So what and who is a blogger? A blogger is a digital content creator and curator. Bloggers can use text, images and videos to get their message across – oftentimes a combination of all of the above. Bloggers have many platforms at their disposal, including WordPress and other “traditional” blogging platforms as well as social media sites like Instagram, Tumblr, Facebook and Twitter. Some bloggers excel at delivering 100-character quotes and memes, while others offer more complex how-to tutorials and commentary. Some bloggers blog for fun, while others blog with the intent of selling products. (The latter is called content marketing.) Learn how to repurpose digital content > Bloggers and blogs can be counted in the hundreds of millions! Chances are you’re a blogger. (You have a personal Facebook page, right?) So who’s a blogger? Mostly everyone. Including you. Want to be better at blogging and social media? Then check […]
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4 Simple Tactics to Get More People to Visit Your Blog
Do you want more people to check out your blog, but are frustrated with low traffic? Generating traffic to your blog is both an art and a science. Yes, you need great content that consists of well-written text and enticing visuals. But you also need a strategy behind your content creation. Check out these 10 awesome blogs from the non-profit and public sectors > If you already have a well-established blog or have a large social following, your reputation alone may help drive traffic. But if you’re new and lack a social media presence, you need to adopt at least one of the 4 tactics below to increase traffic to your site. How to Increase Traffic to Your Blog 1. Blog about other people A person is more likely to share an article if that article is about them and/or their organization. “People articles”, as I like to call them, perform really […]
Read moreWhy I Write So Many Damn Listicles
If you follow my blog, you know that I love writing articles with numbered lists – the so-called listicle. Listicles are fun and somewhat easy to write. People also love reading them! That being said, the listicle seems to have a bad rap. Many see them as low brow, geared more towards entertainment. But there is a reason why the listicle is still popular – and why I and so many other writers, bloggers and marketers will continue creating them. There’s method behind the madness! Listicles are great for producing content quickly Having a steady stream of online content is extremely important for content marketers and bloggers alike. Period. Luckily, listicles are relatively easy to produce. To create a listicle, do the following: Select a topic – this will be your headline. Create bullet points – this will become your numbered list. If needed, fill out bullet points with further […]
Read more5 Winning Qualities Top Bloggers Share With Workplace Conversationalists
You know who I’m talking about. It’s that awesome communicator at work, who is generally well liked and excels in social situations, whether it be over the water cooler, at the lunch table or during a coffee/smoke break. Every workplace has one. What you may not know is that workplace conversationalists share a lot in common with the world’s top bloggers. They both know how to engage, help and inform the people around them. Check out the 5 winning qualities shared by top bloggers and workplace conversationalists below! 1. They’re present Workplace conversationalists can always be counted on to liven up the conversation during coffee breaks and at the company lunch table. You can feel the void – and awkward silence – whenever they’re absent. Successful bloggers are similarly always present. When they’re not publishing articles, top bloggers are active on social media or networking in the real world. 2. They […]
Read more6 Digital Marketing Tricks to Get People to Read Your Blog
Do you want more people to read your blog, but are unsure how to go about doing it? Being a great writer is half the battle. But if you want your blog to be successful, you should know some basic digital marketing tricks to help promote it. So what are you waiting for? Consider using these 6 simple digital marketing tricks below to increase your blog’s readership now! 1. Use social media influencers Don’t have a lot of social media followers? Don’t worry! Get a social media influencer to share/retweet your post to exponentially expand your audience. Influencers are active on social media and have many followers. The best way to get an influencer to share your post is to include them in the article. I experienced this firsthand when British comedian Ricky Gervais retweeted my tweet – which was a link to my blog post covering his social media […]
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