Photo by Ben Sutherland
Most of you will be aware that today is Father’s Day (if not, I advise making a quick apologetic phone call before reading on), but it’s been brought to my attention that 20/6/10 marks the first ever “Manchester Day”
As I’m always one for marking ridiculous holidays that’ve been made up by tourist boards and councils, I’d like to share four Mancunian things that you should celebrate. Preferably by faking a Liam Gallagher accent, whilst drinking a pint of Holt’s.
Jan 11
Beware: The following clip contains slouching, terrible hair and a hint of mental ranting.
For the FirstFound Newsletter, I was asked to record a New Year’s Resolution. It turned into a bit of a rant, and I may have been the only staff member to use a prop.
It’s sound advice though. If you don’t know whether or not to use an apostrophe, don’t bother.
The FirstFound Blog - Coming Very Soon
It might be the case that I drop the SEO from Unmemorable Title and focus on copywriting, as I’ve been appointed editor of The FirstFound Blog.
It’s launching some time this week, and there’s actually a decent spread of writers there. It’s a bit of an unknown quantity on the blog front, as the only other regular blogger on the list is currently Roger Davies (of The Manchester SEO Blog) who will be handling the SEO and web development side of things. That said, there’s a lot of experience there – and blogging’s very much “learn by doing”.
Obviously, it’s going to be a bit more corporate and less abrasive than UT is, but it’s worth adding to your RSS readers just for the sheer scope of the thing. So far it’s pencilled in to cover SEO, web design, web development, photography, movies, sport and PPC, so there should well be something there for everyone.
From a writing point of view, I’m actually delighted to have the chance to work on this – mainly because it’s the first time since I’ve been at FirstFound that I’ve been allowed to write in my own style. Previously I’ve been hidebound by forced adherence to our “house style” – which was developed by a freelancer and comes across as oh so slightly smug.
Of course, if The FirstFound Blog falls flat on its face, don’t let it influence your opinions of me or this fine piece of work!
If you’re sick of Andy selling out and whoring his employer’s website for the second time in a month, read these older posts instead:
Five Copywriting Mistakes to Infuriate Readers
Simple Social Media AdviceAlternatively, follow him on Twitter and let him know he’s a corporate shill.
As FirstFound’s blogging, social media and copywriting specialist, I’ve been asked to put together a quick “Dummies Guide to Twitter” for use in the SEO department. Now I normally like to keep my own blogging projects separate from FirstFound projects (hence this being the first time I’ve mentioned my employers), but I would appreciate any feedback from the Twitterati and Social Media newcomers alike.