Introduction to social media and blogging for business
Introduction to social media and blogging for business You’ve probably heard about Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn (and lots of others!) and business blogging. You might be wondering what all the fuss is about – and you may have already dabbled with social media. This full day course will answer the ‘why is social media important to my business’ and address the ‘how do I get started and...
Read MoreTwitter: 10 tips to get started on twitter for business
Own your name If you only do one thing, then this is it – join twitter and grab your name and/or your business name before they’re snapped up. Learn from others Find a couple of people you admire, and follow them and see what and how they’re tweeting. Be strategic Decide on the purpose of your tweeting; is it to build followers, be an information conduit, search what customers are...
Read MoreBlog tips: 10 ways to boost your blog readership
From the team at TypePad 1. Create descriptive post titles Many potential readers will discover your blog through a web search or a feed aggregator, where only the title of your post appears; therefore, creating a descriptive post title is very important. While “Blue Turtle Sonata” might be a fun title for a song, it might not encourage potential readers to click through to your...
Read MoreBlog tips: 10 tips for writing good blog posts
based on tips provided from the TypePad team 1. DO write about what matters to you. This is the first commandment of blogging. The most successful blogs are written by people who are passionate about their subject matter. When you write about topics that excite you, your writing will communicate a sense of energy that will attract like-minded readers. You’ll also be more likely to keep on...
Read MoreBlog tips: 10 tips to getting started
Here are some tips to help you begin your blogging journey (from flokka.com) 1. Choose your blog name Choose a catchy, relevant and memorable name. Likewise, write catchy post titles to attract readers. 2. Determine your topic What’s your blog about? Is it about your personal business journey (like a diary) or is it a way of educating people about your products/services? Then write a brief,...
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