It’s an extra step to take when putting together a blog post or article, but linking to other posts (yours and other bloggers) can really pay off. When you do it right, your blog reaps the rewards. An ongoing strategy, anchoring links within your blog text holds a multitude of benefits if you keep doing it consistently. Let’s go over a few reasons why you should link to blog posts.
Read MoreWe all make lists to help us get things done. There are grocery list, to-do lists, and even bucket lists. And now, Twitter has jumped on the bandwagon with a list all its own. This list is an awesome way to organize the people you’re following on Twitter or to find new people to follow. If you’re busy (like we all are), Twitter Lists will gather peeps you’re following into groups and give you the skinny on what they are up to.
Read MoreYou’ve done your research, checked out all of your competitors to see what they are doing. You can really make a difference and get people to look at things in a different light. But how do you stand out from the crowd? Sure, thousands of people and businesses that blog about your niche start out with the best intentions, but most sink before they even start to swim. You don’t want to be one of them, right? That’s why we’re going to throw you a life preserver
Read MorePinterest is so pretty and interesting. It’s easy to get stuck on there for hours just looking at all the cuteness, the yumminess, and the craftiness and all the things we covet. This women-centric social media site is a feast for the eyes and it’s helping blogs and businesses worldwide attract new readers and customers with, you guessed it, pretty pictures.
Read MoreEven the most awe-inspiring posts can have mistakes in them. And if you’ve got no one around to proof or offer critiques of your work, i
Read MoreAfter years of blogging, you’re bound to pick up a couple of things that really work for you. But what good is keeping those secrets all to yourself—that’s no fun! That’s why we’re passing the knowledge onto you, our loyal and super cool readers. And so we present our 7 steps to writing an awesome blog post.
Read MoreYou may know it as the number sign or the pound key on your phone. But to the social media savvy, the hashtag # symbol is an easy way to search updates and trends. Yes, the hashtag is everywhere. What started on Twitter is being picked up by other social media platforms (Instagram and Facebook, just to name a few). But if you’re a new to hashtags or you don’t know what to make of all of them, we’d like to give you a crash course as to what they can do for you.
Read MoreOh, much-desired blog traffic… how we covet thee! We are always thinking of ways to bring more readers in—we just can’t get enough of them. It’s a never-ending process, but the good news is that if you keep doing the right things, the traffic will keep flowing to your site.
Read MoreSometimes, the most useful content can also be the most boring. Like the practical and maybe a bit boring. But you need this information, and more importantly, so do your readers. You know you need to get this info to your readers, but you don’t want them to tune out or leave your blog entirely. What’s a blogger to do? Don’t worry—there’s hope for the boring content.
Read MoreSometimes, the most useful content can also be the most boring. Like the practical and maybe a bit boring. But you need this information, and more importantly, so do your readers. You know you need to get this info to your readers, but you don’t want them to tune out or leave your blog entirely. What’s a blogger to do? Don’t worry—there’s hope for the boring content.
Read MoreYou’ve set up a blog and have written a few blog posts. So why aren’t people flocking to it? It can be quite frustrating, especially when you’ve put in the blood, sweat and tears that go along with it. So we’ve got some simple tips to help you increase your blog traffic.
Read MoreYou are the best thing since sliced bread. And the world needs to know. So how do you get the word out there? Sure, you’ve got a blog, you update your social media accounts on a regular basis—is there anything else you could be doing? We’re so glad you asked! You should be using press releases to gain visibility online.
Read MoreWe know it’s not easy sitting down and writing a blog post. There’s a lot of pressure—coming up with a topic, crafting a stellar headline, adding compelling content and getting others to read it via social media networks. That’s why we want to show you how to write an influential blog post, without the dramatic meltdown.
Read MoreWe’re all about free stuff—especially if it helps us get better results from our content. And that’s where Google Analytics steps in. This is a free service that gives your site comprehensive statistics about the people that visit your website.
Read MoreYou created a Facebook page and filled it with useful information. And thanks to that engaging content, you’ve earned yourself more than a few fans. Way to go! We knew you could do it! Now it’s time to turn those Facebook Fans into customers.
Read MoreWhen it comes to doing something we can put off until tomorrow, we all have our usual excuses. Yep, you’ve used them all—excuses—but this list is an easy strategy to solve social media procrastination.
Read MoreYou’ve been hearing all the buzz out there about podcasting. You think it’s something your business could benefit from. But how do you get started? What is it all about? That’s where we come in. We’ve collected four essential tips from podcasting experts that will help you get it right.
Read MorePeople 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.
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