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

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Many professional business blogs need ghost writers. What about you and your blog? How can you consistently publish on your professional business blog and never have to worry about coming up with ideas, researching facts and stats, and writing compelling, quality content that solves problems for your 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

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 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 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

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

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

JULY 11, 2013

Clearly, one of the most important things that you can do when it comes to a business blog is to share new content. But what about those older blog posts that are hanging out on your blog somewhere? Make it easy for your blog reader s to learn more about your solutions to their problems. It uses the YARPP plugin.

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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

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the most frequent question small business owners and coaches ask me is “What should I write about on my business blog ?” These five steps will help you master business blog writing with quality content that attracts readers every time. With practice, anyone can start and finish writing a blog post in under an hour.

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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

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 ? It’s published on a neat tool called Brain Shark : you make a power point presentation, then record the notes over the phone. 8 Blog SEO Tips for Top Search Results.

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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. Dr. Parker’s blog is at CorePsych.

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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.

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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

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

JANUARY 17, 2014

I do… here’s why: I’ve done it before with Content Marketing with Blogs. For the last month I’ve been posting a series on how to write an expert ebook here on this blog with the intention of publishing an ebook on Kindle within 90 days. You can see my progress here (why not subscribe to the blog and get updates in email?).

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 23, 2013

6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" src="[link] width="256" height="170" title="Content Marketing with Blogs: 6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" />What private Hell do you go through to write fresh blog content ? It’s part of content marketing with blogs, but it can be easier and more fun if you make it so.

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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 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 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

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

JUNE 8, 2010

I’m curious… what kind of blogging platform do you use? I’m going to offer some free teleclasses soon on blogging tools and best practices, and this information is necessary so I can know what’s needed most. Related posts: Content Marketing Poll: What Bugs You About Your Blog?

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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. Friendly Persuasion: Blogging as a Content Marketing Tool.

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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. Check it out. Not an affiliate!). KickStartCart.

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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

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. But it’s nice to get to know something about a blog author you spend time reading.

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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 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 del.icio.us.

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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

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

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

FEBRUARY 11, 2015

Many of my readers are busy professionals who don’t have a lot of time for blogging or social media. If you’ve pre-written your blog posts, and scheduled publish dates, you can easily post links through your social media when new posts appear. These free tools will allow you to set up email keyword alerts.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 4, 2016

Here’s a little tool I use to create newsletters for my clients. 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. Solution #1: Create Clarity. Feel free to use it, modify it, or leave it. Share it in your newsletter.

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