Go Google Yourself!

I received one of my favorite newsletters "Cindy Edelstein's Tip of the Week" today. This week's topic - "Go Google Yourself!" was an interesting article on being aware of who is talking about you online and about one of Google's services, Google Alert. I thought about the last time I had googled myself whic had netted a few entries. So for kicks and giggles, I typed in hmmills into the Google search and to my surprise my few entries turned into three pages of links. Aside from the usual entries from my Etsy site and my "Bling It!" blog, I found myself listed on several blogs. One blog, Lost Mitten , "A crafting blog by a geeky girl" was a compliation of favorite Etsy Shops. I am number 28 of a list of 74! A few of my posts were listed on several websites including bloggurl, my bloglog; even my domain registration was listed.

I also discovered that a necklace from my Words of Wisdom Collection, Anzuru Yori Umu Ga Yasashi Charm Necklace is listed on someone's personal Wish List on Wishpot.com.

So go and google yourself, you may be surprise by what you discover.

Calling all Jewelry Designers

One of favorite jewelry business website is the Jewelers Resource Bureau, (JRB) http://www.jewelersresource.com/. As described by one of the JRB's founders, the "timely information for every design'preneur" includes marketing, selling tips, success tips, trend information, PR, events. To view all the information thats available on site, there is an annual membership fee of $187, plus a $99 set up fee, but it that's too steep for you, there is a free weekly email newsletter.

This week's newsletter is about the next Lark Publication's 500 Series book, "500 GEMSTONE JEWELS" The publisher,

Lark Books seeks high-quality images of jewelry featuring gems and stones to publish in an international juried collection. Diverse materials, from rough, natural stones to fully faceted precious gems, are desired. All design and setting styles are welcome. All jewelry forms, such as rings, bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and brooches will be considered.
There is no entry fee.

Ms. Cindy Edelstein, one of JRB's founders, is participating as a juror for this event.

Download Entry Form Here