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 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 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 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 MoreThe About page on your website is a wonderful place for customers and readers to get a sneak peek at what makes you tick. It’s more than just a space where they can find out about your business—it’s all about getting to know who you really are. This is one area you want to take advantage of.
Read MoreWe are ready to give your inspiration to take away any excuse you may have for not writing a super-awesome blog post. Now let’s get to it!
Read MoreWe’ve blogged about how important it is to be transparent when you're online and writing articles for your blog. Now, we’re going to enlighten you about a topic that just as important as being transparent—it’s about being authentic when you blog.
Read MoreYou say you don’t have time for social media? Bah! It’s time to make time—10 minutes, to be exact. “But I’m so overwhelmed—I have so much are my plate,” you say. Yes, we all do… but it’s time to make the time, cracking on your social media marketing strategy to attract attention to your services and products online. Being the super-awesome helpful peeps we are, we’re going to give you 10 social media things to do in 10 minutes.
Read MoreThere are lots of wonderful things you can do on LinkedIn to help get you noticed and build your brand or share blog content. But if your LinkedIn profile has got no game or swagger, and it’s just standing by the wall, waiting to be asked to dance, chances are your current LinkedIn profile is missing something—a little zing, some polish, or maybe a little makeover update.
Read MoreThe 2020s marks a new era for content generators. Never before has quality content been as important for the growth of business on the web as it will be in the 2020s. How do we know this? Well, just look at the changes Google made in 2019. When welcoming BERT, Google's latest search algorithm, the search engine powerhouse can detect language nuances like never before with NLP or natural language processing. So if you've been generating your blog posts, with an old algorithm it’s time to change your wicked ways and testify!
Read MoreWhere are you? Where are your customers? When you’ve just got to let everyone know where you are, what your customers are into, and your favourite spots to visit, Foursquare is marketing technology that pinpoints and targets your audience, informing your customers of your whereabouts.
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