reading it.

My wife and I are really just starting to teach our daughter how important it is to help others. She is doing great so far. We look forward to doing even more for charities and the community in 2008. If you have other ideas for children or stories about charitable giving that you have done, please add a comment.

Contemplating my 2008 New Yearâ€™s Resolutions

Bob Angus — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 16:07:22 +0000

I love to build action plans. I have my Commission Junction work objectives and my Angus personal/home to-do list always within in reach. Setting clear, measurable objectives truly excites me. And there is no better time of year than late Decemberâ€¦ It is time for me to define my 2008 New Yearâ€™s Resolutions!

However, this year is going to be different. I want to break out of my normal mold. No, I do not have a problem with achieving the resolutions I set. No, the fundamental structure of my resolutions is not going to stray away from the classic SMART formula (specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, time-based). No, I am not going to dramatically mess with the critical thinking framework that was imprinted into my brain while getting my MBA at Babson. What will change isâ€¦

I AM GOING BIG IN 2008

I have been reading a lot of great discourse on goals, dreams, and taking a leap into the unknown. I have been visualizing some lofty dreams. They are keeping me up at night. Today, I read Christine OKelleyâ€™s How to Achieve Ridiculous Goals. That article pushed me over the edge. I have to go big.

My recent goals have pushed me. They were not easy to achieve and they made me stretch into doing things I have never done before. For example, my 2006 and 2007 running goals have been incredible at transforming my daily life (and my health). However, I knew that I could meet my goal with conventional methods and perseverance from the outset.

In 2008, my resolution or resolutions will be out of bounds, even ridiculous. My objectives will be incredibly meaningful, yet I do not know how to get there today. Stay tuned. My 2008 New Yearâ€™s resolutions post is coming soon.