Today I am 'officially' launching my blog consulting services. You can read the press release here. I say 'officially' because I have been counseling clients and speaking about blogging for a year now, but this is the first formal service offering.

This new addition fits in well with the information architecture and usability services I currently provide. I love helping clients with emerging web-based media (often showing a bit of restraint). To borrow Robert Scoble's title, I am a bit of a 'Technology Evangelist.'

What am I looking to do? For small clients I will be a one-stop shop, providing a range of services from strategy to technology. For larger clients I stick by my mantra of 'there is always somebody smarter than you,' and partner with the PR and marketing pros who focus more on the message than the technology.

When I first entered the web development business more than 10 years ago, my initial business partnerships were with public relations firms and advertising agencies. Since those early days, I have always worked to help organizations build effective web sites.

Hyku was formed two years ago to focus more on the 'effectiveness' of web sites, specifically through information architecture, usability and search integration. The addition of blog consulting allows me to utilize all my skills to help clients build effective blogs.

And now the shameless plug: call me if you want help with your blog (or if you still need to know what a blog is)!