Defining a Content Marketing Strategy For Your Blog

At this time of year we’re planning our marketing strategy for the year ahead. But what do we mean when we talk about ‘Content’? I’m proud to host a guest on the blog this week, who reached out from down Continue reading Defining a Content Marketing Strategy For Your Blog

Sharing your Story for PR

Sharing your story for PR by blogging

This month, I was honoured to be a finalist for the Women’s Business Club Speaker of the Year. It’s the closest I’ve ever been to winning award for my business. Sure, I’ve worked for award winning businesses in the past, Continue reading Sharing your Story for PR

The 3 Stages of Ninja Networking

Ninja networking

Networking: When you’re curious, and like to chat with fascinating people – like I do – one of the best things about working for yourself is getting to meet so many other amazing and inspiring entrepreneurs. Then we go and Continue reading The 3 Stages of Ninja Networking

Using Twitter and Other Non-Google Platforms to Find Guest Blogging Opportunities

guest blogging opprtunities

If finding guest blogging opportunites is on your radar, as part of your marketing strategy, a great place to start is to talk to your existing network. There are plenty of lists out there featuring sites that accept guests, but Continue reading Using Twitter and Other Non-Google Platforms to Find Guest Blogging Opportunities

Top Tips To Outsource & Delegate Your Web Business Tasks

Outsource

In the early days of our businesses, we often start by doing it all ourselves. You’re bootstrapping, trying to get something off the ground without spending too much. But as a business grows and becomes more established,there comes a point Continue reading Top Tips To Outsource & Delegate Your Web Business Tasks

Reach Wider Audiences With Your Blog

Reach wider audiences with your blog

The audiences we attract to our blogs will evolve over time, as will our businesses. Although we should be writing blogs with our readers in mind, in fact, everything we do in our businesses should always be with our customers Continue reading Reach Wider Audiences With Your Blog

How Not To Worry So You Can Have a Holiday

How not to worry so you can have a holiday

As soon as one holiday is over, we’re already planning for the next one. I’m going to do it… I’m going to say the ‘c’ word… Yes, Christmas is fast approaching! While the shops are still stocked with witch hats, Continue reading How Not To Worry So You Can Have a Holiday

Eastern Inspiration

One thing I love about blogging, is getting to know so many other random and fascinating businesses. I get several pitches for guest blogs and features each week and I shared an article recently on successfully pitching to guest blog. Continue reading Eastern Inspiration

What’s All The Fuss About Audiobooks Anyway?

Why Audio books - Top Tips For Writers

Audiobooks… business or Pleasure? With my Amy C Fitzjohn author hat on, but also keeping in mind that small businesses can look at alternatives to get their message out there, here’s some top tips from a contributor about the power Continue reading What’s All The Fuss About Audiobooks Anyway?

Why Blogging Weekly is Bad Advice for Newbies.

blogging weekly bad advice

I am often asked, “How regularly should I blog?” I’ve seen plenty of people in the online hive mind recommending weekly blogging. I’ve also had clients coming to me in a cold sweat of panic because their web designer has Continue reading Why Blogging Weekly is Bad Advice for Newbies.