Some things to think about – it’s a lot going on out there!

Marshall Sponder (WebMetricsGuru) researched the ramifications of Google's growing web-power. According to Sponder it could be much bigger than the loss of privacy. What do you think: Is Google taking on the form of "Big Brother"? See the connections made by Sponder between Google, the loss of privacy, and information overload.

In another discussion of privacy of another kind: Would you rather have junk in your physical mailbox or in your email inbox? MarketingBlurb author, Susan Gunelius, said marketers will now be able to send certified mass emails with a guarantee that the consumers will receive it. According to Gary Borgeult (TheAlphaMarketer), snail mail may be the way to go if consumers continue to largely consider marketing mail in their email inbox as an invasion of privacy. Marketers should heed the warning signs, and avoid alienating potential customers with overly invasive marketing tactics.

ElephantBiz author Bill Hobbs has been, for quite some time now, following Senator Fred Thompson as a potential presidential candidate. Recently Susan Gunelius questioned whether or not Thompson's celebrity will hurt his candidacy, but Hobbs pointed out that Thompson does not need Hollywood.

Deborah Ng, author of WorkFromHomeMomma, offered excellent tips for coping with “summer kids,” and still maintain a full, productive work schedule. Carolyn Manning of ProductivityGoal recommends ditching multi-tasking because it decreases productivity. Manning says it is best to focus on one task at a time—you get more accomplished. Utilizing the tips and suggestions offered by Ng and Manning, I might be able to maintain my sanity this summer while my children are out of school. What about you?

ThePublishingSpot author, Jason Boog, discussed the big top secret to becoming a successful freelancer: work. Through your work with others, you can build a reputation—positive or negative—among a very tight community. This should not be surprising to most of you considering that in most industries reputation is important; and building a good reputation can mean the difference between success and failure.

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