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This Week On #BlogChat…

Mitch Canter

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I’m truly honored to say that this Sunday at 8PM CST I will be co-hosting #BlogChat with @MackCollier.  If you’ve never “attended” a #BlogChat, it’s simply a specified time that like-minded individuals come together to talk about content, blogging essentials, tips and tricks, and (this Sunday) blog design.  I’ll be fielding questions and offering opinions on design tips, going over responsive design and how it affects how we view websites, and just having some fun design discussions in general.

#BlogChat: Sunday Night (1/8) at 8PM CST

See you there!

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