Top 10 Blog Posts of 2011

We're wrapping up 2011 (in addition to a few Christmas presents) and we wanted to pass along a top 10 list that we thought you might enjoy.

This list includes the top 10 most viewed blog posts on Meylah this year!  It really is an incredible resource of content...we hope you enjoy reading these posts as much as we did writing them!

1. How To Get PR For Your Business

Do you ever wonder how stores get their name out, or what it took for them to get their “success ball” rolling?  Getting your name out there is often seen as daunting and difficult, but great PR isn’t as hard to obtain as you think.  We spoke to a couple successful creative entrepreneurs who shared their PR tips...

2. Eliminate Theft at Art & Craft Shows

Art & craft shows provide a wonderful opportunity for all of us to share and sell our work and although it's a fun and friendly environment, it’s also important to be vigilant about deterring theft.  Here are 7 ways to eliminate theft at art & craft shows...

3. What Do You Like About Your Favorite Blogs?

There are over 100 million blogs in the blogosphere today (and counting)…we all have our favorites, so what is it that keeps you hooked?  What do you like most about your favorite blogs?  Well, we asked this question to several members of our community and here are the top answers...

4. Seven Types of Digital Products to Sell Online

There is a movement going on and it's all digital!  Sales of digital products are dominating ecommerce sales today and they are skyrocketing on Meylah!  Why the big shift?  Well, once you take a look at the digital business, it's pretty easy to see the benefits right away.  Selling digital products allows you to create a product once and sell it many times.  With digital platforms like Meylah, buyers get their digital product in an automatic download after purchase so the seller doesn't have to take time to fulfill or manage orders.  Here are 7 different types of digital products worth creating...

5. Ten Ways To Make Your Customers Feel Special

Besides the obvious approach of fulfilling your customer’s wants or needs, what other techniques do you use to keep customers happy?  Here are 10 ways to bring smiles to your customers’ faces by making them feel special...

6. Business Advice for Emerging Artisans from the Artisan Community

Are you an emerging artisan looking for advice to set you out on the right path?  Here are several pieces of inspiring and insightful advice from Meylah’s artistic and business savvy friends...

7. Seven Questions To Understand Your Target Market

You can't be all things to all people, so it's important to carve out your niche among a particular market.  So, who are the folks within your target market?  Have you ever put any thought into defining who they are and whether or not you're capturing the market you hoped for?  Ask yourself these 7 questions to help provide more clarity...

8. Six Helpful Tips When You're Just Starting Your Business

It's an uphill battle to launch your own business, so we thought we'd try and make it a little easier and share some insights for those just starting out.  Here are 6 helpful tips when you're just starting your business...

9. The Six P's For A Premium Customer Experience

After having a great experience as a customer, do you ever sit back and ask yourself, what was it about that experience that made it so wonderful?  We put some thought to it and came down to these 6 P’s: Product, Price, Professionalism, Predictability, Promptness, and Personality.  All of which are important elements to consider if you want to drive sales and repeat customers to your business, so let’s dive into each...

10. Twelve Persuasive Reasons Why Artists Should Use Twitter

Many artists like to spend their spare time creating their art, rather than tweeting.  We understand that, but computer savvy artists know that Twitter is the quickest way to build brand recognition for their art business, learn how...

BONUS: Sweet Confections: A Tutorial on Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Are you trying to come up with a quick dessert for an upcoming holiday event?  We saw these fun chocolate covered pretzels recently at a family gathering and wanted to share a quick how-to so you can also make them for an upcoming event.

What's your favorite blog post on Meylah this year?

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