And by Oz, I don’t mean Australia. To craft engaging content, a trip to Oz is just the ticket, because you’ll need all the heart and courage you can find…and a dose of brains won’t hurt either. For writers, the journey to figure out how to craft engaging content is just as tricky as falling […]
Quick Tips To Improve Your Content Strategy Right Now
Taking your content from pieces to content strategy is essential for content marketing success, so today’s guest Contributor asks this… How is your content performing so far? Is it up to the mark and meeting your expectations? If not, it’s time to optimize your content strategy−from content planning to writing to promoting. Jenna Ronan Welcome, […]
Learning to Bling Your Blog Yet?
An interesting thing about learning is how circular it is—a flywheel-like experience—a never-ending motion. Just as the wheel hits top and center, it plunges you back down to scoop up more and the momentum sweeps you onward. And, just when you feel like you’re high up there, it turns out there’s always more to find, […]
Doing the Blog Bling Thing
An Invitation to Bling Your Blog & Feed That Hog… The culmination of nearly six years of work and study around everything blogging and digital marketing is finally here and NOW ON SALE! Whew. Your support through this long and insightful adventure called blogging means everything to me for continuing projects and escapades on the […]
How to Make Your Website Work for Happy Visitors
Of course, you want to make your website work and your visitors happy, too. Luckily, there’s a new book for you! I love getting a new book and this one arrived fresh off the press. So clean, so crisp, so pristine. So Gill. Every website owner will do well in picking up Gill Andrews’ first […]
New Business Adventures: Scary AND Fun!
My great-niece, Ryder, is five years old and when she got her first motorcycle, a 50cc Yamaha peewee, for Christmas, she was a little bit reluctant. Her then four-year-old self just wasn’t sure. [The photo above is Ryder, 4, in her new riding gear but, definitely unsure about trying out the bike!] But, don’t get […]
How to Get the Most of Your Host
The host for your website is basically where your site lives on the internet. So, making the selection of a quality host is a bigger deal than you may realize. I’ve been through a host of hosts in finding my way, so I decided to talk about it a bit. I’m going to recommend my […]
Why Blogging Is Like Kids and Cars
I have a 3 year old niece. She has been on planet earth for 40 months. She is fun, energetic and pretty darn smart. This little one happily recounts stories I tell her from my travels, relaying in a clear, 6 year old, non baby talk voice, with proper diction. She has been speaking since […]
Why You Need to be Blogging with Finesse
Are you blogging through a filter or letting it all hangout? Maybe blogging with finesse can help bring your blog to life. The decisions you make for establishing a writing voice and style need to match your business, align with your values, and fit with the intent of your audience. You may be making a […]
7 Things That Bug Me About Your Website and Why
Things That Bug Me About Your Website #1- I want to pop your popups right in the nose! This especially stinks when I want to read your stuff and check out your site. But, your popups won’t let me! How can I learn about your website and business if you block me at the onset? In one particular […]