A week or so ago I posted my first reader survey since 2007. Though the results are still coming in, I’ve been surprised by some of the data.
Some of the cool stuff: There’s been a major shift in the budget demographics with strong upticks in the percentages of both micro budget and luxe budget [...]
I joined Formspring, a niche social network site of sorts where people can ask you anything and you reply at your discretion, last week. One of my favorite questions to come in so far was this:
Question: How do you feel about DIY taking away business from wedding pro’s?
My Answer: Saying that DIY is “taking away” [...]
Some of the best “you are your brand” words from Danielle LaPorte that I’ve ever read courtesy of IttyBiz. (Caution: adult language.) Totally refreshing and empowering for those of us dealing with branding fatigue.
Aliventures’ post on Why Your Creativity Matters. My favorite quotes from the article:
To create means producing something which didn’t exist before and [...]
Hey Friends,
I’m embarking on a tour of the U.S. this year and am reaching out for some assistance.
My Immediate Need: I’m looking for some venue ideas and locations for wedding craft workshops. If you know of fun, funky, affordable venues in your area that can accommodate at 20 – 25 people, please send them my [...]
DIY Bride has an opening for an ad sales rep.
Details:
DIY Bride seeks an experienced ad sales representative to, well, sell ad space on the DIY Bride Media properties. This is a 100% commission-based position and is telecommute-friendly.
Responsibilities:
Learn and understand the basics of the DIY Bride websites and brand
Find and target potential advertisers to generate leads
Follow-up [...]
The year 2009 was one of the best of my life: the birth of my son, my 9th wedding anniversary, completion and release of my 2nd book and a brand new deal for #3, a huge growth with the site, and an incredible group of new friends and colleagues. I never knew living a fab [...]
I’ve received several emails from CompanyX as I’m sure many of you have as well. Please beware of “offers” like this.
AUDITION FOR our NEW TV-SHOW-PILOT!
THE MOST FUN WEDDING COMPETITION EVER!
FREE PUBLICITY in exchange for your participation in the fun!!!
ONE FULL DAY [date redacted] (Film Shoot Screen Test!)
Seeking WEDDING VENDORS wishing to contribute wedding services and [...]
I know this has been going around the networks this week but I wanted to join in the chorus of praise for Nancy Liu Chin’s article over at WeddingbeePRO. Nancy discusses the cost of doing business as a florist and how profit margins are “horrific”. I love these types of insider views and applaud the [...]
On Monday the Federal Trade Commission released new rules regarding paid endorsements on blogs. I think the blogosphere momentarily imploded from all the panic and hand wringing. For most bloggers the new rules aren’t a big deal. Nothing to see here. Carry on.
Some bloggers (in and beyond the wed industry) are paid by companies to [...]
Thank you, everyone, for joining me on this little blogging adventure. I appreciate the comments and the emails tremendously! You’ve been quick to respond, engage. Love it!
There have been some really good questions and comments rolling in from you guys. I thought it’d be fun to publicly address a few each week.
Jennifer P, in response [...]