Trackbacks (often referred to as “pingbacks”) are a method that most major blogging platforms use to notify other blogs when they have been linked to from another site. In simplest terms trackbacks enable content creators to notify other sites when...
Guest posting is new to me. I have always simply created the content on my own site or blog and promoted it myself. However, after doing some reading about the potential benefits and upsides – I decided to give it...
I just wanted to let everyone know that I wrote a guest post that was released today on Dumb Little Man, so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think!
This was actually my...
I’m sure there have been times when you have given (or been given) a business card and had to scratch out the old phone number, scribble a new email address, or add your website address because you forgot to include...
Press releases seem to be relegated to PR firms and seen as a marketing method only used by major corporations or large companies. However, as a start-up or small business you might not be able to afford the costs associated...
An often overlooked strategy that will make your content really stand out is to use photos in your posts or pages. While it does take a little extra time to find an image that works well with your content, the...
As much as I would like to tell you that there is some magic secret to being successful and making money online, I’m afraid that’s not the case. There’s no quick road to riches, if that were the case then...
Recently, I was doing some reading around on some various topics related to making money online and blogging when I came across this post “Why Free Hosted Blogs Suck” (http://www.ginkgoconsulting.com/blogging/why-free-hosted-blogs-suck/) by Lara Kulpa at Ginko consulting. It was an intriguing...
While it’s very difficult to emulate a different writing style for your blog or site, it’s helpful to understand how you write because your readers are building expectations of what to expect from you. We all naturally lean towards one...
Whether you’re starting with a brand new blog or you’re stumped trying to find some direction for your current one, creating a schedule can really help you grow your blog to the next level. While the topic and type of...
Creating a list of items that you have either created on your own or aggregated, can be an excellent way to attract links and build a large following in a relatively short period of time. By presenting a list...
They say that content is king - and I couldn't agree more. You must have something that will attract visitors to your site. But what if you don't like (or don't want) to write? Luckily for us,...
One of the key killers of time and productivity with marketing online is spending too much time trying to perfect the things you are working on. Whether it's a design, product, article, logo, or anything else that you might...
A common question that I hear is how to overcome a product or topic that is - well, just plain boring. Our job as marketers, writers, and bloggers is to take the mundane and make it interesting. When...
Unless you're a news organization that is constantly pumping out new content each day about the latest stories, many of us will want to create as much timeless content as possible. Timeless content is articles that can be referenced...
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