Archive for the ‘blog content’ Category

Turn your questions into blog posts

Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

Time for me to be honest, I sometimes get hung up on what to blog about for my own business. I think it is something that many business professionals struggle with. In an attempt to come up with something unique, fresh and thought-provoking, the feature topic is often times over analyzed.

We all know that most people read blogs because they are looking for tips, opinions, or answers to a problem they are up against. They want to read something that is written by someone that has experience and passion about the topic.

Blog Writing Basics (Part 2 of 2)

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Blogging can really promote your business.

But before you worry too much about promoting your products or services, you should first focus your blog writing on bringing value to your readers. That means making an effort to share valuable information your readers can use whether they choose to make a purchase from you or not.

How to create more, more and more copy and content for your website and blog

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

The key to creating content (copy) for your website, blog and press materials is to consider your audience.

You must give your readers fresh, useful, newsworthy information that they’ll use.

  • Determine what topics will interest them.

Is your marketing axe sharp enough?

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

Your copy may read so beautifully that it brings tears to your eyes. Your graphics may be drop-dead gorgeous. Your bells and whistles may be spectacular in your eyes.

But…if you aren’t really addressing the very real needs and problems of your target market, all of the copy, design and bells and whistles are, well, for naught.

Content Marketing

Wednesday, September 24th, 2008

Recently, Patsi Krakoff of The Blog Squad, interviewed me on the topic of content marketing. She compiled an overview of our time together and did a great job of showcasing the highlights.

Although she asked many great questions, I believe this one was especially meaningful:

What advice would you give to others in your profession about using content for marketing?

Are You Improving Your Marketing?

Monday, September 15th, 2008

In case you haven’t noticed, it’s a bloggy, blog world out there. Blogs are in fact everywhere. They are an intricate part of business and of the Internet presence of corporations and individuals.

Why? Because they are one of the most effective and economical forms of Internet marketing available today. The very reasons your competitor has a blog are the very reasons you should as well.

Got Marketing Perspective?

Monday, June 23rd, 2008
You know when you’re so focused on something that you may lose sight of what it really is or of how important it really is (or isn’t) in the grand scheme of the world?

I got a great dose of perspective the other day. My 8-year-old daughter has an e-mail address. Her e-mail is included on this subscriber list. Recently, she received an e-mail with tips on blogs and blog writing.

She sent me back an e-mail that read like this: So….I guess BLOGS are IMPORTANT?????

That gave me a good laugh. It reminded me that while what I do is important, and, I like to think, helps others succeed, sell more, realize their dreams and learn something new as much as possible, the truth is, most of us aren’t finding the cure to cancer. We take ourselves seriously, as we should, but it’s just too seriously at times.

Taking a step back and drinking a big mug of perspective will make you much better and much more successful at what you do. So….remember….and this is very important: blogs are very IMPORTANT!!!

How do you know what to blog about?

Sunday, June 1st, 2008
Time for me to be honest: It is NOT EASY to write for your blog. The actual writing is doable, but the frequency and constant feeding of information and content to your blog is, well, constant and never-ending.

I think feeding the content beast is something that many business professionals struggle with. In an attempt to come up with something unique and fresh, the feature topic is often times over analyzed, and other good topics are ignored.
Most people read blogs because they are looking for tips, opinions or advice on an issue they are dealing with. They want to read something that is written by someone that has experience and passion about the topic. They want answers!
So a few tips when writing your next or your first blog:

• Be honest and authentic.

• Start with something you are passionate about.

• Stick to the topic and keep it narrow in focus.

• Consider who you want to read your blog and try to speak to them.

• Read and monitor industry articles that interest you for motivation. Was there information that you felt should have been included? If so, make that piece of information your next topic.

• If you come across a business problem and have difficulty finding resolution, turn your experience of finding the answer into a blog post. It may prompt dialogue between yourself and colleagues, as well as potential clients, resulting in great networking potential.