Entries by Trent Dyrsmid

How to Win With Content on the Web with Ahava Leibtag

If you want to develop a Content Strategy – or improve your current one – this is one interview you’ll definitely want to listen to. As the president and owner of Aha Media, Ahava works with clients and travels the country to deliver winning strategies to marketers. An established author, Ahava has captivated thousands with […]

The Dumbest LinkedIn Mistake I See Over and Over Again

When used properly, LinkedIn can be a very powerful tool for generating leads for your company. Sadly, most people totally F**K this up. What I’m about to show you has happened to me at least 100 times, and I have ignored the person who reached out to me every single time. If you are doing […]

February 2014 Traffic Report

Welcome to my February Traffic Report. To see January’s report, click here. Traffic generation is a challenge faced by every entrepreneur, at Bright Ideas we’ve made a habit of publishing our traffic reports as a means of giving insight into how we are doing, what is working, and what isn’t. Plus, writing the report forces […]

How Tealet.com is Creating a Bridge Between Tea Growers and Tea Drinkers with Elyse Petersen

At Bright Ideas, we’ve talked with some great startups who’ve received support ftom 500 startups. This time it’s Tealet.com, a direct-from-farmers tea company dedicated to the growers around the world. Founder Elyse Peterson has devoted her time to creating a worldwide appreciation for the local farmers across the globe and in other food security campaigns. […]