Business blogging tip 4 – finding blog post images Finding blog post images is a tricky problem for bloggers. You can find great images on the internet but you run the risk of falling foul if you copy any image you think will work. You could end up being chased by the company that copyrighted the […]
8 things you need to know about creating content
Creating content – business blogging tip 2 If you’re not a writer creating content can be tough. If you are a writer creating content can still be tough! However if you’ve done your homework creating content shouldn’t be an issue. As we said in Tip 1, a well thought out plan will help you survive […]
50 business blog post ideas
Get your mojo back with these 50 blog post ideas. Let’s face it, sometimes you run out of blog post ideas. You’re stuck and you find inspiration has left you. Maybe it’s time to take a break and find a liminal space to regain your creativity. Go for a walk or meet up with someone […]
What do you do once you have finished writing a blog post?
So you’ve finished writing a blog post! Now what do you do? This is a question that comes up fairly regularly. Once you’ve written your blog post there is more to do than just clicking on the publish button. In fact promoting your post is probably more important than writing it in the first place. […]
Blog comments
Are blog comments useful anymore? There’s a trend going on at the moment where blog comments are being turned off. There are three reasons for this – spam, spam and spam! Well, there are a couple of other good reasons too but this is one of the main issues. Some high profile sites such as […]
Sponsored posts – are they worth it?
Should you be accepting sponsored posts on your blog? Depending on the type of blog you have this might not be something you’ve considered. Sponsored posts are a long term strategy – you might not have the visibility or credibility online to do this straightaway. And it’s not going to fit with everyone’s business goals […]
Writing guest posts for other bloggers
Writing guest posts for others. Why would you do this? I mean it’s bad enough just trying to write your own content, isn’t it? So why is it worthwhile writing guest posts for other people? You can build a mutually beneficial relationship with another blogger by providing useful content for them. You will reach a […]
Guest posts on your blog
Publishing guest posts as part of your blogging strategy What I mean by this is that you get other bloggers to write guest posts for your blog. Many people do not consider this as a strategy because it feels a bit like delegating! Common excuses I often hear are: I don’t have the time. […]
Infographic for creating great content
Infographic – a picture is worth a thousand words The infographic below is a great tool to inspire you to write more. It’s the one thing that counts when you’re a blogger. Creating great content for your readers to get them coming back for more is a constant challenge. In my experience people can be […]