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

JULY 31, 2013

Do you do all your own blog writing? If you’re a lawyer, financial adviser, doctor or consultant, should you write your own blog ? One of the main reasons to have a blog and publish frequently is because it helps you get found, get known, and get clients. And a good blog has fresh content at a minimum once or twice a week.

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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

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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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

What are the steps you need to follow to ensure each blog post is optimized for search engines as well as for your readers’ interests? I recently designed and recorded a presentation for the Content Marketing Institute on everything that goes into creating and publishing a quality blog post. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 6, 2010

Here is a quick video I made this weekend with my Flip camcorder… It’s just a short one… let me know if I can help you with your business blog. What’s your biggest challenge with blogging, and content marketing? Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Bebo. Email this via Gmail.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 15, 2010

There was a time I was in love with blogging … I had already been in the business of content marketing for 5 years on the Web, using an old-fashioned website platform. In 2004, I started blogging. But my lover wasn’t really “the blog.&# But it’s not about “the blog…&#.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 2, 2011

I’m curious… what web tools could you absolutely not live without? Roboform stores them all for you, and is right there in your tool bar. Here are my top 3 tools: Roboform. I love the Headway Theme for WordPress, and also highly recommend the Scribe SEO tool. Share this on LinkedIn. Check it out.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 7, 2011

What are the most important SEO tips for your blog to get good search results? This honey of a software tool tells me how well a post is going to be understood by those search robots. I don’t have to understand it, I just follow the blog SEO tips and I get better search engine results. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 3, 2010

( Annalaura Brown is guest blogging this week, while Patsi’s on vacation.). Facebook can be a powerful list building tool if you know how to use it properly as such. Share your blog posts. You can do this automatically by using one of several tools such as ping.fm or networked blogs. or networked blogs.

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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. Share this on LinkedIn.

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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

JULY 2, 2010

Do you stay on track with your blog content and business goals, or do you share personal stories and events that are peripheral? The post was about staying on target with your business goals when you create content for your blog. My blog niche is arts and crafts. Most of my favorite other artsy blogs do this routinely.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Many of my readers are busy professionals who don’t have a lot of time for blogging or social media. I must be doing something right: these tips have resulted in new clients directly from Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn. Besides driving traffic back to your blog, Twitter is a great tool to help you find, follow and join conversations.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 14, 2014

I was able to schedule publishing on my client blogs ahead of time, but my own blog suffered. The danger of sites like Twitter , Facebook and LinkedIn is that they can suck you in and spit you out hours later… and time is money. If you don’t have blog posts feeding automatically, check out HootSuite.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 4, 2012

With the onslaught of social media in the last 10 years, the ever constant question is, what can it do for my business and my business blog? First, why should you bother with social networking sites ( Facebook , LinkedIn , Twitter ) if you’re in business? Social media is a tool, plain and simple. Not the only tool.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 5, 2014

Here are a few tools you can use. As an expert, however, your experience can guide you when using these online research tools: Google or other search engines : Use the same keyword phrases you imagine an ideal reader would use to find information on a problem. Pay attention to how many websites, articles, blog posts, videos, etc.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 9, 2010

The big danger of sites like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn is that they can suck you in and spit you out hours later. I will tell you I’ve gotten clients directly from Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, so I must be doing something right. This free site will allow you to post a blog update to several social sites at a time. #2

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 28, 2011

Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Related posts: 10 Ways to Use Facebook as a List Building Tool. Connect Your Blog to Facebook Automatically. Why Use Twitter, Facebook & LinkedIn for Content Marketing? Feed Your Blog Automatically to LinkedIn & Twitter. Share this on Facebook.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 12, 2011

Do you litter your blog writing and web pages with keywords so the search engine spiders can find you? Make sure you’re aware of your essential keywords before you start writing on your blog, as trying to slot them neatly into finished copy could prove to be a tricky task. Try a subscription service to ScribeSEO Tool.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

I don’t know why it took me so long to learn this SEO stuff, but I DO know that I wouldn’t post one more blog post without using Scribe SEO Tool. At first I thought, an SEO tool? I just love it when it tells me I’ve got a 100% score on a blog post. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 7, 2011

Fortunately, before I publish I run an analysis for how a post will score with the search engines using Scribe , a great tool. The checklist is designed for digital content creators and marketing teams, but it can and should be used by anyone writing a business blog or other content for the Web. Blog this on Blogger. Actionable.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 29, 2014

Once you have done that, you can feed your blog into your profile, add videos, books from your bibliography and reviews. Share your video on your YouTube channel, with a post on Facebook, LinkedIn and tweet the link. You can repeatedly use your video as a marketing tool by changing the teaser content you post along with the video URL.

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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. Are all these changes on the Web, new tools, making your business better? Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Related posts: Blog or Website: Do You Use Wordpress as a Website? They’re just not web-savvy.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Content marketing with blogs isn’t as easy as it used to be. The bad news is there are more blogs, more competition for attention. I think this is essential advice for anyone using a blog for business, not just B2B marketers. Blog writing is easy and simple and hard at the same time. It doesn’t matter.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 16, 2011

Trust me on this, you don’t need to buy expensive tools and hire a producer. It’s the best way to get new viewers to your website and blog. Online video is THE most powerful tool on the Internet for driving traffic to your websites and services. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 30, 2011

You take one main concept, break it down into a list of 5 key elements, write an introductory overview, write a concluding summary, and here’s what you get: 7 stand-alone articles to post on your blog and to submit to article directories. I wrote an overview listing all 6 steps, then posted one point each day on our blogs.

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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. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Blog Marketing: How Readers Find Your Business. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 18, 2011

How do you master the art of writing content for the Web so that you provide quality information on your web pages, blog, and newsletters that works to convert readers to clients? These goals apply to your website, your blog, your newsletters and everything you publish on the Web whether in text, audio or video. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 18, 2012

Social media ( LinkedIn , Facebook , Twitter ) can be great marketing and networking tools for small businesses, but there are a few rules you should know before jumping on the social media bandwagon. Most sites offer tutorials to new users; take these and get to know the tools and tricks available to you. Plentiful People.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 11, 2011

Good stories are what make a blog interesting and fun to read. So if you’re a professional with a blog, or writing content for your web pages or e-newsletter, what kinds of stories should you be writing? On a blog, it’s easier to do since it’s a personal communication tool. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 12, 2010

How do you connect deeply with blog readers and gain their trust? There are six types of stories you need to know about yourself, and two of them you need to be telling your blog readers, clients and prospects if you want to gain their trust. My first blog was born on my birthday, Sept. Through stories.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 8, 2010

In a recent poll , I asked readers if their marketing tasks were easier, faster, more effective since publishing a website or blog… Half of respondents said yes , significantly better results since doing web marketing. This brief poll was hosted on here on this blog, so only my readers would have responded. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 17, 2011

Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. 10 Ways to Use Facebook as a List Building Tool. ET, I’m hosting a free webinar about YouTube and online video marketing presented by Colin Martin and Marc Bullard, and you can get the info here: [link]. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 4, 2011

Now, however, we’re doing it online, on the Internet, using social media tools. I was glad to see this blog post over at OnlineCollege.org because my colleague Carol Brown has posted about 15 terrific TED Talks that pertain to social media and the Internet. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 16, 2011

Or your blog? If these marketing tools were people, would you give them a raise … or fire their butts? And, I’ve reviewed more than my fair share of boring blogs, websites and newsletters this past month. How can you repurpose content for web pages, blogs, Twitter, Facebook? Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Many people focus on the medium, the latest shiny tool: the blog, the Twitter tweets, and Facebook updates, without regard for the basic rules of writing copy for the Web. A standard learning tool for many copywriters is Maria Veloso’s Web Copy that Sells, published in 2004. Blog this on Blogger. Good stuff.

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