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RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 20:39:45 GMT

Thanks for the compliments!

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

WhiteBrow — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:45:30 GMT

I enjoyed reading your success story. Our business is in need of a website. I'd like to try and contact you via the information you provided on your member profile, to understand if your business takes on small web projects like ours. And if not, it would be great if you can make a recommendation. Thanks again for the inspiration!

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 23:53:54 GMT

I would be happy to evaluate your project and give you an idea of the effort involved. Sometimes it's better to invest more in your web project if you can justify the Return On Investment.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

WEBillions — Thu, 11 Oct 2007 05:39:58 GMT

This is a great article. I'm trying to PLAN my own website now and I've found that it can be quite the challenge to produce something that will keep my customers begging for more. I've written a blog about my experience as a first-time internet business owner. In this blog, I try to encourage and give advice about the issues I've run into. AKGold has touched upon many of these important issues.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

mpoweringu — Sat, 13 Oct 2007 17:02:00 GMT

This is a great story. As part of our core business is online communications, I cannot tell you how many times a new client has asked us to help them establish an online presence and when we ask what have they done to prepare for the project, the answer is usually nothing! We'll be the first to tell you that web designers are "a dime a dozen." Good designers maybe slightly harder to find, but what is the most difficult to find is a firm that can not only provide a great design, but understands the nature of business and can quickly understand your business to help you navigate the process with the focus always on what is best for your business. It is never just about the design and just having a web site. It is about what that web site can do for your business and what do you want it to do. That requires planning, just like what is stated in this great article!

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 16:29:58 GMT

Thanks for the compliments WEBillions and mpoweringu. One of the hardest parts is simply planning. I find that planning in that painful time when you simply want to get started doing things, but you don't. It's like going out for a long hike and you just can't wait to start moving your legs. Taking the time to read the map, properly pack your bag, thoroughly think through your route and then ask some people about what they think about your route makes everything feel slow. But that's great. That's the trick. To plan, plan, plan, then implement.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

doc1400 — Sat, 20 Oct 2007 07:31:57 GMT

This aticle contains good, practical advice.

1. Plan Your Work Then Work Your Plan.
2. Work Smarter Not Harder.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

sdenman — Mon, 22 Oct 2007 23:28:23 GMT

It's impressive how much of your personal enthusiasm shines through in this story. Good luck in your future endeavors!

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Wed, 24 Oct 2007 15:17:53 GMT

Thanks sdenman. Luckily I've had a wonderful working relationship with excellent partners. When all the stars line up, then you are jivin'.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

specar772 — Sun, 20 Jan 2008 18:23:31 GMT

This is such great advice! I read several books to gain the important knowledge that you have provided before I created my website. These steps have been the key to my businesses success. Plan,focus, execute.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

JClaire — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 02:04:30 GMT

Fantastic picture with the Golden Gate bridge--captures the energy and enthusiasm of the article! Excellent and practical advice.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 16:20:26 GMT

Thanks JClaire. The Golden Gate Bridge, even though it was completed in 1937, still captures our imaginations with it timeless grandeur.

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

blitzlocal — Sun, 09 Nov 2008 01:28:14 GMT

I like the Golden Gate Bridge analogy.
If only the bridge were golden, instead of red!
Honestly, though, building bridges with clients and partners is key.

Dennis
Analyst, BlitzLocal.com
internet marketing for local businesses

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

STRAIGHTALK — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 10:46:47 GMT

I hear You, FOCUS, FoCus, fOcuS..

No matter how why Look, Write, or interpret it FOCUS is the true Key to Success!

STRAIGHTALK
Norman Flecha

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

cre8business — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 20:01:43 GMT

My favorite point that you made was is that mediocre doesn't cut it. I am currently writing a book titled: Mediocrity Epidemic. Way too many American's have succumb to the idea that it is okay to subscribe to the status quo. Just do enough to get by. Everyone would achieve so much more if they would set goals and strive for more in their life.

Dustin Mitchell
http://www.mypersonalattorney.com
http://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinmitchell

RE: Building An Internet Bridge to the Future

akgold — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:24:58 GMT

I think that amazing places help to inspire a higher quality. America has in its blood amazing potential for amazing solutions and innovations. There were other plans for the Golden Gate Bridge that were not nearly as elegant, innovative or inspirational. Thankfully those plans were tossed in option of a truly inspirational solution to crossing the golden gate.