Alice ElliottJune 3, 2015 © jun.skywalker, Shop window, via Flickr The main thing I tell a small business, especially a start-up one, is that you should have a blog rather than a website. Because, believe it or not, a blog with added static pages becomes a website. It’s that easy. And you have the added … Continue reading How a Blog Can Make a Small Business Competitive
Category Archives: Business Blogging
5 Reasons to Start a Blog Immediately
Zac JohnsonJune 3, 2015 Never before has there been so much opportunity available for anyone who is willing to put in the time, work and effort. This is especially true in the world of blogging. With a blog, anyone can start a site of their own without the need to know the technical details of … Continue reading 5 Reasons to Start a Blog Immediately
Blogging Strategy Tip No. 1: What is a Blog Editorial Calendar?
Lacy BoggsJune 1, 2015 A blog editorial calendar doesn’t have to be something fancy; in its most basic form, it’s a calendar that tells you what you’re going to write about and when. Now, you may be thinking, “I don’t think I want that! I like to blog when inspiration hits.” Or, “I just like … Continue reading Blogging Strategy Tip No. 1: What is a Blog Editorial Calendar?
10 Essential Blogger Insights After 1 Year of Blogging
Shell Robshaw-BryanMay 29, 2015 My blog, Camping With Style, has recently celebrated it’s 1st anniversary and reached the 10,000 unique visitors mark. Whilst I’ve been blogging for business clients for many years, this is my first foray into writing for myself and running a non-commercial blog. In this past year I’ve learned a lot, and … Continue reading 10 Essential Blogger Insights After 1 Year of Blogging
Best Blogging Tips by 4 Business Bloggers (and Business Owners)
Jen Phillips AprilMay 25, 2015 Syndicated from www.jenphillipsapril.com Blogging Tips You’ve heard that blogging for business can bring in business but you’re not sure how. Maybe you’ve been erratic with your blog and you want focus. Or, you just have questions, “What do I blog about?” is a question I get asked all the time. … Continue reading Best Blogging Tips by 4 Business Bloggers (and Business Owners)
How To Blog For A Product Business: Think Sideways
Lacy BoggsMay 12, 2015 Okay, this week’s WHAT NOT TO DO: This post showed up in my Tumblr feed as a sponsored post. At first glance, it’s just a recipe for chicken shawarma, right? Guess who “dailyfancies.com” is? Fancy Feast. That’s right. It’s a recipe from a CAT FOOD COMPANY. This is just… This opens … Continue reading How To Blog For A Product Business: Think Sideways
How to Make Your Corporate Blog More Interesting and More Successful
Jessica MehringMay 11, 2015 No matter the size of your company, having a blog is beneficial for so many reasons. A blog helps you: Share your expertise with your target audience Build your company’s credibility Get found in search engines Build your brand Communicate with customers Move visitors down the sales funnel For some reason, … Continue reading How to Make Your Corporate Blog More Interesting and More Successful
5 Things We Learned From Our Most Viral Guest Blog Yet
Brian BurtMay 8, 2015 When you write a guest blog that garners over 300,000 social media shares and gets Tweeted by editors from Time Magazine, Mashable, Buzzfeed and the New York Times, you know you’re doing something right. But what is that exactly? After you do a happy dance (or several), spring for the pricey … Continue reading 5 Things We Learned From Our Most Viral Guest Blog Yet
How To Choose The Best Business Blog Categories
Linda DessauMay 7, 2015 Your business blog categories are a vital part of your content marketing strategy. When someone visits your website and finds your list of blog categories displayed in the sidebar, they get an instant snapshot of the range of your expertise, and how you can help your customers. Your blog categories are … Continue reading How To Choose The Best Business Blog Categories
Top 8 Proven Benefits of Business Blogging (Infographic)
Jomer GregorioMay 5, 2015 Many small business owners put off blogging thinking this “fad” is just a waste of their time and effort. This line of thinking is not what successful Digital Marketers have with regards to business blogging. As much as 81% believe business blogging is a critical business process according to Hubspot’s Inbound … Continue reading Top 8 Proven Benefits of Business Blogging (Infographic)