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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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 5, 2011

Many of the same principles apply to optimizing a blog for search as for optimizing a business website : use keywords in the body copy, post titles, subheadings, permalink URL, image alt tags and meta tags. But with a blog, you can create any (reasonable) number of top-level categories, and give these keyword-rich labels.

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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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Hubspot

DECEMBER 1, 2011

This is an excerpt from HubSpot's ebook, " An Introduction to Business Blogging." Download the complete ebook for more marketing tips about business blogging. Business blogging without measuring results is a complete waste of time. Visits are the count of people who actually read your blog content.

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Hubspot

JULY 23, 2010

People like to get something from blogs they read. You don’t have to be Shakespeare to have a good blog. The fact is that web sites with a blog received 55% more visitors , 97% more inbound links and 434% more indexed pages than those that didn’t have a blog. Focus on the "who" of your blog.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 10, 2010

Yesterday Dan Zarrella expanded his scientific webinar series with a presentation analyzing the science behind blogging for business. The Science of Blogging ( #BlogSci ) quickly became a trending topic on Twitter, highlighting people’s strong interest in the subject. How do you drive traffic to your blog?

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 2, 2011

Yes, as an inbound marketer, your blog content has to be amazing. As a business becoming a blogging machine, it is easy to focus 100% on content and ignore valuable design elements of your blog that can act as powerful boosters of traffic and leads of your business. So what does a great business blog look like?

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Your blog works exactly the same way. There’s a First Time for Everything New research (pdf) by my clients at Compendium Blogware show that for more than two-thirds of corporate blogs, new visitors comprise more than 80% of total blog traffic. State Indicator – Turns orange when you’re in that section 2.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2009

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website 101 Tips from 50 Small Business Bloggers by Achinta Mitra on September 29, 2009 in Industrial Marketing Blog , Industrial Websites , Social Media Marketing I came across an incredible blog post recently that I think every small business owner should read.

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Anything Goes Marketing

SEPTEMBER 4, 2006

After reading an inspiring article on ClickZ regarding effective landing pages , I've decided to look at ways to improve conversions on blogs. By conversions, I don't mean clicking on the "order now" button as this isn't very common on blogs. 10 ways to increase blog conversions Write compelling and informative content.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

Without a statistical measure of your blogging progress, adding content to your blog on a regular basis can be an incredibly lonely proposition. However, even within the business (non cat) blogging arena, there are a wide variety of potential measures to gauge your momentum. Is anyone out there? What’s the Point?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 11, 2012

And for the inbound marketers who embrace that, a business blog is one of the most reliable and effective platforms for publishing much of the content they create. But if you’ve been consistently blogging for a while, you probably have all the business blogging basics down pat. Step 1: Blog Frequently.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 13, 2014

Anyone who manages a business blog knows all too well that the darn things require quite a bit of commitment. 15 Blogging KPIs You Should Be Tracking. 1) Overall Blog Visits. 15 Blogging KPIs You Should Be Tracking. 1) Overall Blog Visits. For example, is January typically a strong month for your blog?

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Marketing Insider Group

OCTOBER 11, 2021

There’s a lot that goes into launching and maintaining a successful blog — strategic content, SEO, CMS systems, social media, image selection, article promotion, and more. In this article, I want to show you how to design your company blog for success. Websites with blogs have 434% more search-engine indexed pages and 6x more revenue.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 2, 2012

With all the changes in inbound marketing over the past few years, one tactic has bubbled up and stayed at the top as a crucial part of a successful marketing strategy: business blogging. You probably have a hefty mix of blogs and websites in your RSS, some of which might talk about blogging every once in a while.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

WordPress is no longer just the leading blog platform , but is now the most popular open-source CMS (content management system) as well. 10 SEO Tips To Get Your WordPress Blog Ranking Highly In The Search Engines by SEOheap. WordPress Tips, Techniques and Hacks. WordPress Themes and Plugins. 20 Excellent Free WordPress 3.0

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Hubspot

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

You know that feeling when you read a brand''s blog post and think to yourself, "This is awesome. When this ritual happens consistently with posts from one particular blog, I begin associating its name with content I love. Some great posts from the EAT24 blog: A Breakup Letter to Facebook from EAT24. The Paparazzi Business.

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Hubspot

MAY 24, 2010

Now that you've started to settle into your Monday, we hope you'll enjoy some of our favorite articles you may have missed in your RSS Reader last week. Our top article offers some useful tips for staying motivated during those trying, early months of blogging. Marketing Takeaway: Success takes time, even with blogging.

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WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 10, 2009

How can generate more targeted traffic to your blog? Find the answers to these questions and others here in WebMarketCentral's final list of the best posts on business blogging from the last year. You're representing your business. What techniques will help you write more compelling posts? about your organization?

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Industrial Marketing Today

NOVEMBER 16, 2009

Just adding a sign up form in the sidebar of your site or blog stating “Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter for the latest news and handy tips” may be a direct call to action but is it really an irresistible offer or incentive? Handy tips about what? Which problem will your tips solve for your reader?

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Hubspot

APRIL 12, 2011

Check out her posts on the StudentAdvisor Blog for the latest in college news. When it comes to business blogging, lists are an excellent accessory to have in your content generation toolbox. 5 Tips to Make Your List Launch a Success. Webinar On Demand: Blogging for Business with Q&A.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 29, 2009

101 Tips from 50 Small Business Bloggers Tagged as: Seth Godin , Social media , Social Networking About the Author Achinta Mitra calls himself a “marketing engineer” because he combines his engineering education with 20+ years of practical industrial marketing experience to connect the dots between strategic advice and tactical implementation.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 18, 2012

We hear it all the time: "I know blogging is important, but." "But Well luckily, every business blogging challenge we've heard has a solution that you can implement immediately if you truly want to keep that New Year's blogging resolution. I don't know how to design my blog.". But I don't have any time." "But

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WebMarketCentral

JUNE 24, 2009

Everyone who writes a business blog ultimately wants the same thing—more traffic. A more broadly helpful post from this blog is 7 Steps to Better Business Blogging guest contributor Ann Handley of MarketingProfs.

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Online Marketing Institute

JUNE 15, 2009

Online Marketing Blog TopRank’s internet marketing blog on the intersection of digital PR, social and search engine marketing. There is no editorial calendar or story board in place with 99% of blogs. Just like tip #1. For example, a list of competitors that run blogs in your client’s industry.

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WebMarketCentral

SEPTEMBER 8, 2008

Which blogging platform is best for your needs? How can you get the most out of your RSS feed(s)? How can you more effectively convert blog readership into revenue? What SEO tactics are crucial to incorporate on your blog?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 26, 2010

A blog is an important asset to any business. But you can only reap these benefits if you can actually get visitors to your blog. But here are some simple strategies you can apply to each of your blog posts that will make your blog traffic soar quickly. Make Your Blog Title Interesting and Engaging.

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Industrial Marketing Today

MAY 31, 2010

I have listed some easy, do-it-yourself (DiY) SEO tactics to optimize your WordPress blogs for search engines. Just building a business blog is not going to help you drive traffic or generate leads. On-site SEO refers to changes that you can make within the code of your blog. What is On Site SEO?

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 19, 2012

Your blog is, without a doubt, one of the most powerful inbound marketing tools at your disposal. But one of blogging's biggest benefits is in its huge potential for lead generation and reconversion. 8 Lead Gen Opportunities for Your Business Blog. On Your Blog's Homepage.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 16, 2012

Despite any recent recent rants you may have seen about how blogging is dead or blogs are passé , the fact of the matter is that business blogging is now more important than ever. How can a company launch (or relaunch) a new blog properly? Write great blog post headlines? Optimize blog content for search?

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

In the growing content marketing field, some companies choose a pure creation strategy (often using blogging platforms for publishing) and find it to be a challenge. I cannot imagine the need for original blogging going away anytime soon. Â Satisfied readers can turn into interested prospects and satisfied customers. Other stuff?

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Industrial Marketing Today

AUGUST 24, 2009

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website Content Creation Made Easy by Achinta Mitra on August 24, 2009 in Content Marketing , Industrial Marketing Blog Are you struggling with creating content? If you are not a professional copywriter, coming up with new content regularly can be a difficult task.

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Industrial Marketing Today

JULY 23, 2010

That depends, see my earlier post, Do-it-Yourself Search Engine Optimization (SEO) for Your WordPress Blog. Extend its life by making your site content shareable via social media, RSS feeds and forward to a colleague. Another great way to showcase your in-house experts and expertise is to add a blog to your main site.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 8, 2010

Blogs are not a traditional marketing medium. Blogs written like extended brochures (in promotional language) don’t get read. A blog is rather, a place to share useful content. Certainly you can promote your company and product in your blog, but this should be more in the form of sponsorship than selling language.

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WebMarketCentral

APRIL 27, 2009

What are some of the most effective ways to attract more readers to your blog? Find ideas for helpful blog posts? Assure you're utilizing blogging best practices? Learn all of that in more in some of the best posts from the last year on blogging for business. Acknowledge other bloggers you admire?

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Online Marketing Institute

MARCH 24, 2011

Blogging isn’t easy — and certainly not for individuals who don’t have the capacity or desire to commit their minds and time to a long-term cause. Know this before you consider blogging as a marketing option for your business: Even though you can write a blog, doesn’t mean you should.

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WebMarketCentral

JULY 5, 2006

The folks at Quick Online Tips have rectified that with Free Essential Tools for Bloggers , an excellent list of add-ons that expand the capability of the platform. As for the stuff, Larry Bodine has written an interesting piece over at RainToday titled It's Not Too Late To Start Blogging - But It Will Be Soon. That's the tools.

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