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 Peopleized by: <a href="http://www.peopleized.com/component/option,com_comprofiler/task,userProfile/user,64/">Halil</a> - Saturday, 30 August 2008 
 Halil: Where did you get your daily inspiration to blog from? Steve: My daily inspiration to BLOG came from wanting to get more in touch with my creative side. I had recently published my book The Ripple Effect (<a href="http://www.ripplecentral.com">www.ripplecentral.com</a>) and needed to continue that mental conversa... 
 <div align="justify"> Halil: When did you start blogging? Steve: I started officially blogging in May of 2005 </div> Halil: Would you like to share your first post with us ? URL ? Steve: My first post is at: <a href="http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005_05_01_archive.html">http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005_05_01_archive.html</a> Halil: Where did you get your daily inspiration to blog from? Steve: My daily inspiration to BLOG came from wanting to get more in touch with my creative side. I had recently published my book The Ripple Effect (<a href="http://www.ripplecentral.com">www.ripplecentral.com</a>) and needed to continue that mental conversation with myself. It just so happens that mental conversation took the form of a BLOG and before I knew it I had a loyal base of readers. Halil: What´s the goal of your blog? Steve: My goal initially was to keep my Ripple-Centric approach to life out there so people would want to read my book and learn about my work. But my goals are different. I believe that my entire purpose in life is to show companies and individuals the power of the Ripple and how it can have a direct impact on your success and happiness (financial, mental, physical, etc.). My goal is to get so many readers that my BLOG becomes a conduit of connection and community. Halil: Are there any posts you are excited to offer? <div align="justify">Steve: Picking just one post is hard but there are a couple that have gotten huge traction. More because I try and temper my serious posts with some humor. </div><ol><li>One post that still gets lots of traction is... <a href="http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005/11/top-ten-things-i-hate-about-networking.html">The Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking </a></li><li>Another one that is:  <a href="http://swotvision.blogspot.com/search?q=Groundhog">Hooray for Groundhog Day!!!</a>   </li><li>On a more serious note: <a href="http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005/08/power-of-passion.html">Power of Passion</a> </li><li>And a sentimental note: <a href="http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005/08/those-special-dad-moments.html">Those Special Dad Moments</a></li></ol> Halil: Your most commented post? <div align="justify">Steve: Most commented on BLOG post would have to be The Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking and The Next Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking  --- both of those posts really struck a cord in both a fun and connective way.  I bet I have received literally hundreds of emails, phone calls and BLOG comments. Halil: The top 3 blogs you read? </div> Steve: <ol><li><a href="http://www.drewsmarketingminute.com/">Drew's Marketing Minute</a> </li><li><a href="http://sethgodin.typepad.com/seths_blog/">Seth Godin's Blog</a></li><li><a href="http://www.random-good-stuff.com/"> Random Good Stuff</a> </li></ol>Halil: From which blogger did you learn the most? What? Steve: Learned the most from?  Hmmm tough on but probably <a href="http://www.problogger.net/">Darren Rowse</a>. I probably learned how to generate traffic by being me and not trying to bullshit my audience. Halil: How do you generate traffic? Steve: How do I generate traffic? I have no particular strategy. I am fairly active on <a href="http://www.mybloglog.com/">www.mybloglog.com</a> and post my BLOG to my <a href="http://myspace.com/">Myspace.com</a> site. I guess I pretty much depend on people to spread the good work of my stuff and so far so good. Many Ripples have come to me because of that!  Halil: What tools do you use for statistics? And how do they help you improve your blog? <div align="justify">Steve: I use Statcounter and it seems to work okay. I just like seeing who is hitting my BLOG and how long they stay. I have literally seen my BLOG get discovered by thousands of people throughout the world and I have been able to pick up a rather loyal following. I love stats for the sake of it just being fun to see what kind of power your written word might be having out there in the world. </div> Halil: Is there anything you want to say at least? <div align="justify">Steve:  I just want to say how much I appreciate you inviting me to participate in your interview. I look forward to seeing the final product and perhaps picking up an entire new audience that wants to learn to Ripple! </div> Steve´s Page: <a href="http://www.ripplecentral.com/">www.ripplecentral.com</a>, Blog: <a href="http://www.swotvision.blogspot.com/">www.swotvision.blogspot.com</a>   <div align="right">powered by <a href="http://www.peopleized.com" target="_blank">Peopleized!</a></div></div>

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Steve - The Ripple Effect

Peopleized by: Halil - Saturday, 30 August 2008
Halil: Where did you get your daily inspiration to blog from?

Steve: My daily inspiration to BLOG came from wanting to get more in touch with my creative side. I had recently published my book The Ripple Effect (www.ripplecentral.com) and needed to continue that mental conversa...

Halil: When did you start blogging?

Steve: I started officially blogging in May of 2005

Halil: Would you like to share your first post with us ? URL ?

Steve: My first post is at: http://swotvision.blogspot.com/2005_05_01_archive.html

Halil: Where did you get your daily inspiration to blog from?

Steve: My daily inspiration to BLOG came from wanting to get more in touch with my creative side. I had recently published my book The Ripple Effect (www.ripplecentral.com) and needed to continue that mental conversation with myself. It just so happens that mental conversation took the form of a BLOG and before I knew it I had a loyal base of readers.

Halil: What´s the goal of your blog?

Steve: My goal initially was to keep my Ripple-Centric approach to life out there so people would want to read my book and learn about my work. But my goals are different. I believe that my entire purpose in life is to show companies and individuals the power of the Ripple and how it can have a direct impact on your success and happiness (financial, mental, physical, etc.). My goal is to get so many readers that my BLOG becomes a conduit of connection and community.

Halil: Are there any posts you are excited to offer?

Steve: Picking just one post is hard but there are a couple that have gotten huge traction. More because I try and temper my serious posts with some humor.

One post that still gets lots of traction is... The Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking
Another one that is: Hooray for Groundhog Day!!!
On a more serious note: Power of Passion
And a sentimental note: Those Special Dad Moments

Halil: Your most commented post?

Steve: Most commented on BLOG post would have to be The Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking and The Next Top Ten Things I Hate About Networking --- both of those posts really struck a cord in both a fun and connective way. I bet I have received literally hundreds of emails, phone calls and BLOG comments.

Halil: The top 3 blogs you read?

Steve:

Halil: From which blogger did you learn the most? What?

Steve: Learned the most from? Hmmm tough on but probably Darren Rowse. I probably learned how to generate traffic by being me and not trying to bullshit my audience.

Halil: How do you generate traffic?

Steve: How do I generate traffic? I have no particular strategy. I am fairly active on www.mybloglog.com and post my BLOG to my Myspace.com site. I guess I pretty much depend on people to spread the good work of my stuff and so far so good. Many Ripples have come to me because of that!

Halil: What tools do you use for statistics? And how do they help you improve your blog?

Steve: I use Statcounter and it seems to work okay. I just like seeing who is hitting my BLOG and how long they stay. I have literally seen my BLOG get discovered by thousands of people throughout the world and I have been able to pick up a rather loyal following. I love stats for the sake of it just being fun to see what kind of power your written word might be having out there in the world.

Halil: Is there anything you want to say at least?

Steve: I just want to say how much I appreciate you inviting me to participate in your interview. I look forward to seeing the final product and perhaps picking up an entire new audience that wants to learn to Ripple!

Steve´s Page: www.ripplecentral.com, Blog: www.swotvision.blogspot.com

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