Now, that I've made the transition from L.A. proper to this great spot (community of Valencia) and (though continuing to make "moving" adjustments) pretty much settled in, I've made time to work on my business website, clean it up, implement changes, and such. A part of those changes has been a whole-hearted endeavor at advertising that I had never really fooled around with before. Classifieds, site optimization, traffic exchanges... I had no idea that having an internet business could be so much work. Don't get me wrong, I am enjoying maintaining, cleaning up, "optimizing" my website... I am just getting a bit... tired, I guess, of all the work and not a lot to show for all my effort. Anyway, part of the "program" of bringing attention to my business was connecting with communities (which I have) and setting up a blog (which this is supposed to be). I have attempted to create web journal pages directly on my websites, but I've never been happy with the results. So, after a few of my new community friends suggestions (good suggestions!) here I go, once more...
and so...
First post to a brand new blog - again! I hope and trust that all my loyal SweetPea & Violet friends will like this format, this new place better than all my previous attempts. To be honest, I am new at this. I do get enthusiastic when it comes to any sort of writing endeavor, whether it be journaling, diary-keeping, or... blogging. I find that there is so much I want to say, so much to share... where to start? I do promise that I will make every effort to not be long-winded or preach-y - instead to offer well-researched and thought out bits of information and such that readers will actually not only be interested in, but appreciative that they found this spot! I am optomistic.
That said, for those interested in my website (http://www.sweetpea-and-violets.com/), as I noted in the site's Newsletter, I am making a few more changes. I am cutting back on product offered, having decided to specialize in the aromatherapy - including candles, incenses, essential oils - and favorite organic fragrances & bath products. Even though I love my craftwork, guys, knit and crochetwear just doesn't sell in the summer. So, even though those beloved hat/scarf sets will be available (I do have the etsy site, after all) they just won't be available through the SweetPea & Violets website - for now. The same goes for my art work and jewelry. I've also decided to forgo the site's Newsletter - June's is it, folks - opting to instead utilize the SweetPea & Violets' monthly/bi-monthly e-newsletter to relay the same information. All news, product updates, everything will be passed on through that medium, as well as referrals to this new blog site. I think it will be a bit more efficient, all in all.Speaking of "news", btw, I have been hard at work on a sister site, if you will... For Your Well-Lived Life (http://www.for-your-well-lived-life.net/) is all about just that - finding those things that enhance and fulfill your life. It's mostly resources and links to other sites that offer free stuff, books, music, etc... things I have come across in my own search for enlightenment that helped me in one way or another and that I felt the need to share. I hope that it will be received as open-mindedly and enthusiastically as I felt while working on it... oh, and it is still a work-in-progress, as I continue with research and add new info (pretty much almost daily). I do like it, though. 'Til next time.
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