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Desiree Scales--Bella Web Design, Inc.
Atlanta, GA
CEO of a web design firm, Bella Web Design, Inc. in Atlanta.
Interests: knitting, running, piano, computers, crochet, public speaking, web design, skiing, singing, being an entrepreneur, spinning yarn (literally), t-tapp, spinning on a bike
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Thank you for your email. Im out of the office until April 11 but will be checking voicemail and email. I will respond to your email at that time. If this is an emergency or a sales inquiry, please email evan@bellawebdesign.com or leave a message at 770 509 8797, ext. 2. Thank you, Desiree Scales, CEO Bella Web Design, Inc. www.bellawebdesign.com 770 509 8797 ext. 1
Toggle Commented Apr 7, 2011 on Why I Moved The Bella Buzz Podcast to WordPress at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Thank you for your email. Im out of the office and on vacation until March 1st. I will respond to your email at that time. If this is an emergency or a sales inquiry, please email evan@bellawebdesign.com or leave a message at 770 509 8797, ext. 2. Thank you, Desiree Scales, CEO Bella Web Design, Inc. www.bellawebdesign.com 770 509 8797 ext. 1
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Why I Moved The Bella Buzz Podcast to WordPress
Well, after using TypePad for over 4 years, I've made the decision to move our blog to WordPress. If you've been following us here, you can find our updates and new feed link at www.thebellabuzz.com. I've been thinking about this... Continue reading
Posted Sep 23, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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How to Use Social Media to Promote A Non-Profit Event, A Case Study for St. Baldricks
Download The Bella Buzz A good friend and colleague of The Bella Buzz drops by to discuss this past weekend's successful fundraiser for children's cancer in Chattanooga, in association with a foundation called St. Baldricks. Dawn Skowronnek joins us with... Continue reading
Posted Jun 29, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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The Business of Wordpress Conference with Chris Jordan; Learn the Power of CMS
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Download The Bella Buzz Timing could not be better for the founders of The Business of WordPress Conference in Atlanta on June 22 - 23, 2010, as the new release of WordPress version 3.0 has hit the web! The conference... Continue reading
Posted Jun 21, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Globally (Dis)Connected and Expanding Your Local Networks
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Download The Bella Buzz We welcome back Desiree from a family trip to Poland on this edition of The Bella Buzz! It is an eye opening experience to compare the amenities that we take for granted here in the U.S.,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 17, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Thank you for your email. I am on vacation until June 14, 2010 and will have very limited Internet and phone access internationally. If this is an emergency, please contact Jeff Brown at 828 335 3910. If this is a sales question, please contact Rebekah Lovell at 770 509 8797 ext. 2. If you are working with us on a website, please contact your designer directly. Thank you, Desiree Scales, CEO Bella Web Design, Inc. www.bellawebdesign.com 770 509 8797 ext. 1
Toggle Commented Jun 9, 2010 on Bella Web Design Blog Reader Appreciation Contest at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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The iPad, Google's New Look and Facebook Open Graph
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Download The Bella Buzz On this edition of The Bella Buzz podcast, Joe and Desiree talk about a few of the current items that are making headlines around the tech world. We get an update from Desiree about using her... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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A Take on Magazine Publishing for the iPad, An Interview with Rajesh Jyotishi
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The topic of magazine publishing and content creation is very interesting taken as a bellwether for the direction that internet development is headed. As consumer electronics in the form of an iPad become more prevalent with widespread adoption, the magazine industry and publishing in general will be looking at everything from production and distribution to revenue opportunities of the future. It is great to have an industry leader to discuss the way some publishers are dealing with the changes. Continue reading
Posted May 4, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Interview with Robert Covington, Business Telecommunications Specialist
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Our guest on this week's edition of The Bella Buzz podcast is Robert C. Covington, President of eNable Business Solutions and BIZTech, focused on providing outstanding technology and telecom services to small and medium sized businesses. Continue reading
Posted Apr 27, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Glad we captured the essence of Foursquare Day in Atlanta for everyone. Already looking forward to next year!
Toggle Commented Apr 24, 2010 on Interview with Chad Elkins: Celebrating Foursquare Day in Atlanta at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Interview with Chad Elkins: Celebrating Foursquare Day in Atlanta
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Our guest on this week's edition of the Bella Buzz podcast is Chad Elkins. You may remember Chad from the conversation we had about regarding the excellent social media efforts he is conducting on behalf of The Oakland Cemetery in Atlanta. We are happy to have Chad back on the podcast with us to discuss Foursquare Day in Atlanta. Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Using Wordpress as an Effective Content Management System
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This week on The Bella Buzz podcast, we discuss a publishing platform that provides site owners an easy to use tool for managing content, WordPress. The platform is expected to be releasing its version 3.0 in the very near future according to information that Desiree received at the WordCamp Atlanta that took place this past January. Continue reading
Posted Apr 13, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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A Little Ditty About Social Media Performed by Desiree Scales at RETechSouth
For those of you who have missed our regularly scheduled broadcasts this week and last, we have a treat for you. The reason we haven't been recording is because Desiree was involved with www.retechsouth.com which is a conference for real... Continue reading
Posted Apr 7, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Best Public Relations Practices in a Social Media World: Interview with Rebekah Lovell
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Rebekah Lovell from Renown Promotions is our guest on this episode of The Bella Buzz podcast. We discuss the field of public relations and how social media has changed the game for small and medium sized business. Renown is a communications consulting company that specializes in community-minded marketing and PR for small business. From copy writing, to full campaigns, they are a source for original and creative approaches to communication challenges. Continue reading
Posted Mar 24, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Personal Branding Webinar Preview with David Cohen from Equation Arts
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Download The Bella BuzzWho watched the Academy Awards show on Sunday Evening? As we have discussed plenty of times on The Bella Buzz podcast, we have another missed opportunity to tie in social networks directly with a live event! There... Continue reading
Posted Mar 9, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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How The Historic Oakland Cemetery Uses Social Media to Attract Guests
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For those who are not familiar with this Atlanta landmark, Oakland Cemetery is one of the oldest cemeteries and one of the largest green spaces in the City of Atlanta, and it is on the National Register of Historic Places. Famous "residents" include Bobby Jones the golfer, Margaret Mitchell the author, Maynard Jackson the former Mayor of Atlanta, and Joseph Jacobs who was the proprietor of the soda fountain where Coca-Cola was first served in 1886. Continue reading
Posted Mar 2, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Link Building: Why it's Important and How to Get it Done
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Without a doubt, the early days of the Google algorithm required that links point to a web site so that the search spiders could discover and index the site. The higher authority of the site linking in, would pass along some of the relevance "weight" so the Google could get a signal about the importance of the site. However, as the algorithm has become more robust, should the focus be more on creating incredibly powerful content and let the links come naturally? Continue reading
Posted Feb 23, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Dean, thanks for your comments and the shoutout!
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You are so welcome. Glad our information inspires you!
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Glad this article spoke to you and your recent experience with Toyota at the show. As a spokesperson for the company, you are sharing some interesting information about how they are handling the crisis. From a PR standpoint, do you feel this is enough? What else could they do?
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Why You Should Establish a Social Media Listening Station: Lessons Learned from Toyota, Southwest and Kevin Smith
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Download The Bella Buzz There are times when a story just begs to be discussed on The Bella Buzz podcast. At times, the cross-section of internet marketing and mainstream media provides an opportunity for us to analyze and dissect the... Continue reading
Posted Feb 16, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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Dwayne, shocking isn't it? This was really the year to pull it out and connect online and offline at the same time. The big ad agencies blew it. Guess it's up to us small biz folks to show them how it's really done!
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Superbowl Ads 2010: A Lost Opportunity for Some, A Lesson for All
It is a Super Bowl commercial postmortem on this week's Bella Buzz podcast. Desiree and Joe break down the effectiveness of the advertising dollars that the big brands spent during Super Bowl XLIV, or should we say lack of effectiveness. Continue reading
Posted Feb 9, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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SoCon 10 - Connect Because You Can (Recap of the UN-Conference)
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Download The Bella Buzz SoCon 10 was held in Atlanta this past weekend. Desiree gives us a recap of the sessions that she attended and some of the takeaways from the keynote presenters on this week's Bella Buzz. This fourth... Continue reading
Posted Feb 2, 2010 at The Bella Buzz: Successful Web Design, Internet and Social Media Marketing Strategies from Desiree Scales, CEO--Bella Web Design, Inc.
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