Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 19, 2014

Does blogging still make sense for your business? Is a business blog worth the time you need to research, write, format and publish quality content? Some busy professionals ask me if it’s worth it to blog or would keeping in touch with people through social media sites work just as well?

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Business Custom Publishing Social Media 100

Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 10, 2012

What happens when a business blog is attacked by rude comments from readers? Blogging connects business owners with customers and potential clients in ways that a basic website cannot. One of the best features of a blog is the comment section because it makes it possible for the writer to hear back from readers.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Business Blogger Small Business Marketing 100

Writing on the Web

APRIL 17, 2013

4 Simple Ways to Get More Blog Readers" src="[link] width="231" height="231" title="Is Your Business Blog Sexy? 4 Simple Ways to Get More Blog Readers" /> When it comes to business blogging , many professionals forget that there is more to it than getting information out on the page.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Business Blogger Traffic 100

Writing on the Web

JUNE 29, 2012

alt=" Using a Business Blog: Are You Hard to Find on the Web?" />. No, I don’t mean by searching for your name or the name of your business – that would be too easy. Try searching for a solution to the kind of problems your business solves, using keyword phrases your typical client might use.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Marketing Budget Business Marketing Budget Creation 100

Biznology

JANUARY 12, 2015

Blogs have been around for quite some time now. Although they were not widely used by businesses at their conception, they have been around since the 1980’s and 1990’s. Business blogs just started to go mainstream about 10 years ago. Here are 10 reasons why you should maintain a blog for your business: Blogging is easy.

Business Blogging 80

Business Blogging Activities Business Landing Pages 80

Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 3, 2010

Here’s how to bust out of blog oblivion: Blogging 101: 6 weeks to Confident Blogging with the Queen of WordPress, Suzanne Bird-Harris. The latest survey of small biz professionals revealed most people struggle with “ Time :&# 72% say they don’t have enough time to update their blog.

Business Blogging 100

Business Blogging Blast Campaigns Business Class 100

Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 24, 2014

Quality blog posts are key to your business getting found on the Web. While that may sound obvious – (“Of course, why would I write something ho-hum boring?”) Not everyone agrees on what quality content is. Quality content scores high with readers, your target clients, and with search engines. Storytelling.”.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Content Storytelling Hubspot 100

Go Beyond SEO

APRIL 14, 2022

There’s one way you can increase the chances that people would actually read your content: your blog titles and article headlines should be both obvious and promise a pay off. Vague or off-beat titles may be fun to write–and you may even call yourself clever for writing them–but those titles do not get clicked on.

SEO 145

SEO Tips Act-On Small Business Marketing 145

Writing on the Web

JUNE 19, 2013

Consequently, a lot of small businesses and professionals today are struggling to achieve their SEO goals on a restricted budget. After all, for small companies, hiring an expensive agency is often not feasible. Here are 4 top SEO tips for small businesses on a shoestring budget: Contribute to High Authority Blogs in Your Niche.

Small Business Marketing 100

Small Business Marketing Budget Programs Business Blogging SEO 100

Writing on the Web

MARCH 13, 2013

When should you hire a freelance writer for your blog or website? Most small businesses don’t realize how much writing goes into publishing (and updating) a website or blog. Yet the content on your website or blog is the key component of your content marketing strategy.

Small Business Marketing 100

Small Business Marketing Content Marketing Business Content 100

Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 23, 2013

Professionals on the Web" src="[link] width="292" height="284" title="6 Content Marketing Rules for Professionals on the Web" /> For busy professionals who want to get found on the Web, writing quality content that not only informs but generates business leads is a challenge. Be consistent. Be best of breed.

Rules 100

Rules Content Marketing Content Thought Leadership 100

BenchmarkONE

AUGUST 13, 2020

There has been significant growth in the field of digital marketing. With growth comes major advantages, which is why it is crucial to have a strong online presence, no matter what business you’re in. However, if you have a small business, you will initially face several problems. Target the Right Audience.

Paid Content 66

Paid Content Marketing & Strategy Marketing Strategy Tips 66

Atomic Reach

JANUARY 3, 2019

This is where content marketing comes into play. Content Marketing allows brands to speak to you while coming across as authentic, empathetic, and dedicated to connecting with you. It is a blog post that informs you of industry changes or a video on social media that reveals a customer reviewing the brand.

Paid Content 112

Paid Content Paid Search Agency Advertising Agencies Content Marketing 112

Writing on the Web

JANUARY 23, 2013

6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" src="[link] width="256" height="170" title="Content Marketing with Blogs: 6 Steps to Writing Awesome Fresh Content" />What private Hell do you go through to write fresh blog content ? Writing Web Content: 5 Simple Steps for Results.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Content Guidelines Keywords 100

Writing on the Web

MARCH 27, 2013

I get calls from small business professionals who want to start a blog or an e-newsletter. Content should be focused on readers, not you and your business. Start everything you write online with a focus on customers and the problems that you can solve for them. That’s what content marketing does.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Content Copywriting Social Media 100

Marketing Insider Group

JUNE 1, 2015

One of my favorite aspects of being in content marketing is seeing the next generation of leaders emerge. This post comes from Liz Bedor, a Content Strategist we hired just under a year ago. In that time, Liz has totally upped her game on her personal blog , Twitter , Linkedin and Instagram (pretty amazing photos there Liz).

Work Management 100

Work Management Planning Content Marketing Marketing Management 100

Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Content marketing with blogs isn’t as easy as it used to be. The bad news is there are more blogs, more competition for attention. For example, they suggest 5 imperatives for B2B marketers. I think this is essential advice for anyone using a blog for business, not just B2B marketers.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Digg Content Blogger 100

Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 1, 2010

Are you writing with feeling? Does your blog trigger emotional reactions ? Next time you review your writing, try to identify possible feelings in the reader. Content marketing that doesn’t resonate emotionally can’t do a good job of building relationships, inspiring trust, and moving people into taking action.

Content Marketing 100

Content Marketing Trigger Marketing Digg Content 100

Convince & Convert

APRIL 24, 2012

Stanford Smith obsesses about how to get small business blogs noticed and promoted at Pushing Social , except when he’s chasing large mouth bass! I’m sitting across the desk from a professional and confident marketing executive. We’ve discussed the benefits of social business. It’s usually a look of pure terror.

Content Marketing 130

Content Marketing Planning Paid Search Agency Case Study 130

Webbiquity

APRIL 4, 2019

A major, tectonic shift has occurred in marketing over the last decade. Content-based digital marketing is now mainstream, as more than 91% of B2B marketers have embraced content marketing. But in a small group or social setting, they are often much more comfortable exhibiting their expertise.

Paid Content 262

Paid Content Advertising Agencies B2B Marketing Marketing AI 262

Webbiquity

OCTOBER 25, 2023

When businesses embark on a blogging journey, there are many roadblocks that can pop up, such as: writers’ block! We can achieve business goals with blogging!” Despite these obstacles, businesses from across industries are blogging. Guest post by Ann Smarty. Platforms like Beacons.ai

Business Blogging 307

Business Blogging Creativity Business Marketing & Strategy 307

Writing on the Web

APRIL 10, 2013

Business bloggers: just how good are your writing skills? Most bloggers and those who run small businesses that publish blogs are not natural-born writers, or even trained writers. Most businesspeople studied things such as marketing, communication, or business.

Blogger 100

Blogger Class Small Business Marketing Amazon 100

Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 12, 2014

Here’s why it’s so easy to make these common ebook and blog writing mistakes: Many small business professionals with a business blog are keenly interested in getting their message out there, and don’t care so much in writing “properly.”. What common writing mistakes have you made?

Rules 100

Rules Small Business Marketing Business Blogging Press 100

Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 3, 2013

Can you write a blog post and publish in under an hour? There’s usually too much for small business professionals to handle. Here’s how I research, write , add an image, compose a compelling title, and optimize for SEO and publish a blog post in under an hour. How about 20 minutes?

Tips 100

Tips Stats Custom Publishing Business Blogging 100

Writing on the Web

JANUARY 25, 2014

How can you get to be a better, faster blog writer ? Did the job of blogging or writing fall into your lap? Or have you been a professional writer for some time, who’s now transitioned into blogging for yourself or a business? Clear your writing space of anything that might take your mind off of the task at hand.

Tips 100

Tips Blogger Small Business Marketing Planning 100

Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 13, 2013

Quality blog posts are key to your business getting found on the Web. While that may sound obvious – (“Of course, why would I write something ho-hum boring?”) Not everyone agrees on what quality content is. Quality content scores high with readers, your target clients, and with search engines.

Content 100

Content Storytelling Hubspot Business Blogging 100

Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2014

Be Original and Offer Insight" width="325" height="228" title="The ABC’s of Great Blogging: Be Original and Offer Insight" /> When it comes to content marketing and great blogging, insight and originality rules. According to the authors of Content Rules : “Produce great stuff, and your customers will come to you.

Rules 100

Rules Custom Publishing Curation Small Business Marketing 100

Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 11, 2016

In my last post , I shared why SEO and content marketing fit together. While your blog needs good Search Engine Optimization, it has to start with quality content. But what exactly is the definition of quality content? It’s great advice for any consultant and small business owner responsible for getting found.).

Content 100

Content Consulting Newsletter Opinions 100

Writing on the Web

OCTOBER 15, 2014

So how do we as blog writers get people to leave the social media bubble and head on over to our blog to read and then share what they read on social media? Here are a few ideas to get reader’s eyes off of their Facebook or Twitter page and onto your blog: As Usual, Content Comes First. Sharing is Caring.

Social Media 100

Social Media Media Viral Marketing Blogger 100

Writing on the Web

APRIL 8, 2014

Here’s a tip for how to make yourself write a blog post when you’re totally uninspired. ” Theoretically at least, it should be far easier for small business professionals to find inspiring and quality content through web searches. .” Use other people’s inspiration to motivate you.

Internet Marketing 100

Internet Marketing Hubspot Creativity Business Blogging 100

Writing on the Web

MARCH 24, 2014

Everyone encounters resistance when it comes to blogging, writing, and creative work. A small device was implanted to ensure regular heart beats and give him a little jolt whenever it stops. Write about it. Resistance hates it when you do that; it makes him feel so small. Ever get stuck? Give it due respect.

Creativity 100

Creativity Blogger Trigger Marketing Business Blogging 100

Writing on the Web

MARCH 31, 2014

How can you develop more productive blog writing habits ? When are you going to stick to your content marketing calendar ? I know many small business owners who purposely procrastinate on writing and finance tasks they hate. I tell myself I can do it later, before completing a writing task.

Tips 100

Tips Product Work Management Marketing Management 100

Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 25, 2016

Blogmore is a gifted writer, but his blogs never make it past the spam email folder of his clients. He sends a small, yet powerful, email message along with his blogs to the clients. As a result, his business flourishes. His blog’s search engine ranking improves by 15%. Here is a small excerpt from Stinky Inc.

Case Studies 100

Case Studies Case Study Small Business Marketing Studies 100

Writing on the Web

AUGUST 1, 2012

Too busy to keep up with posting on your business blog? A very smart tactic for small business professionals is to invite guest bloggers. Guest blogging is wise but only if done appropriately. ’ But many aren’t writing a compelling offer in their emails. How to Write Like You Talk.

Blogger 100

Blogger Sample Blast Campaigns Small Business Marketing 100

Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 10, 2014

If you want your quality writing to be indexed by search engines, you have to let them know which words – and keyword phrases – are important by hyperlinking them. Well, I’ve got one, but … I never know what to write.”. To me, a good blog is the best darned marketing tool on the planet! They’ll love you for it.

Wikipedia 100

Wikipedia RSS Blogger Keywords 100

Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 19, 2012

How can you make the most of your blog marketing and outreach ? Here are some helpful tips so that your business blog attracts more readers, and you get found, get known, and get clients. In fact, a key tactic for SEO ranking is the practice of guest blogging with links back to the author’s site.

Outreach 100

Outreach Tips Blogger Paid Search Agency 100

Writing on the Web

MAY 22, 2013

Guest blogging has recently become much more common, likely because bloggers are seeing the good things that can come to their blog when they invite others to share. A guest blogging relationship can be as basic or as involved as you and your guest blogger would prefer. Blog Writing: 5 Tips to Break a Blogging Rut.

Blogger 100

Blogger Marketing Proposals Small Business Marketing Opinions 100