Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 16, 2015

It’s the rainy season here in Mexico – a great time to do a lot of reading, writing and recovery – at least, that’s what I told myself when I scheduled my shoulder surgery. But I’m having trouble with my blog writing. I’ve got Blogger’s Block. (Yes, Yes, even experienced bloggers can get stuck from time to time.).

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Writing on the Web

JULY 31, 2013

Do you do all your own blog writing? If you’re a lawyer, financial adviser, doctor or consultant, should you write your own blog ? Or can you outsource it to writers and guest bloggers ? They expect to read what you write to get familiar with you before they call or consider hiring you. I’ll explain each.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Are you writing stories with feeling on your business blog? So, how do you remain professional, and still write with emotion ? I wonder how many of you think about negative things to write about. Of course, there’s a way to write about negative feelings, and still have a positive outlook with positive solutions.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 23, 2014

Here are six types of blog posts you can write easily and quickly. Photo essays – Blogging doesn’t have to be all about writing. Write a sequel to an old post – Did you tell a funny story in a blog post? Consider writing a follow-up post in order to give a conclusion to the story or question. People love visuals.

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 24, 2014

Everyone encounters resistance when it comes to blogging, writing, and creative work. It doesn’t matter if you’re a scientist, blogger, CEO or rock star. Write about it. It’s so easy to give in, isn’t it? Work requires you to actually do something. Instead, acknowledge it for the beast it is.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 24, 2010

I’ve been sitting at the computer for the last 2-3 hours wondering what to write about. 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. Just do it, just start writing and see what comes out.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 26, 2011

What do you do when you’re stuck and can’t write on your blog? Here are some blog writing tips. It’s the rainy season here in Mexico – a great time to do a lot of reading and writing. I’ve got Blogger’s Block. (Yes, Yes, even experienced bloggers can get stuck from time to time.). (Yes,

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 7, 2012

Business blog writing is tough. No matter how long you’ve been writing on your business blog, sooner or later, you’ll find yourself in a blogging rut. How do you break out of blogger’s block ? Here are other key reasons blog writing is key for your business: Building an online base of targeted customers.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 27, 2014

src="[link] width="300" height="240" title="Write an Ebook: How Are Books and Blogs Alike?" /> How do business bloggers write an ebook ? To me, writing a blog post is a micro version of ebook writing. I usually write a list of solutions that help with this problem. and Blogs Alike?" One step at a time.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 1, 2012

A very smart tactic for small business professionals is to invite guest bloggers. Lately I’ve been getting one or two emails a week from aspiring freelance bloggers asking to submit guest posts. ’ But many aren’t writing a compelling offer in their emails. Related posts: Is the Social Web Changing How We Write?

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 3, 2012

Creating great content for your business blog is a what and how issue, as in what constitutes “good” content, and how does one produce that content so that it brings in the readers that a business blogger wants. You can team up with a fellow blogger in your niche by participating in an ongoing discussion, or in an argument.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 20, 2010

Gaby, my housekeeper from Jocotepec, knows not to bother me when I’m writing on the computer, but she came in because the dryer went out, so we had to call a repairman. Because in order to write good blog content, you need to share a little about yourself with readers. I still want to write that post, but will save it for later.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 12, 2011

Do you know how to write SEO-friendly content your readers will love? This week’s guest post by Christian Arno of Lingo24 shares 6 writing tips for writing online content that works for both readers and search engines. Writing for the web can be like walking on a tightrope. Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 10, 2012

One of the most frequent question small business owners and coaches ask me is “What should I write about on my business blog ?” These five steps will help you master business blog writing with quality content that attracts readers every time. With practice, anyone can start and finish writing a blog post in under an hour.

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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? But why bother?

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 31, 2011

I stumbled upon The Content Factor and found their approach to blog writing and white papers refreshing: The Content Factor provides good advice for content marketing strategies: But to be successful with blogging , you have to recognize some key differences: The best blogs are personified. Be consistent with your blog writing schedule.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 12, 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 6, 2010

In seconds, after writing a draft, a report is generated, telling me what’s wrong with my headline, use of keywords, description, etc. For example, writing organically, that is, naturally for your readers, you may repeat your keyword many times. Blog this on Blogger. Subscribe to the comments for this post?

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 2, 2010

You’ve got to optimize your reader-focused content (so the search engines know what you’re writing about). Blog this on Blogger. No More Geek-Speak: SEO for Smart Bloggers. You’ve got to build links to your site (to build your credibility with search engines and people). Go there now, please. Share this on del.icio.us.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Are you writing with feeling? Next time you review your writing, try to identify possible feelings in the reader. I wonder how many of you think about negative things to write about. Of course there’s a way to write about negative feelings, and still have a positive outlook, positive solutions. Emotional Writing.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 5, 2010

How to Write Like You Talk" alt=" Is the Social Web Changing How We Write? How to Write Like You Talk" />. How to Write Like You Talk" width="105" height="105" /> This week’s guest post is by Barb Sawyers, Sticky Communications who recently published a great ebook on how you can write better for the web.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 27, 2011

If you’ve been reading my blogs for any length of time, you know about my problem with writing: I love to write , and I can write too much. Then, at some point in my writing career I got lazy. I just started making a list of main points and then writing out a couple of sentences on each item.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 30, 2011

I’m talking about serial writing. You take one main concept, break it down into a list of 5 key elements, write an introductory overview, write a concluding summary, and here’s what you get: 7 stand-alone articles to post on your blog and to submit to article directories. Blog this on Blogger. Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 8, 2010

(Guest Post: I’m on vacation, so I invited Tim Handorf to write a guest post. Tim writes on the topics of online colleges and universities. As a blogger, you know by now that increasing your traffic means grabbing your audience’s attention and keeping it. Blog this on Blogger. 20@googlemail.com.). Reality TV.

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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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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 9, 2010

Good business writing should be like a good butler: working smoothly in the service of the reader without calling attention to itself. This weekend I was reviewing some books on business writing, including Harvard Business Review’s Guide to Better Business Writing. It’s why you’re writing the memo or report.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 11, 2011

Marketing nowadays requires writing and publishing great content in multiple ways. How can you make your writing interesting, more like a good movie or book? I’ll be sharing more tips on writing compelling stories shortly. Blog this on Blogger. Business Blog Writing and Content Marketing: Come on, light my fire!

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 22, 2010

Writing quality content that markets your products and services online follows a logical progression, but it also follows an emotional pathway. I been reviewing basic steps for writing quality content for the web that works to get you found, get known and get clients. Blog this on Blogger. Share this on del.icio.us.

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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. So to stimulate a desire for change, you must switch your writing to positive stories.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 20, 2011

?? One of the smartest things you can do to keep up with blog writing is to use your brain well. The third thing I do in the morning when I get up is write on one of my blogs. Here are 5 tips for being more creative and productive with your writing tasks. Write first before you open email or your list of things to do.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 14, 2011

When it comes to writing content for a business blog , most professionals start from their point of view. It’s an intellectual process in which you write, “Here’s our company’s biggest advantage, and here is what you need to do.” Blog this on Blogger. Blog Writing: What Can We Learn From Reality TV? Tweet This!

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Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 12, 2010

How do you go into someone’s office (or send them an email if you’re working virtually) and request them to “put a little more authenticity into your writing, please?&# What does it mean to live authentically, to live well, write well, and do your best work? Blog this on Blogger. How to Write Like You Talk.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 16, 2010

What can you learn about blog writing and content marketing from the theater? Blog writing is similar. With blog writing and content marketing, you need to spell things out. Writing on the web deprives us of a lot of the cues for meaning. Blog this on Blogger. Related posts: Top 10 Tips for Creative Blog Writing.

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Writing on the Web

JULY 22, 2010

What creative writing tips would you offer to budding writers? I’m sharing with you here my speech, because there are some tips for writing creative content not only for novels and fiction. I’m sharing with you here my speech, because there are some tips for writing creative content not only for novels and fiction.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 14, 2010

The Content Marketing Institute published these results here : When 36% of marketers struggle with producing engaging content and another 21% with coming up with enough engaging content, well over half of content marketing challenges involves what to say or write. What do they write to replace the lorem ipsom ? Blog this on Blogger.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

Many people focus on the medium, the latest shiny tool: the blog, the Twitter tweets, and Facebook updates, without regard for the basic rules of writing copy for the Web. Content marketing is a requirement for anyone doing business because it beats writing advertisements that get ignored. Writing content for the Web is different.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2010

Organize, simplify and get better results from your Web writing by asking 5 important questions: What is the problem (pain, predicament)? As you compose your copy, you should write out several sentences to answer each question. Write a few sentences out about the problem. Why hasn’t this problem been solved?

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