I always jump at the chance to chat with other web designers or small business owners. For starters, it’s a great way to network and meet other like-minded….

Of course, not everyone is going to need video on their website, but if you then you’ve got two essentials options. Option #1 would be to embed video manually (and moderately) on your existing site(s). Option #2 would be to install a full blown content management system (CMS) with the components necessary to own and operate your own YouTube style website.

As if all of that social juice wasn’t enough to entice and lure you in, the $0 price tag should be the final nail in your procrastination coffin, so to speak. Do yourself a favor and get Seesmic Desktop. It’s one of the best in class for providing a viable social media manager to the masses.

Social media sites are Web 2.0. They are the future of web design / development in terms of their roles in social media. You probably already spend a portion of your day immersed in these communities.

A big part of marketing is reaching out to your existing customers. One of the most effective ways to stay on the minds of your community members is through an eNewsletter.