Writing on the Web

JUNE 12, 2014

Focused and on Track" width="700" height="503" title="Blog Goals: 5 Tips to Keep Your Blog Focused and on Track" />. Is your blog focused and on track? Do you find yourself saying, “I don’t have enough time to blog,” or “I don’t know what to write about?” ” Guess what? Are you focusing on client needs?

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 8, 2014

Here’s a tip for how to make yourself write a blog post when you’re totally uninspired. Here’s how I went from barely awake blog procrastination to publishing this morning. The problem with easy access to information is that there’s too much of it. Use other people’s inspiration to motivate you.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Have you created a list of your top 10 blogs? It’s easy, smart and can help your business blog get inbound links. Besides providing valuable, relevant information for your readers, you also: Show your generosity by pointing out other experts besides yourself. Engage with other blog authors, build relationships.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 19, 2012

How can you make the most of your blog marketing and outreach ? Here are some helpful tips so that your business blog attracts more readers, and you get found, get known, and get clients. Blogs are so powerful, in fact, that their Web pages are prime real estate for outside companies that are hoping to improve page rank of their own.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 30, 2014

What’s the scariest blog post you have ever read? For me it’s a blog or website without any personality. If you’re not writing real stories, your content – on your blog, in your newsletter, on your web pages – runs the risk of being boring. Storytelling and personalization is the key piece in content marketing as I see it.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 17, 2013

4 Simple Ways to Get More Blog Readers" src="[link] width="231" height="231" title="Is Your Business Blog Sexy? 4 Simple Ways to Get More Blog Readers" /> When it comes to business blogging , many professionals forget that there is more to it than getting information out on the page.

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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. I can’t stop myself from reading her blog and newsletters. How do you blog for your business?

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Business blog writing is tough. No matter how long you’ve been writing on your business blog, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a blogging rut. There are many reasons that people blog – the most important being to convey their personal message in a clear, concise way. Read other blogs.

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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. Does this happen to you?

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Writing on the Web

JULY 3, 2014

width="300" height="200" title="Newsletters, Social Media, Blogs: Whats Best?" /> Have blogs and social media replaced e-newsletters ? Content Marketing Managing Your Ezine & Blog Tasks Newsletter Nuggets Ezine Attracting Clients e-newsletters newsletters Online Marketing' Whats Best?"

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 2, 2015

How do you create an emotional connection with your blog readers? When writing on the web – either in a blog post , a newsletter or other forms of content marketing , readers are more likely to respond to your offers of service or products if there is a resonance between you. Extend a hand to your blog readers.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

But I’m having trouble with my blog writing. So I pull out my bag of great blog post tricks, and determine where I’m stuck in the process. As I mentioned in my last blog post , Graham Wallas observed that creative solutions appear sequentially: Preparation => Incubation => Illumination => Implementation.

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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

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. A third type of direct selling is a product or information funnel.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 3, 2013

You know that your blog is a key part of your search strategy , but do you know how to get the most out of it? What would Oscar Wilde advise for better blogging ? Thousands of blog guides exist, but do they really help or just cloud the issue further? There’s no such thing as ‘blog style.’ People don’t want to read blogs.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 8, 2015

How do you make money from business blogging? Most blogs aren’t profitable, but people devote a great deal of time and energy to them. You need to understand how to use business blogging to suit your business goals. You need to understand how to use business blogging to suit your business goals.

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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. For retailers and service providers, the most obvious reason to host a business blog is to peddle products or services.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 29, 2013

You already know that, “ Content is King ” on the Internet, but great content is what helps you build a community of loyal blog readers who buy from you. Your goal should be to engage blog readers with the highest quality content you can muster, with absolutely no fluff. 4 Common Blog Writing Stumbling Blocks.

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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

JANUARY 30, 2014

Turning a blog into a book is nothing new. Unless you’re a fantastic writer in a sexy cutting edge topic, you’re not likely to be discovered and land a huge book deal just from your blog. I’m suggesting you double up, use one form for another: Turn a client email into a blog post.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 30, 2013

Are you considering creating an animated video for your business blog? Did you know that blog posts and articles with images perform 91 percent better than those without them ( Skyword study, 2011 )? Apparently 90 percent of information transmitted through the brain is visual in nature. I love video. You know what else I love?

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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. Depending on how swift your writing and blogging skills are, it can take you 1-2 hours to publish a post of 350-500 words, including the writing, editing, linking, adding an image, and updating social sites.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 22, 2014

Content marketing through blogging is like playing tennis. Is your blog like my tennis, a hit or a miss? As my playing improved through the week, I thought of how it applies to content marketing – specifically, blogging. I know people who blog like that. Blogging for your business doesn’t work that way.

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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

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

OCTOBER 8, 2014

width="300" height="300" title="Scannable Blog Posts: Is Your Web Content Worthy of a Once Over?" /> Is your web content worthy of a once over? Based on its title, this blog post by Andy Thomson caught my eye: Ruthless Pragmatism: Kevin Spacey’s Approach to Content Marketing. What makes them stop and read your blog?

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 14, 2012

Is your blog like my tennis, a hit or a miss? I know people who blog like that. Blogging for your business doesn’t work that way. Business blogging is like tennis: you want to keep the ball in play. You can’t do that when your blogging is inconsistent. 5 Blog Writing Lessons from the U.S.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 29, 2011

What are the steps you need to follow to ensure each blog post is optimized for search engines as well as well-written for your readers’ interests ? CMI offers frequent information on Content Marketing from some of the finest experts both online and off. 8 Blog SEO Tips for Top Search Results. Oh my… there are a lot.

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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

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

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Create Shareable Content – Don’t Be a Bore" width="345" height="225" title="The ABC’s of Business Blogging: Create Shareable Content – Don’t Be a Bore" /> In the world of business blogging and content marketing, there’s nothing worse than a bore. Most blog writers are just barely scraping the surface of what needs to be said.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 12, 2013

src="[link] width="300" height="300" title="Better Blog Writing: Attract Clients, Make Sure Your Posts Get Read!" /> You want to Engage your Blog Readers and encourage them to subscribe to your blog and become regular visitors. According to Neilson.com, there were 181 million blogs around the world at the end of 2011. (In

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 1, 2012

Too busy to keep up with posting on your business blog? Guest blogging is wise but only if done appropriately. Information like this could be crucial for the small businesses coming to our site trying to increase their brand exposure. It requires you have knowledge of their blog and their audience. What about you?

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

What can you learn about blog writing and content marketing from the theater? Blog writing is similar. With blog writing and content marketing, you need to spell things out. informal phrases and questions. Heck, even adding hyperlinks breaks up the text in a blog post. Writing Great Blog Content: Painful?

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 23, 2010

You need to be blogging 2-3 times a week, submitting articles to directories, participating on LinkedIn , Twitter , and Facebook … impossible for one person to manage and still have a life. But others, like blog writing, needs to be very good so that it sounds like something you’d say, professional and informed.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 18, 2010

Is your blog like my tennis, a hit or miss? I know people who blog like that. Blogging doesn’t work that way. Steady as you go, writing at least twice a week, at least 350 words, focusing on the key words that drive results for your business, mixing information with stories, always keeping the reader in mind.

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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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