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

FEBRUARY 20, 2015

Do you know about LinkedIn blogs? And are you blogging yet on LinkedIn ? I’m not yet, but I will be right after I write this blog post! The importance of using a LinkedIn blog is that it will add dimension and help in building a well-documented profile. Indeed, you should opt for a newspaper-like kind of formatting.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 14, 2015

Can you still make money blogging ? As I shared in my last post , the blogging has rapidly changed, but it’s not too late to start a blog, or turn your existing blog in to a source of income. How to Make Money Directly from a Business Blog. which eventually grew into a portfolio of 85 blogs.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Quality blog posts are key to your business getting found on the Web. While that may sound obvious – (“Of course, why would I write something ho-hum boring?”) If you want to get found, get known and get clients online, you need to write and publish quality blog posts that resonate with your readers.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 25, 2014

and One Big Challenge" width="300" height="256" title="5 Goals for Your Blog & Website… and One Big Challenge" />What goals have you identified for your blog and website ? What do you want your blog to do for your business? These are the goals of content marketing , whether with a website or a blog.

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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. But the number one advantage to blogging is that it’s a meritocracy; in other words, anyone can be successful at it! Seek out similar blogs. Just look at Perez Hilton.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 14, 2013

Unless, of course, you can stake out a niche online , and show that you’re a number one expert in your field with a blog. But he is #1 in health care blogs for that specialty, according to ShareCare , a key site that ranks health care providers and links them up with people in need. Parker’s blog is at CorePsych.

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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. However, blog writing can be tougher than you might think.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Quality blog posts are key to your business getting found on the Web. While that may sound obvious – (“Of course, why would I write something ho-hum boring?”) If you want to get found, get known and get clients online, you need to write and publish quality blog posts that resonate with your readers. What is quality content?

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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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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. I’ve created a guide that can help: Shortcuts to Publishing a Leadership Blog.

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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? million blogs (Technorati).

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Writing on the Web

JULY 22, 2011

Your blog writing can improve. Don’t be silly, there are no easy formulas, of course not. 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. But just follow along with me here.

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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. Your business blog can use these sponsored posts to provide a valuable service to your readers.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 10, 2010

Your blog writing can improve. Don’t be silly, there are no easy formulas, of course not. 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. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 27, 2011

??. If you’ve been reading my blogs for any length of time, you know about my problem with writing: I love to write , and I can write too much. I will proclaim it to be a rousing success for saving you time and energy whenever you’re faced with writing for your ezine, blog, web pages, press releases, and even white papers.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 21, 2013

Heres How to Change It" src="[link] width="300" height="300" title="Is Your Business Blog Just Okay? Heres How to Change It" /> Let’s be honest – in the realm of successful business blogs yours is probably mediocre. ” Hey, at least you’ve got a blog and are doing most things right.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2011

I hear it all the time: smart professionals, who are great at what they do, don’t have enough time to blog , or even start a business blog. Recently someone shared with me how they had started blogging with great gusto – they put in a lot of time – but got stuck, and never went back. What do you think?

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 19, 2013

Here are 4 top SEO tips for small businesses on a shoestring budget: Contribute to High Authority Blogs in Your Niche. Aim your energies at quality blogs. These platforms create a meeting point for bloggers and blog owners looking for guest blogs, so you can easily identify quality opportunities. Image Source.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 21, 2011

What do you find is the most important thing about a blog post? Mark Schaefer over at {grow} blog asked this question and gives his opinion. Take a few minutes to decide, then leave a comment about the top blogging elements that get you to read a post. Sometimes the only thing that will save a blog post is a great headline.

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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. The more time you blog , the less time you will have available to serve your clients. It’s hard to keep up your blog.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 30, 2011

This is a little story I share with new blogging clients who get hung up about keywords. One client in particular (let’s call him Ted) had written about 10 blog posts which were saved as drafts because he was worried about keywords. The only way to learn to write good blog posts is to write and publish blog posts—a lot of them.

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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. Of course, who wouldn’t? In the sample quote I used about a “128-bit secure site,&# wouldn’t it be more interesting if the business blogged about a client who had a bad experience using an unsecured website?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 17, 2010

Do you know how to turn your blog into “ The best darn marketing tool on the Planet ?&# So many entrepreneurs and small business still struggle with knowing what to write about, how to write so it engages readers, and how blogs and social media all work together. Blog this on Blogger. It’s another way to get found.

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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. The more time you blog , the less time you will have available to serve your clients. Currently, you write three blog posts a week.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 1, 2010

and Engage their Brains" alt=" 7 Ways to Grab Blog Readers Attention and Engage their Brains" />. and Engage their Brains" width="75" height="110" /> What’s the first thing you need to do to grab readers’ attention when writing a fresh blog post? …But it’s not the first sentence that blog readers see.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 26, 2010

If a blog is the best marketing tool on the planet, then how does it convert readers to clients? What’s the most important thing to remember when you’re writing for your business blog? What’s the most important thing to remember when you’re writing for your business blog? I’m an affiliate.).

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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. The same goes for your blog.

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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. When Is a Blog Not a Blog?

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Writing on the Web

JULY 27, 2010

What are you doing or not doing on your blog that screws up your traffic? Here’s a typical one… “Okay, Patsi, I’ve been following you for a while now, and your blog writing tips have helped. I can almost predict where the low traffic problems come from based on looking at a lot of blogs over the last five years.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Create a course outline or a table of contents as if you were writing a book or teaching a class on this problem, i.e., your expertise. Keywords are important if you are going to post your newsletter to a blog – they help with search engine optimization. Post it on your website and blog. Don’t overlook sharing on social sites.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 11, 2015

Is your blog content writing appealing to both thinkers AND feelers ? When I’m blogging, I like to cite studies whenever I write about a concept, to prove my point. If you have been reading this blog for any length of time, you know that I “preach” the importance of keeping your readers’ needs in mind.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2013

From what I see, many bloggers aren’t using hyperlinks when they publish blog posts. Worse, in some cases, they aren’t teaching writers about this in online writing courses. and although there were a few workshops on blogging and online creative non-fiction writing, not one word about keywords or linking!

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 28, 2015

Are you building a product funnel on your blog? In my recent blog posts, I’ve been talking about ways to earn money blogging using two different methods: Sell products directly through your blog (or website). Sell products or services because of your blog , or indirectly. Slightly larger fee ($25-$50).

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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

MARCH 20, 2014

” Of course, this applies to your business blog as well. How many times do you read a great blog and have questions about what it’s actually offering? This happens on blogs of thought leaders where there’s a focus on quality information and not much in the way of call to action.

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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. No pressure, of course. Of course, that’s not always the case, but it’s frequently a sad reality.

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