Introducing The "Dive Right In" Series

We have gotten a tremendously positive response on the new MSNM blog.  Everyone has been great and we are glad our insights have proven useful.  We do recognize three major opportunities for blogging and content development in general:

• Keep It Short - Kelli and I are both guilty of being long-winded, we know. People don't like to read as much these days, either, so we will go be more concise going forward.  If it doesn't add value to the main topic at hand, it won't be there.
• Make It Actionable - Every post will have at least one CTA (Call To Action) and a few tactics and strategies to try out.  We'll try to close off every article with something actionable and relevant to your needs.  CTAs are a great way to convert your audience from casual followers to brand loyalists.
• Mix Media - Plain text can be drab so we will mix in more types of media and maybe even release original podcasts and videos.  Visual aides always seem to have the greatest impact and images are particularly effective for SEO (Search Engine Optimization).  Please let us know what you have enjoyed most by commenting and using social buttons.

No matter how long you blog or produce any type of content, there is always room for growth.  The needs of our audiences are constantly shifting so we must always adapt and improve.  Your feedback is helping us share more value and have more fun while doing it, too!  The long-winded aspect is one I find I have the toughest time with and I know some folks are like this girl here, just zoning out after a while...

The interesting thing about long-windedness is that people start to tune out or, worse, they suspect you are insincere or perhaps inexperienced.  Certainly, those are not the kinds of impressions we wish to make.  I guess we all get caught up in our zeal sometimes.  Passion is a good thing, though, so if you have the same issue - don't worry - you are not alone!

Sidebar:  An entertaining read on The Top Three Reasons People Are Long-Winded, on Yahoo! Voices.

Introducing our new "Dive Right In" series, where we will provide quick-and-easy steps, short reads, and simple tips to get better results with your online business and work-life balance efforts alike..  and stay sane!  Here are some of the topics we plan to [re]visit in this short-and-sweet series:

• Starting your MCA referral business.
• Increasing retention and minimizing commission chargebacks.
• Finding affiliate programs that match your audience/interests.
• Engaging your team and staying productive.
• Helping your family and loved ones manage time better.
• Keeping family first without losing sight of priorities.
• Bringing out the best in you through personal development.

The idea here is simple, really: create content that let's you dive right in.  Rather than try to give you all the information you need in each article, which is what we usually do, we will focus on the key points and core principles to provide a proper foundation or quick start with each read.  We'll still do plenty of rants and raves, but this series will be a lot more about "how to [insert thing here]".
We hope you are excited about the upcoming content - keep the feedback coming!  Also, a big welcome to our new team members.  We are building our MCA team, looking for guest bloggers, and more.  If you find any good affiliate marketing programs, let us know so we can share with our community.

And now for a moment of laughter...

I'm sure we all know someone like this - let me finish my thought, please!  LOL