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

APRIL 23, 2014

One universal truth about blog readers is that fresh content will keep them coming back and reading your blog again and again. But there are so many kinds of blog posts that attract readers that it’s hard to choose. Too many choices lead to blog blocks. Photo essays – Blogging doesn’t have to be all about writing.

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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

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

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. But negative stories generate worry and anxiety, as well as caution. But just follow along with me here.

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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 earn the most money – and generate the most productive return on your time – when you stay in your “area of strength.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 21, 2011

How do you get your blog posts to feed into your LinkedIn profile and Twitter automatically? This is the 2nd part of her post Connect Your Blog to Facebook. Your first option is to add the WordPress blog option to your Linkedin profile. There is an option to add your blog link with Typepad or WordPress. Tweet This!

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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. Attention is generally done more effectively by negative content. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 25, 2011

Three Keys to Blogging When you Are Happy. Just like when you walk into a restaurant, the waiter immediately communicates without saying one word what your service experience might be like, the opening phrases of your blog or website are going to speak volumes about how you are thinking and what you are feeling. Who is your audience?

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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 earn the most money – and generate the most productive return on your time – when you stay in your “area of strength.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2012

alt=" Using a Business Blog: Are You Hard to Find on the Web?" />. A business blog is the most common publishing platform that smart professionals use to get found on the web. This is why a business blog is what successful people use to get found, get known, and get clients. Are You Hard to Find on the Web?"

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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

AUGUST 13, 2014

Why can’t we have a report for our blogs? On Monday mornings, for example, you log into your “Content Marketing Impact” account and get a free print out of how well your content has impacted readers: Blog…82%. Phone calls and lead generations. Or for e-newsletters? Or for overall Web content marketing?

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Professionals on the Web" src="[link] width="292" height="284" title="6 Content Marketing Rules for Professionals on the Web" /> For busy professionals who want to get found on the Web, writing quality content that not only informs but generates business leads is a challenge. Many don’t even know what content marketing means.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 26, 2016

For newer website, blogs or a target audience shift (i.e. But even if you don’t have a store front (or your ideal client base is much broader geographically) local directories and trade directories can generate awareness, traffic and clicks, which search engines love. You can do this quickly through Google, here , or Bing, here.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 19, 2012

I’ve been reviewing my 2011 blog posts, email broadcasts, videos , and taking stock. Here’s a checklist for reviewing your 2011 content marketing results so you can know where to spend your time and energy in 2012: What were your most effective blog posts in terms of numbers of page views?

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 9, 2010

I began these writing tips when I wrote about taking one nugget of information, and instead of posting it as one blog post, you make a list of 3-5 sub-topics or issues. Then you expand each one into 3-5 blog posts. Write one longer article (600-850 words) that ties together the 3-5 blog posts you used in your series. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

How can you learn basic search marketing for blogging in 5 minutes or less? Scribe SEO Copywriting is a practical tool you install and use for each blog or web pages you want to publish. In seconds, after writing a draft, a report is generated, telling me what’s wrong with my headline, use of keywords, description, etc.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 29, 2012

Group discussions will generate some of the best ideas out there, ideas that wouldn’t be possible without the collaboration that LI Groups offers. Generate a following that grows as rapidly as LI itself. Feed Your Blog Automatically to LinkedIn & Twitter. You can reach her at nadia.jones5@gmail.com.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2010

There are those who started a blog because they heard that would bring in business. lead generation. Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: Blog or Website: Do You Use Wordpress as a Website? And these people are all smart professionals, they’re not idiots, they’re all busy and profitable. Share this on Bebo.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 13, 2010

How do you write good blog posts that connect emotionally with readers and turn them into loyal fans? You probably don’t have access to the brain imaging that is being generated by these studies, and quite frankly, you don’t need it. Blog this on Blogger. Oh, heck, that’s easy. Get them emotionally engaged.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 19, 2016

Smartphones and email contact databases are a great place to start, but they don’t do much beyond generating a list and allowing for calls, texts or emails. My shopping cart also works with my website and other blogs, where clients can download free white papers, resources and products.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 18, 2014

Shortcuts to Publishing a Leadership Blog" width="300" height="199" title="Simplify Your Blog Writing: Shortcuts to Publishing a Leadership Blog" /> How’s your blog writing going? Do you feel dread and overwhelm when it’s time to post on your blog? Snap, crackle and publish? Then tell me what you think.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

The 44 million baby boomers are maturing rapidly, and represent the richest generational cohort in history. Blog this on Blogger. Not only that, but we’ve got more of the money, honey. Let’s just take the young seniors, those Baby Boomers who are just coming of age now. In the US, they control 77% of all financial assets.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 16, 2011

Or your blog? It’s all fine and dandy to spend time, money and energy upgrading, re-designing, and adding content so that you have an automatic lead generating system online, but if your output is more than your incoming business results, it’s all just silly, isn’t it? I’ll talk about two blogging solutions.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 28, 2011

How do you write good blog posts that connect emotionally with readers and turn them into loyal fans? You probably don’t have access to the brain imaging that is being generated by these studies, and quite frankly, you don’t need it. Oh, heck, that’s easy. All you have to do is: Grab their attention. Get them emotionally engaged.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 27, 2015

2015 Next Generation Indie Book Awards : a “finalist” award (like silver) for Accountability Leadership in the Business Book Category and The Personal Accountability Code in the Motivational Category. I thought I’d put my best steps for writing an expert ebook into a blog post here, and create an ebook later. What would I say?

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Thus, the chosen behavior in turn will generate environmental responses with survival consequences (such as the spouse’s loving appreciation). Blog this on Blogger. These energized signals are then relayed to motor centers that control the muscles and other bodily parts. It should be noted that all this takes place in seconds.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 3, 2014

Blog writing isn’t the same as book writing. An interesting post from Jane Friedman called “ Please Don’t Blog Your Book ,” gives four reasons why you shouldn’t use your blog to write a book. She’s right about blog writing being different than book writing. Here’s why.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 7, 2010

But trust me, it illustrates that even small stories can generate emotions. Blog this on Blogger. We can all learn to use more emotion in our content marketing. Without it, we can’t expect to be remembered. It’s not easy, but it’s creative and you can do it.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

Nothing is more frustrating than spending your efforts pursuing a particular marketing strategy only to find that it generates ZERO results. Blog this on Blogger. Tags: Content Marketing Online Marketing Social Media Stuff Attracting Clients content marketing with blogs social media marketing. Has that ever happened to you?

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Writing on the Web

JULY 7, 2010

I’ve been working with an old client who’s been working hard to master blogging so he can have a strong online presence. This generates general comments, but in the absence of specific one, could also work. Blog this on Blogger. He’s just about ready to start offering products and services for sale.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 4, 2011

Microsites are also powerful lead generation tools. Read more about this on the MASG blog and be sure to leave your commentary. Blog this on Blogger. These chats are valuable tools for sharing information, finding out what potential buyers are interested in, and building relationships. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 11, 2012

It illustrates that even small stories can generate emotions. This story doesn’t have any point other than to ask you if your brain “went there with me.” ” Most people easily allow themselves to be transported to a sunny relaxing state when certain words are mentioned.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 15, 2013

When you outsource writing for your blog , newsletter, video or any type of content marketing, be very clear about your content marketing goals. What do you want your visitor to do after reading or viewing your article, blog or video? Decide whether you want the article/blog/video to be story-based (i.e. What do you think?

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

You spend a lot of time writing content on your blog but if the only comments you get are from people looking for free marketing, maybe it’s time to revise your content strategies. Your Blog as an Interactive Tool. Make them feel as if they are a part of the blog. These links keep visitors moving within your blog.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 18, 2013

I use them to illustrate a point in an article or blog post. I’ve written about using images and diagrams and such for blog posts before. Graphic images that illustrate articles and blog content are more than eye-candy to attract readers, much more. Not real ones, but the kind you can do in Microsoft Word docs.

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