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. But marketing is vital, especially if you’re growing a business, want to get found, get known, and get clients. Use social media. Even when out-of-office, you can stay connected via social media.

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Webbiquity

AUGUST 5, 2010

Struggling to increase blog traffic? Better results from social media? Learn how to make your blog the center of your social media efforts, build traffic, write great posts and more here in some of the best tips, tactics and guidance for blogging of 2010 so far. Want more comments?

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 18, 2010

Find the answers to those questions and others here in more of the best guides to business blogging of 2010 so far. Top 10 Blog Directories by SEO Wizardry. ** 5 Stars. Pete Hollier lists the top ten blog directories for listings that will generate both direct traffic and valuable backlinks. Tweet This!

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Marketing Insider Group

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

Case studies help you build a story around your customers, products, and services. In 2020, 87% of consumers read local business reviews online. And 90% trust what other customers say about a company over what the company says about itself. They’ll also gain valuable and memorable insights into your business strategies.

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PureB2B

MAY 18, 2016

It’s simple, cost-efficient, and a nicer way to drive traffic to your website than traditional interruptive marketing tactics like email blasting. Some B2B companies still haven’t adopted blogging as a business function despite its obvious benefits. Why You Should Blog for Your Business. Business Blogging Tips.

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ClickZ

JUNE 15, 2023

Ecommerce websites are more about engaging their traffic in direct sales, creating an outreach list, and making sure to reach and connect with potential customers. Ecommerce blogs often exist as islands. As a result, blogs are neglected, and employees are in no way motivated to make their ecommerce business blog a success.

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NuSpark Consulting

OCTOBER 28, 2011

There are plenty of reasons why a business should have a blog. To name a few: In today’s social media landscape, business blogging has become a powerful marketing medium. Attracting traffic is all well and good, but when it comes to generating leads and sales, quality is more important than quantity.

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Sharpspring

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

But starting a blog for your business isn’t a task to be taken on without forethought. And this is why many business blogs never deliver any noticeable results: They rank for random keywords that never bring any sales or leads. No other team members know what is going on with the blog or why. Know Your Why.

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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? Facebook tops Google for weekly traffic in the U.S.

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Industrial Marketing Today

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Home Marketing Matters About Contact B2B Marketing Store Company Website B2B Lead Generation Using a Business Blog by Achinta Mitra on September 20, 2010 in B2B Lead Generation , Industrial Marketing Blog In B2B lead generation, quantity versus quality is probably the biggest challenge faced by industrial marketers.

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Stevens & Tate

SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

When it comes to digital marketing, there are four main types of media. The first, owned media, is relatively obvious. Owned media refers to the media that you own, such as your website, your blog, or your social media pages. Then there’s paid media, which often comes to mind first.

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Webbiquity

JANUARY 2, 2013

With 92% of companies now incorporating social media into their marketing efforts, it’s no longer sufficient to just “be there” on social networks. What do buyers really want from social media marketers? What is the source of the largest share of social traffic to websites? (It’s e-Strategy Trends ).

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Hubspot

MAY 28, 2014

That''s because we never want to assume everyone understands inbound marketing just because we live and breathe it every day, and this class is meant to equip everyone with the ability to explain a core tenet of inbound -- business blogging -- to anyone that asks. Because blogging helps you grow traffic and trust.

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LeadSquared

JANUARY 28, 2016

Does posting snippets from the blog on social media drive more engagement than merely linking to the actual post? Change one aspect of your blog every week (or whatever period you find suitable), and study how that affected all the critical metrics. 1) What goals do you want to achieve through your business blog?

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Hubspot

AUGUST 13, 2013

We recently published a blog post answering a common but nuanced question -- " What Is a Landing Page? ". For instance, business blogging. What''s the difference between regular blogging and business blogging? What''s the difference between regular blogging and business blogging?

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 18, 2016

I’m not sure I craft “perfect” blog posts even after writing 1,000 of them—but I’ve certainly learned a few things. For the record: I wrote 440 posts on the Blogger-based WebMarketCentral blog between 2005 and 2010, and have now published 560 posts here on Webbiquity. 6) Be active on social media.

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Biznology

MAY 27, 2016

Share your social media stream. Being Mobile Friendly Helps You Reach More Potential Customers. Leveraging different content marketing features on your site, including effective video marketing , can boost your web traffic. Start with one small tweak, and wait a few weeks to see if you notice a change in traffic and conversions.

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Navigate the Channel

JULY 23, 2021

Looking to increase organic traffic to your construction company website? An amazing way to make it happen is by posting on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to a company blog. While that might seem like a lot of blog topics to come up with, the truth is that it is a lot easier than you might realize. Share Blog Posts on Social Media.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 9, 2021

It’s not unusual in companies for their blog to account for 60-80% of total website traffic, with most of their online leads coming through the blog. Blogging is important because, up until 2008, more people still used offline (e.g. How can a writer monetize their blog, and what are the key things to keep in mind?

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BenchmarkONE

NOVEMBER 25, 2019

Also, it provides fuel for your email nurture campaigns and can help you personalize your outreach by sending applicable blog content to prospects based on where they are in the buyer’s journey. . Companies that maintain a blog receive 97% more links to their website. Not Proofreading Before Publishing. Quality matters.

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Valasys

MAY 7, 2020

Using Guest blogging for high-quality link-building makes it a powerful tool for improving brand awareness, boosting your SEO endeavors, discovering new and useful contacts, and for streamlining the sales cycles. According to the Business Blogging Secrets Revealed report by Curata , 56% of externally sourced blog posts are from guest authors.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 23, 2021

However, marketers still consider blogging a top marketing channel. Ross Simmonds , a B2B marketer and the founder of the content marketing agency Foundation, says blogging has helped his clients triple their traffic and accelerate their sales close rates. "At With all that said, blogs don't come without their disadvantages. "I

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Hubspot

MAY 12, 2010

Great business blogs have to walk a fine line: they have to create value for current and prospective customers while at the same time supporting a strategy that provides business growth. Business blogs are often measured by very different metrics than blogs that function as media outlets.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 23, 2012

Most inbound marketers understand that business blogging is a critical part of a comprehensive inbound marketing strategy. But how frequently does a blogger need to publish content in order to make a true dent in their marketing results? Wouldn't it be great to have some blogging benchmarks to go by?

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Online Marketing Institute

AUGUST 31, 2011

PWB Marketing Blog Demand Generation | Branding | New Media Skip to content PWB HOME ABOUT OUR TEAM BUILD A BRAND GENERATE DEMAND BLOG HOME ← How To Create B2B Content Your Prospects REALLY Want How to REALLY Increase B2B Blog Traffic Posted on 08/31/2011 by Chad Wiebesick Good content isn’t enough for a blog.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 16, 2012

Creating remarkable content is one of the core components of inbound marketing, and one of the best ways to generate a steady flow of fresh content is by publishing a business blog. Not Integrating Your Blog With Your Website. Publishing Too Much Product-Centric Content. Publishing Infrequently/Inconsistently.

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Hubspot

MAY 23, 2013

And because business blogging is one of the most effective ways for marketers to consistently deliver content to their audiences -- and because it''s right in my wheelhouse as HubSpot''s blog manager -- I thought I''d share with you what I think the future of business blogging holds. The Content Marketing Deluge.

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Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2015

In that time, Liz has totally upped her game on her personal blog , Twitter , Linkedin and Instagram (pretty amazing photos there Liz). She not only creates amazing content for our sales team, and our content marketing strategy customers, but now she also creates great stuff for our business blog.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 13, 2011

Many business bloggers have learned that their blog is one of their most crucial inbound marketing assets. Not only do companies that blog generate 55% more web traffic, but 57% of businesses have also won a customer through their blog. 11 Editorial Guidelines to Enforce for Your Business Blog.

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Buffer

MAY 4, 2022

Building a blog from scratch takes some work, but this article will help you get set up with the basics, while also providing insight into the various ways other businesses blog. Why start a blog for your small business? This is an efficient way to build up the organic search for your brand.

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Hubspot

JANUARY 3, 2011

So you've made the decision to start a business blog. A blog is a powerful tool to help your business get found online, increase organic traffic, and generate leads and customers. But before you dive head-first into the blogosphere, it's important to take precaution when evaluating blogging software options.

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Hubspot

FEBRUARY 23, 2016

This is especially true for those marketers who are just starting to ramp up their business blogging efforts and don't have much bandwidth. Looking to bring in more leads and customers to their website, the folks at Marco teamed up with HubSpot Partner Leighton Interactive to explore the possibilities of inbound marketing.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 12, 2010

Most business bloggers understand that it is important to create interesting content on a frequent and consistent basis. Bloggers understand that their reward for this content is increased traffic and leads from search engines, social media, and other sources.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 10, 2010

How do you drive traffic to your blog? In order to start driving traffic to your blog, you will need to carve out a niche—focus on your industry and optimize your blog posts around specific industry key phrases. What has a greater effect on SEO: blog links or link building strategies?

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PureB2B

MAY 18, 2016

It’s simple, cost-efficient, and a nicer way to drive traffic to your website than traditional interruptive marketing tactics like email blasting. Some B2B companies still haven’t adopted blogging as a business function despite its obvious benefits. Why You Should Blog for Your Business. Business Blogging Tips.

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Hubspot

DECEMBER 2, 2011

As a business becoming a blogging machine, it is easy to focus 100% on content and ignore valuable design elements of your blog that can act as powerful boosters of traffic and leads of your business. A clear, lead-focused blog design will help turbo-charge the results of your inbound marketing content.

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Valasys

DECEMBER 21, 2022

For example, you publish new information or an article on your site and can include a link to another article that also covers the chosen topic. With this method of promotion, you can reach an entirely new audience, eventually becoming your potential customer. That is why you should choose websites with active traffic.

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