Citing Sources on a Blog
A blog is in many ways an open dialog between you and your audience. Even though there isn’t much for government oversight or laws on blogging (at least not yet), one rule you should be sure to follow is to cite your sources.
Can I write about…
I’ve had a couple clients start a blog or an email newsletter this year and one question I get asked quite a bit is whether or not they can talk about certain topics. The two main topics they wonder about seem to be their personal lives and politics. Can you talk about those possibly touchy […]
Can’t find and idea for a blog?
Not long ago I sat at my desk and spent an hour coming up with a new blog topic. My blogging notebook had some ideas but nothing jumped out at me that day. I was about to give up on it for the day when I decided to stop down at the office next to […]
Avoid Keyword Stuffing
When you are writing content for your website or blog, you need to know and use some good keywords. Keyword usage is an example of where less is more. Use the keywords (or phrases) too much and you’ll be keyword stuffing – a good way to get kicked out of Google rankings.There is no set […]
Defend Your Soap Box
Depending on the industry your business is in, you may have some topics or views that might ruffle a few feathers. If you have things that might be a little controversial (think politics) don’t be afraid to talk about them or express your views online through your blog or social media – just be prepared […]
Getting a Blog Article Started
Have you ever had a great blog idea but just couldn’t quite come up with the right words to start it? After being in that bit of writers block my fair share of times, I’ve found a couple tricks that seam to work pretty well to get the blog written. When I have a great […]
The Conversation
When I talk to clients about blogging, email newsletters or social media, I often get asked about what they should write about. What you write about isn’t necessarily the most important thing to think about. What you should be thinking about and keeping in mind, is that it’s all about the conversation between you and […]
Why use Google Analytics?
One of the great things about a website is that not only do they have a great return on investment (ROI), but it is pretty easy to track that ROI. The easiest way to track how your site is doing is by using Google Analytics. There are several reasons to use Google Analytics, but some […]
Get In the Zone
Sometimes when I sit down to write a blog, nothing happens. I can have a great topic picked out and some notes even jotted down in my blogging notebook, but nothing gets written. I should add this one note – that usually only happens when I write in my office. Once I realized that I […]
