People are always searching for how to do something or get something done. They want to finish a project, learn about a certain topic or just satisfy their curiosity. They want to find out how to do something in a clear, succinct way that’s easy to understand and follow. And if you want people to read your article, share the knowledge with an awesome how-to article.
Read MoreWe are ready to give your inspiration to take away any excuse you may have for not writing a super-awesome blog post. Now let’s get to it!
Read MoreWe’ve blogged about how important it is to be transparent when you're online and writing articles for your blog. Now, we’re going to enlighten you about a topic that just as important as being transparent—it’s about being authentic when you blog.
Read MoreWhat people are saying about your brand is important. That’s why online reputation management is important—you want to get in front of the mudslinging before it turns into an all-out brawl.
Read MoreAren’t you sick of those ads you see on the Internet promising results, quick? Lose 10 pounds instantly. Make $1,000 a day. Gain 10,000 followers in one hour. Yep, we just don’t have any faith in those claims. This just proves that you can’t buy trust with users—you need to build it. And establishing trust with your audience takes time.
Read MoreYou already know that you have to put some thought into planning your blog posts. But did you know there are different types of content that you should think about when you’re outlining your editorial calendar? These are Evergreen and Timely articles and you need both content types on your site.
Read MoreWhen it comes to guest blogging, there’s no such thing as overstaying your welcome. An awesome way to build your own blog—even if you aren’t writing for it—this tactic can boost your audience and your street cred in one fell swoop. You may not be writing for your blog, but it can be a big traffic boost to your site. You should make the rounds—contribute guest posts, ask others to submit to your blog and reap the rewards. Let’s go over some of the benefits of guest blogging.
Read MoreYou’ve finished writing a brilliant post for your blog, but it’s missing something. Something visual that adds synergy to your content. You may think of pictures as an afterthought, but they are important for your blog. We’re going to touch on a couple of reasons why they should be included in your blog articles.
Read MoreGet all these features with WordPress or Squarespace that help you organize your website and blog so you can point visitors in the right direction—or content. Tags and categories are just two of those features. We’re going to go over how to properly use blog tags and categories, and show you how they make posts even more amazing.
Read MoreYour blog is the perfect place for you to get creative. What’s that? You say you’re not creative? Bah—we don’t believe you for a second. You’ve got it in you… you just don’t know it yet. Once you’ve gotten into the habit of writing on a regular basis, it’ll be time to take it up a notch. You don’t have to just stick with one style. There are so many ways you can make your articles interesting, and at the same time, expand your own writing chops.
Read MoreAfter reading through a few of our posts, you may have gotten the idea that we think it’s a good idea to blog. We don’t want to hammer this point into your head, but we will if we must—You. Need. To. Blog. Yes, it’s just that important.
Read MoreSure you blog, but do you microblog? You might be… you just didn’t know it. But what is microblogging? Basically, it’s a term used for a social media outlet that lets you send out short messages to other subscribers of that particular site or service. Starting to sound familiar? Yep—microblogging is a fancy-schmany word for social media sites like Twitter, Tumblr and Instagram.
Read MoreIf you’re saying to yourself, “I don’t need an editorial calendar. I’ll just write them on the fly” you are setting yourself for failure or procrastination, friends. It’s easy to get sidetracked with this method. So let’s stay on track and go over how an editorial calendar can help get publishing articles on your blog.
Read MoreHave you got what it takes to make it in the blogging world? Sure you do—you just don’t know it yet. But successful bloggers aren’t born that way… they work at it, every single day. Blogs just don’t take care of themselves. A blog is a business, and blog businesses—especially start-ups—don’t write on their own.
Read MoreBeing a writer can sometimes be tough. You have to edit your own work. You have to be knowledgeable on a variety of topics, and at times, witty and interesting. And then there’s writer’s block. It hits every writer at some point. And now that you’re writing blog posts for your site, be warned… it will strike you too. How can you get over the hump and find ideas for your blog posts?
Read MoreBeing involved in the social web means you have to educate the world in your area of expertise. The best place to do this is on your blog. It’s your hub, your HQ online, the place you want your customers to visit on a regular basis. But before it goes live, we have a few important steps to take before publishing a blog post
Read MoreJust because you’re on the web, it doesn’t give you free-range to say and do whatever you want. The same goes for your blog. There’s a blog-etiquette you should follow—that is if you want to be taken seriously by your audience and peers. That’s why we put together a polite guide to blogging, and we’ve got your Polite Guide to Blogging.
Read MoreThink of the web as a popularity contest, but to become the virtual prom queen, you’ve got to dethrone your competition by providing interesting info. Try a few of these popular content types on for size.
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