Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the most frequent question small business owners and coaches ask me is “What should I write about on my business blog ?” These five steps will help you master business blog writing with quality content that attracts readers every time. Here’s the way I do it. Why do they care?

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Writing on the Web

MAY 28, 2014

Success, whether it is winning the French Open or writing a business blog , is half persistence , half-sweat. This is very similar to writing a successful business blog. You’ve got to: Start with a strong serve – Include a keyword in the title and first sentence of your blog post, and make it compelling.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

How are you doing on your business blogging strategies for 2015 ? I don’t believe in making New Year’s resolutions, 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.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 5, 2013

Guest Blogging Etiquette" src="[link] width="240" height="217" title="Your Business Blog: Guest Blogging Etiquette" /> Last month, we contributed a post asking if guest blogging is really a necessary element to a good blog. First, reciprocal guest blogging can be a great opportunity for all.

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Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Business blogs can be somewhat of a hot topic, as it relates to marketing investments. a business blog before committing. The Con’s of a Business Blog. You need to actually put thought into your business blog posts so that they offer value. The Pro’s of a Business Blog.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Business blogging can be frustrating for professionals. I talk to professionals all the time who are ‘blog publishing shy’ Perhaps the most crucial stage of business blogging is implementation: PUBLISH THE POST! Business blogging is creative but it also follows steps.

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Circle Studio

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Blogging is a cornerstone of B2B content marketing and can be highly effective at driving website traffic, while nurturing relationships with both prospects and clients. Many B2B companies have a blog but are not seeing the results they had hoped for or expected. Setting specific goals and objectives for your blog.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Many professional business blogs need ghost writers. How else can busy professionals maintain quality content and frequent publishing schedules? What about you and your blog? ” But it’s not at all easy to find quality ghost blog writers who understand your business and clients, is it?

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 17, 2016

Are you keeping your business blog fresh? If you’re like me, and you’ve been blogging for a number of years, chances are some of your links may no longer work. This guest post, from Susan Boggs, offers tips for successful bloggers and blogs on how to find and correct broken links. Ah, yes, nirvana.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Top 25 Content Marketing Blogs" src="[link] width="300" height="300" title="Smart Business Blog Linking: Top 25 Content Marketing Blogs" /> If your business blog needs to get inbound links , here’s a prime example of how to do it. Engage with other blog authors, build relationships.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 27, 2016

How do you use your blog analytics ? There are many easy-to-use blogging analytics tools out there, but the really successful bloggers know their results and tailor their blogs accordingly. This is the fifth element in the CAST system for effective blog content : C ontent (compelling). A ssets (free). S ocial Media.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 12, 2011

Here’s the message, loud and clear: 99% of busy business professionals and attorneys should not – repeat, not – waste their precious productive hours writing their own blog posts and website content. You will burn yourself out, and your business will suffer – even if you enjoy doing the writing.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Writing quality content is key for your business blog. Never stop focusing on better business blogging. But what about reading great blogs yourself? Why do you need to find great blogs to follow? When you find good info that’s helpful to your readers/clients, you’ll want to share that on your 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. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

My Business Blog Gratitude List" width="150" height="150" title="10 Great Things for 2014: My Business Blog Gratitude List" /> You may have heard me say it before – my favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I’m grateful for (in no particular order): Business blogs that make it easy to stay informed and connect with others.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 24, 2013

What can we learn from Liberace about better business blogging ? Although he was a master at expressing himself through music, Las Vegas shows, records, TV, and concerts, he didn’t write. How can you make your business blog a little more flamboyant or sexy? Does your business blog “wear black?”

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

If you’re in business and have a business blog, you’re frequently challenged by what to write. There’s always a lot you can say about your products and services, but how many different ways can you write about them before your regular subscribers get bored? But is it enough?

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Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Lots of businesses set up blogs without any planning behind the effort. But starting a blog for your business isn’t a task to be taken on without forethought. And this is why many business blogs never deliver any noticeable results: They rank for random keywords that never bring any sales or leads.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2015

When it comes to business blogging , how do you save time and still get results? How do you make blog tasks so easy your cat could do it? Which is why it’s even more important to me to save time when blogging. Over the years I’ve purr-fected my blogging system. Doodles and Buster would have a cat fit.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 11, 2013

Clearly, one of the most important things that you can do when it comes to a business blog is to share new content. But what about those older blog posts that are hanging out on your blog somewhere? Make it easy for your blog reader s to learn more about your solutions to their problems. It uses the YARPP plugin.

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ClearVoice

JUNE 13, 2022

For B2C marketing, a blog is a cost-effective and long-term lead generator for your business. With a B2C business blog , you can: Educate your customers. But how exactly do you write a great (or even good) B2C blog post? But how exactly do you write a great (or even good) B2C blog post?

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Is business blogging a part of your financial institution’s marketing strategy? If the answer is no, keep reading to learn how blogging can help drive traffic to your website. The History of Blogging. The concept of blogging was introduced in 1994, when a college student wanted to publish his writing online.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 28, 2012

Maintaining a business blog is time-consuming. As you establish your blog, define your goals to determine whether to keep it alive. Below are five common uses for feeding regular content into a business blog. Businesses of all types use their blogs to keep customers and clients in the know.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 24, 2013

When should you start a new business blog ? Let’s face it, publishing frequently on a business blog is time consuming. I usually advise my clients that a blog for your business should focus on communicating the solutions to the problems you solve. You need a new blog.

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ClearVoice

JUNE 14, 2022

Keep reading to learn how to write engaging blog posts that support your business, the different kinds of blogs, and key strategies you can use to write effective B2B blog content. What is a B2B blog post? News study-based blogs, where you write your piece on the most current research.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Are you writing stories with feeling on your business blog? If your blog post doesn’t resonate emotionally, you can’t do a good job of building relationships, inspiring trust, and moving people into taking action. As I mentioned in my last post , great blog content appeals to people who are both thinkers and feelers.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

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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? Is it hard to get really fired up when starting to write a post? What can a blogger blog about to other bloggers? Nobody starts out writing well. I get that. Explain your perspective.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Here’s the message, loud and clear: 99% of busy business professionals and attorneys should not – repeat, not – waste their precious productive hours writing their own blog posts and website content. You will burn yourself out, and your business will suffer – even if you enjoy doing the writing.

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

If you’re not generating leads – as in: a lot of leads – from your company’s blog, you’re missing out on what is perhaps not only your best opportunity to convert organic Web traffic into actionable, measurable sales inquiries, but also the best way to actually show real ROI from your social media investment. Optimize post titles for search.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Blogging for your business works like this: You blog about the problems you solve for your clients. But then your business grows, you get busy, and what happens to the blog? I’ve seen hundreds of business blogs written by smart professionals who haven’t been posted since last summer.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

How can you attract more readers to your business blog? Blogs have become a social media platform for everyone. When you know how to blog , you can write about anything relevant to your business’ audience that will enrich customers’ knowledge and show how your business will be beneficial to them.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 7, 2013

Want to make money with your business blog ? There are a lot of different ways to use your blog to make money. One of the most common is soliciting blog sponsors who pay a set dollar amount monthly or yearly to write sponsored posts. The blog publisher can negotiate how much to charge for sponsored posts.

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ClickZ

JUNE 15, 2023

On the surface, blogs seem like a fine way to write about creative topics relevant to a company, so ecommerce sites often assume that the idea of a blog is great, but just not for them. Too many ecommerce brands start a blog for no reason by copying competitors. Ecommerce blogs often exist as islands.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I’m not sure I craft “perfect” blog posts even after writing 1,000 of them—but I’ve certainly learned a few things. For the record: I wrote 440 posts on the Blogger-based WebMarketCentral blog between 2005 and 2010, and have now published 560 posts here on Webbiquity. Writing well is hard work.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 24, 2014

Everyone encounters resistance when it comes to blogging, writing, and creative work. It doesn’t matter whether you’re trying to put together a 300-word blog post, a novel, a political campaign, complete a mural or sculpture, compose a symphony, or create a new app. Write about it. Ever get stuck?

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Does blogging still make sense for your business? Is a business blog worth the time you need to research, write, format and publish quality content? Some busy professionals ask me if it’s worth it to blog or would keeping in touch with people through social media sites work just as well?

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