Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

You are not a professional blogger. Does hiring a “ghost blogger” always make sense? Are there good and bad ghost bloggers out there? Whether or not you hire a corporate or attorney ghost-blogger, remember these key business principles and apply them to your online marketing efforts: Stay in your area of strength.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

In case you haven’t noticed, I used to be an almost daily blogger here, then it went down to 5 days a week, 4 days, and now 2 or 3 blog posts a week. Outsource, I say, get some guest bloggers to fill in. My solution is to start hunting for qualified guest bloggers who can write with passion about online marketing with content.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 31, 2011

Readers like to feel like they know the blog writer and feel some of the blog writer’s personality and humanity come through. Three great tips to keep in mind for your blogging strategies: Show personality. I don’t know any successful blogger who doesn’t struggle with these three things. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 24, 2011

A better approach would be to look at what each State could do to help the problem of escalating violence due to unstable personalities, political divisiveness, religious extremists, prejudice, and easy access to automatic assault weapons and ammunition. Except that once in a while I like to share personal opinion I feel strongly about.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

Many bloggers are writing reasonable content. Make it easy for your readers to share your content through social media by adding share buttons to your blog ( LinkedIN , Facebook , Twitter , Google+ , YouTube , Pinterest , etc.) But what I find to be the worst is mediocrity. And they’re probably getting some results.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 3, 2010

Their Journal Engine Software is an ingenious product for anyone doing personal, executive and leadership coaching. They make over 100 coaching sales each year, and Kim has personally increased her coaching fees from $1,200 to over $6,000. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 11, 2011

On a blog, it’s easier to do since it’s a personal communication tool. A deeply personal story (a tragedy, a rags-to-riches example). Personalize it with names even if they need to be altered. Some bloggers and writers are natural storytellers, some aren’t. Blog this on Blogger. Keep it simple.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 21, 2011

Bloggers agonize over headlines and still rarely get them right. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Sometimes the only thing that will save a blog post is a great headline.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

As a blogger, you know by now that increasing your traffic means grabbing your audience’s attention and keeping it. People love personal stories. I’m convinced that at the core of reality TV’s popularity is its microscopic look at personal detail. People love unique personalities. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 9, 2011

Does he need a business coach, a psychologist, a personal assistant, a mastermind group, or internet marketing training? One is personal: it talks about a real person and what he reports. The other site is vague and non-personal. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 5, 2011

If all you’re doing is publishing good information, without personality, without offers, what’s the point? The person asking these good questions is an executive coach. Here’s where she could improve: The bio/side-bar is written in the third person, as if she is a distant entity. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 28, 2011

Unlike a Facebook personal profile, Facebook Fan Pages allow you to: Get to know your clients – FB Fan pages track some demographics of your Fans. Get new clients – Fan Pages allow you to engage people on a personal level via polls, contests, dialog… and create credibility and trust. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 18, 2010

Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Tags: About Blogs Coaching/Personal Development Content Marketing On Writing Better blog boredom renewal yoga retreat. Namaste… Share this on Bebo. Add this link to Box.net. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 25, 2011

Storytelling and personalization is the biggest missing piece in content marketing as I see it. But there’s always more to the story than that: Why did he personally spend considerable time, energy and money creating what he did? People pay attention when you tell client stories or share your own personal experiences.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 14, 2010

Many bloggers concentrate so much on writing quality content that they ignore the final steps, such as checking for common grammar errors (there/their; hear/here; your/you’re). Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on Bebo.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 5, 2011

If so, then you may be like me, a thought-processing person who wants facts and data when reading content online, an e-newsletter or blog post. Several years ago, my friend John Agno published this review of personality types in his newsletter. They tend to overlook personal factors in favor of logical analysis.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 17, 2011

I’ve been spending more than 20 minutes with each person, and I’m loving it. I want to feel some sort of connection on a personal level. A personal conversation solidifies trust in you. A personal conversation will open the doors to other needs the client has but may not see. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

For example, Time-Saving Tips for Smart Bloggers. ). Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Good blogging will save you time and money and headaches from other expensive marketing tools.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 19, 2011

You need a brand personality. Because it involves personal creativity. Personality Not Included by Rohit Bhargava. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Content Marketing Matters: What’s Your Brand Personality? Get Shareaholic.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 28, 2011

Furthermore, when they do use writers, they don’t personalize it to make it their own. Content marketing can’t work well without unique and personalized copy. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

In his best-selling book Story: Substance, Structure, Style, and the Principles of Screenwriting , published in 1997 by Harper-Collins, master screenwriter Robert McKee argues that stories “fulfill a profound human need to grasp the patterns of living—not merely as an intellectual exercise, but within a very personal, emotional experience.”.

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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. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 21, 2010

Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. I’m sending you warm wishes from sunny Ajijic on the shores of Lake Chapala, Mexico. Feliz Navidad! Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Facebook. Share this on FriendFeed.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 14, 2011

I use them to submit to video directories, post to YouTube , and it all counts to get found in Google searches. It’s not designed to show your personality, really. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 29, 2010

Research studies show that some ratings and reviews will influence more than others: This report is taken from Dr. Susan Weinschenk’s book Neuro Web Design: What Makes Them Click : We are most influenced when we know the person and the person is telling a story. Photos and links to web pages that tell about the person are ideal.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2011

Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Use it as much as you want, but be sure to include your view. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Facebook.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 24, 2011

Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blogging with Personality and Tim Ferriss. If you’re not using video clips you’re missing a great opportunity to capture search traffic. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 18, 2011

You publish it under your banner or logo, therefore it’s up to you to get it personalized and provide context. This means you’ve either got to add your own stories, or introduce it with a personal note. (Or Tell a story about a real person that illustrates the concepts in the article. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 10, 2011

Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Related posts: Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Use excerpts but add your own opinion and perspective. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Facebook.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 3, 2011

Sam Briones is a writer who specializes in topics ranging from personal finance to saving money on auto insurance. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 12, 2011

Most of us are intimidated when it comes to having to write something personal and public. It doesn’t get much more personal and public than updating your Facebook page, LinkedIn profile, or your blog, does it? Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 15, 2010

I feed information to them every day and respond to requests, even when I’m not actively marketing in person. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. I have invisible ninja’s who help me out when I’m busy. What about you?

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

This is my personal favorite. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Automatically linking your blog posts to Facebook, Twitter, and Linkedin can get you some great publicity and traffic but it can be challenging to figure out how to make it all work.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Personal development (in this case self-esteem and daughters). Personal development for themselves and their families. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. This site appeals to us because of it’s attention to: Communications. Core values.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 3, 2010

As Malcom Gladwell l writes, people make up their minds in the blink of an eye… Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 11, 2010

Biases vary from person to person – for example as a function of the person’s group memberships, the dominance of a person’s membership group in society, consciously held attitudes, and the level of bias existing in the immediate environment. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 25, 2011

Get a picture of the person reading your blog, in your mind’s eye. Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. What I’m asking is that you pause before you write for your audience. Who is your audience? How do you want to reach them? Share this on del.icio.us.

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