Writing on the Web

JULY 26, 2010

. “My clients aren’t surfing the Web reading blogs.&#. “Oh, that means I’ve got to write about my business every week?&#. Quite frankly, I think Google and the other search engines are improving their methods of correctly categorizing content to match people’s requests. Add this to Google Bookmarks.

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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. 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. Or, as David Meerman Scott writes on his blog, people are still writing gobbledygook.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 18, 2010

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Related posts: Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Content Marketing Favorites: Fishing for Business. French Open Tennis: More Business Lessons. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

Business 100

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2011

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Content Marketing with Blogs: What Do You Believe? Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Business Blog Writing and Content Marketing: Come on, light my fire! Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 24, 2010

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Related posts: Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Blog Publicity – 6 Tips Need to Know BEFORE You Pitch a Blogger. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

One Sunday afternoon, splayed on the couch watching a marathon run of America’s Next Top Model , I started thinking about what, exactly, is it that makes these shows so attention grabbing, and what can I take away from the experience to get more readers reading my own blogs? People love personal stories. Post on Google Buzz.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2010

Which led me to thinking… if over two-thirds of you are running your business websites on a WP platform, what else might that mean? or tech person? How do business results compare from pre-WP to post-WP? Besides your website, what other systems do you use to do business? Add this to Google Bookmarks.

Ning 100

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 3, 2010

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Face Lift: It’s official… Sales & Landing Pages Using WordPress: Learn How. Content Marketing Ideas: Rethinking Blogging. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business?

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Webbiquity

JUNE 23, 2010

Though the ultimate objective of either a website or blog is ultimately to drive increased sales, the two platforms have fundamentally distinct characteristics. Here are six key differences between business blogs and websites. Blog: frequently updated content. Blog: dialog. Post on Google Buzz.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 15, 2010

You might notice there’s nothing in my new tag line that mentions blogs, blogging, or WordPress. Because, just as I predicted a few years ago, it doesn’t matter if you’re blogging or not. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

What’s your “World View&# when it comes to your core message and your business? Blog this on Blogger. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Content Marketing Ideas: Rethinking Blogging. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business?

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 4, 2010

We are hard-wired to pay attention to personal stories from the heart. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Our five senses are processing 11 million pieces of info per second. Email this via Gmail.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Trust : social proof, statistics, case studies, personal stories. Sharing personal stories works well here. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Positive , relief from a problem, benefits, imagine a better future. Neutral , rational, logical, analysis of facts.

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Writing on the Web

MAY 11, 2011

Just like there’s a world of difference between an average tennis player and a champion, there are defining distinctions of a great blog (also from The Content Factor ): The best blogs are personified. Readers like to feel like they know the blog writer and feel some of the blog writer’s personality and humanity come through.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 27, 2010

Content : Too broad and general, need to hone it down to specifics, need to personalize it. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. 6 Ways Blog Formatting Engages the Reader’s Brain. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business?

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) -- an Update. Id been asked to investigate a leveling-off of use of the firms award-winning centralized knowledge resources, and decided to do the research through personal interviews with non-users , rather than the usual user surveys. Personal Content Management +. MADE IN CANADA.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

Let me give you an example, in fact, a great illustration happened to me the other day from a nice reader and a very smart person, Richard Hawk. I got an email yesterday, it said: Thank you for the recent e-zine with the tip about including your blog on Linkedin. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 2, 2010

It has significance for you if you’re trying to create content for your own business. Business persuasion skills, whether for presentations in person or for web pages online, have always centered on problem solving using rationality and logic. Tell a story of one person. Add this to Google Bookmarks.

Trigger Marketing 100

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Webbiquity

JULY 6, 2010

At its core, social media is not about doing new things, but about doing things you’ve always done as a business person differently.&#. Almost) 100 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Blog Posts and Articles of 2009. How to Write an Effective Business Blog. Post on Google Buzz. Share this on Mixx.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 10, 2010

Let me tell you a personal story. When you can connect your personal story to what you do and what you write about, you will connect with readers. And I believe that will help your writing, and ultimately your business success. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader.

Trigger Marketing 100

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 21, 2011

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. How to Write a Content Marketing Blog Post. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Content Marketing Results: 18 Ways to NOT Get Blog Traffic. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

Digg 100

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 10, 2011

Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Related posts: Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Content Marketing Results: 18 Ways to NOT Get Blog Traffic. Ghost Blogging for Executive Coaches. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

Digg 100

Digg Buzz Blogger Stats 100

Writing on the Web

APRIL 18, 2011

The writer gives you content for your blog or newsletter. 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 Without personalization, ideas are just theory.

Content Marketing 100

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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. Don’t Jerk Blog Readers Around: 5 Tips to Keep on Track. Share this on Facebook.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

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. 1. Use the networked blogs application. This is my personal favorite. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz.

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LeadSquared

JANUARY 28, 2016

You’re pouring over this article eagerly, waiting to catch a marketing gem (“create killer content”, “have a personal voice”), that will finally, finally (sigh) transform the fate of your blog. Post regularly, but do not annoy a visitor with too much buzz. 1) What goals do you want to achieve through your business blog?

Traffic 52

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

A personalized blogging strategy that you understand and can implement. Your blogging questions answered in plain English – not only the ‘what’ but the ‘why’, as well. Add this to Google Bookmarks. Post on Google Buzz. Add this to Google Reader. Related posts: The REAL Reason I Love Blogging.

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Hubspot

JUNE 28, 2011

If he can get this kind of awesome response from one guest blog post, so can you. Every business person has a network, and it is one or several degrees of separation from those who maintain blogs with influence , and those who don't. Make it personal, not self-centered. Like I said: just a normal businessperson.

Tips 28

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 3, 2011

Discover the answers to all of these questions and more here in the final selection of the best guides and tips for business blogging from the past year. Blogging Guides, Tips and Techniques. The Step-by-Step Guide to Guest Blogging by 2 Create a Website. 9 Awesome Ways to Market a Business Blog by HubSpot Blog.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Tips Business B2B Thought Leadership 100

Convince & Convert

MARCH 4, 2010

It's important to educate businesses about the different permutations of business blogging, and measurement is going to part of that. We see blogging both as community building and as a function of being a web based business. JG You know that tattoo says Leslie from the person's perspective right?

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Hubspot

JANUARY 25, 2012

to every email you send so recipients are encouraged to share your email content with their personal networks. Follow Us on Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn/Google+!') Make sure you're promoting the new offer through your social channels by posting updates with links to the ebook's landing page to Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 14, 2014

This one may surprise you: Google+ actually averages more visits per month than Facebook. Google+ receives 1.2 billion Google searches, with 78% of U.S. 54% of B2B buyers begin their buying process with informal research about business problems; nearly 80% of the time spent researching is done line. ( Digital Buzz Blog ).

Paid Content 100

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Buzz Marketing for Technology

JULY 22, 2008

How do companies like Apple, Starbucks, Google and Southwest Airlines create raving fans, attract endless clients and become market leaders? Next: Three tools for seizing control of your business and personal life. Wednesday July 9, noon EST. Hear StartupNationâ??s Leave a comment. Comments RSS. says: July 9th, 2008 at 11:21 am.

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Online Marketing Institute

JUNE 15, 2009

Ask them what they want and provide personalized pitches and story ideas that clearly indicate you’ve made an effort to understand what they write about. If you’re going to pre-write the blog post for the blogger, keep in mind their writing style. Keep it small, relevant and personal. Don’t over do it though.

Online Marketing 40

Online Marketing Blogger PR Digital Asset Management 40

Buzz Marketing for Technology

JUNE 27, 2008

Personal Knowledge Management (PKM) -- an Update. Id been asked to investigate a leveling-off of use of the firms award-winning centralized knowledge resources, and decided to do the research through personal interviews with non-users , rather than the usual user surveys. Personal Content Management +. MADE IN CANADA.

Peer-to-peer 100

Peer-to-peer Enterprise Management Lead Ranking Work Management 100

Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Here they were, arriving at your party with nary a prior personal connection, but looking for a good time just like everyone else. Your blog works exactly the same way. Humanize Your Blog Remember, it’s a blog not a white paper, and a key differentiator is personality. Make links to your bio easy to find.

Social Media 119

Social Media Media Webinar Metrics Marketing & Strategy 119

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Looking at five leading social networks (Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, Google+ and Pinterest), Fortune 100 company names are mentioned more than 10 million times per month. Digital Buzz Blog ). Digital Buzz Blog ). 82 use Twitter, 75 have a Facebook page, 50 are on Google+ and 25% use Pinterest. Earnest B2B ).

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