The recent explosion in the ubiquity of e-commerce allows entrepreneurs more opportunities than ever to run thriving online businesses from the comfort of their own homes. But while we may live in an era of unparalleled opportunity, it’s also an era of intense competition where customers know that they can afford to be fickle. The slightest […]
Blogging
Blogging strategies and observations in the San Francisco Bay Area.
How to Blog Consistently With Trello
According to WordPress, there are more than 164 million blogs (and counting). The harsh reality is that most of these blogs get less than 1,000 visitors per month, and the majority of them are, for lack of a better word, failures. The number one reason that most blogs fail is the lack of consistency. It […]
Effective Promotion and Marketing Is Necessary To Maximize Earnings from Blogs
There are some hobbies that have gradually translated into money spinning options, and blogging is one of them. Just about a decade ago, blogging was looked upon as merely a hobby. In those times, when blogging was in the nascent stages, the pleasure of being recognized for writing skills was the sole objective of bloggers. […]
The Importance of Publishing a Company Blog
Some people love company blogs, some people hate them – and some people simply love to hate them! Whether you like it or not though, they do provide a ton of benefits if used right. Sure there are blogs out there which are either pretentious or filled with guff that nobody would ever want to […]
Give Your Audience a Fresh Take by Repurposing Old Content
By Janice Kersh Many people like to repurpose their old blog posts into ebooks to help generate email lists, and it’s a decent tactic. But, it’s not the only way to repurpose your content. Your top content can be manipulated to create even more content for use throughout your website. If you want a content […]
Why You Need to Write A Blog Series, and How to Do It
By Megan Hicks There’s much more to blogging than just writing articles. You already know that you can provide readers with infographics, videos, and more. Creating a blog post series is one way you can show readers that you’re a blogging rockstar. Here’s why you should consider creating a series, and how to do it […]
The Systems We Used to Publish 124 Guest Posts in a Year
Written By: Benjamin Brandall Guest posts are a solid way to drive traffic back to your site, by increasing the ranking of pages with backlinks, and by generating interest with audiences bigger than your own. It’s a vital part of any content marketing strategy, but it’s also a pain because — let’s be honest — […]
3 Reasons Why #SEO Appears to Be Hard… Although It’s Not
By Murris Johnson Why is it that when many people hear the term SEO (or search engine optimization) they don’t fully understand exactly what it is or if it truly works? Aside from having an easy to use website with great content, SEO is definitely one of the most important elements of trying to engage with […]