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Owning a blog is an essential tool and asset to any business, and the fundamental component in building your online presence and social marketing strategies. Blogs by Heather can help and provide the following services: hosting, setup, maintenance, and design!
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
Content Marketing Institute recently released this set of checklists and templates designed to improve and simplify many areas of content marketing! Using a checklist definitely improves effeciency, helps you better manage your content and what you want to convey, and overall better manage "you" and what needs to get done (in regards to content management and marketing).
Go to Content Marketing Institute to learn more about these content marketing checklists and to be able to "click" on their images on their site. This is just a snap shot that I thought was really cool :D
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
One of the better ones I've come across is Olark. For most of use, the $15/month Bronze, 1 operator plan would be sufficient and affordable. Add something like this to your site!
Here is the installation instructions and the WordPress integration guide (self-hosted only as the WordPress.com free sites do not support JavaScript).
In Blogger, you need to go to Template, then Edit HTML and paste the code from your Olark dashboard above the </body> statement.
In TypePad, if not using Advanced Templates where you would have access to the </body> tag, you can simply add a Notes TypeList or Embed Own HTML Code in the FOOTER area.
NOTE: You do NOT want to install this type of feature if you're never going to be around to chat with your readers/visitors. Of course, you can always set it to "not online now" but you don't want that to be the norm!
Unlike Blogger and WordPress, it has always been more difficult in TypePad to customize your blog design unless using Advanced Templages (which is NOT advisable for those not comfortable with coding!). Yes, their CSS module is a nice feature, however, still no where near the flexibility and customization available in Blogger and WordPress.
In Blogger and WordPress, you can quickly access the site's main templates (CSS and HTML) and make your changes.
Of course, you need CSS and HTML knowledge to start working with code yourself. I would suggest going to W3Schools.com as they have great tutorials and FREE!
However, TypePad is making it a little easier now by adding a Head Module. It is only in BETA and NOT available for everyone yet!
This specifically helps when you find tutorials that say "add ***this code**** before the </head> closing Head tag", things like installing Sliders (like the new Wow Slider) and other cool tools and gadgets.
However, it is only available for those with the Unlimited package ($14.95) or higher. And again, it is only in Beta and not available to everyone yet!
So TypePad continues to make progress, but still no direct access to the site's main templates unless you redesign your blog using Advanced Templates, whch again I would not advise in most cases. TypePad does have a Theme Builder though - a visual interface in helping you customize your site's appearance. That, with the added CSS and HEAD modules, some customization can be done without having to switch to Advanced Templates, and is suitable for most bloggers!
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
I just got finished reading an amazing post by SEOMoz, you know the SEO experts, and they stated that 90% of your time should be put into creating high quality content that is shareable and "like"-able, where 10% effort is put into building links. But many ask, what is link building?
In short it is creating links to your own site, to other sites, and wanting others to link to you! For me, it consists of the following:
When creating your hyperlinks remember to select quality keywords and text to use, don't simply use "click here" as it holds no SEO value.
I read a lot of very cool, informative, great quality articles every day and just do not have enough time in the day to curate all of it and write blog posts. So...the easiest and fastest way for me to get YOU the information is through Twitter...and it's FREE. FOLLOW ME :D
Over at Stamping and Blogging we recently wrote an article on the basics, "What Is SEO?" Join us to learn more on blogging each week!
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
Ever think of the best articles or content while you're driving back and forth from dropping off the kids from soccer, or while laying out near the pool, at dinner with friends? Our phones or iPads are always with us now a days right? Not that I agree it's always a good thing, but ...capture all those thoughts, articles, pictures, discussions in EverNote. This way you don't forget!
Evernote Key Features
You will most likely use this from your iPhone or iPad. There is a Mac desktop version as well. No Windows version though.
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
This is a great option for you if you run a series, such as a 101 Blogging Tips. So yes...look out for the book on this series :D But you can also use it to create a book from a certain category or categories (versus your "entire" blog). With that you can create many books, one for each category. So keep that in mind as you publish and organize your posts!
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
We have spoken about using a domain name and why to use a domain name with your site (in Tip #39), how to map a domain name to your blog (past Q&A), however, this tip is for you to go back to your domain name registrar and add-on/purchase Protected Registration. Now a domain is relatively cheap where the domain protection (protected registration) is $25-30 depending on who you purchase it from. Still affordable, but more than a few bucks.
The simple answer is so you do not lose your domain name accidentally and without knowing it. Your credit card expires and the domain registrar can't make the payment and releases your domain name. Your Auto Renew is not set to "On" and your forget and your domain is then snagged by someone else! With Protected Registration this won't happen. Learn more here (I am a Go-Daddy reseller).
Another solution would be for you to make sure you have Auto Renew set on your domain renewal options...however that doesn't "protect" you from an expired credit card you may have used and if the payment cannot be made.
So again, if you cannot afford to add Protected Registration, at least log into your domain manager and make sure Auto Renew is set to On.
Over at Stamping and Blogging (membership site) we have videos on how to map a domain name using Blogger, TypePad, WordPress (free and self-hosted WordPress). Join us to learn more on blogging each week!
A digital marketing agency will tell you that having a business blog will further maximize the visibility of your business. This is just one of the many reasons why blogging for business is a good idea.
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Blogging was once something that people did to document their lives in a type of online diary, which rapidly expanded to include niche blogs about specific interests, and has continued to grow into being a business tool. The so-called blogosphere is vast, with hundreds of thousands of bloggers publishing data online in order to share it with their readers. If your business hasn’t already tapped into the potential of blogging now is the time to do so!
There are so many reasons why blogging for business is a great idea. SEO consultants, social media agencies and even digital marketing experts will all agree that an effectively run business blog is a cost-effective way to increase your visibility, your reputation and ultimately your profits.
Attribute to: Duncan Cumming. Having established his career in digital sales and marketing, Duncan formed his own SEO in Berkshire agency, Cayenne Red. Along with the running of his business, Duncan spends time writing informative and helpful articles about the different areas of online marketing.
I'm excited to share this series with you, called "101 Blogging Tips". In the series there will be 101 blogging tips that you can begin applying to your blog today! Don't wait, get started now!
Many of you have now worked on creating and sharing videos to help your online presence grow, increase your exposure, while your followers enjoy your tips, music, tutorials, whatever it may be.
Well, now I want you to give podcasting a try. It seems to be the next big craze of 2013. Social Media Examiner has a nice podcast show and tips on how to get your started. Go listen to Mike's show and jump into podcasting :D
Recent Article over at Stamping and Blogging - Get Going and Growing Online! Your To-Do List. Join us to learn more on blogging each week!
Happy Saturday! It is gorgeous here in New York!
I just wanted to drop a quick note. I have outlined my to-do list on the top, left sidebar under "Look Here First!" Side Note: My son was very sick this week so I am still in the process of doing the Blog Maintenance/Slider Maintenance to incorporate the recent Stampin' Up! release of its retired lists.
Under that, you then see a list of items I am currently, and will be, working on from new designs, design installations, WordPress transfers, blog setups, and more!
Thanks for following me and being such wonderful customers over the years.
Heather :D
