My wife now knows not to ask me “Have you seen that web site?” since my response the majority of the time is usually similar to “It’s terrible”.
Here’s my problem: I started coding HTML right around the same time it became a standard. I gamed Google successfully when they were just starting out (I’ve since [...]

Social media can mean a variety of things to many people. Below, we offer twenty-five social media websites and blogs that although very business-oriented or on the fun track of discussion, each share one element - express the need for great communication between each other and to help others understand and utilize the correct social [...]

While Mashable was able to play with Google Wave and put out a fantastic review, there is still a lot left to be developed in the interface, and a few features that many have clamored for are yet to be implemented. So, it’s a bit premature to say exactly how small business will benefit [...]

This is a review of Outright, a free bookkeeping service geared to solo entrepreneurs.  Sparkplugging has not been paid to write this review and will not profit should you decide to use their service.
Our interns, Leigh Anne Wilkes and Sherra Humphreys took Outright for a spin and this is what they have to share with [...]

I have long been referring my friends to GeteCovers for their eBook and Special Report graphic needs - and not just because I earn a much appreciated affiliate commission when they act on my recommendation
When it comes to recommending a vendor’s services, I am all about the quality of their work and their [...]

Twitter has become such a remarkable place to network with other people that even the news media personnel are reading tweets while they are on air. People utilize twitter to share their tips, news and resources with their followers. Well, I wanted to pass on a few business resources I have received from others [...]

When I was at BlogWorld, I moderated a really excellent panel with Dave Taylor of AskDaveTaylor.com along with Steve Hall of AdRants,  David Peralty of Xfep and Lynn Truong of Wise Bread on how to sell advertising directly to advertisers on your blog. At one point I had a somewhat embarrassing ‘ah-ha’ moment in which [...]