When you’re a small business owner, you’re in control of every facet of your business. Sure, you may have a small staff manning the front desk, or a bookkeeper, or even a webmaster. But all decisions go through you, and you manage your public persona. If I’m describing you to a T, you may be…
It still surprises me when I have to explain to smart business folks why business blogging is such a savvy move. It’s usually because they don’t really know what it is, or they tried it for two months but didn’t see any results. Usually, they just don’t understand how it works. But no matter what…
Picture this – you’re plugging away on your business blog, sharing useful tips and tricks, answering burning industry questions, all that good stuff, when an email appears complimenting you on a recent post and offering a guest post. Quick – what’s your move? If you’re thinking you’d need to proceed carefully and start with a…
When it comes to promoting your business, blogging really deserves its own wonderful little category. Nothing else can drive website traffic, boost sales, position you so winningly in your industry, and help you reach new markets in quite the same way – and certainly not as cost-effectively. So why are so many business owners failing…
Before You Hire a Content Writer or Blogger for your Business…
Remember when blogs first blew up and everyone and their mom had one? Some of those glorified online journals are still going strong today, evolving into lifestyle blogs with a following beyond immediate family members. But the difference between lifestyle and/or personal blogs and business blogs is, well, have you been to the Grand Canyon?…
If I Have Social Media Accounts, Does My Small Biz Even Need a Website?
Social media is a boon to small businesses, but are those platforms full-on substitutions for a company website? Short answer: no. Long answer: read on! but i have a facebook page! I couldn’t find a more current number, but in late 2016, Facebook had some 60 million business pages. And that makes complete sense, when…
I recently pitched a super cool local business. It was a cold call – I reached out after stopping in the shop on a whim and then checking out the company website and social accounts. Whenever I see exactly how and where I can add value to a company I admire, I almost can’t help…
I met with a new client today – oh yeah! – and he admitted that while he was completely on board with a responsive new website, he didn’t really understand the value of this whole blog thing. Well! I quickly brought him up to speed on the many, many benefits of a really great business…
You keep reading about the benefits of business blogs, and you’re ready to pull the trigger on one of your own. Awesome! So where do you begin? Let’s dive right in. Assuming you already have a website (no site yet? Quick, fill this out!), here’s how to start your own business blog in five easy…
I’ve been writing online content for years, and now and then I’ll stumble across something of mine that I don’t even recognize, until the byline catches my eye. And while I’ve had comments and even a few emails here and there from random internet strangers offering their feedback or thanks (or asking to hire me,…