Lots going on these days and while I realize you may be busy with holidays and year-end activity, I don’t want you to miss information that can contribute to the growth of your business and give your marketing a big boost.

There are two deadlines that you need to know:

1. First, the freebie: My popular free program, How to Drive Quality Traffic to Your Blog, is being taken out of circulation. I’m going to be adding new content and then selling the product.  After nearly 2000 downloads in the last couple of months, it’s going away on Sunday, November 29. If you haven’t claimed your complimentary copy
of this program, you better do it now!

http://qualityblogtraffic.com

2. Niche Affiliate Marketing Summit (NAMS) is nearly SOLD OUT! I’m honored to be teaching 3 blogging programs during this event. (Maybe you saw my blog post   asking what you want to learn at one of my workshops: http://budurl.com/NAMSworkshop )

This is a one of a kind training event in Atlanta on January 29 – February 1. Note the word “training.” It is not a pitch fest but 3 days of hands-on training in online marketing. There are 3 tracks: beginner, intermediate and advanced. Something for everyone.

The faculty is stellar. People like Willy Crawford, Lynn Terry, Kathleen Gage, Jeff Herring, Ellen Britt, Bob the Teacher...the list goes on.

Apparently there about 10 seats left and the block of hotel rooms reserved for attendees is nearly sold out.

I’ve only heard enthusiasm and excitement and positive feedback about this event. If you are considering going, now’s the time to make your decision.  I also have a $100 coupon for you to save even more.  The registration fee goes up to $497 on December 1.

Click to register >> http://budurl.com/NAMSreg
Use coupon 100NAMS3 to save an additional $100 (get in for $297)

Personally, I can’t wait to be there, meet the amazing faculty (many of whom I admire, study and have been following for years), the students, and teach new online marketers about better business blogging!

I hope you’ll join me...I’d love to meet you in person!

http://budurl.com/NAMSreg

Blog on!

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For some reason all the pictures did not get posted the first time around...

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Running this half marathon was a spontaneous decision since I hadn't trained for it. My running buddies and I ran it as a "training" run for a half marathon in January. The route along the Pacific Coast Highway was gorgeous - can't beat running along the ocean - and the day was spectacular.  I finished in just under 3 hours which surprised me considering I hadn't run more than 7 miles in the last few months. I truly appreciate my friends who support and encourage me through my aches and pains and self-doubts!

I also posted audio tweets along the way at http://www.utterli.com/DeniseWakeman/

And I called in a quick report to Shirley Jahad at KPCC since they were one of the race sponsors.

     

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After 5 miles along the coast I was tired so a running buddy and I took a walk up the hill from our route to catch the view from the bluff. The site originally housed a big canon (WWII) to protect the L.A. Harbor. Now it's the home of the gorgeous Korean Friendship Bell at Angel's Gate.

Pt. Fermin in San Pedro, CA

                         

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A gorgeous morning for a run from Santa Monica, along Ocean Park down to the boardwalk to Venice Beach. Surprisingly warm for a November morning. I haven't been running much in the past few weeks so this 7.5 mile run was tough and everything ached by the time I got back to the car. It's time to get serious now since I've signed up to do a half marathon in January!

             

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Here's a quick (47 second) video tip to help you with creating content for your business blog...

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The audio replay from my program with Travis Greenlee is posted on Build a Better Blog...

http://www.buildabetterblog.com/5-critical-tactics-for-business-blog-success-audio-replay.html

Blog on!

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Based on where you’re currently focused on developing your business, there are many  opportunities for you this week and next from both me and several colleagues I whole-heartedly endorse...

Wednesday, October 21, 10 am PT

I’ll be interviewed by Becky Cortino about business blogging on BlogTalk Radio
Red River Writers Live Blog Talk Radio

Wednesday, October 21, 12 pm PT

"How to Use Keywords, the Magic Magnets That Pull Consumers and Journalists to Your  Press Releases"
Hosted by Joan Stewart, The Publicity Hound
Registration details here.

October 19 – 23 (check sched for times)

David Frey’s Publicity Telesummit
9 Experts Talk About How to Use PR to Build Your Business (no charge!)
My interview about blogging and PR is on Thursday, October 22 at 2 pm ET
Details and registration here.

Thursday, October 29, 10 am PT

Kathleen Gage presents a free teleseminar on how to create an Amazon bestseller  campaign. This is the last time she’ll be offering this program. Since Kathleen has created  and managed many super successful Amazon campaigns, she’s the gal to go to for this info.

Register here (free!).

Kathleen Gage also has an exceptional report on how to become a bestselling author.

Finally, if you’re looking for guidance on how to get better results with your business blog, I invite you to get my complementary 5 part video course on "How to Get the Best Out of Your Blog." Get the videos at http://masterbusinessblogging.com

To your outrageous, amazing success!

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A few more pictures from BlogWorld and New Media Expo 2009...

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Here are a few pictures from BlogWorld Expo. I always intend to take more photos but somehow always get caught up with chatting and forget. Had a great time this year and in particular enjoyed hanging out with my friends and colleagues Rich Brooks, Coach Deb Micek, Mari Smith, Christina Hills, Leesa Barnes, Mike Stelzner, Chris Garrett and so many others.

I always get some good nuggets of info which I'll share on my blogs as I process and digest. The best part though, are the conversations and dinners with friends. Ideas and partnerships and projects always flow from the "in real life" meetings with online friends.

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