Looking for a great way to make a simple newsletter? Now, this is just my opinion. But I really like a plain text newsletter instead of these fancy new magazine-style things, and here’s why. That Fancy Newsletter Nobody Reads Many small businesses send out a monthly newsletter via email. Typically the email looks very nice, […]
Sending Images via Plain Text Email
It’s challenging to display complex graphical information in email. That’s because there is no HTML standard for email readers. So while web pages use HTML, and standards exist for the different web browsers to follow, each email reader does things it’s own way. If you send a complex graphical message from your email reader, it’s […]
Mailing List Malware Solution: Plain Text
Do you have problems with malware from a mailing list? Malware is things like computer viruses, Trojan horses, and worms. They are ALL bad for computers. Malware can delete or corrupt files on your hard disk, intercept your bank account password when you log in, or turn your computer into a zombie that is controlled […]
What’s Good Mailing List Etiquette?
Do you have good mailing list etiquette? We try to have good manners in real life. Manners are essential online as well. There are some social manners to observe with email, and these netiquette rules apply to email mailing lists. Don’t Send Unsolicited Email First and foremost, you cannot send unsolicited email. Not only is […]
Why I Don’t Like HTML Email
I think HTML email has issues. Maybe I’m just old-fashioned but hear me out. HTML Email Problems HTML email can allow all of the above to happen, while plain text email does NOT allow ANY of the above situations to occur. More HTML Email Problems Sending out HTML email to mailing lists causes additional problems. […]
How to Find Volunteers for Committees and Task Forces
Associations can make use of both committees and task forces to reach their goals. Committees tend to be long-term subgroups within the organization given responsibility for specific repeated tasks. Task forces, however, do not need to be nearly so structured; they are created on-the-spot, complete their task and are then disbanded. Both types of group, […]
Activity Alone Isn’t Enough To Justify An Online Community
Be good enough in a job setting isnt always good enough, people are losing their jobs, even if they are told they ate doing a good job! Being a goos team player is important, but not as giving it yourt 100% and stick to making money for the vompany Key Takeaways: Community activity is often […]
Throwback Thursday: The Ins and Outs of a Community Roadmap
Community roadmaps can be helpful to facilitate the growth of a small town into a bigger one. By mapping out not just the end destination, but all the smaller stops you’ll have to reach along the way, you can keep your plans on-track. And when you have a solid plan, it becomes that much easier […]
implementing network learning
In today’s completely-interconnected society, becoming a master of all trades is not only possible, but required for success. This is possible because of the profound increase in networking during the last few years. By engaging in network learning, everyone in the network will slowly pick up on everyone else’s skills, letting the group benefit from […]
Lean Startup Strategy: Take Your Innovation in Smaller Bites
Innovation doesn’t have to be about the big things, although most people assume that about it. Taking small steps in innovating can be much more effective than trying to put together a large improvement and getting bogged down in the details. By making improvements one step at a time, it’s easier to focus on what […]