– bloggingbasics101.com This week I asked my Blogging Basics 101 Facebook fans to share their best blogging tip for beginners. They had some good ones! Barbara H.: Blogging is a learning curve. You’ll develop your own vision and writing style over time. It’s okay to make mistakes and learn from them. Linda K. of Travels with Children: Pick a blog name/URL that is descriptive, useful, and lasting… Continue Reading On bloggingbasics101.com » The Walking Dead Guide to Writing a Killer Blog Opening – problogger.net This is a guest contribution by Belinda Weaver, the SEO and marketing copywriter behind The Copy Detective. A sheriff’s car...
Free Webinar Programs For Personal And Business Use – blogherald.com If you need to host a quick webinar with your business colleagues, study group at school, or anyone else for that matter, you might want to consider some of the very capable free applications available for general use. Webinar programs allow users to share screencasts, chat with friends and even connect to customers… Continue Reading On blogherald.com » Do You Make These 6 Domain Name Mistakes? – problogger.net I’m regularly asked about the mistakes I made when starting out with blogging and the first two words that usually spring to...
Five Inspirational Women Business Speakers – bloggingtips.com The role of successful women in the world of commerce is unfortunately still something that can frequently fall foul of glass ceilings. Thankfully, the importance of inspirational women speaking on business matters is becoming more recognized by many institutions and organizations, leading to an increasing number of high profile female public speakers featuring at a wide range of events… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » How to Use Ebooks Strategically and Reach Your Content Marketing Goals – copyblogger.com/blog/ Have you written an ebook yet? Some of the most-respected content marketers have embraced ebooks for...
5 Creative Ways To Get To Know Your Blogging Audience In Real Life – spiceupyourblog.com Guest Post – Our host is Garrett Moon, who has some interesting views on how you can profile your audience.See How To Become a guest author on Spice Up Your Blog. Many of us think that we know who we are writing to, but do we really? The problem with identifying and understanding our blog audience is that we resort to dated techniques that don't help us understand who they really are… Continue Reading On spiceupyourblog.com » Case Study: How a “No Meat Athlete” Built...
Why you need to hire a professional content writer – bloggingtips.com By virtue of the fact that you can sit in the comfort of your own home, get all the tools you need to start a business, and basically run a big part of it from there, some people think they can handle every aspect of their online business. That’s not entirely the whole story. What was once a cottage industry surrounding Internet marketing has become an industry onto itself and one of the core services you really can’t do without is good content writing… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com »...
6 Virtual Assistant Services for Bloggers and Freelancers – bloggingtips.com If you’re a full-time freelance writer or blogger, or even part-time, then you know how hectic things can get it. At first you may start out with just a few daily tasks, but after a few months things get much busier. Before you know it, you’re wishing that there were more hours in the day and you’re bombarded with emails, guest posts, and writing jobs – at least that’s how it is for me… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » 5 Writing Links You Can Use in the Field – copyblogger.com/blog/...
How Guest Posting Will Boost Your SEO Value – blogherald.com Many websites consider allowing guest posting in order to help boost their ratings. On the other hand some websites choose to guest post on other sites in order to help boost their rankings. In both of these cases you watch your ratings go through the roof so long as you execute your posts correctly… Continue Reading On blogherald.com » Complete Guide To The New Google+ Comments On Blogger And WordPress – spiceupyourblog.com It's been a week since Google launched the new Google Plus commenting system for blogger.In this post we...
How to Build an Audience with Google+ Hangouts – copyblogger.com/blog/ There is nothing more effective for building your audience than face-to-face communication. Social media posts can’t compare with the ability to see your audience blink, follow their hand gestures, or witness their eye movements and facial expressions — all key components of what’s been called human media… Continue Reading On copyblogger.com/blog/ » Does Your Business Blog Need a Category Cleanup? – buildabetterblog.com This is a guest post by Linda Dessau of ContentMasteryGuide.com. anyone about to start a blog should attend #barrieblogathon to get it started right.Fixing it up is really...
Tips to Create Effective Sales Pages – dailyblogtips.com If you already have a sales page, or are planning to build one soon, you should check out a post from my buddy Karl Staib, titled 10 Tips to Create a Sales Page that Converts Prospects to Customers. Karl goes through the strategies that worked well on his own sales pages, including the best practices of the industry… Continue Reading On dailyblogtips.com » Why Use PPC with SEO – bloggingtips.com There are many reasons to use pay-per-click (PPC) marketing, with search engine optimization (SEO). By using these two proven online marketing strategies...
The Importance of Using Credit Cards to Run a Blogging Business – bloggingtips.com I’ve been running my online business for over 15 years now and when I first started out I was just a kid. I didn’t have any credit, so I couldn’t get a credit card. For the longest time I was using a credit card in my parents’ names and with all of the spending online they had some killer credit history! Soon enough I was finally able to get a credit card of my own and then the fun began! Having a credit card for your...
Stop. Don’t post that post! 7 questions to ask before you hit publish – problogger.net This is a guest contribution by Kate Toon, an award-winning SEO and advertising copywriter. You have a blog post. Who cares whether you wrote it yourself or paid someone to create it? It’s the right length. You’ve shoe-horned your chosen keyword phrase ‘Pink llama-wool pyjamas’ into it five times… Continue Reading On problogger.net » 7 Reasons Why Acting Goofy On Your Blog Helps Business – spiceupyourblog.com Guest Post – Our host is Brianne Walter, here Brianne explains why you don't have to be serious on your blog...
Here’s a few keyword tips that work wonders – bloggingtips.com If you do a quick search, you’ll see there are more than a few keyword tips out there and trying to put together a good internet marketing plan can get a little confusing if you take all the advice to heart. It’s best if you read only the ones that are proven successes. Following are several you can’t do without… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com »
4 Valuable Blogger Conferences You Don’t Want to Miss – bloggingtips.com If you’re a new blogger, you’re bound to have many questions about building your blog, promoting it, making money from it, and more. One of the best ways to learn how to grow your blog, especially if you want to make it a career, is to attend a blogger conference. Not only are these great for educational purposes, but they give you the opportunity to network and connect with other bloggers… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » 5 Writing Links You’ll be Glad You Clicked – copyblogger.com/blog/ This week on...
Alternatives to Google Reader – bloggingtips.com Many people are disappointed by the shut down of Google reader, however, it is not the end of the world for people who use it. There are several alternatives to the popular Google reader that can be used to perform the same functions. Each alternative offers something different to choose from, leaving Google Reader users the opportunity to find a reader that is perfect for them… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » 5 Keys to Writing Excellent Blog Posts – problogger.net Today in a radio interview I was asked to give 4-5 quick tips on...
How Social Media Killed The Postcard [Infographic] – blogherald.com Remember when you use to take a trip to Hawaii and you would purchase a postcard to send home? Those days are long gone and social media is to blame. The team at Skyscanner recently conducted a Social Media Use Poll in the UK and they discovered that most travelers have turned to social media in place of paper-based postcards… Continue Reading On blogherald.com » The Definitive Guide to Setting Up and Marketing a Podcast to Help Grow Your Blog – problogger.net This is a Guest Contribution by Chris Ducker, from ChrisDucker.com. It’s...
How To Manage The Online Reputation Of A Business Effectively – bloggingtips.com Today, businesses have to invest a lot of time and money in online reputation management simply because the majority of consumers use the Internet to find information about products and services. According to a study carried out by GroupM, 58% of consumers rely on information gathered online to make purchase decisions… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » 3 Simple ways You can get your Blog Engagement Rockin – problogger.net A Guest Contribution by Shaun McCarthy from Twitter, or visit Training Outcomes When was the last time you learned something...
A Slick New Featured Posts Image Slider For Blogger – spiceupyourblog.com In the past I have provided Blogger users with a number of different Image sliders or featured posts sliders.Recently while working on a blog design job I had a client looking for a very specific slider to display some of their best images.The slider needed to have some specific specifications which were not covered by my previous efforts… Continue Reading On spiceupyourblog.com » Discover Your Strengths and Supercharge Your Business – copyblogger.com/blog/ Have you ever been kept awake until 2 in the morning having an imaginary conversation with one...
How to Drive More Referral Traffic to Your Website – bloggingtips.com I’m sure you know what referral traffic means. For those who are not yet aware of it, referral traffic is the traffic which a website or blog receives from its link placed on another site. You can drive referral traffic to your website on your own or other people can drive it for you. The best part about getting lots of referral traffic is that it improves the SEO of your website as well… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com » Do Customers Actually Care about Your Company’s Values? – copyblogger.com/blog/...
Want to Know How to Create Links in WordPress Effectively? – bloggingtips.com We all know how to create links in WordPress blogs. Every blogger needs to know how to make a text link because this points readers to any website we want. It’s very easy to do. WordPress’ interface makes it really quick to do. You just need to highlight the text you want to create a link to and then click the Insert/Edit Link icon–the one that looks like a chain… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com »
Want to Know How to Create Links in WordPress Effectively? – bloggingtips.com We all know how to create links in WordPress blogs. Every blogger needs to know how to make a text link because this points readers to any website we want. It’s very easy to do. WordPress’ interface makes it really quick to do. You just need to highlight the text you want to create a link to and then click the Insert/Edit Link icon–the one that looks like a chain… Continue Reading On bloggingtips.com »
8 Steps To Secure Your WordPress Blog – howtomakemyblog.com WordPress blogs are regular targets to brute force attacks. These are the security measures that you can implement today. Continue Reading On howtomakemyblog.com » An Internet Marketing Education in 20 Emails. No Charge. – copyblogger.com/blog/ Want to discover the smartest ways to mix social media, content marketing, and SEO for lead generation? Want to convert those leads to customers and clients? We’ve got you covered with Internet Marketing for Smart People. And there’s absolutely no charge. This 20-installment email course and newsletter delivers the techniques and strategies you need to know...
The Best of Think Traffic Now in Book Form – thinktrafic.net The very best posts from Think Traffic are now available in a special book called: Serious Traffic: Grow Your Income by Growing Your Audience. We partnered with Hyperink to make this blog-to-book available on Amazon, Hyperink and Barnes and Noble. This is an experiment in self-publishing for us. Hyperink has worked with several popular bloggers in the past, including Brad Feld, Dave Asprey, Jeff Atwood, Penelope Trunk and our friend Peep Laja… Continue Reading On thinktrafic.net » List Of Useful Traffic Monitoring Tools For Bloggers – spiceupyourblog.com Guest Post –...
SEOHacker On Optimization – fuelyourblogging.com I had a chance to ask Sean Si of SEO-Hacker a few questions about search engine optimization and wanted to share the interview with you, as optimization is one of the most important aspects too often ignored by bloggers. Check it out! FUEL: What’s going on in the search engine optimization world right now? SEAN: There’s a huge shift towards content marketing this year – after the ever-popular Penguin hit… Continue Reading On fuelyourblogging.com » What does it take to Succeed? – problogger.net This guest post is by Tommy Walker of Inside The Mind. We often look outside...
How to Transition from Feedburner to FeedBlitz & 3 Alternatives to Google Reader – thinktrafic.net You’ve probably heard Google is shutting down Google Reader on July 1st. What does this mean for bloggers? Should you be worried? If you run a blog there are a lot of things to know about and consider doing with this change coming up that you’ll want to take care of in the next couple months… Continue Reading On thinktrafic.net » How To List Pages On WordPress – bloggingtips.com One of the most cohesive elements in any WordPress blog is its pages. Many turn to WordPress...
Scribe for Microsoft Word: Content Marketing from Your Desktop – copyblogger.com/blog/ Let’s face it: a lot of us still write in Microsoft Word. I know I do. And in the corporate world, it’s not even an option. Microsoft apps are just what you use. Why not do more at the point of creation? You can already use our Scribe content marketing software in WordPress, Joomla, and in our web-based application for any CMS and any client… Continue Reading On copyblogger.com/blog/ » What is the Best Blogger Super Power? – bloggingtips.com As online bloggers and marketers we can truly appreciate the...
