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How To Build Your Brand Identity Using Google Authorship

September 15, 2013February 16, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

Everybody wants to build a brand identity online for good reasons. Whether you are in business for yourself or you are looking to have a successful career in your profession, building a brand for yourself is absolutely critical in today’s marketplace.

Over 92% of employers searched candidate's name on Google in 2012. I can’t imagine buying anything from anyone today without making a few Google searches and checking on social networks.

When someone Googles your name or the name of your business, the search results speak volumes about who you are and what you do. If you haven’t done so yet, Google your name now. What are the search results you see on the first page?

Create Brand Identity Using Social Media And Blogging

April 26, 2013February 1, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

Having a well-recognized and exclusive brand identity in the marketplace is the ultimate desire of every company, every entrepreneur.

A strong brand identity adds tremendous power to the sales and marketing efforts for every business, in every profession. Therefore, all businesses strive to achieve this goal. Technology has made this a level playing field.

Let’s discuss what it takes to create a distinct brand identity by leveraging the power of social media to create growth.

Brand Identity For A Business Organization

For a business, it is critical to plan the strategy to portray the right image to your target market. As a business, you want your company to set itself apart from the competition. You want consumers to buy your product and services. This requires a unique brand identity that your consumers can like, trust and remember.

How To Install And Configure WordPress Plugins On Your Blog

November 9, 2013January 30, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

WordPress plugins are the reason why WordPress has become the most popular content management system today. If you ever need to add any new feature of functionality to your blog powered by WordPress, most probably you will find a suitable WordPress Plugin with one simple search.

Recently, I visited a friend who has just started to blog. He requested me to review his blog. To my amazement, though he has installed a premium responsive WordPress theme, his blog lacked almost all important plugins.

If you are like my friend, just started blogging using self-hosted WordPress and still figuring out various options, this post is for you. I want to share some basics of setting up your blog, installing and configuring important WordPress plugins. Let’s get started.

Why Free Wi-Fi Access Is A Must In Meeting Rooms And Conference Venues

January 19, 2014January 25, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

If you travel on business or on trips where you need to be in meeting rooms or conference halls for discussions or training that runs throughout the day, probably free Wi-Fi has been one of your concerns to begin with.

I usually attend business conferences, motivational seminars and entrepreneurship events that run through the weekends. Usually we go in a group and we all have 3G devices, just in case Wi-Fi is not available at the venue.

The Best Way To Sell Is To Be Honest With Your Prospect

April 30, 2013January 22, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

The network marketing industry has flourished consistently over the years, and increasingly more people now own and operate a network marketing businesses. It is fascinating to see how industry has transformed itself with the advent of social media and the internet.

However, I believe, people who do not understand the principle of adding value to others, can’t make it. Those, who aren’t honest, can’t make it. Those, who don’t know what they are doing, and do not take time to learn and grow, can’t make it either.

Dishonesty Can Ruin Your Plans – A Recent Incident

Recently a gentleman booked an appointment with me to have a free 30 minute consultation using my Contact menu. He wanted to discuss his personal branding needs.

Online Social Media – How To Leverage The Power Effectively

February 1, 2013January 15, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

Social Media and the use of the social networking websites in day-to-day life has brought success and happiness to some and frustration to others. There are many aspects of the online world that is confusing to many people and that is the topic of discussion in this post.

Problems Using Online Social Media

A good friend of mine who doesn’t use social media and online world as much as I do, explained to me his frustration with this whole online thing and asked me if I had any resolutions to these problems.

15 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Do That Others Ignore

January 15, 2014January 3, 2013 by Kumar Gauraw

I love attending business seminars, personal development workshops and networking events where I get to meet successful entrepreneurs from various industries and learn from their experience. This is how I add value to my entrepreneurial spirit.

Recently, I attended a professional seminar with a few of my business associates and got to listen to and learn from some of the top entrepreneurs in Dallas metro area. It was a fun filled event with a power packed schedule where I got a chance to make a lot of notes for myself.

Your Personal Branding Efforts Drive The Size Of Your Success

May 5, 2013December 31, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

Personal Branding, I really believe, is the most important aspect of your marketing. It is particularly important to book authors, life coaches, entrepreneurs and public speakers because success in these professions depends on your credibility in the marketplace. The more the credibility, the better your chances are of success.

What Is Personal Branding?

Wikipedia says : “Personal branding, self-positioning and all individual branding by whatever name, was first introduced in 1937 in the book 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill.”

Personal branding, by definition, is the process by which we market ourselves to others. As a brand, we have the ability to leverage the same strategies that make these celebrities or corporate brands apply. We can build brand equity and our online presence just like the celebrities and corporations.

Best Way To Manage Your WordPress Blogs Is To Use ManageWP

April 30, 2013December 30, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

When I started blogging just a couple of years ago, I did not think it was necessary to worry about the security of my WordPress Blogs or make regular backups very often. Whenever possible, I did manage to make a few backups, once in a while, using the default backup services provided by the web hosting companies.

However, as my blog and online business footprint started to grow, I soon realized that it is not just about writing and publishing blog posts, but I also needed to take good care of things: like managing plugins, database optimization and even SEO improvements, wherever applicable.

Top 5 Blogs Every Passionate Entrepreneur Should Follow

September 23, 2013December 25, 2012 by Kumar Gauraw

When I started blogging, I decided to follow the top blogs in every area of my interest, started to study what they write about, how they write and what they recommend. Soon it built my confidence and inspired me to start writing and I started to improve myself in many ways.

You will be the same person in five years as you are today except for the people you meet and the books you read. ― Charlie “Tremendous” Jones [tweet this]

I’ve numerous friends who are attempting to get serious about their personal branding, their businesses and get a little more serious about their blogging this coming year.