I've been publishing a post on OMHG almost every day for 3 years now and have hit publish on nearly 900 posts in that time (we are coming up on our 1000 post next month!). Along the way I've learned a few things about how blogging creatively can help you to build community, market your work and collaborate with new friends from all over the world. Blogging changed my life in … [Read more...] about Tools & Tips for Creative Blogging
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Finding Your Marketing Voice
image credit Oh Dier Marketing. I admit it. When I first thought of marketing my brand five years ago, I imagined phony phrases, fast ads, and shouts about awesomeness. Flashbacks of my short- lived career as a telemarketer paying my way through college came to mind. But I learned effective marketing is not about gimmicks or even advertisements; it’s about crafting a … [Read more...] about Finding Your Marketing Voice
Your Mailing List: Why You Need It, and What To Do With It
For a while, I struggled with my newsletter, and wasn't quite sure what to do with it. I didn't really understand what the difference was between email subscribers, Facebook fans, Twitter followers, and people reading my blog. What to do, what to do? It turns out an email newsletter is a very valuable marketing tool, and I feel like I've gotten to a sweet spot with my … [Read more...] about Your Mailing List: Why You Need It, and What To Do With It
Oh My! It’s a Biz Share Pin Party
Oh my! It's time for our next pin party! Have you joined us yet? It's been great to discover new-to-us products from OMHG makers each month. Since May is marketing month, we thought it was a great opportunity to market out businesses to each other! We've met you in the comments, in the forums or in the weekly #OMHG chat, but now we'd love to meet your business too! Pin … [Read more...] about Oh My! It’s a Biz Share Pin Party
Call for Submissions: It’s A Banner Day Project
“It’s A Banner Day” is an exhibition hosted by Hygienic resident artist, Patti Murphy, and local artist, Kat Murphy. The exhibition will open on June 1st, 2013 and will be on view until June 29th at the Hygienic Art Galleries in New London, CT. In addition to Patti and Kat’s exhibits—which will explore symbols and color in graphic art and painting—designers, photographers, and … [Read more...] about Call for Submissions: It’s A Banner Day Project
