I’ve searched the web, and here are the top ten social media and blogging posts this week…
52 Types of Blog Posts that Are Proven to Work
One of the most effective ways of fighting writer’s block is having a big resource file, containing lots of ideas and frameworks for new posts. Besides, writing standard, old-school blog posts can get boring very quickly. That’s why every blogger needs some variety in terms of content if they want to be doing this for a longer period of time.
Do Visitors Find It Easy to Share Your Blog?
The social web is powered by content. It’s what we search for with Google. It’s what we produce every time we update our status. And it’s why we share with each other online. There are a ton of social sharing tools available out there, and while I’m sure we’ll talk about a lot of them, the focus of this post is to explore whether or not your visitors find it easy to share your blog with their network of friends, connections, or associates across the various social networks. A lot of blogs could improve here.
You Already Know How to Write an Ebook … So What’s Stopping You?
Everything you know about blogging applies to ebooks too. Think of your ebook as a series of blog posts. Content-rich, in-depth posts that readers can’t wait to read and share. When you look at it that way, your ebook suddenly seems less … daunting. You already know how to write an ebook. Everything you’ve learned from blogging still applies. Just think of your ebook as a series, and each post as a chapter within that series.
How to Maintain Your Blog and Life at the Same Time
I’ve heard of many bloggers who give up on blogging simply because they can’t find the time to blog, keep up on their reader’s blogs, and make time for their life all at the same time. Blogging and keeping up on work, life, activities, and family may prove challenging, but it certainly can be done and it certainly is worthwhile. Time management plays a huge part in fitting everything in. Here are a few tips to point you in the right direction.
10 Social Media Cartoons Guaranteed to Make You Smile
Over the past few years, we’ve published 45 marketing cartoons. To be honest, it’s actually one of our favorite types of content to publish. After all, cartoons are…well…fun! So to help you cut back on your caffeine intake today, give you a few little chuckles, and offer you some social media marketing knowledge along the way, here are our top 10 marketing cartoons.
6 Design Tips That Will Have Your Audience Licking Their Screens
You’re creating great content to attract an audience. A loyal audience that comes to know, like and trust you. But what if you never get the attention of that audience in the first place?
How to Link to a Specific Tweet or Facebook Update
Sometimes it’s handy to be able to reference a specific tweet on Twitter or status update on Facebook. Of course, if you see something you want to talk about in your stream, you can’t just link to “twitter.com” or “facebook.com” and expect people to see what exactly you’re referring to. Maybe someone tweeted or said something you would like to save, link to or otherwise reference… Simply click the timestamp of any tweet or status update and you’ll be taken directly to its own page. Then you can grab its unique URL.
11 Blog Proofreading Tips You Can’t Afford to Ignore
It should come as no surprise that writing for a blog is different from writing for other types of media. Blogs are free to read and there are tons of them, so people tend to decide very quickly if they’d like to move on to the next one. Only great content will cause a new visitor to read beyond the first paragraph of one of your posts, but there are many ways to scare a new reader away. Publishing content with glaring errors is one of them.
What Are You Putting Off Doing Today that Could Significantly Improve Your Blog Tomorrow (And Beyond)?
A simple email you write today that goes out on a daily basis to a segment of your list can generate daily or weekly sales for you over the long haul. And that’s income that you don’t need to do much work for after setting up the initial email… So what are you putting off doing today that could be leading to a significant, long-term improvement to your blog and business?
4 Ways to Use Email to Increase Followers and Expand Social Media Reach
Email subscribers can be ambassadors for your brand, helping you gain new social media fans and followers spread your content far beyond your existing audience. Thanks to simple widgets provided by your email service provider or the social networks themselves, it’s easy to connect people directly from your email messages to your social networks. Here are four ways to use email to increase your social media followers and expand your reach.
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What great posts on social media and blogging have you read this week? Share them in the comments below…
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From Twitter to Facebook to blogging and everything in between, Ashley Pichea is learning all she can about the social media world. Co-founder of the3in30 Challenge, author of 31 Days to Build a Better Spouse {eBook}, and blogging at L.I.F.E. by Ashley Pichea, she invites you to join her as she finds her place in the social media world.
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