Blogging has gained popularity over the past few years, but business blogging has really exploded. In addition to making clients and prospects aware of their products and services, organizations use them for customer service, lead generation and promotion. Following are eight benefits of business blogging that can apply to all organizations regardless of size and…
Category: Blogging
Top 3 Reasons Businesses Should Have Blogs
Not too long ago businesses of all sizes were encouraged to establish an Internet presence with websites. If a business could not be found online, it really wasn’t a business. Today, the same thing is being said about blogs. In fact, some people are advocating blogs over traditional websites while others are including blogs on…
7 Reasons Chambers of Commerce Should Have Blogs
Chambers of commerce, also known as business associations, are groups of business people that gather to “protect and promote business interests.” Sometimes these groups are the primary resource centers of communities while others are citywide or international organizations. Regardless of their size or location, all chambers need to promote their organizations and communicate with their…
Top 5 Ways Professional Associations Can Use Blogs
Businesses of all sizes and in all industries are using blogs to educate, promote and communicate. These tools can be especially beneficial for professional associations where education and communication with members is critical. Following are the top five ways these organizations can use blogs to improve the value of services they provide to customers, vendors…
3 Things Bloggers Can Learn from Roller Skaters
Since returning to roller skating as an adult three years ago, I’ve become a good skater. If you know anything about roller skating – not rollerblading – the thought of rolling on those eight wheels is scary. Skating is another discipline all in itself. To actually roller skate is a combination of skill and technique….
The 3 Ps of Successful Bloggers
With the explosion of blogs over the past few years, have you ever wondered why some blogs survive and others don’t? What special “ingredients” do the owners of the top 100 blogs on Technorati offer their audiences that are unknown to other bloggers? Following are the 3 Ps of successful bloggers that establishes why their…
How to Write a Great Blog Post
There is saying that goes, “It’s not what you say; it’s how you say it.” Well, in blogging, that is NOT true. What you say is just as important as how you say it – literally and figuratively. There are three ways to ensure that you say what you want to say in the way…
Can You Describe Your Blog in 30 Seconds or Less?
When people ask you what your blog is about, what do you say? For a long time, I was blabbering like Ralph Kramden from the Honeymooners. “Uh, I have five blogs and they are about…” Then I’d start listing them without saying much about the sites. Wait a minute. That’s not true. The only two…
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Nowadays, decision makers want to know if you have social profiles, and if so, how large of a following you have. Well, I’m on a mission to grow my social footprint and I’m requesting your support. Please sign up to receive updates from all five of my sites even if you don’t read them immediately….
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You can order my book and companion guide, 62 Blog Posts to Overcome Blogger’s Block, for 50% off today! Here’s your chance to learn how to blog from some of the top bloggers in the industry. Nearly one-third of the blog samples in the book are about blogging, which means you will get tips on…