It's no secret that I read and share a lot of blogging articles and resources via my social networks. But, if you don't follow me on Twitter or Facebook, then you may have missed some great blog posts about blogging...
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Let's face it. Blogging IS Content Marketing.
As you plan and organize the content you write that will attract the right readers, it's generally agreed that it's good to mix up the style of posts you write. You want to keep your readers interested and engaged. Consider how-to posts, case studies, Q&A, polls and interviews to name a few styles. However, by far the most popular type of post is the List Post.
List posts are easy to scan and read, and they tend to get shared a lot.
In my travels around the web, I found a very cool list about why list articles are great for content marketing. You can even add your own reason to the list by clicking through see the full list.
What would you add to this list?
Related Post
The Ultimate Tool for Building a List Post
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As I prepped for Virtual Blog Writing Day (you're welcome to join us!), looking for articles to help bloggers be productive, efficient and create great posts, I ran across this infographic from my colleague Derek Halpern of SocialTriggers.com. When creating your posts, this is a helpful guide for formatting your content.
How to Write the Perfect Blog Post
(click on the link to see the infographic in full size).
Like this? Learn how to use psychology to get more traffic and sales with Social Triggers.
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If you're planning to attend all or part of the the Virtual Blog Writing Day on August 23, then I recommend you hit the ground running so you can easily tap into your creativity and achieve the goals you set for the day. As I've been planning how to facilitate the Virtual Blog Writing Day, I've come up with seven tips to help you prepare and be as productive as possible during the time you commit to your blog wrting.
1. Back to basics: what's your primary message?
When you look at at the last 10 posts on your blog, are they on message? Do they reflect what you want readers and your prospective clients to know about you and your business? If it's looking a little disjointed and confusing, answer these questions:
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Not having enough time to write blog posts is a lament I hear time and time again from online entrepreneurs...even though they KNOW the benefits of publishing consistent content on their blog.
Awhile back I wondered aloud if having a dedicated block of time, like a virtual blog writing day would help.
Many folks I asked gave me a resounding "Yes!"
So, I'm doing an experiment and have scheduled a Virtual Blog Writing Day...
Date: August 23, 2012
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time (check your local time here)
Where: your computer
Cost: FREE... NO CHARGE...My gift to you!
Here's how I envision it working:
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This is a guest post from Linda Dessau of ContentMasteryGuide.com.
Facebook expert Mari Smith recently reported on the results of her social media survey. It was no surprise to read that an overwhelming number of responders reported that time is their biggest marketing challenge.
In order to effectively attract clients with your business blog, you must publish new content consistently. For some, that may mean starting out with a monthly post and then gradually increasing. Others might be ready for a weekly blogging routine.
Whether you're starting a new blog or just trying to keep your blog going, how do you find the time to write?
Here are 10 concrete actions you can take to get your blogging done:
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The last couple of weeks have been busy at The Blog Squad HQ. Two blogging related webinars generated hundreds of registrations and I want to make sure you know you can still access the content (free and fee).
Here's a roundup of links to blogging resources that can help you boost your business:
“From Blog to eBook: How to Create New Revenue Streams with Amazon’s Kindle Ebook Program.” - get the 90 minute video presentation, audio (mp3), transcript, formatting cheat sheet and resource links for only $27 for a limited time.
How to Use Mobile Marketing to Drive Traffic to Your Wordpress Site and Build Your List - FREE replay video. My guest, mobile marketing expert, Kim Dushinski shared terrific tips on how you can get started mobilizing your blog right now.
ARTICLE: Three Signs You Need to Mobilize Your Wordpress Blog
ARTICLE: A Cure for Blogger's Block?
ARTICLE shared on my Facebook page: 5 Ways to Go from Blogger to Published Book Auther [by Nina Amir on Social Media Examiner]
ARTICLE shared on my Facebook page: How to Shave 20 Minutes Off Your Next Blog Post [Hubspot]
ARTICLE shared on Twitter: How to Write Multiple Blog Posts at One Time [by Sanera Camp]
ARTICLE shared on Twitter: Blogging About What Matters to You [by Rebecca Livermore; audio]
There you have it. Some of the content I've found and shared this week, as well as two webinars to watch and study. Applying just a few tips you learn can make a big difference in your business.
Did you read a great blogging article or find a fabulous blogging resource this week? Share it with use in the comments below and ... blog on!
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Bloggers, you already have lots of great blog content,right? Now how do you maximize your time and energy and even make a few bucks from your blog?
Amazon.com is the biggest ecommerce site on the Web with millions of customers EVERY DAY. Why not get your best content in front of a slew of new eyeballs who are looking for the solutions you provide? Adapting your blog posts into a Kindle ebook is a fast and easy way to leverage your expertise and get paid for it!
Turning blog content into a Kindle ebook may seem daunting and confusing, but it doesn't have to be.
That's why I'm presenting a one-time, live 90 minute training webinar called “From Blog to eBook: How to Create New Revenue Streams with Amazon’s Kindle Ebook Program.”
Date: Wednesday, July 18
Time: 10:00 am Pacific Time (check your local time here)
Investment: $27
Registration Details Here
You'll learn:
Plus much more...
This is NOT a preview webinar with a pitch for a big ticket product at the end. This is a training webinar. I'm frequently asked to share this information so I'm doing it one time, next week. This is info I share privately with clients and now you can benefit too.
The webinar will be recorded so you will get the video and audio replays plus a transcript and a pdf of the slides.
Whether you're ready now or plan later to publish an ebook from your exisiting content, this webinar will give you the steps for getting started so you can see how simple it can be, stop procrastinating, stop waiting for perfection, and take immediate action! :-)
I look forward to "seeing" you on the webinar!
Blog on!
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Blog writing is a skill like any other. You can learn how to do it, and the more you do it the better you'll get. But only if you keep doing it.
If you don't keep up with your blogging, it can turn your website into a ghost town that reflects badly on you and your business.
Here are some ways you can keep growing your blogging tree and welcome plenty of new clients to your orchard.
Here in Barrie, Ontario, Canada, we enjoy four seasons every year. Not every day feels pleasant (though I do believe in the old adage that there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing), but each season gives us something of value - even if that's just more appreciation for the season coming up!
Your blogging tree needs different weather elements in order to grow strong, including rain and sunshine, and here's why:
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This is a guest post from Linda Dessau of ContentMasteryGuide.com.
"Reduce your plan to writing. The moment you complete this, you will have definitely given concrete form to the intangible desire." - Napoleon Hill
If you've decided that blogging makes sense for your service-based business or wellness practice, you need more than the desire to do some blogging and get some traffic to your site. You need a blogging plan...
Continue reading "A Blogging Plan You Can Wrap Your Arms Around" »
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