Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2014

How can you develop more productive blog writing habits ? Whatever the task, whether it’s calling up clients and prospects, writing a new blog post, or preparing taxes, a lot depends on your mindset. Perhaps these productivity tips are nothing new, but like most things in life, if you don’t use them they don’t work.

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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

JANUARY 31, 2011

I stumbled upon The Content Factor and found their approach to blog writing and white papers refreshing: The Content Factor provides good advice for content marketing strategies: But to be successful with blogging , you have to recognize some key differences: The best blogs are personified. Blogs have to be kept up.

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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

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

JUNE 19, 2013

Having said that, there are still a lot of smart yet pocket-friendly SEO tips that businesses can implement on a shoestring budget. 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.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 30, 2016

Are you starting a new blog ? What should you include in your blog if you want to use it to attract clients? I’ve been talking about how to start a blog in my recent series of posts. They won’t stay, they won’t get to know you and they won’t subscribe to your blog. Branding and Your Blog.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 9, 2010

Although these tips are designed for business professionals who write reports, proposals, presentations and memos, they are totally applicable to blog writing. There is no better way to approach business and blog writing tasks than to keep in mind three realities: Business readers are content driven. Blog this on Blogger.

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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

JULY 19, 2011

A Helpful Diagram" alt=" Blog Writing Tips for Business Clarity: A Helpful Diagram" />. Although these tips are designed for business professionals who write reports, proposals, presentations and memos, they are totally applicable to blog writing. Related posts: Blog Writing Tips for Business Clarity.

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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? I don’t have to understand it, I just follow the blog SEO tips and I get better search engine results. When I first started blogging in 2004, I did it intuitively. Blogs are naturally search engine friendly. I was lucky.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2011

Everyone agrees that blogs are a place to have a conversation. How do you keep the YOU in Business Blogging and still make it work for business? I can’t stop myself from reading her blog and newsletters. Here are 5 tips I recommend you follow when sharing personal stories with your business readers.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 22, 2010

What creative writing tips would you offer to budding writers? I’m sharing with you here my speech, because there are some tips for writing creative content not only for novels and fiction. I’m sharing with you here my speech, because there are some tips for writing creative content not only for novels and fiction.

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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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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2015

Do you struggle with the creative process of writing blogs ? Do you cringe when you need to find a topic for your blog? Over the past 11 years, I’ve written a ton of information about writing great blog posts and newsletters, as well as e-books, white papers and articles to increase your visibility. You’re not alone.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 16, 2015

Does your blog pass the blink test? They won’t stay, they won’t get to know you and they won’t subscribe to your blog. If it doesn’t, you could be spending a lot of your valuable time blogging for nothing. Bad blog design = bad marketing = no new business. Stinks, doesn’t it? Banners and Logos.

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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. Engage with other blog authors, build relationships. Provide an opportunity for the blogs on your list to link to your blog ( inbound links ). This part requires a little recon work on your part.

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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. You still have to string together sentences so your blog post is compelling, clear, and creative.

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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

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 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

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Can you write a blog post and publish in under an hour? Here’s how I research, write , add an image, compose a compelling title, and optimize for SEO and publish a blog post in under an hour. The 6 basic steps for writing a blog post for a business blog are these: Find a problem your readers and customers need solving.

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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.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 5, 2015

How do you avoid time-sucking traps when it comes to blog writing ? You sit down with your coffee, open email, and an hour later still haven’t posted on your blog. Ninety minutes later, you still haven’t started a new blog post. These types of projects can easily turn into a blog post: Emails. Sound familiar?

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 30, 2016

Is your blog content compelling? In my last post , I shared an acronym that you should be using when writing blog content: C ontent (compelling). Hemingway did not have the technological advantages that we have, nor a blog, but he knew how to engage his readers. A ssets (free). S ocial Media. Vivid descriptions.

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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

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

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

MAY 22, 2013

Having guest bloggers post content for your blog can be a great tool to get more readers to visit your site. Typically, guest blogging involves a good deal of cross-promotion, which can be beneficial for all parties involved. A guest blogging relationship can be as basic or as involved as you and your guest blogger would prefer.

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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? What can a blogger blog about to other bloggers? Two ways to start a blog post: go inside or go outside. For example, you can find related blogs in your field through Alltop.com.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Here’s why it’s so easy to make these common ebook and blog writing mistakes: Many small business professionals with a business blog are keenly interested in getting their message out there, and don’t care so much in writing “properly.”. Blog writing with a conversational tone is good for connecting with people, for sure.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 30, 2014

The thing to know about business blogging is that it’s a continual quest to make your blog better. Most of us don’t blog for the fun of it, we do it because we want readers coming to our website. Then, take your answers and blog about them. Yes, this might seem odd on a blog, which is writing by definition.

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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

DECEMBER 11, 2014

Here are a few timeless tips to help you get your newsletter read. Note the image I included in this blog post.). Attracting Clients Email Marketing Tips Getting Read How to.Tips e-newsletters stories' How do you get your clients and prospects to open that email? Grab Attention with a Compelling Subject Line and Headline.

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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

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

DECEMBER 11, 2013

How do you blog about the Holiday Season – without boring your readers? So what does the holiday season mean for your blog? The holiday season provides a lot of opportunity for keyword-rich blogging. The holiday season provides a lot of opportunity for keyword-rich blogging. Several things!

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