A great blog is one that effectively grows your customer base, drives website traffic and sales, and positions you as an expert in your field. Oftentimes, the details can make all the difference between something being “OK” and “great”. Here are 5 habits of highly effective bloggers. 5 Rules for Better Blogging DO Publish new…
Category Archives: Bloggers
The Difference between Influencers and Brand Advocates {Infographic}
This infographic from Convince and Convert highlights the many differences between influencers and brand advocates. There has been a lot of focus in the past on using bloggers to promote a business’ product or service. But in reviewing the data below, you’ll see that your average loyal customer can do a lot more for your business….
Tips for Creating a Successful Meme
One quick way to get your content shared virally is to start a meme. If you spend any time online, you’ve seen a variety of memes. Often you may not even realize they are popular memes unless you start to see a lot of them. What is a meme? A meme is a way to transmit…
Adding a Static Home Page to your WordPress Blog
You might be a blogger who is ready to take your blog to the next level or a small business owner who has heard so many good things about using WordPress, but really need a static home page instead of a blog page. The good news? WordPress makes it easy to add a static home page…
Using Disqus for your Blog Comments
At some point during your personal or business blog’s life, you may find that your blog’s native commenting platform is lacking in functionality. If you are not satisfied with that native system, there are several options available. Disqus is one such option. Disqus is a third party commenting program for blogs and websites that is…
Social Networking Safety Tips
In an era when online relationships can easily blossom into in-person relationships, it’s important to be sure that you are actively protecting your personal information. Social media profiles often provide more insight into our lives than we realize. There are a few key guidelines everyone should follow when maintaining content online. 1. Don’t Share PII…
So, you want to be a freelance writer?
So, you wanna be a freelance writer and you don’t know where to start, eh? I am here to rescue you! Freelance writing opportunities exist all around you, but finding out where to find them is almost like going on a quest to find the Holy Grail. Why is it so hard? Because if I apply…
How to Create a Blogging Schedule
While there are many sites out there that post daily or even multiple times a day, this blog posting strategy is not necessary for every blog or business. If you’re considering how to optimize your posting schedule, the overview below can provide some helpful guidelines. Tips for Creating a Posting Schedule for your Blog Monday:…
The State of the Blogosphere 2012
Happy New Year and best wishes for a happy, successful 2012! What better way to kick off another year than to take stock in the current state of the blogosphere. Social Media Examiner wrote a post that includes fascinating data on bloggers, blogging and social media. Did you know that… Most bloggers are between 25…
Tips for Encouraging GFC Followers to Subscribe to your Feed
In less than 3 months, Google is shutting down Google FriendConnect widget service to all non-Blogger blogs. Many in the blogging community are mourning the soon-to-be loss of a substantial chunk of their readership. Below is a list of ideas – many that can be used more than once – for encouraging your Google FriendConnect…
