Davis Virtual Assistants

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I was recently contacted by the company … they were letting me know that since I own a substantial number of domains, I now have an account rep assigned to me who will purchase domains, in my name, at a reduced rate. Now that’s what I’m talkin’ about, Sharks — THAT is Killer Customer Care in action. Going the extra mile, showing the love and showing me, Lori Davis, that you appreciate my business and want to keep me as a long-term client.

It’s been a while since I’ve awarded the highly-coveted Davis Virtual Assistants Killer Customer Care Award, so let’s do that now. A big time virtual shout out to the kick ass team at GoDaddy.com! Keep up the good work, folks.

All right, Sharks — and all you Guppies out there who want to achieve Sharkdom — stop and think about how you can show the love to your current clients. How can you make your long-term customers — folks who’ve been with you for years, through the good and the bad — feel even more special? What incentive programs can you throw their way as a sign of your appreciation?

For all my fellow cat lovers, help a babe out, will ya? Here’s the scenario: Yesterday, I get all dolled up to go and visit my attorney. (Nothing major in regards to this visit, so don’t worry about me!) Beautiful blouse, freshly pressed black slacks and … my black leather boots with the 5″ heels. The princess of our house, Shakey the female cat, absolutely goes insane as she watches me pull on these boots. She starts to hiss at me very loudly, and as I’m walking around the house, she’s literally stalking me. At one point, she actually “attacks” the boots I have on my feet. The same thing occurred on Thanksgiving, when I wore the same boots.

Any clues as to why Shakey behaved in this manner? Is is because I’m taller in the boots? Is it the noise the heels make on hardwood floors? Any ideas, and any suggestions on how I can prevent this creature from future phreak-outs?

Shakey, 3 weeks (the night we rescued her from the mean and cold streets of the Bronx)

I’ve said this numerous times in the past, and it bears repeating once more: All web marketers must have two skills in their arsenal–how to effectively post to Craig’s List and HTML basics. If you’re reading this blog, if you have your own website or blog, you are a web marketer.

Imagine, if you dare, being able to update your own Ryze page, or enhance your Craig’s List and Backpage ads. Instead of using the cheesy and boring Times New Roman font, I’ll teach you how to use different font faces, as well as how to link to external websites/blogs, how to add e-mail links (see the “2 babes” post below for a killer example), and all types of very basic HTML codes. Remember, you can do this, so be positive about this experience!

I’m offering one more HTML Webinar at the very special rate of just $49.95. This is the very last HTML Webinar of 2006 and the very last one I’ll offer at such an extraordinarily low rate. When you register for this class, here’s what you’ll receive:

• GoToMeeting invitation and conference call dial-in information

• Complimentary handout full of exercises, tips and tricks, and resources
• 6 practice exams
• Unlimited e-mail access to me to ask any follow-up questions about my HTML Webinar
• 2 complimentary 15-minute telephone calls

Amazing and all for only $49.95. The last and final class of 2006 is this Thursday, November 30, at 9:30 AM (U.S. Eastern time zone). To participate, you’ll need (1) a computer, (2) high-speed internet access and (3) telephone access (landline preferred, though a mobile connection will do just fine).

Here’s the link to register for my HTML Webinar, and should you have any questions prior to registration, I want you to pick up the phone and dial my digits, 866.611.LORI.

I’ll “see” you in class this Thursday morning!

The Marketing Plan: Work with Dina and Lori to write and release your articles and news releases.

You: Business owner, entrepreneur, solopreneur … whatever you want to call yourself! You’ve got the products and services to sell and promote, but you need a jumping off point in regards to your marketing activities.

Your Call to Action: Contact the admin queen and copywriting pro right now, and let’s discuss how we can make your marketing plans a reality.

What’s the topic du jour? Well, I’ll tell ya … it’s about “Turkey Day.” Do me a favor, eh? Check your calendar and tell me the notation you see for last Thursday, November 23, 2006. Does it say “Turkey Day”? No, it doesn’t. It says:

Thanksgiving Day

I must say I am t-i-r-e-d of e-mail messages which start off with “Happy Turkey Day!” Are you not proud of your American heritage and our history as a nation? Sure, we set aside one special day each year to give thanks, even though you should be thankful every day you draw a breath. Your life as you know it could end tomorrow in the blink of an eye, so let the folks in your life know just how special and precious they are to you. And more important, please stop driving me crazy with the Turkey Day business! When you greet me on Thanksgiving, either in person or virtually, do so with a hearty “Happy Thanksgiving!”

(Lori descends from her soapbox, with a flourish of the rock and roll hair.)

Scrivs gives us a funny and thought-provoking post on the public face of 9rules. I’m down and likin’ it. Plus, the vid makes me giggle!

Seriously though, his post does beg the question, especially in this small and virtual world: is there a “public face” to your website and/or blog? I’m of the mindset that one’s picture on one’s blog or website is not necessary in order to ensure success. Case in point: Check this blog and the Davis Virtual Assistants website. No pics anywhere, and I pulled in a six figure income last year.

I’m often asked WHY I don’t post my pic online. Am I ugly? Far from it, thank you! Do I have a huge zit on the end of my nose? Ummm (checking mirror) …. nope! Two reasons: I value my privacy and when I make my millions, I want to ensure I can walk about anonymously. I don’t want to be famous (though in some aspects I am) along the lines of say a Paris Hilton or a Brad Pitt. I dig it that I can live my life and do so under the radar.

What say you, Sharks? Pics or no pics on your website and blog?

P.S. To Chris Wallace of Fox News Channel: $10 says Michigan gets S-T-O-M-P-E-D today!