Keep reminding me, Ray - it just might …

by Ana on January 2, 2011 · 57 comments

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Comment posted on Sunday Coffee with Ana: a Bit of Me and a Whole Lot of Good Coffee and Good Talk by Ana

Keep reminding me, Ray - it just might show up one of these days. :)

Friendships involve time, which most of us don’t have or don’t make time to have… I can’t believe I’d rather spend time online talking to my readers rather than have a face-to-face with someone…

This is a perfect world for hermits!

Ana also commented

  • Thanks, Mavis; we’ll see how it goes next Sunday.
  • You made me laugh, Dennis - what equipment?

    My Mac laptop with the built-in microphone… :)

  • Thanks so much for the info, Ingrid - so many ideas, so little time.
  • I think most mothers are coffee drinkers, Heather; we have to keep up with life somehow…

    Your description should be under 150 characters; anything above that will be too long for search engines.

    Thanks for the question!

  • What am I - a police precinct? :)

    Look forward to it, Peter; we’ll make it into a party.

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Andrea January 6, 2011 at 5:06 pm

Hey Ana! Great to see your sweet face :)
Happy New Years to you! And yes I’d join you for a coffee (or tea). If you are in Phoenix anytime, I will take you out to one too!
Have a wonderful week.

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Jayne Kopp jaynekopp.com January 6, 2011 at 3:46 pm

Its a great idea Ana. I have to say i have had a chuckle at some of the comments. Regarding your organization… I think you’re outstanding… I’m so far behind these days - I think I’m in front….

To be honest I can hardly keep up with you. I spend so much time reading, I can barely get pen to paper…. I think i’ll have to start taking my laptop to bed… and having a coffee there so I can be more effective during the day.

See you Sunday!

Jayne
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Edwin guidegoods.blogspot.com January 6, 2011 at 3:28 pm

Cool Ana. This sounds like a great idea. Cheers!
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Mavis Nong from Free Marketing Training attractionmarketingonline.com January 5, 2011 at 6:46 am

Hey Ana,

This is a cool idea. Well done!

Look forward to a fantastic 2011!

Mavis
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 5, 2011 at 8:45 pm

Thanks, Mavis; we’ll see how it goes next Sunday.

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Dennis Edell from Direct Sales Marketing dennisedell.com January 5, 2011 at 2:55 am

You come across very well, what video equipment do you use?
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 5, 2011 at 8:44 pm

You made me laugh, Dennis - what equipment?

My Mac laptop with the built-in microphone… :)

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Dennis Edell from Direct Sales Marketing dennisedell.com January 6, 2011 at 10:09 am

That’s it? Impressive…..you mean built in webcam, yes?
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Peter Fuller from Home Business Solutions peterfuller.org January 4, 2011 at 1:45 pm

Hey Ana

So nice to see you face to face so to speak.

Okay, I will be over next Sunday and I will bring the donuts :)

Peter
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 4, 2011 at 5:51 pm

What am I - a police precinct? :)

Look forward to it, Peter; we’ll make it into a party.

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Heather C Stephens clevermarketer.com January 4, 2011 at 12:50 pm

Hi Ana,

What a fun idea. I’ll join you as I’m a big coffee drinker too. I’m looking forward to your posts and think the idea of a conference chat would be even more fun!

As far as questions, I do have one. I’m getting some errors on blog grader that say my meta descriptions on several of my posts are too long, but my goal is usually between 100 and 160 characters, and from what I’ve researched, that seems to be a pretty common recommendation. Am I mistaken on my numbers?

Thanks!
Heather
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 4, 2011 at 5:55 pm

I think most mothers are coffee drinkers, Heather; we have to keep up with life somehow…

Your description should be under 150 characters; anything above that will be too long for search engines.

Thanks for the question!

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Ingrid Abboud nittygriddy.com January 3, 2011 at 4:31 pm

YaY Ana, I love this Sunday coffee idea of yours :) . Brilliant! However, I’m gonna have to join ya with a cup of cocoa instead. I can’t stand coffee and I know it’s rather strange - me being from the Middle East and all. But Nesquik or Swiss Miss will have to do!

As for the vodka hmm…. a bit too early, don’t ya think? lol

I was so hoping I wouldn’t have to start one of my comments here with “I love this and I love that” but what can I say?

I’ll be looking forward to seeing the discussions as well as your dual post. They’ve got nothing on you Ana, Nothing! hahaha

I was thinking…would it be too complicated or not feasible to have some kind of conference live discussion using something like Skype?

Danny Brown did a live Q&A session on his blog a few weeks ago (using Livefyre) and I think it quite a success. Not saying that you should use Livefyre but maybe just seeing if something like that could work - where at a certain time you’d be here to have answers shooted at ya with direct responses.

Anyhooo, just a thought. But the Skype one could be interesting - as long as the delay time is minimal if at all.

I refuse to end this with “Awesome post Ana - as usual” so I won’t! Damn, I think I just did lol.

Cheers Tzarina
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 7:09 pm

You are beyond cool, Ingrid - you know that? :)

I think it’s a brilliant idea to have a live session. I am a bit intimidated since I have to come off smart on the spot and all, but I think it’s worth a shot.

Do you know if Danny recorded his session, by any chance? I’d love to see what he did. Also, what time did he do it? With international bloggers, I’d love to pick the best time possible.

Thanks, Ingrid - see ya!

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Ingrid Abboud nittygriddy.com January 3, 2011 at 8:28 pm

Hello again,

“Beyond cool”? Well, coming from you - that’s “beyond awesome!” :) Thank you.

Here are 2 links to Danny’s post regarding the live chat session. One is about it and the other the actual session.

Hope this helps.
Whatever you end up doing - you’ll be great. We already know you’re smart Ana - and whatever you say - you know better than us - so you can say the sky is green - and we may look up haha.

Best of luck and make sure to let us know when, how, what and all that! Can’t wait!

Cheers

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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 4, 2011 at 6:43 pm

Thanks so much for the info, Ingrid - so many ideas, so little time.

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Lisa thefriendlyblogger.com January 6, 2011 at 9:43 am

Ingrid:

I have to smile everytime I see “Tzarina!” It reminds me of that Smashing Pumpkins song, “My Czarina.” And now, thanks to you, when that blasts on my iPod, I think of traffic generation and vodka!! You pegged it right though, when we want answers, this is where we should be.

Lisa
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Lisa thefriendlyblogger.com January 3, 2011 at 3:15 pm

Ok Ana:

I just poured some Vodka IN my coffee and I think that means I am internationally covered here. This is such a fantastic idea and I too look forward to your link building post. One thing I can say is that with you laying out your week for us shows EXACTLY how organized you are and why you are a success…well besides your brilliant, innovative content…but that’s a given. So, here’s to some Kamchatka and columbian blend!

Lisa
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 7:11 pm

Lisa - where did you pick up your spectacular sense of humor??? Loooove it!

Organized… Did you miss the part where I don’t even have all the posts scheduled for this week? :) It’s one of my goals for the year - to always be ahead and not behind.

We’ll see how that one works out…

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Alex from Jocuri jocurile.us January 3, 2011 at 12:34 pm

This looks good, can’t wait for the Thursday surprise :D .

You have some great ideas, Ana!
I will definitely wait your Sunday posts with a cup of coffee near me from now one.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 7:12 pm

Neither can I, Alex - I think I just might surprise myself as well. :)

It’s a date!

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Kevin simplebutcreative.com January 3, 2011 at 11:32 am

Great idea! I’m sure we have a lot of questions for you because I know I do :) But too bad I’m not a coffee drinker :( On those long late nights of writing only will power keeps me awake lol.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 7:15 pm

I was never a coffee drinker until I had a child. :) Tea was my favorite before.

Whatever keeps you rocking, Kevin - bring that next Sunday!

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Kevin simplebutcreative.com January 3, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Yeah I need to get into tea. It’s much better for me :)
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Marcus Sheridan-The Sales Lion thesaleslion.com January 3, 2011 at 9:10 am

Love your ‘conversational’ approach to this blog Ana….looking forward to it. :-)
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 10:35 am

Thanks, Marcus - I assume it means I’ll see you here next Sunday, right? Better! :)

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Ron from Electricians Isleworth electriciansinisleworth.co.uk January 3, 2011 at 8:52 am

Very nice idea for every Sunday huh. I love it! And your plans are all awesome, I’m gonna wait for those posts, especially your link building plan. Anyway, I think this is a better way to get along with your readers and for making us very excited for your posts! I can’t wait actually.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 10:16 am

I am so glad, Ron - wasn’t sure how it would turn out and love your feedback. See you around!

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Andreas from Online Advertising linknami.com January 3, 2011 at 7:04 am

You have an uncontrollable need to talk and I could listen to you all day long.
It like 2 pieces of a puzzle that fit perfectly together lol :)

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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 10:34 am

That’s what I love to hear, Andreas!

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Ray Higdon rayhigdon.com January 3, 2011 at 3:00 am

You can find lots of American coffee buddies (and some vodka buddies too) =)

I miss your Friday blog audit! Still hoping to get you to tear mine apart some day!

Love the new hairdo!
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 6:21 am

Keep reminding me, Ray - it just might show up one of these days. :)

Friendships involve time, which most of us don’t have or don’t make time to have… I can’t believe I’d rather spend time online talking to my readers rather than have a face-to-face with someone…

This is a perfect world for hermits!

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Hector Cuevas hectorjcuevas.com January 2, 2011 at 11:19 pm

Hey Ana.. I was waiting for you to take a sip of your coffee :)

I’m looking forward to Wednesday’s post, can’t wait to see what your link building plan is for this year. Hope you have an awesome week

talk soon
Hector
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 6:18 am

I’ve got to figure out my equipment and how close to the camera I need to sit first (who knew drinking coffee could be so tricky! :) )

Every time I tried to bring the cup anywhere close to my face, it seemed to be the size of my head - at least…

So much to learn…

See you next Sunday? :)

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Hector Cuevas hectorjcuevas.com January 3, 2011 at 5:04 pm

Hehe.. yea, I’ll be here next Sunday… I’ll have my cup of coffee in hand, too.
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technosuman technocian.com January 2, 2011 at 10:20 pm

Well Ana! Really it is a pleasure to read your blog while have a cup of coffee. I think your blog is really innovative and fresh.

Your blog post is really great and my family also like it. Thanks Ana!
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 6:16 am

Well, thank you very much! I had no idea reading my blog can be a family affair…:)

Have a great week!

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Hesham famousbloggers.net January 2, 2011 at 9:06 pm

This is a very nice idea Ana

You remind me with Tea and Turkish Coffee I used to have with my friends at Cairo! I miss this a lot as I don’t have friends here where I live in the States, I’ve moved one year and 3 months ago! So it’s going to take a while before I can make new offline friendship, of course my online business is taking me from the outside world which makes it even more harder!

I Drink a lot of coffee, and when I say a lot.. I mean a lot :) but anyways.. There is no joy without buddies!

I hope I will be around next week!
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 9:35 pm

You’d better be around, Hesham - I need all support I can get. :)

By the way, you need to get out of your house more - cyber air just isn’t as fresh.

Jokes aside, thanks for coming my; it’s always a pleasure.

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Patricia from lavenderuses lavenderuses.com January 2, 2011 at 8:41 pm

Hi Ana

Looks like we are going to get some great things over here on your blog in 2011. I’ll get my cuppa (cup of tea) ready and enjoy :-)

Thanks for the heads up on what we have waiting for us Ana. Looking forward to my continued learning curve, some of it here at TGC.

Patricia Perth Australia
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 9:33 pm

Thanks, Patricia.

I was wondering if it’s a good or a bad thing to let people know beforehand what I am going to publish that week.

What if they decide it’s not exciting enough and won’t come? :) What do you think?

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Patricia from lavenderuses lavenderuses.com January 2, 2011 at 10:03 pm

I don’t think you have to worry about people not visiting cos it’s not exciting enough Ana! Your blog is extremely popular and for good reason. Quality posts that we can learn from. Thanks Ana for all you bring to the blogging community.

Patricia Perth Australia
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 6:15 am

That’s good to know, Patricia… Thanks for your input; I’ll keep pushing!

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Richard richescorner.com January 2, 2011 at 7:17 pm

Hi Ana,
I’d love to enjoy sunday coffee with you. I am very much a coffee drinker. Are you going to keep these sessions as youtube videos or would you consider opening it up to a more interactive platform such as skype?

I love the concept. It’s a great way to make blogging way more interactive.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 9:31 pm

Wow, love the Skype idea… I wonder how I can work that out…

Not too good with that yet; just recently broke down and started using it.

Could use help on how to set it up, Richard - if you know!

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Richard richescorner.com January 3, 2011 at 6:39 am

Sure Ana,
I’ve been using skype to talk to my family for the last year or so. It’s fairly straightforward. The traditional skype only allowed video chatting between two parties, but they’ve just started open beta for group video calling which would work for your sunday chats.
I’d start a separate skype account for traffic generation cafe though, just to keep it separate from your personal calls.
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Richard richescorner.com January 3, 2011 at 6:55 am

Forgot to say, you can contact me with skype questions, so we don’t end up spamming your comments here.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 10:33 am

I love using my comments as a forum of sorts, Richard - that’s one of the ways we learn.

Definitely love your idea; will give it careful consideration.

Thanks for being willing to help me out with this!

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JamestheJust from The Expensive Copywriter Guy theaveragegenius.net January 2, 2011 at 5:50 pm

Can’t wait for the new posts coming up, and love the new video idea! Love it, always cutting edge with you, and your accent is too much.

Meaning: love it (this is going to sound LAME but…we used to watch a lot of Rocky and Bullwinkle, your accent reminds me of Natasha).
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JamestheJust from The Expensive Copywriter Guy theaveragegenius.net January 2, 2011 at 5:52 pm

BTW - can I watch these videos with a cup of tea? I don’t want to step on your toes, I mean.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 9:30 pm

A cup of tea it is, James.

By the way, I once auditioned for a video game voice-over and was told that my accent wasn’t Russian enough for them. I think they ended up hiring an American… Go figure. :)

The Expensive copywriter? At least your are calling it what it is. :)

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Lou Barba loubarba.blogspot.com January 2, 2011 at 4:21 pm

Hi Ana,

Your idea reminds me of when little girls and boys get together with their toy cups and saucers and have a pretend tea party with nothing in their cups but pretend tea or coffee. Somehow, cyber coffee isn’t going to keep me awake, but I don’t like to think that I can’t talk to friends on Sunday. So, I think you have a great idea.

Lou
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 9:28 pm

Thanks, Lou. :)

Pretend tea parties - I’ve been having a lot of those lately. My 3-year old got a “tea party” set for Christmas, so I was her willing audience.

Love to see you here. And again congrats on your site getting indexed - good work!

Ana

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Jared Holland metromarketingblog.com January 2, 2011 at 3:08 pm

I’m new to the whole blogging crowd, but I’ve really enjoyed the great quality videos you have shared the past few days on your blog. I like the close personal touch you have with your website and its readers. Maybe one day I’ll work up the courage to do a video post.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 3, 2011 at 6:34 am

Welcome to my blog, Jared.

The very first video I did I had to do… 35 (!) takes before there was the one I finally semi-liked. Trust me, it comes with practice and the sooner you start practicing, the sooner you get better. (I sound like my grandma here. :) )

Ana

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Brankica from Live Your Love live-your-love.com January 2, 2011 at 2:53 pm

Hey Ana, I feel your “pain”.

I moved to USA recently, I am Serbian, and the main thing in Serbia is drinking coffees with your friends and sitting in little coffee shops all day long :)
I miss that so much!

And I know this is soooo not related, but you gotta change the header image, your haircut is so great in this video :)

I have my cup of coffee with me right now and I am going to replay the video to have coffee with you. My husband doesn’t drink coffee, too.

I look forward to the next week posts, esp. Wednesday since I would love to see how you planned to develop your blog in this year.

Great idea for Sundays and looking forward to seeing what you prepared for us.
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Ana trafficgenerationcafe.com January 2, 2011 at 3:26 pm

Yay, a drinking buddy! Or buddess, I should say… :)

Thanks for raising your cup of coffee with me, Brankica - it means a lot.

My haircut… Yes, I decided to go for a fresh start since my daughter’s birth; a lot easier with shorter hair! Glad you like it. Changing the header image will have to wait though. :) I might change my hair back soon - depends on which direction the wind blows. :)

See you around, ma’ dear!

Ana

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