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Profile | Amanda Gonzalez
Amanda Gonzalez
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- Amanda Gonzalez
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Amanda Gonzalez
A reluctant member of Generation Y, Amanda leapt off the soloist cliff in 2007 after working too long at a Big 4. As the owner of Untangle the Web, Amanda enjoys helping small business owners who are in the complete dark about 'computers'. Her business designs, copywrites and photographs for small business owners, so they don't have to waste valuable time looking for each individual professional - professionals they don't even know how to qualify.
Amanda's blog focuses on guiding small business owners through the fundamentals of design, copywriting and marketing techniques to strengthen their small business. Her obsession with books is causing her hallway to narrow alarmingly. Amanda lives in Sydney's Coogee with her husband Alan and their boy Lex.
Make everything as simple as possible, but not simpler - Albert Einstein
Articles by Amanda
Google+ explained in plain English
21 Oct 11Amanda GonzalezGoogle+ is the talk of the town. It’s been spruiked as the latest and greatest, ready to quash Facebook and Twitter in one fell swoop. If you would like Google+ explained in plain English, read on. Read more
Comments: 6Content marketing 101
15 Apr 11Amanda GonzalezPublishing content is an excellent way to position yourself as an authority in your industry. But unless you have a firm content marketing strategy, you may be wasting your efforts. Read more
Comments: 13Retweeting tips: Think before you (re)tweet
18 Mar 11Amanda GonzalezYou’ve been told that retweeting tweets is a quick way to share knowledge – and you’re lending someone a hand. But how does it reflect on you? Here are some retweeting tips to consider. Read more
Comments: 3Boost your email newsletter sign up rates
18 Feb 11Amanda GonzalezDisappointed that you’ve only had a handful of subscribers to your email newsletter? These website enhancements will help you create a newsletter sign up readers can’t resist. Read more
Comments: 3The do’s and don’ts of website contact pages
14 Jan 11Amanda GonzalezOften overlooked, your website contact page plays an integral role in nurturing a successful relationship with a potential new client – or stopping it dead in its tracks. Read more
Comments: 15How sleeping with my web host averted disaster
08 Dec 10Amanda GonzalezThanks to a close encounter, I’ve recently learned that failing to plan for success can be more harmful to your business than you think. Read more
Comments: 18Creating compelling call-to-action buttons
03 Nov 10Amanda GonzalezButtons are one of the most effective ways to lead your reader to your page’s call-to-action. Here are seven ways to make your call-to-action buttons irresistible. Read more
Comments: 11Social media tips: Exposing yourself online with class
04 Oct 10Amanda GonzalezExposing yourself online can help you gain trust, establish your cred and grow your business. But done badly, it could ruin you. Here are some helpful social media tips. Read more
Comments: 10How to prevent business referrals from going wrong
16 Aug 10Amanda GonzalezIt’s a lovely feeling knowing others think enough of us to make business referrals. But no matter how good their intentions, it’s not always a great fit. Read more
Comments: 6Righting business referrals gone wrong
26 Jul 10Amanda GonzalezGenerating business referrals is the ultimate in marketing. They’re credible, powerful – and they’re free. But how do you undo the damage when referrals go wrong? Read more
Comments: 2Improve your website homepage copy
28 Jun 10Amanda GonzalezYour homepage is arguably the most important element of your website. In just a few minutes each, these six quick steps will rejuvenate your website homepage copy and get it working harder. Read more
Comments: 7Ten dos and don'ts of successful web design
10 May 10Amanda GonzalezSuccessful web design is an involved and time-consuming process. These strategies will help you get the best from both your web designer and your budget. Read more
Comments: 7The nine keys to managing client expectations
18 Feb 10Amanda GonzalezMismanaged client expectations can be unpleasant, costly and damaging to your reputation. So what is the best way of managing client expectations to stop them biting you on the backside? Read more
Comments: 11Eight ways to beat writer’s block
07 Jan 10Amanda GonzalezEverything’s in place. The desk is organised, your pencils are sharpened, the distractions are distracted. Enter stage left, writer’s block. Now what? How do you beat writer's block? Read more
Comments: 8Choosing an email protocol
03 Dec 09Amanda GonzalezPOP, IMAP and Exchange… what do they really mean? This article demystifies email protocols and helps you determine whether you’re using the email protocol that’s best for you. Read more
Comments: 8Work integrity: The soloist’s dilemma
22 Oct 09Amanda GonzalezI’m in business for many reasons. One is to make myself happy, and another is to make others delighted. But what if, to make others happy, I have to compromise my work integrity? Read more
Comments: 14Business and children: friends or foes?
02 Aug 09Amanda GonzalezI love chatting to my clients and find exchanging snippets strengthens our relationship. I often chat about children as it’s a fairly safe topic to discuss. Or so I thought. Read more
Comments: 15Tips for promoting your website
16 Jun 09Amanda GonzalezYou’ve been handed the keys to your brand new website, and are ready to tell the world. But how exactly are you going to promote your website, and will it cost the earth? Consider these seven good ol’ fashioned tips. Read more
Comments: 22Seven reasons NOT to blog
06 May 09Amanda GonzalezYou’ve read enough articles telling you why you should blog. What about reasons not to blog? This will help you objectively decide whether you should or shouldn’t start a blog. Read more
Comments: 20Making your website’s homepage work
05 Mar 09Amanda GonzalezYour website's homepage is Increasingly the first impression of your business, and this piece of prime real estate can make or break your cred. So what can you do to keep your visitors reading? Read more
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