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I have been using Twitter for over 2 years and last weekend my Twitter account got suspended without warning! I have a sneaky suspicion that my activity on Twitter was the root cause of the suspension. I have been testing a few Twitter plugins for wordpress which automatically Tweet your old blog posts to your twitter feed. I think this contributed to me getting banned. How Did I Get My Twitter Account Suspended?
Whether you are new to the industry or a seasoned professional I think the following blog post will help you further your career should you wish to find a new job in the Web Design industry.
I have been recruiting Web Designers, SEO consultants and PPC specialists for my agency for the last 6 years, having interviewed over 60 people.
Here are some helpful tips I have picked up along the way.
It was back in March 2011 when I was sat at an SEO conference in london listening to Distilled’s Tom Critchlow speaking about building a network when he asked the entire room how many people have their own network of specialists? He seemed genuinely shocked when nobody raised their hand in response.
One of the key points of advice I took from Tom’s presentation was to build yourself a network.
Its one of the most difficult things for people new to the web design or SEO industry to understand is the power of networking. Both on-line and off-line networking has been a fantastic source of inspiration, information and ultimately clients.
However only in this last 10 months have I come to appreciate the value of building your own network. Continue reading “Build Yourself A Network!” »