Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 31, 2014

What goals have you identified for your blog and website for 2015? But after 15+ years working with executive coaches and consultants , I know that having clearly defined goals and expectations for a business blog or website is critical to help you get found, get known, and get clients; it will improve how you show up on the Web.

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Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 28, 2017

Business blogs have become one of the most powerful and cost-effective marketing tools available. It is as effective for growing fortune 500 businesses as it is for small start-ups. Here are some great tips to keep in mind when planning your blog. Include Call to Actions in Your Business Blog.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

When it comes to writing content for a business blog , most professionals start from their point of view. 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. Blog this on Blogger. Stumble upon something good?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 30, 2010

Though blogging provides significant business benefits (e.g. increasing a firm’s credibility and visibility in search), developing a blog isn’t the right move for every organization. The web is littered with abandoned blogs; according to Technorati , only 7.4 How do you get there? Organized thought.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

How can you develop a steady stream of new topic ideas to write about on your blog? Attract more blog traffic? Which highly successful blogs should you emulate, and what can you learn from them? What common blogging mistakes should you avoid? 5 outstanding corporate blogs by iMedia Connection.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 18, 2010

How can you craft more compelling blog headlines? How can you get more links to your blog? Find the answers to those questions and others here in more of the best guides to business blogging of 2010 so far. Find the answers to those questions and others here in more of the best guides to business blogging of 2010 so far.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

If you’re writing your blog for more than just fun, you’ve probably thought about how you can make some money from it. 1) Putting ads on your blog. This is the most obvious way to make money blogging. If you’re just starting out blogging one of these is the best way to start. 4) Selling blog merchandise.

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Buffer

MAY 4, 2022

Creating a successful blog really just requires being passionate about a certain topic — a characteristic you already possess as an ambitious entrepreneur! A blog can also be a low-cost way to elevate your small business’s reach and also build credibility with your followers, making it a win-win situation.

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LeadSquared

APRIL 5, 2013

In our last post of the series ‘How to Start Blogging – A Guide for Small Businesses’, we answered the most common questions you might have in your mind about kick-starting your blog. The best blogging platforms for your business . Built for hosting blogs. It is easy to use.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

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 ! Of course, as writers, they all had important things to say on their blogs. A good blog post title that makes me want to read the full post.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

If you want to write great blog content , tap into what makes you mad. Great blog content is always about what your readers care so much about it keeps them up at night. I finally get off my butt and do something positive for my business. I may finally hire a consultant, get a coach, or open a book to learn what’s needed.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Can you write a blog post and publish in under an hour? There’s usually too much for small business professionals to handle. Here’s how I research, write , add an image, compose a compelling title, and optimize for SEO and publish a blog post in under an hour. Here’s how I wrote this post: Grabbed a book.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 26, 2022

Of course, if you’re a regular reader of this blog, you’re probably an outstanding writer. Whether you want to DIY or seek professional help, here are six paths to ending up with better content for your website, blog, or other digital platforms. Image credit: Suzy Hazelwood on Pexels. But don’t read just anything.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 16, 2015

Do you know how to blog for your business using personality yet remaining professional? No, seriously – there’s an ongoing trend to be personal with blogs. I see it everywhere – blogs, email, newsletters. If you’re writing for business, you want to connect with your readers by using personal stories.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2014

Be Original and Offer Insight" width="325" height="228" title="The ABC’s of Great Blogging: Be Original and Offer Insight" /> When it comes to content marketing and great blogging, insight and originality rules. The ABC’s of Great Blogging. More than ever before, content is king! Content rules!” ~ Ann Handley and C.C.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Here’s why it’s so easy to make these common ebook and blog writing mistakes: Many small business professionals with a business blog are keenly interested in getting their message out there, and don’t care so much in writing “properly.”. Younger people, in particular, like to write like they talk.

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Anything Goes Marketing

AUGUST 1, 2006

It's the end of the month so here is my monthly blog roll or blogtipping as Easton calls it. These blogs will: Help you improve your search ranking Improve your blog copy (content) Provide eternal life. Ok - no one has written a blog about that yet (at least that I know of). Awesome job! Hope you like them!

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ClearVoice

JUNE 14, 2022

You had to either get your work accepted by a magazine, newspaper, book publisher, or periodical, going through what may be an intense series of edits, adjustments, and, of course, rejections. What is a B2B blog post? News study-based blogs, where you write your piece on the most current research. Aren’t they the same as blogs?

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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

JUNE 7, 2012

Does your business blog make sense to readers? The most frequent complaint I hear about blogging is “I don’t know what to write about.” ” This is because many business bloggers don’t have enough clarity about their blogging goals. Quite often, they blog about whatever crosses their radar that day.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2011

If you’re writing for your business, how much of yourself should you include? Everyone agrees that blogs are a place to have a conversation. How do you keep the YOU in Business Blogging and still make it work for business? There’s an ongoing trend to be personal with business communications.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 18, 2011

How much personality should you show on your blog without becoming an ego-blogger ? I recommend listening to his short video about sharing your personality on your blog, an interview done by Rohit Bhargava , author of Personality Not Included. I was at this Blog World conference when Rohit interviewed Tim, in 2008. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

JULY 2, 2010

Do you stay on track with your blog content and business goals, or do you share personal stories and events that are peripheral? The post was about staying on target with your business goals when you create content for your blog. My blog niche is arts and crafts. One day they blog about what happening at home.

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Heinz Marketing

MAY 2, 2018

There is a vast difference between simply blogging in your free time and writing a business blog. You don’t need any prior experience to write a blog, but in order to have an effective business blog, it must drive current and prospective customers, create added value, and incorporate useful content.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 22, 2011

Your blog writing can improve. I’ve been reading several neuroscience and communications books that say the same things in different ways, and I think these persuasion tips can easily apply to better blog writing. In this part of your blog post, you start describing a better future. Does this make sense to you? (I’m

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 7, 2010

5 Tips to Keep on Track" alt=" Dont Jerk Blog Readers Around: 5 Tips to Keep on Track" />. 5 Tips to Keep on Track" width="110" height="73" /> What’s the most frequent complaint I hear about blogging? The two questions are related to the same problem: not enough clarity about business blog goals. Guess what?

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Hubspot

JUNE 20, 2013

One of the blogs I really admire is the KISSmetrics blog -- it consistently features very well written and researched posts that make me think. And I had a realization … I have never written a blog post in the style of the inverted pyramid. You have lots of other story formats to use on your business blog.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 10, 2010

Your blog writing can improve. I’ve been reading several neuroscience and communications books that say the same things in different ways, and I think these persuasion tips can easily apply to better blog writing. In this part of your blog post, you start describing a better future. Blog this on Blogger.

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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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Go Beyond SEO

APRIL 14, 2022

You’ve written a blog or published an article and the information you’ve included would actually help them , but alas, they don’t think it’s worth their time. There’s one way you can increase the chances that people would actually read your content: your blog titles and article headlines should be both obvious and promise a pay off.

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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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Hubspot

JUNE 1, 2010

Are you sick of business blogging ? Do you feel like you brain is empty and out of ideas for blog posts? The reality is that the web is full of too many great ideas and different types of content, that you should never run out of things to blog about, regardless of your industry. This is a common feeling. (I

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

When it comes to publishing content that will never disappear on the Web, you owe it to yourself and your business to make your Web writing the best it can be. I just bought an “old&# book on Amazon: Line by Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing , by Claire Kehrwald Cook. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on del.icio.us.

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B2B Digital Marketer

AUGUST 3, 2023

Primal story telling can transform small businesses and drive direct bookings. Butler “Primal storytelling consistently transformed a family-owned hotel’s business, driving direct bookings and SEO success.” Butler Frequently Asked Questions Q: How can primal storytelling benefit small businesses?

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 21, 2014

How to be Heard above the Noise" width="232" height="232" title="The ABCs of Business Blogging: How to be Heard above the Noise" /> Let me ask you a couple of questions about your business blogging. How are your prospects (and clients) finding you among all the other blogs and sites online? You can too.

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PureB2B

AUGUST 3, 2016

But if there’s one thing we’ve yet to find a machine able to do properly, it’s crafting a compelling blog post. It’s as close to automating blog posts as you can get, but be forewarned, as these typically create posts based on RSS feeds. Suffice it to say, blogging is best done the old fashioned way. Worst case scenario?

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LeadSquared

JANUARY 28, 2016

You’re pouring over this article eagerly, waiting to catch a marketing gem (“create killer content”, “have a personal voice”), that will finally, finally (sigh) transform the fate of your blog. All that I have to offer are three critical but often-hushed truths that helped me get my company’s blog on track, and could help you too.

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