Posts Tagged ‘blog posts’

Search engine optimisation isn't a great mystery. Yes, it will help you get found in the search results, but when it comes to copy on your website, the most important thing to remember is to write for your reader and not the search engines.Blogging is a great way to promote yourself and your business, but making sure your blogs get found by searchers is a whole different ball game. That's why it's important to remember the power of your page title. The problem is that many people get confused about the difference between a page title and a post title. The post title is as it would suggest, the name you give to your blog post. Your page title is automatically generated when you write your posts and therefore tends to be the same, as shown in  the image below:

'I don't have time' or 'it's a complete waste of time' (which usually translates into 'I don't understand it') are 2 of the most common responses when people are asked why they're not using social media as part of their marketing strategy. But those that have taken the time to understand the mechanics of social media and the effects it can have on your business profile, realise that blogging, facebook interaction and Twitter can all boost business and credibility. Many people still think its a passing fad - nope, it's still here. Many people think the only way to market it through old fashioned cold calling and mail shots - nope, most people won't buy from a cold caller. So if you are one of the stalwarts who refuses to acknowledge the benefits of social media, let me ask you... How ...

  Judging by the number of spam comments I receive every day on my blogs, many people appear to be under the impression that adding comments to blogs is a great way to gather links for their own website. Apart from it being very annoying for the blog owner, commenting doesn’t really have that kind of effect. The only way your comment will drive traffic to your website is if you have something interesting to say. In my experience there are 2 types of spammers: those who don’t try and hide what they’re doing because they leave comments riddled with hyperlinks to other websites; and those who just leave total gibberish. If you want to be seen as a good blog commenter and add value, here are a few tips for you. 1. Read How can you leave a worthwhile comment if you haven’t actually read ...

  One of the most important aspects of your SEO strategy is the generation of back links. One of the best ways to do that is to blog. Constantly adding fresh content, in the form of blog posts, will help drive traffic to your website, enable you to build a constant stream of back links and attract links to your website. Blogging will also: Add value to your relationships with your customers Position you as an expert in your field Boost your online exposure because you’ll own more of the web No matter what your market sector, you can utilise the power of blogging to drive more traffic to your website and improve your rankings. Of course, you do have to come up with a constant stream of ideas. Idea generation Trust me, you have a wealth of ideas to write about – you just have to ...

  You’ve heard it time and time again that blogging will help your business’s online exposure. You’ve probably got your blog set up ready to go but there’s a question lurking in the back of your mind… How do I start blogging? If you’ve got this far you’ve probably already answered the question “why do I want to blog?” Just in case you haven’t, you need to think about it carefully. A blog is an online platform from which  you can give your opinion and offer tips and advice. It will add value to your customers and provide a rich source of back links for your website. ...

  Are you a serial blogger? You know, the type of person who churns out a post, forgets about it and then churns out the next. The content you produce for your blog is very valuable so you must make the most of it. Unlike other forms of communication, a blog post won’t disappear or be used as tomorrow’s chip wrapper. Once you’ve hit ‘publish’ it’s up to you to make the most of that content and keep it alive. If you want a long shelf life on everything you post, follow these 6 simple steps. 1.  Follow up The world is constantly changing so your original ...

  Are you looking for some blogging advice? Be yourself. The mistake many people make when starting their blog is they try and emulate their blogging heroes. There’s nothing wrong with turning to them for inspiration but your blog should be a reflection of you and not a poor imitation of one of the blogging greats. Your blog is your opportunity to publish your thoughts and opinions and share information with others.   Moving from novice to expert Making the transition from a novice blogger to an expert is a gradual one. It’s not something that will happen over night but here are 4 simple things to remember which will ...

  Blogging is an excellent way to boost your business’s online presence. Yes it takes time but, believe me, it really does work. I’m a copywriter and have been blogging for several years now and it has really helped be cement my position within the Google rankings. Blogging means you are constantly putting fresh content out onto the web. This constant content feeding generates traffic which is vital for your search engine optimisation strategy. As you know SEO is all about getting found on the web for your chosen keywords. So by writing your blogs in line with your SEO strategy (i.e. using the keywords you want to be found for), you’ll attract readers and as a result, visitors to your website. To help you get the most out of your blog posts and their SEO potential I have ...

  The power of a blog is a wonderful thing. It gives you the opportunity to get your personal view of things out there in the open where others can read them. You can share tips and advice. Engage your worldwide audience and share your knowledge to position yourself as an expert in your field. You can create a buzz and a following that gets your name and your business noticed by potentially thousands of people. Of course there is one downside that puts many people off: A blog is for life, not just for Christmas If you want to make an impact with your blog you have ...

  Why do you want to blog? That’s the first question you need to ask yourself. You’ve probably read quite a few, seen people become established experts and gather loads of loyal readers. In fact it’s probably the content of your favourite blogs that has inspired you to become a blogger. So how can you replicate the success of your heroes? First off, you can’t. If you’re going to blog you have to be yourself and offer people something new. What’s the point in producing a copy-cat blog? No one will read it. So how can you become a better blogger? These 5 tips should help. 1. Don’t compare ...

  People blog to get readers. Those readers then (hopefully) see them as an expert in their field, grow to trust their opinion and consider doing business with them. Producing great blogs will facilitate this trust process, but your blogging platform and look will also have an impact. Prolific blogger will write numerous posts. A few will grab people’s interest and be linked to, tweeted and referenced by other bloggers. Many however will be posted and then instantly forgotten about. So how to the big hitters manage to hit gold with their blog posts time and again? Why are their posts so readable? It all has to do ...