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What Hemingway Knew: How to Write Blog Content that Attracts Readers

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The key is to not only watch and listen closely to external events, but to also notice any emotion stirred in you by the events and then trace back and identify precisely what it was that caused the emotion. As a professional, what event made you decide to do what you do? You’ve got to connect with readers in emotional ways. .

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5 Ideas for New Business Blog Topics for a New Year

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Cover current events – instead of just focusing on what is going on with your business specifically, scour the web for business news articles that are related to your area of expertise. Make your own news – consider covering events related to your industry by going to them in person.

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Better Business Blogs: Correct Those Broken Links

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If the link is to internal content — that which was once on your blog, but has become out-dated, like a link to old event, then you should maintain the old URL and create a page that directs readers to more current content. Take your verified list of broken links. Fix any valid, broken links (yes, all of them)!

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7 Mistakes Speakers Make with Presentations

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This week in Las Vegas, at Chris Farrell’s and Mike Filsaime’s Affiliatedotcom.com event , many speakers presented “7 Steps&# to better internet marketing. When I was at the Affiliatedotcom.com event , I asked many of my colleagues which speakers they found most relevant, and why.

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Expert Ebook University: Publishing at Sea

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How to tie in current events with your presentation. Here are some of the topics we’ll be covering on the cruise: How to develop your topic. How to identify your key points and create stories to engage an audience. How to structure your first words. How to create a memorable closing. How to find groups that want your message.

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Great Blog Content:2 Reasons for Writing Stories

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As a professional what event made you decide to do what you do? You don’t even have to identify them or name them. Emotions are everywhere once you start to look for them. Let’s not complicate this. It’s as simple as writing your true stories. What’s that backstory? There you go.

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Social Media: 3 Keys to Business Success

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Also, make sure you only share relevant information, which usually pertains to tips, special sales, new merchandise, renovations, changes in location, contact information or hours of operation or special events for clients. Never use your business’ page to share personal information or petty comments like, “We can’t wait for the weekend!”