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The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog. It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and gain readers for their own blogs. Why blog? Well, [http://www.sciam.com/article.cfm?id=the-healthy-type&sc=rss it's good for you]! But more than the purported health benefits, blogging serves as a way to lock in your own learning about whatever it is you write about. It also is a fantastic way to communicate with the outside world and evangelizing your product/service leveraging the Bootstrap Austin brand. If you aren't blogging for your business, perhaps this will help spur you on. Regardless of your stage, blogging is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to build credibility and notoriety for you and your venture.
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==Editorial Mission==
  
==BD Tech Daily==
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The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by [[Contributor]]s who post directly to the blog.
  
[http://www.bdtechdaily.com/ BD Tech Daily] is a daily email newsletter (see below) produced by Jason and his team at [http://www.abdmag.com/ Business District Magazine]. Bootstrap has a weekly post on Fridays, which also appears on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/ Bootstrap Austin blog].  I kicked off the weekly posts last year with a series on the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/09/5-stages-of-bootstrap-venture.html stages of bootstrapping] from [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/preideation-awaken.html Preideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/10/ideation-demo.html Ideation], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/valley-of-death-renamed.html Valley of Death], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/growth.html Growth] and [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/rebootstrap.html Rebootstrap]. I concluded by describing bootstrapping as the [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2007/11/bootstrapping-third-way-of.html third way of entrepreneurship], integrating the best of the other 2 models, the cookie-cutter/franchise and the funding/VC. This was part of a year-long [http://www.abdmag.com/bijoy_testimonial.htm PR/Branding exercise] developed with Jason. If you want to do an extended PR/branding campaign similar to what we did for Bootstrap, look into Jason's [http://www.abdmag.com/welcome_to_a_new_paradigm.htm Get Fully Exposed] service with ABD Mag. This service is appropriate for companies in the Growth stage.  
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It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and [http://bootstrapaustin.org/map bootstrap journey]. We have found that when bootstrappers share their story with others, they lock in their own learning. And communicating through various social media is a requirement for any bootstrap entrepreneur.  
  
We are creating an opportunity for the bootstrap community's expertise to be heard with the ability to post to BD Tech Daily and the Bootstrap blog. See below for some of the past posts. Content varies from reporting on a Bootstrap Austin meeting, to reflecting on an aspect of bootstrapping. The idea is that you will promote bootstrapping/the community AND your business. Ideally, you give people a place to continue the conversation with you as [http://community.bootstrapnetwork.com/brianmassey Brian] did on his post on [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/01/if-you-selling-to-humans-you-got-to.html David Ansel], the Soup Peddler.
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When you write for the Bootstrap Blog, we will cross-post your articles on [http://www.bdtechdaily.com/BDTechDaily.html BD Tech Daily] and [http://aenetwork.org Austin Entrepreneur Network].
  
==Steps to Get your Post on Bootstrap Austin==
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==Steps to Get your Post on the Bootstrap Blog==
  
#Pick a date from the calendar below
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#Pick a date from the calendar below and send an email to: jason AT abdmag DOT com - you will get an email from Jason confirming your date.  
#Create a post on a [http://www.google.com Google] doc. See Brian's post for pointers on content and format. Your post should be educational, relevant to some aspect of the bootstrap process and appeal to a broader business audience beyond the bootstrap community. You should also include a personal description at the end with appropriate links to you/your business. This is a promotional activity!
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#Send Jason your blogpost the DAY BEFORE your date. See earlier posts by members below if you need some inspiration
#Share your google/Word doc with me at along with the expected date: sendbijoynews AT gmail
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#Jason will edit your blog and it will be posted on the Bootstrap Blog, AEN Network and tweeted on [http://twitter.com/bootstrapaustin @bootstrapaustin]
#Go back and forth on editing
 
#Once it's good to go, we will add it to the queue and post it on the Thursday before the due date. If you have an existing post that you think would be appropriate send the link.  
 
  
Those who have already blogged may post whenever you feel compelled! 
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==Post Schedule 2010==
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===July===
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===August===
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*12:
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*19
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*24
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*31
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===September===
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==2009==
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===January===
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*7: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2009/01/new-era.html Barry Thornton]
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*9: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/12/alternatives-to-ad-supported-business.html Brian Massey]
  
==Post Schedule==
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==2008==
  
 
===January - Getting Started===
 
===January - Getting Started===
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===September===
 
===September===
*Sep 3: Brian Massey, founder [http://www.customerchaos.com Customer Chaos, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/dan-ariely-shows-us-how-we-predictably.html Dan Ariely - How We're Predictably Irrational]
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*Sep 3: Brian Massey, founder [http://www.customerchaos.com Customer Chaos], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/dan-ariely-shows-us-how-we-predictably.html Dan Ariely - How We're Predictably Irrational]
*Sep 5: Allen Beuershausen
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*Sep 8: Allen Beuershausen, founder [http://www.livingbyallen.com Living By Allen] [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/lifestyle-or-business-why-not-both.html Lifestyle or Business? Why not Both?]
*Sep 7: Barry Thornton's talk to the Ideation Subgroup
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*Sep 10: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/get-moving-barry-thorntons-advice-to.html Get Moving Barry Thornton's Advice to Ideators]
*Sep 12: Andy Meadows, founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]
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*Sep 12: [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/let-thousand-flowers-bloom.html Let a Thousand Flowers Bloom] [http://budurl.com/h7su Andy Meadows], founder [http://www.liveoakinteractive.com Live Oak Interactive]
*Sep 19: Jeffrey Fry
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*Sep 15: [http://www.weblogsky.com Jon Lebkowsky], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/bookmarking-bootstrap.html Bookmarking Bootstrap]  
*Sep 26: Tom Baum
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*Sep 19: Ariel Miller, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/architecture-of-education-part-1.html Architecture of Education]
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*Sep 24: Tom Baum, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/extreme-bootstrapping-part-1.html Extreme Bootstrapping - Part 1]
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*Sep 26: Ariel Miller, [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/09/architecture-of-education-part-2.html Architecture of Education, Part 2]
  
 
===October===
 
===October===
*Oct 3: [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start] on Minimzing Unnecessary Actions
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*Oct 3: [http://www.marcyhoen.com Marcy Hoen], founder [http://www.austinartstart.com Austin Art Start] on Minimizing Unnecessary Actions
*Oct 10: Michael Griffin, founder [http://www.adlucent.com adlucent]  
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*Oct 10: [http://www.austinpreneur.com Josh Baer], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/10/bootstrappers-will-shine-in-startup.html Bootstrappers will Shine in the Startup Depression]
*Oct 17: Lou Ellman, founder [http://www.royaltyzone.com Royalty Zone]
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*Oct 13: Michael Griffin, founder [http://www.adlucent.com adlucent], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/10/getting-more-done.html Getting More Done]
*Oct 24: Chris Justice, founder [http://www.sparksight.com Sparksight]
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*Oct 17: Tom Baum, Extreme Bootstrapping - Part 2
*Oct 31: Sarah Siddiqi, founder [http://www.experiencebangladesh.com Experience Bangladesh]
 
  
 
===November===
 
===November===
*Nov 7: Alissa Bayer, founder [http://www.milkandhoneyspa.com Milk + Honey Spa]
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*Nov 3: Kevin Koym, founder [http://www.enterpriseteaming.com Enterprise Teaming], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/kevin-koym-bootstrap-your-business-with.html Enterpise Tribes]
*Nov 14: Jason Myers, founder [http://www.abdmag.com Business District Magazine]
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*Nov 14: Chris Justice, founder [http://www.sparksight.com Sparksight]
*Nov 21
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*Nov 21: [http://www.livinbyallen.com Allen Beuershausen[ & [http://www.austinartstart.com Marcy Hoen] [Jason Myers, founder [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/bootstrap-art-collaboration-works.html Collaboration Works!]
*Nov 28
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*Nov 24: Lyn Graft, founder [http://www.clubenetwork.com Club E Network], [http://www.bootstrapaustin.org/2008/11/collective-entrepreneurial-journey.html The Collective Entreperneurial Journey
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*Nov 26: Kevin Koym
  
 
===December===
 
===December===
*Dec 5
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*Dec 3: Heather McKissick
*Dec 12
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*Dec 5: Jason Myers
*Dec 19
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*Dec 8: Sherry Lowry
*Dec 26
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*Dec 10: Alissa Bayer, founder [http://www.milkandhoneyspa.com Milk + Honey Spa]

Latest revision as of 19:50, 11 July 2010

Editorial Mission

The Bootstrap Blog shares news about the bootstrap community updated by Contributors who post directly to the blog.

It is also a place where Bootstrap members can share their expertise and bootstrap journey. We have found that when bootstrappers share their story with others, they lock in their own learning. And communicating through various social media is a requirement for any bootstrap entrepreneur.

When you write for the Bootstrap Blog, we will cross-post your articles on BD Tech Daily and Austin Entrepreneur Network.

Steps to Get your Post on the Bootstrap Blog

  1. Pick a date from the calendar below and send an email to: jason AT abdmag DOT com - you will get an email from Jason confirming your date.
  2. Send Jason your blogpost the DAY BEFORE your date. See earlier posts by members below if you need some inspiration
  3. Jason will edit your blog and it will be posted on the Bootstrap Blog, AEN Network and tweeted on @bootstrapaustin

Post Schedule 2010

July

  • 15:
  • 20:
  • 22:
  • 27:
  • 29:

August

  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 12:
  • 17
  • 19
  • 24
  • 26
  • 31

September

  • 2:

2009

January

2008

January - Getting Started

February

March - SXSW Panelists

April - Innovative Web Apps

May - Right Action, Right Time

June

July

August

September

October

November

December

  • Dec 3: Heather McKissick
  • Dec 5: Jason Myers
  • Dec 8: Sherry Lowry
  • Dec 10: Alissa Bayer, founder Milk + Honey Spa