What Not To Write About On Your Blog
Blogging isn’t rocket science; it’s easy to do. Just start writing. The more you write, the easier it will come. If using a blog for marketing your business is a priority for you, you’ve probably read statements like this again and again. But all the advice in the...
Three Reasons Your Business Won’t Survive Without A Blog
Do you sit down once a year and develop your goals for the coming months and years? Do you track statistics to make sure your business is on track? Do you continually focus in on how to service your customers in better ways? Do you blog? If you said “no” to this last...
Bad SEO Practices – Are You Doing These?
If you’ve been in business for any length of time, chances are you’ve hired people along the way to help you perform SEO (search engine optimization) strategies on your site. SEO was all the rage a number of years ago, with everyone jumping on the bandwagon and...
7 Characteristics Of Choosing A Good Domain For Your Business
I talk with people regularly about blogging. And one of the most common questions I hear is “What domain name should I use for my business?” There are two different approaches. 1. If you are a startup business, I would choose a domain name based on my business name....
Can Ghost Blogging For Real Estate Agents Be Successful?
You are a successful real estate agent. But business is only as good as the next client you bring in. Your business is all about marketing; stop marketing and the clients will surely go away. But how can you make it more successful? How can you reach out to even more...
Would You Read Your Blog For Advice?
Imagine you are in the market for remodeling your kitchen. You’ve cut out pictures from magazines for years, visited the latest parade of homes for ideas, and have been dreaming about a new kitchen since the day you bought your house. Now the big day is here … you...
7 Signs Its Time To Invest In A Blog Writing Service
I was at a networking function the other day, and I had a “what do you do” conversation that was fairly typical. Anne introduced herself as a medical professional – specifically counseling – and went on to describe her typical client. I introduced myself as a ghost...
Who Has Your Keys? Why You Need Control Over Your Site, URL and Hosting
Let me ask you a question. You are at a park, playing with your family. You sit down next to another family that seems pretty nice. Your kids are the same age, so they play for a while. You strike up a conversation and talk about the usual things; how long they’ve...
Are Comments Dead On Your Blog?
If you are one of the many businesses that publish a blog, there is one piece to your blog that no longer works effectively … the comments. And in fact, many are saying they are dead. After doing a little bit of research, I think there are several reasons why comments...
Would You Buy From Your Site?
Phone number. Check. Business card. Check. Website. Check. When you originally had your website designed, was it simply to remove a checkmark from your to do list? Did you throw together a quick template website from one of those inexpensive services online, or hire...
Blog Posts Should Be Conversational To Be Personable
Remember when you turned in that essay in high school or college? The teacher had specific rules about what words you could use, and which words you couldn’t. Break one of her rules and your grade fell instantly. English class is far behind you, and in the online...
6 Steps To Creating An Effective Online Newsletter Signup Page
One of the most effective ways to grow your business online is by offering your potential customers a newsletter. By providing information on a regular basis, you’ll be putting your brand in front of them time and time again. And you’ll also let them see a bit of your...
The One Thing Almost Everyone Gets Wrong When Using A Website As A Marketing Tool
Why should your business have a website? To connect with potential customers, right? Now comes a tougher question. Who should you design it with, and what should its ultimate purpose be? I’ve heard many different answers to this question. “Make it as simple as...
7 Blog Writing Tips You Can Use Today
What does it take to create the perfect blog post? Its not as simple as writing a few sentences and posting it to the world. (If your goal is traction, leverage, traffic and sales that is.) 1. Write from the heart Anybody can put together a couple of sentences that...
How To Get Online Results For A Local Business
“I don’t need a website, I’m a local business.” Yes, I have to admit, I sat there gasping as he uttered those words. But I calmly pulled my chin back off the ground, and proceeded to ask him a few more questions. Me: How do you currently get your clients? Him: Mainly...