Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 16, 2010

There aren’t many conferences that I’d fly 5700 miles to get to, but the 5th International Customer Media Congress looks as if it’s going to be another smash hit. 11 topvrouwen in marketing en communicatie op het netwerkcongres over customer media in de Philharmonie in Haarlem. Blog this on Blogger. Tweet This!

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 9, 2010

Marketing Sherpa last week released its 2010 Social Media Marketing Benchmark report. The report’s authors begin by noting that: “An important transition in the use of social media for marketing purposes is taking place. In business and consumer services, the figures are 54% increase, 1% decrease.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: Your Business and the Web: Getting Better? 3 Key Content Pieces for Starting an Online Business. Blog or Website: Do You Use Wordpress as a Website? How to Start “a Little Online Business …&#. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Share this on Bebo.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 8, 2011

Blogging is often viewed as the core component of a B2B social media marketing strategy, and other than discussion forums, it’s the most mature component of social media. Research from HubSpot shows that small businesses with blogs have twice as many Twitter followers as those who don’t.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 13, 2010

By the same token, despite the many benefits of a business blog , not everyone should rush into it. Like owning a pet, writing a blog isn’t rocket science but does require a certain level of care and attention, lest the effort end up among the millions of abandoned, forgotten and neglected blogs littering the online landscape.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 1, 2010

Here’s a program I did with Joan Stewart about Time-Saving Tips for Smart Blogging. Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Time Saving Tips for Smart Blogging – a Tutorial. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Share this on del.icio.us. Share this on Facebook.

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Webbiquity

MAY 30, 2010

This blog post! From social media cartoons and contextual advertising gone wrong to dysfunctional agency-client relationships and the best (and worst) online ads, here are some of the most amusing, creative and remarkable blog posts and videos of 2009. Amusing, Creative and/or Just Plain Odd Blog Posts. Social Media.

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Webbiquity

JULY 6, 2010

Social Media is Simpler Than You Think. A post that explains why “social media marketing is simpler than you’ve probably been led to believe. At its core, social media is not about doing new things, but about doing things you’ve always done as a business person differently.&#. 11 Myths of Social Media Marketing.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 28, 2010

But here are three areas where many companies aren’t realizing the synergistic benefits of coordination with their SEO efforts: Blogging: given that less than half of companies —both small businesses and the Fortune 500—actively maintain industry blogs, this is an underutilized area for SEO benefit. Share this on Bebo.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2011

Here’s what else Joe says in his post: So, in order to position ourselves as the trusted thought leaders, we need to act like media companies and curate the best content on the planet in our niche. Blog this on Blogger. Content Marketing with Blogs: What Do You Believe? Does this make sense to you? Share this on Facebook.

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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?&#. Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Blog Content: Are you personal… or all business? Share this on Bebo.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 21, 2010

Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Blogs are also core to a successful social media marketing strategy. Here are five key benefits of blogging for businesses. Don’t miss the SCORE Social Media and Internet Marketing Boot Camp , Thursday, June 24 in Bloomington.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 3, 2010

Many social media experts believe a blog should be the core of a social media strategy , as the key vehicle for sharing thought leadership content which can then be promoted using Twitter, social networking and other tools. No question, there are many compelling reasons why blogs are important for business.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 9, 2010

In fact, having a good online reputation is essential to branding yourself or your business. will work with Dow Jones Local Media Group to make an exclusive online reputation management plan. By doing so, Dow Jones’ customers get the privilege of responding to blog posts, news and any mention of DJ in social networks.

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Convince & Convert

MARCH 23, 2010

Most blogs aren’t visually aggressive enough in the promotion of RSS, and very few do a good job at emphasizing the opportunity to subscribe via email (as 40% of C&C subscribers do). RT @jaybaer: 5 Ways to Make Friends with Strangers on Your Blog [link] [link] Social Media Mktg. That would be a fun discussion, right?

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Hubspot

JULY 23, 2010

Try things like current news, opinion, and media rich content. INTERACTIVE MEDIA. Within a click you will have subscribers to your blog. Social Media – This seems like it should be common sense by now, but many bloggers still seem to miss out on this one. Have the icons display alongside your blog posts.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 16, 2010

And if you’ve got a Wordpress story to share with us, tell us in the comments how you’re using it for your business, please share your url so we can come check it out! Blog this on Blogger. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Share this on Bebo. Add this link to Box.net. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 2, 2010

Blogging about those things that are part of the authors passions, likes, dislikes, opinions etc. allows followers to connect with the blog. It’s what makes blogging different than reading commercial news. He will be all over the board, start-ups, social media, politics, (usually on the left), internet, telephony, etc.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 28, 2011

In my ebook, Content Marketing with Blogs , I outline a four-pronged strategy for good business blogging that includes the blog CODA: Content , Outreach, Design and Action. And of course, social media and networking sites are ideal for thanking people and being nice. Blog this on Blogger. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

JULY 8, 2010

What do you think about the reasons why many entrepreneurs, small businesses and professionals may be dissatisfied with their online content marketing? Blog this on Blogger. Your Business and the Web: Getting Better? Poll: What Blogging Platform Do You Use? 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 15, 2010

Why Twitter Is Such a Powerful Social Media Platform , this week’s guest post by Phyllis Zimbler Miller , When I first heard Twitter mentioned two years ago – in a teleseminar with the BlogSquad! – Her main blog is at [link]. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. I checked it out because I valued Patsi’s advice.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Blog URL (e.g., Meta description: (usually no more than 200 characters, e.g., “Webbiquity is the fusion of SEO, search marketing, social media, reputation management, content marketing and social PR to make you or your company omnipresent on the web for your unique search phrase.&# ). Feed URL (e.g., Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2010

So, no, the Web hasn’t changed the way most people do business. I know there are many who feel it’s just too overwhelming to learn, especially now with all the social media chatter. Blog this on Blogger. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Just some of us. Share this on Bebo. Share this on Facebook.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

She offers a free social media mastery kit at her website www.internetworkmarketingwealth.com. Blog this on Blogger. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing. Content Marketing Results: 18 Ways to NOT Get Blog Traffic. Become a fan on her fan page at www.facebook.com/onlinebusinesscoach. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Webbiquity

APRIL 29, 2010

Angie Bowen supplies a detailed tutorial, complete with examples, on customizing various elements of a blog’s design including creating a personalized About page, customizing the 404 error page and incorporating social media. Lazy Blogger’s guide to Super Charge WordPress with 100+ Plugins by Ruhani Rabin. Post this on Diigo.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 27, 2010

Outreach: Blog authors spend far too little time on other blogs in their field and don’t use commenting to spark interest with other audiences. Outreach: Often bloggers aren’t using social media connections to feed their blog posts automatically. The blog you save may be your own! Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 3, 2011

If you do this consistently, you may even develop a friendship with the blog owner, and you can exchange links. Social media groups are great ways to connect with others of similar interests. Blog this on Blogger. Don’t Jerk Blog Readers Around: 5 Tips to Keep on Track. 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing.

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

An outstanding list of useful WordPress plugins from Andy Beal, author of Radically Transparent: Monitoring and Managing Reputations Online and the brain behind the Trackur social media monitoring tool. 25 Top WordPress Plugins You Should Know About by Ask WordPress Girl. 35+ Most Essential WordPress Tricks and Hacks by Artatm.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

If done right, incorporating a narrative structure into your blog as a whole will have readers dying for more. While I’m not suggesting that every blogger waste their time watching a bunch of reality TV shows, it’s always good to look for inspiration from other media that draw large audiences. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 7, 2010

About the author: Sydni Craig-Hart, The Smart Simple Marketing Coach , teaches solo service professionals how to attract more clients and create more money in their business. Blog this on Blogger. Learn to use social networking sites for your own business… 4 Time-Saving Tips for Social Media Marketing.

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Webbiquity

MARCH 8, 2010

25 Link Building Tactics to Improve Blog Search Engine Rankings by TopRank Online Marketing Blog. The Ultimate Fast Guide to SEO + Flash by MediaPost Online Media Daily. Social media offers SEO opportunities for dominating top 10 search terms by Brafton. The Importance of Business Blogging by SEO Wizardry.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: The REAL Reason I Love Blogging. Business Blogging: Blast Past the Blunders. Social Media Fairies: They’re real and they’ve got solutions. The Real Problem: What NOT to Write About… Blog or Newsletter? Early Bird Special: $197. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Webbiquity

NOVEMBER 21, 2011

Over the last decade, business blogs have gone from being a novelty to a leading-edge practice to an essential element for any company seeking to optimize its presence on the web. Why are so many companies now embracing blogging? Why are so many companies now embracing blogging?

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Online Marketing Institute

NOVEMBER 7, 2010

Where it will go, no one knows…but I’ve heard from smarter people than me that content curation is the future (even present) of media. It’s already happened in the consumer world: Sites like Digg (social curation) which have little or no original content have become key resources for information. Consider Netconcepts.

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Hubspot

OCTOBER 19, 2010

Helpful Links: Learn more about why every business should blog and learn a few Business Blogging Lessons From Google's Chief Blogger. Find relevant conversations that are happening on blogs, in social media, etc. Use your blog to develop unique and insightful content that others will want to link to.

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LeadSquared

OCTOBER 24, 2013

Although creating blogs on Blogger is a breeze…they have a very user -friendly DIY drag-and-drop user interface and you need no HTML knowledge to set up blogs, but, in terms of website SEO, Blogger is not your best bet. If you are setting up a business blog with monetization in mind, WordPress is a definite choice.

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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. Is blog marketing dead or just growing up?

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