Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A few years ago I polled readers and asked what their biggest blogging challenge is. Does your blog writing lack inspiration? What can a blogger blog about to other bloggers? Two ways to start a blog post: go inside or go outside. For example, you can find related blogs in your field through Alltop.com.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 13, 2013

There are many reasons to have a business blog but the most important is that it’s great for retaining clients and customers. Business blogs offer insights into your services, product updates, and compelling relevant content that solves the problems of your clients. How often should you publish posts on your blog?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Do you struggle with the creative process of writing blogs ? Do you cringe when you need to find a topic for your blog? Over the past 11 years, I’ve written a ton of information about writing great blog posts and newsletters, as well as e-books, white papers and articles to increase your visibility.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 19, 2011

A Helpful Diagram" alt=" Blog Writing Tips for Business Clarity: A Helpful Diagram" />. A Helpful Diagram" width="110" height="73" /> Good business writing should be like a good butler: working smoothly in the service of the reader without calling attention to itself. Related posts: Blog Writing Tips for Business Clarity.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 15, 2014

from Social Media" width="300" height="212" title="How to Lure Readers to Your Blog from Social Media" /> Let’s face it; sometimes it’s hard to draw people’s attention away from their many social media accounts. I know that I’m guilty of not being willing to leave the social media site I’m browsing to visit an outside blog or article.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

But I’m having trouble with my blog writing. So I pull out my bag of great blog post tricks, and determine where I’m stuck in the process. As I mentioned in my last blog post , Graham Wallas observed that creative solutions appear sequentially: Preparation => Incubation => Illumination => Implementation.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 11, 2011

Blogging for your business is like playing tennis: you read the environment, deliver key shots, get ready for the next post, respond to feedback, and try to stay on target. The biggest excuse they use for not blogging enough is they don’t have enough time. Blogs have to be kept up. She’s quite creative.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 3, 2011

You check your blog, and the only comments are from your mother. If you’re one of those individuals, you can change that by following one or more of these easy tips. Submit your work to article submission sites: You’ve gotten your domain right, but people are still not visiting your blog. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

While Writing on the Web and other websites like it have featured dozens of solid tips for improving your blog writing , I’m going to offer a source of divine inspiration when the going gets tough. When writing for your blog be sure to develop a unique (even quirky) personality and keep it consistent. That’s right.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Are your blog posts fed automatically into Facebook? The other day I was horrified to learn that a dear client was manually posting his blog articles to Facebook. No wonder blogging seems tiresome and time-consuming. How to Automatically Link Blog Posts to Facebook. 1. Use the networked blogs application.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 13, 2014

Why can’t we have a report for our blogs? On Monday mornings, for example, you log into your “Content Marketing Impact” account and get a free print out of how well your content has impacted readers: Blog…82%. Articles…56%. Or for e-newsletters? Or for overall Web content marketing?

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2014

Are you sending holiday newsletters for your business? Even though you may be tempted to put all your time and energy into maintaining your business blog , a newsletter is still a vital, viable way to stay connected to clients and prospects. Of course, I close business every time. Shortcuts to Newsletters.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 26, 2012

Most businesses (be they blog owners, start-ups, or established brands) now know that if they want a competitive advantage, they have to keep information-hungry customers in a ready supply of fresh, relevant, and interesting content. That attraction will wane considerably when you start receiving articles written in broken English.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 19, 2012

I’ve been reviewing my 2011 blog posts, email broadcasts, videos , and taking stock. I hope you’re doing the same, so you’ll get an idea of what’s needed for your own business in 2012. Checkout this previous blog post for Subject Line Tips ). Photo courtesy Rawich/ FreeDigitalPhotos.net ).

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 27, 2013

I get calls from small business professionals who want to start a blog or an e-newsletter. It doesn’t take a genius (and I’m no genius), but my guess is they have a “me-site,” a “me-blog,” and “me pages” on social media sites. Content Marketing Tips: Find Your Online Voice.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 29, 2012

Yet how many of us post on a blog or upload a video to YouTube without taking time to survey what are our target audience ‘s interests, wants and needs? Content marketing requires that you publish frequently on your site, your blog, and in social media. Which e-newsletter and blogs do you subscribe to?

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 11, 2010

Are you staying informed with the latest marketing tips and trends? If you’re in any kind of business trying to use the Internet to get found, get known and get clients , you know you can easily get overwhelmed with information. Where can you go to get the best, most important marketing tips written by easy-to-read experts?

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 15, 2010

from The Wharton School and is co-founder of the social media marketing company Miller Mosaic Power Marketing that works with clients to effectively use social media marketing for their businesses. Her main blog is at [link]. Engage with this article! Blog this on Blogger. Submit tip to N4G. Tip this to TechMeme.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 18, 2011

How do you master the art of writing content for the Web so that you provide quality information on your web pages, blog, and newsletters that works to convert readers to clients? You have to find what works for you in your business, with your target audience. The writer gives you content for your blog or newsletter.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 4, 2010

What’s your positioning for your business? I write articles, newsletters and blogs for executive coaches, leadership recruiting experts, and consultants dealing with CEOs. My business site is at ContentforCoachesandConsultants.com. This blog is currently ranked #5 in the Top42 Content Marketing Blogs.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 13, 2011

Content marketing works: you can publish online content – blog posts, videos, webinars and web pages – that attracts clients to you. Chapman, Content Rules: How to Create Killer Blogs, Podcasts, Videos, Ebooks, Webinars and More that Engage Customers and Ignite Your business (John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 5, 2011

This weekend I got a call from a person who wanted to buy a subscription to executive coach articles to use for his newsletter. 10 Conversion Tips from Brain Science. What sealed the deal? The testimonials from other subscribers. Recommendations, testimonials and client stories are a powerful persuasion tactic.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 9, 2013

and 5 Tips to Fix Them" src="[link] width="300" height="227" title="Common Mistakes Made by Beginning Bloggers.and 5 Tips to Fix Them" /> When you first start a business blog, it’s easy to make a few blogging mistakes. While it seems like nearly every business already has a blog, new blogs are popping up every day.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 16, 2011

opportunities to engage readers) of your business blog post? It’s the bait on your fishing hook which draws people over to your blog site to read your stuff. There are 7 ways to format your blog posts that will help prime your readers for action. Blog this on Blogger. The call to action.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 28, 2010

What are the two most important parts of your business blog post? It’s the bait on your fishing hook which draws people over to your blog site to read your stuff. There are 6 ways to format your blog posts that will help prime your readers for action. Most experts will tell you this: The headline.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 15, 2012

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