If I’m On Social Media, Do I Really Need a Website?

Tourist on Social Media

I recently gave a talk to The Society of Authors in Bristol on ‘Blogging for writers’. I recommended hosting a blog on your website, busted five myths about blogging and had a Q&A session. One of the participants asked me, Continue reading If I’m On Social Media, Do I Really Need a Website?

What’s the Difference Between Content and Copy?

What's the difference between content and copy

I had a 1 to 1 meeting over a coffee last week with a new contact I’d made through networking.  She told me how much she’d struggled with the content on her website. When I dug into it with her, Continue reading What’s the Difference Between Content and Copy?

How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

Your business will always be a work in progress. There will always be elements to refine throughout its lifecycle, until the day you close it down or sell it on. In 2013, when I decided that would be the year Continue reading How Blogging Can Refine Your Business

When Is The Best Time To Start A Blog?

When is the best time to start a blog

Starting a blog is a commitment – keeping your website alive, producing content regularly. But then, so is any ongoing project. Maintaining momentum and consistency takes time, energy and discipline. So, when is a good time to start? The simple Continue reading When Is The Best Time To Start A Blog?

Is This The Death of the ‘Free’ Facebook Business Page?

death of Facebook for business

Facebook. Love it or loathe it, is by far and away the biggest, and most popular Social Media Channel. I was one of the first few thousand people to join Facebook in the early days. I joined in 2007 when Continue reading Is This The Death of the ‘Free’ Facebook Business Page?

3 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Visitors Experience On Your Website

It’s been a busy year in my evolving business in 2017, with many more visitors to my blog and some fantastic and inspiring businesses working alongside me. I’ve been beavering away in the background, collating all my expertise on blogging Continue reading 3 Excellent Ways To Improve Your Visitors Experience On Your Website

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

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

Do I Need a Content Coach?

Power sessions content coaching for business

No one wants to be that person polluting the internet with bad content. Working with a coach will get you back on track, focus your efforts and grow your business.   Time Well Spent Time… that immovable barrier… ‘So much Continue reading Do I Need a Content Coach?

How I Started Blogging

Behold, my first ever blog post (after the obligatory – “Hello I’ve started a blog” post – much like tweeting your name!) I started my first blog on Blogger in 2013 with my Head Full Of Popcorn poem:   Take Continue reading How I Started Blogging