Newsletters, Social Media, Blogs: What’s Best?
Writing on the Web
JULY 3, 2014
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Writing on the Web
JULY 3, 2014
Whats Best?" width="300" height="200" title="Newsletters, Social Media, Blogs: Whats Best?" /> Have blogs and social media replaced e-newsletters ?
Writing on the Web
APRIL 8, 2015
What’s the best kept secret of a newsletter bio? As I mentioned in my last post, your bio on your blog or website About page should be current and tell a story, rather than be a resume written in the third person. The same is true for an email newsletter bio.
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Writing on the Web
DECEMBER 31, 2014
I am not an expert on search engine optimization (SEO) or algorithms, but I do know that the best way to draw traffic to your blog is simply to write useful information that real people want to read. Goal #5, Attracting new visitors from search engines, has become a moving target over the past fifteen years.
Writing on the Web
JUNE 3, 2010
The Content Marketing Institute is the brain child of Junta42 founder Joe Pulizzi, who has managed to gather some of the best and brightest marketers who are experts in content marketing tools and tactics. Related posts: Content Marketing Institute Teaches How to Market with Content.
Writing on the Web
JULY 6, 2010
Related posts: Best Darn Content Marketing Tool on the Planet: 7 Steps to Sustainable Blog Success. Share it on StumbleUpon. Share this on Technorati. Share this on Tumblr. Tweet This! Submit this to Twittley. Share this on Wikio. Email this via Yahoo! Friendly Persuasion: Blogging as a Content Marketing Tool.
Writing on the Web
MAY 23, 2016
how do you know which is best for you? Which is best? Which one is best? Which is “best” really boils down to what you’re setting out to do, how much freedom you want, and how much of a budget you’ve got. So, which WordPress is best for you? WordPress.com or WordPress.org?
Writing on the Web
MAY 27, 2015
In fact, I’m proud to announce that my Australian client Di Worrall is gathering several book awards on the two books I helped her with last year: The e-lit awards: The Personal Accountability Code took out the gold medal for the best publication in the self-help category. But most don’t have an outline, a story, a message, or a clue.
Writing on the Web
JANUARY 19, 2016
And, I am not really convinced that goal setting, even marketing goals , is always the best thing, either. We really wanted to know how we can best be of service. If you’ve been reading my blog for any length of time, you probably know that I do not believe in new year resolutions. Research has proven this.).
Writing on the Web
APRIL 4, 2014
Sometimes saying what you mean is the best route to attracting readers. When you’re collaborating with coworkers or clients on a piece of writing, it’s best to take the ‘no pride of ownership’ route. The goal, after all, is to produce the best writing possible. Other times a good hook works better.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
Be best of breed. Your goal should be to write and publish the very best content in your field available online. Promotional pieces are necessary, but remember they will only garner 25 percent of views and shares as other informative content. The more you talk about yourself and your business, the less people will value your content.
Writing on the Web
APRIL 13, 2016
Simply put, the best way to get more likes and followers is to engage your audience. One of the best things about social media is that it can help you understand what your customers think about your products and services. It is very unlikely that a purchased list would focus on your niche, or ideal client. Posting too much.
Writing on the Web
JULY 22, 2014
Judith Briles is an author’s best friend, especially when it comes to book writing. But until her next authors and writers conference, here’s the next best thing: her latest book: Snappy Sassy Salty! When she speaks, I listen… and you should to, if you get the opportunity. It’s summer. Could you use a pick-me-up?
Writing on the Web
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
Using the database that best fits your needs can exponentially improve team collaboration, productivity, customer service, and even sales. The key is to choose the best fit for your business; your newsletter database, no matter what form it takes, should be a tool for efficiency, not an obstacle to maintaining relationships.
Writing on the Web
JULY 31, 2013
The solutions: The systems I’ve found to work best with the clients I serve involves a combination of learning to write quick posts, getting contributions from qualified guest authors, and using an appropriate content subscription service. A business blog is still the best darned marketing tool on the planet !
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 20, 2015
According to Business 2 Community , in-depth content works best, don’t hesitate to write very detailed and specific posts about your industry. Contrary to what you are being told for traditional blog posts, the ones being picked up by Pulse (LinkedIn’s app to shed some lights on the best contributions) are pretty wordy with almost no visual.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 17, 2014
All contract writers should do their best to encourage the people they write for to add their own stories and perspectives. As author John Hall says, “The best content comes from combining a thought leader’s experience and expertise with a writer’s ability to develop, edit, and polish content.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 4, 2016
Even when you only want to reach out to specific people, you will have to use local SEO services so as to get the best results. Those who have mastered the best ways to use optimization for content marketing have recorded better results than they ever had. This means that you need SEO services so as to carry out content marketing.
Writing on the Web
JANUARY 10, 2014
The Kindle is now available at Target and Best Buy. They’ll establish credibility by writing about what they know best. Amazon sold more than 3x as many Kindle books in the first half of 2010 as in the first half of 2009. They’ll connect with readers who may have exactly the kinds of problems they can solve.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 10, 2014
But some weren’t really optimized for best results. To me, a good blog is the best darned marketing tool on the planet! After I got home from our Publishing at Sea cruise, I checked out the good blogs of our amazing group of authors , including those of our experts, like Judith Briles !
Writing on the Web
MARCH 7, 2012
The best way to receive a recommendation is not to ask, i.e., the best recommendations most often come from a good one that you have written for someone. A good place to find contacts that will give you outstanding recommendations are your satisfied customers. They are the next step of engagement after you connect with someone on LI.
Writing on the Web
AUGUST 14, 2013
If you’re a doctor, lawyer, author, or consultant, you’d like your clients to believe they’ve come to the best professional around. It’s the best damn marketing tool on the planet. Are you #1? It may be hard to make that claim. If you need help getting started, contact me.
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 14, 2012
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a business blog is the best way to get found online, the best way to connect with potential clients, and the pathway to turning readers into clients. So, what’s your favorite excuse for not blogging for your business? I keep hearing the same reasons, over and over.
Writing on the Web
OCTOBER 23, 2013
Be best of breed. Your goal should be to write and publish the very best content in your field available online. Promotional pieces are necessary, but remember they will only garner 25 percent of views and shares as other informative content. The more you talk about yourself and your business, the less people will value your content.
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 19, 2014
Ten years ago, when I first started blogging I declared a blog to be “The best darn marketing tool on the planet!” The average person needs at least two hours to complete all the tasks necessary for one blog post, and should be publishing 2-3 times a week.
Writing on the Web
JUNE 25, 2014
What this means is that the best way to draw traffic to your blog is simply to write useful stuff that real people want to read. What has worked best for you? Of course, I agree with Scott. To attract readers, you must publish compelling, relevant content that solves their problems. What do you think?
Writing on the Web
APRIL 27, 2016
I’m not an expert in blog analytics software and systems, but I know it’s important to understand what gets the best results and invest your time accordingly. Ensure your subscribe buttons are near the top of your blog post, and encourage readers to subscribe. What do you think?
Writing on the Web
JANUARY 19, 2012
What email promotional subject lines got the best open rates? Although it’s a bit dated, a tried and true review of some sophisticated blog writing concepts is Sonia Simone’s review of the best of Copyblogger for 2008. (I warned you, it’s a bit dated, but the concepts are proven and stand the test of time.).
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 28, 2012
The very best infographics are attractive as well as useful; boxes and lines everywhere can make things look far too complicated. Think about the best way of presenting what you want to say; use infographics if they help, but don’t use them for the sake of it. Clients Like to Be Wowed.
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 27, 2014
I wish you the best for Thanksgiving and for the end-of-the-year festivities in your own countries! Thanks for the occasional comments, tweets and re-tweets. You make my life so much more interesting. It’s a privilege to write here for you. You keep me on my toes, reading, learning, writing.
Writing on the Web
JUNE 9, 2011
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a business blog is the best way to get found online, the best way to connect with potential clients, and the pathway to turning readers into clients. Michael Martine’s Best Blog Traffic Tips. So, what’s your favorite excuse for not blogging for your business?
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 14, 2011
“ We’ve got a state-of-the-art 128-bit secure site, offering the best rates on the Web.. The best way to do that is by telling a compelling story. While this business understands that its customers want security and low prices when ordering services online, they fail to ignite passion or spark action in readers.
Writing on the Web
MAY 12, 2016
We really wanted to know how we could best be of service. I hear it all the time: smart professionals, who are great at what they do, don’t know how to start a business blog , and probably wouldn’t have time to blog even if they did start one. Last fall Kris and I spent some time interviewing clients.
Writing on the Web
MAY 28, 2014
He is quick on the clay and can get ahead of the best shots. Earlier this season Nadal was struggling, and some are saying that he won’t be successful with a win this year. But consider this: Nadal has a superb serve: 177 aces and 83 double faults in the last nine years. He has a winning fore-handed topspin.
Writing on the Web
SEPTEMBER 26, 2012
The second-best thing about writing a blog is that you have an opportunity to express your opinions, thoughts, and viewpoints to the rest of the world. Michael Martine’s Best Blog Traffic Tips. But the number one advantage to blogging is that it’s a meritocracy; in other words, anyone can be successful at it!
Writing on the Web
FEBRUARY 29, 2012
LinkedIn is unique in that it allows senior executives, professionals with decades of experience, to connect and discuss best practices, new strategies, or anything else important. Group discussions will generate some of the best ideas out there, ideas that wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration that LI Groups offers.
Writing on the Web
NOVEMBER 4, 2015
It’s a valuable opportunity to prove to subscribers that I’ve got their best interests in mind. Au contraire , I use their email address to give them additional information that isn’t in the ebook. The point? Yes, okay, I definitely want them to know, like, and trust me. . Well, eventually, of course I am!
Writing on the Web
JULY 8, 2015
Know what works best for your content marketing strategies, especially when creating a website or blog, introducing yourself, a new product, or special promotion. Social proof is such a strong persuasion trigger you shouldn’t limit these comments to just a page, but have them scattered throughout your web and blog pages.
Writing on the Web
OCTOBER 8, 2014
Be the best answer for your customer. He expands on this with three content marketing lesson points: 1. Tell your brand’s story with content, and take risks doing it. Give the people what they want. This post got me to think, and take action – I’m sharing it with you. Content needs to be funny, clever or outrageously negative.
Writing on the Web
SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
Click on the video on the right hand side of the blog that says “ Newsletters 4 Leaders “… In the meantime, let me know what elements you think make up the best newsletter. I’d love to hear from you, contact me here.
Writing on the Web
JULY 16, 2014
Newsletters: What’s the best format to send yours so it gets delivered, opened, and read? . There is a definite divergence of opinions, but according to my readers, the preferred formatting and distribution method for e-Newsletters is HTML. Half of those who responded to my poll indicated they preferred HTML, and a third preferred plain text.
Writing on the Web
JUNE 17, 2016
Try a few, compare results and pick the one that best serves your needs. Run a broken link checker to check your site’s URL. There are many broken link tools available online, some free, some through paid SEO tools. Step Three. Make sure the link is really broken (and not just a typo or error on your part).
Writing on the Web
MARCH 5, 2015
It happens to the best of us. If you’re anything like me, you may have found yourself (a time or two!) with nothing to show after sitting in front of your screen for 90 minutes. You sit down with your coffee, open email, and an hour later still haven’t posted on your blog.
Writing on the Web
SEPTEMBER 23, 2015
I find that establishing a time for creativity, and one for checking problem-solving relevancy works best for me. That’s why it’s important to identify a process that works for you, and give yourself different writing times. It’s hard to do both of these tasks in the same writing session.
Writing on the Web
MARCH 31, 2011
To find the best and most relevant content and bring it forward. Here’s what else Joe says in his post: So, in order to position ourselves as the trusted thought leaders, we need to act like media companies and curate the best content on the planet in our niche. That’s what makes you unique and a thought leader.
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