Mark your calendar and register now…where you can catch virtual trainings with Denise in the next couple of weeks:

Wednesday, February 11 –  2:00 pm ET

International Social Media Association

Webinar: “How to Get the Best Out of Your Blog”

Register: http://budurl.com/ISMAWebinar

(free for members of ISMA; small fee for non-members)

Friday, February 13 – 1:00 pm ET

The Ultimate Traffic Generation TeleSummit (starts on February 8)

“How to Drive Quality Traffic to Your Blog”

No charge to attend.

Register here: http://budurl.com/UltimateTraffic

>>> Wednesday, February 17 – 5:00 pm ET

Invitation Only – Free for Members of Online Visibility Secrets

Guerilla Marketing Goes Green – Interview with Shel Horowitz on how to incorporate green and ethical marketing into your business.

You must be an Online Visibility Secrets student to attend. This is a bonus session and is not open to the public.

If you’ve been contemplating joining OVS, now’s the time. For a minimal investment of less than $20 per month for 6 months, you get 26 weekly action-oriented lessons on how to boost your online visibility PLUS this valuable bonus call.

Join now at http://OnlineVisibilitySecrets.com

You have the opportunity to learn from some of the best, successfully doing business on the Web. Hope you’ll join me at one or more of these events.

Blog on!

Denise Wakeman
Business Blogging & Online Marketing Advisor
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While it was my intention to run the half marathon today, I decided to take it easy and do the 5K instead. Had a couple of health challenges earlier in the week and didn't want to overdo it. The day was gloriously beautiful. We were frequently reminded how cold it was in other parts of the country and believe me, I was feeling very grateful that I live in Southern California.

                     

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A glorious day for a run which was a bit of a challenge due to little activity for the last two weeks. With the exception of a couple of walks, I did no running over the holidays. As hard as it is sometimes, it always feels great afterwards.

Run through North Hollywood park then down Chandler bike path, then back along Magnolia Blvd. Breakfast at our favorite NoHo cafe, EAT.

Next week... the 13.1 Los Angeles Half Marathon at Venice Beach.

         

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A highlight of my holiday weekend happened at a mall in Walnut Creek, CA on Sunday.

My mom and I were doing a little sale shopping and while waiting to hook up with my sister and her son, decided to get a quick lunch at a cafe. It was quite crowded and I finally found a table. Wasn't sure if the woman sitting at the next table was saving both tables so I asked if it was free and it was.

A couple of minutes later a very familiar looking man joined the woman ... it was Captain Sullenberger! OMG! He smiled and said hello. Most people were leaving him alone.  He got up to get something and we chatted with his wife a bit. She was amazing, lovely and sweet and happy to chat. She said that even now, almost a year since the Miracle on the Hudson, they are still surprised some times by the attention they get in public. We talked about the fact Capt. Sullenberger is the Grand Marshall at the Rose Parade on Friday. She said when she met the President and had dinner with Prince Philip, she was just fine, but the ladies of Pasadena had her in a nervous quandary about what to wear to all the cocktail parties and black tie Pasadena society parties!

I didn't get or ask for a picture. I didn't want to be "that guy" but I had to say it was a thrill and I felt a bit emotional (Mrs. Sullenberger said they get that a lot - men and women getting emotional and crying when they meet Capt. Sullenberger - I didn't cry, but did feel powerful emotion) being about 2 feet away from a true hero, sharing a hello and a smile and wishing them a Happy New Year.

Made my day!

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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

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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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