Zoominfo

AUGUST 20, 2019

One way to ease blank page syndrome is the writing prompt – a word, phrase, question, photo, or other trigger designed to get the creative juices flowing! Unless you’re a small-business owner, you probably won’t be able to address all of these questions yourself. What events led to the moment you decided to launch your business?

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Webbiquity

FEBRUARY 15, 2017

Content is king, and blogs often make the best castles. Unfortunately, many people struggle to consistently write the type of high-quality content that attracts and holds readers, and stands out in search. These five tips can help you more dependably write outstanding content for your blog. Write A Catchy Title.

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Lead Liaison

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Business blogs can be somewhat of a hot topic, as it relates to marketing investments. a business blog before committing. The Con’s of a Business Blog. You need to actually put thought into your business blog posts so that they offer value. The Pro’s of a Business Blog.

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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. While this business understands that its customers want security and low prices when ordering services online, they fail to ignite passion or spark action in readers. Blog Writing: What Can We Learn From Reality TV?

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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.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Business blogging can be frustrating for professionals. I talk to professionals all the time who are ‘blog publishing shy’ Perhaps the most crucial stage of business blogging is implementation: PUBLISH THE POST! Business blogging is creative but it also follows steps.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 20, 2013

Many professional business blogs need ghost writers. How else can busy professionals maintain quality content and frequent publishing schedules? What about you and your blog? Do you have time to research, write, optimize for SEO and publish yourself 3-4 times a week? Do you have 6-8 extra hours a week?).

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

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Circle Studio

FEBRUARY 21, 2018

Many B2B companies have a blog but are not seeing the results they had hoped for or expected. And while there are many reasons why business blogs fail, there are a handful that seem to be the most prominent. Here’s a list of 6 common reasons your business blog could be failing and some steps you can take to remedy the issues.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 5, 2013

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Writing on the Web

JULY 24, 2013

What can we learn from Liberace about better business blogging ? Although he was a master at expressing himself through music, Las Vegas shows, records, TV, and concerts, he didn’t write. How can you make your business blog a little more flamboyant or sexy? Does your business blog “wear black?”

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 30, 2015

How are you doing on your business blogging strategies for 2015 ? I don’t believe in making New Year’s resolutions, but after 15+ years working with executive coaches and consultants , I know that having clearly defined goals and expectations for a business blog or website is critical to help you get found, get known, and get clients.

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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.

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Writing on the Web

JUNE 17, 2016

Are you keeping your business blog fresh? If you’re like me, and you’ve been blogging for a number of years, chances are some of your links may no longer work. This guest post, from Susan Boggs, offers tips for successful bloggers and blogs on how to find and correct broken links. Ah, yes, nirvana.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 26, 2015

When it comes to business blogging , how do you save time and still get results? How do you make blog tasks so easy your cat could do it? Remember, when creating great content for your blog there are four basic items to keep in mind (CODA blogging system): 4 Key Steps to a Successful Business Blog: .

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Writing on the Web

JULY 11, 2013

Clearly, one of the most important things that you can do when it comes to a business blog is to share new content. But what about those older blog posts that are hanging out on your blog somewhere? Make it easy for your blog reader s to learn more about your solutions to their problems. It uses the YARPP plugin.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 27, 2013

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 28, 2012

Maintaining a business blog is time-consuming. As you establish your blog, define your goals to determine whether to keep it alive. Below are five common uses for feeding regular content into a business blog. Related posts: Business Blog Writing and Content Marketing: Come on, light my fire!

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 24, 2013

When should you start a new business blog ? Let’s face it, publishing frequently on a business blog is time consuming. While a business may have many products and service offerings, and maybe several different buyer personas, it generally provides unique solutions to customers’ problems.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 6, 2013

Writing quality content is key for your business blog. Never stop focusing on better business blogging. But what about reading great blogs yourself? Why do you need to find great blogs to follow? When you find good info that’s helpful to your readers/clients, you’ll want to share that on your blog.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 3, 2014

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SmartBug Media

NOVEMBER 6, 2018

Is business blogging a part of your financial institution’s marketing strategy? If the answer is no, keep reading to learn how blogging can help drive traffic to your website. The History of Blogging. The concept of blogging was introduced in 1994, when a college student wanted to publish his writing online.

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 25, 2013

If you’re in business and have a business blog, you’re frequently challenged by what to write. There’s always a lot you can say about your products and services, but how many different ways can you write about them before your regular subscribers get bored? But is it enough?

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Writing on the Web

SEPTEMBER 4, 2013

How can you attract more readers to your business blog? Blogs have become a social media platform for everyone. When you know how to blog , you can write about anything relevant to your business’ audience that will enrich customers’ knowledge and show how your business will be beneficial to them.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 19, 2011

I’ve seen hundreds of business blogs written by smart professionals who haven’t been posted since last summer. I think I enjoy blogging for other people more than I do for myself! But here are some problems… All the while, my ranking on the Top 42 Content Marketing blogs is slipping.

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Writing on the Web

AUGUST 7, 2013

Want to make money with your business blog ? There are a lot of different ways to use your blog to make money. One of the most common is soliciting blog sponsors who pay a set dollar amount monthly or yearly to write sponsored posts. The blog publisher can negotiate how much to charge for sponsored posts.

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Writing on the Web

DECEMBER 31, 2014

But after 15+ years working with executive coaches and consultants , I know that having clearly defined goals and expectations for a business blog or website is critical to help you get found, get known, and get clients; it will improve how you show up on the Web. Whatever your goals may be for 2015, we wish you a happy New Year!

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Writing on the Web

MARCH 14, 2012

Is your blog like my tennis, a hit or a miss? Are you writing posts that are clear winners for your readers? I know people who blog like that. They write 600-900 words every few weeks, then wonder why they aren’t getting search traffic. Blogging for your business doesn’t work that way.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

A few years ago I polled readers and asked what their biggest blogging challenge is. Does your blog writing lack inspiration? Is it hard to get really fired up when starting to write a post? Nobody starts out writing well. Two ways to start a blog post: go inside or go outside. I get that. Try it out.

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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?

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The Point

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

If you’re not generating leads – as in: a lot of leads – from your company’s blog, you’re missing out on what is perhaps not only your best opportunity to convert organic Web traffic into actionable, measurable sales inquiries, but also the best way to actually show real ROI from your social media investment. Optimize post titles for search.

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ClearVoice

JUNE 13, 2022

For B2C marketing, a blog is a cost-effective and long-term lead generator for your business. With a B2C business blog , you can: Educate your customers. But how exactly do you write a great (or even good) B2C blog post? Keyword stuffing can get your blog penalized, which can be difficult to recover from.

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Writing on the Web

NOVEMBER 25, 2015

Are you writing stories with feeling on your business blog? If your blog post doesn’t resonate emotionally, you can’t do a good job of building relationships, inspiring trust, and moving people into taking action. As I mentioned in my last post , great blog content appeals to people who are both thinkers and feelers.

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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.

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Writing on the Web

APRIL 27, 2016

This is the fifth element in the CAST system for effective blog content : C ontent (compelling). Here are the top five practices in business blog tracking, using analytic tools, and what to do to improve the performance of your blog so that you and your business blog get found, get known and get clients.

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Writing on the Web

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

I think I enjoy blogging for other people more than I do for myself! The more work I’m getting ghost blogging for executive coaches , the more interesting my writing becomes, and the more fun I’m having. I guess the problem is this: blogging for your business is the best darn way to market on the planet.

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Writing on the Web

JANUARY 16, 2013

Let’s face it – Business blogging can get repetitive. It seems as if there are only so many blog topics out there for your readers, and you’ve exhausted them all. We know the key to a successful business blog is fresh content, which brings more reader who might be potential new clients.

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