Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 7, 2011

Here’s the message, loud and clear: 99% of busy business professionals and attorneys should not – repeat, not – waste their precious productive hours writing their own blog posts and website content. You will burn yourself out, and your business will suffer – even if you enjoy doing the writing. Not convinced?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 9, 2010

If you’re writing your blog for more than just fun, you’ve probably thought about how you can make some money from it. 1) Putting ads on your blog. This is the most obvious way to make money blogging. If you’re just starting out blogging one of these is the best way to start. 4) Selling blog merchandise.

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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. Facebook, Twitter and even newer tools like Quora may be sexier and get more attention, but blogs are the workhorses essential to making social media marketing work.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 22, 2010

Here’s a little review of steps involved in writing and publishing a blog post: Once you have written the body of the post, it’s time to check for effectiveness: Before you publish, here are a few smart things to check for: And now you are ready for important final steps… What is missing here? Blog this on Blogger.

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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

What are the steps you need to follow to ensure each blog post is optimized for search engines as well as for your readers’ interests? I recently designed and recorded a presentation for the Content Marketing Institute on everything that goes into creating and publishing a quality blog post. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 18, 2010

Is your blog like my tennis, a hit or miss? I know people who blog like that. Blogging doesn’t work that way. Steady as you go, writing at least twice a week, at least 350 words, focusing on the key words that drive results for your business, mixing information with stories, always keeping the reader in mind.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 9, 2011

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: a business blog is the best way to get found online, the best way to connect with potential clients, and the pathway to turning readers into clients. So, what’s your favorite excuse for not blogging for your business? Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 26, 2010

What’s your favorite excuse for not blogging for your business? Here are some that I hear: “I don’t have time to blog.&#. “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.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 18, 2011

How much personality should you show on your blog without becoming an ego-blogger ? I recommend listening to his short video about sharing your personality on your blog, an interview done by Rohit Bhargava , author of Personality Not Included. I was at this Blog World conference when Rohit interviewed Tim, in 2008. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 24, 2010

I’m the gal who says blogging is easy, 1-2-3, done in 20 minutes. And I call myself The Blog Squad…I’ve even got a great little package you can have called Time Saving Tips for Smart Bloggers , audio, transcript, PDF handouts. You can solve your blogging blues with all the tips in this program. Am I stuck?

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Writing on the Web

MAY 11, 2011

Blogging for your business is like playing tennis: you read the environment, deliver key shots, get ready for the next post, respond to feedback, and try to stay on target. The biggest excuse they use for not blogging enough is they don’t have enough time. Blogs have to be kept up. She’s quite creative.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 3, 2010

What are the key elements to a custom blog header that work well for online content marketing? Your header contributes to your blog branding , and also helps readers decide if they want to stay and read or subscribe. For a reasonable fee, Suzanne can transform your blog and give it a whole new look with a custom header.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 18, 2011

Are your blog posts fed automatically into Facebook? The other day I was horrified to learn that a dear client was manually posting his blog articles to Facebook. No wonder blogging seems tiresome and time-consuming. How to Automatically Link Blog Posts to Facebook. 1. Use the networked blogs application.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 21, 2010

Blogging provides business executives and marketers with opportunities beyond and distinct from a typical company website. Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Blogs are seen as key sources of information rather than just promotion. Here are five key benefits of blogging for businesses.

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Webbiquity

OCTOBER 25, 2010

Over time, the top source of traffic for most blogs is search. But two great sources are blog directories and RSS syndication sites. So, having recently completed a submission campaign for a client, here is an updated list of blog directories and RSS syndication sites that remain active and free. Webbiquity B2B Marketing Blog).

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Webbiquity

MAY 4, 2010

One of the primary reasons most blogs are abandoned is that it takes time to build an audience. the graph below compares the last three months of traffic on the WebMarketCentral blog, which after four and a half years had built up a sizable and consistent following, to the first three months after launch of the Webbiquity blog.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 2, 2010

Do you stay on track with your blog content and business goals, or do you share personal stories and events that are peripheral? The post was about staying on target with your business goals when you create content for your blog. My blog niche is arts and crafts. One day they blog about what happening at home.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 15, 2010

There was a time I was in love with blogging … I had already been in the business of content marketing for 5 years on the Web, using an old-fashioned website platform. In 2004, I started blogging. But my lover wasn’t really “the blog.&# But it’s not about “the blog…&#.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 16, 2010

My content business, ContentforCoachesandConsultants.com , is built on a blog platform, although I don’t use it as a blog. I use it as a traditional website for my business, with product pages, etc. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Website, Blog, Ezine? I see a trend here.

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Webbiquity

JULY 6, 2010

Hard to believe that this blog, officially launched just a few months ago, has already surpassed 100 posts. Thank you for reading, and without further ado, below are the 10 most-viewed posts on this blog to date. Almost) 100 (of the) Best Social Media Marketing Blog Posts and Articles of 2009. But here we are!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 15, 2010

In most cases we’re in a hurry to write a blog post and hit publish. You’ll get more attention and interaction from your people and they’ll appreciate the time and care you put into your blog writing. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. How is Playing Tennis Like Blog Writing?

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 21, 2011

What do you find is the most important thing about a blog post? Mark Schaefer over at {grow} blog asked this question and gives his opinion. Take a few minutes to decide, then leave a comment about the top blogging elements that get you to read a post. Sometimes the only thing that will save a blog post is a great headline.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 10, 2010

Your blog writing can improve. I’ve been reading several neuroscience and communications books that say the same things in different ways, and I think these persuasion tips can easily apply to better blog writing. In this part of your blog post, you start describing a better future. Blog this on Blogger.

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Webbiquity

JUNE 23, 2010

While most businesses today have websites, the majority still don’t have blogs. While blogging isn’t right for every business, it does offer compelling benefits. Here are six key differences between business blogs and websites. Blog: frequently updated content. Blog: dialog.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 10, 2011

How’s your content marketing with blogs ? Are you brilliantly blogging several times a week? The blog must be fed anyway. Here are my favorite tips for coming up with a blog post when you’d rather be out playing tennis: Start with a picture. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 27, 2010

What are you doing or not doing on your blog that screws up your traffic? Here’s a typical one… “Okay, Patsi, I’ve been following you for a while now, and your blog writing tips have helped. I can almost predict where the low traffic problems come from based on looking at a lot of blogs over the last five years.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 4, 2010

Patsi asked me to guest post on her blog, and it comes at a good time, on the heels of an interesting blog survey… In a recent survey , I asked readers what their biggest hurdle was when it came to blogging. How much would ‘time’ be a factor if you knew exactly: Why blogging is important to your business?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

While Writing on the Web and other websites like it have featured dozens of solid tips for improving your blog writing , I’m going to offer a source of divine inspiration when the going gets tough. When writing for your blog be sure to develop a unique (even quirky) personality and keep it consistent. The same goes for your blog.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 30, 2010

Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. 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 …&#. Share this on Bebo. Add this link to Box.net. Subscribe to the comments for this post? Email this via Gmail.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 6, 2010

Here is a quick video I made this weekend with my Flip camcorder… It’s just a short one… let me know if I can help you with your business blog. What’s your biggest challenge with blogging, and content marketing? Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on Bebo.

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Webbiquity

DECEMBER 28, 2010

To keep up with changes on the SEO landscape and make sure I’m consistently utilizing the most effective techniques on behalf of clients, I read a lot of articles and blog posts about SEO. Blogs are a source of fresh content, which search engines love. Blogs are a source of fresh content, which search engines love.

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Webbiquity

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

It’s always been my practice never to write anything overtly negative on my blog, on the simply philosophy that it never pays to make enemies. In one of my best-of articles, I noted that I found a particular blog post interesting and linked to it. Share this on LinkedIn. I think honest debate is healthy. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2011

Here’s an important post from Joe Pulizzi’s Junta42 blog, Content Curation Grows Up, Original Content Still Key. I share these key points with anyone who struggles with writing online for their business and needs ideas for what to write. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 7, 2011

The checklist is designed for digital content creators and marketing teams, but it can and should be used by anyone writing a business blog or other content for the Web. This is a great checklist to keep handy for anyone creating content for blogs. This is similar to what I write about in my ebook, Content Marketing with Blogs.

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Hubspot

JULY 23, 2010

People like to get something from blogs they read. You don’t have to be Shakespeare to have a good blog. The fact is that web sites with a blog received 55% more visitors , 97% more inbound links and 434% more indexed pages than those that didn’t have a blog. Focus on the "who" of your blog.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 25, 2011

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. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on LinkedIn. Share this on del.icio.us.

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