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?

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

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.

Two Things You Can Do To Improve Your Blogs

2 things to improve your blogs

In the past 10 years, we’ve published more than the entirety of human history. That’s an awful lot of blogs, and just by the law of averages, an awful lot of rubbish!   Better writing creates better businesses.   As Continue reading Two Things You Can Do To Improve Your Blogs

How To Successfully Start Guest Blogging

How to start guest blogging

On an almost daily basis, I receive pitches from people asking to guest blog for me. I enjoy hosting other people on my blog. I can showcase someone else’s work, help a fellow business out and also have that ‘chapter’ Continue reading How To Successfully Start Guest Blogging

But I’m not an expert…

But I'm not an expert

“But, I’m not an expert!” Have you ever caught yourself saying this? Even in your head? It’s one of the common reasons I hear for NOT Blogging. “Who am I to talk, what do I know? I’m no expert, why Continue reading But I’m not an expert…

Three Ways Blogging Has Grown My Business

3 ways blogging has grown my business

There are many reasons to build blogging into your business. I’m currently developing my ‘Build Your Blog’ online course. It’s a series of workshops making up a step by step guide on how to blog to grow our businesses, with Continue reading Three Ways Blogging Has Grown My Business

11 Essential Editing and Proofreading Tools to Polish Your Content

The content you produce can make or break your business. Poorly written content, littered with mistakes, makes you look sloppy and unprofessional. The real writing happens in the editing. If you are writing your own content and copy, make sure Continue reading 11 Essential Editing and Proofreading Tools to Polish Your Content

Blog Exposure on a Budget – A Contributed Post

Blog exposure on a budget

My two favourite marketing activities for exposure are networking and blogging – talking or writing – I just love sharing and communicating stories. In the digital space, your website can be your greatest asset or your greatest liability. Having a Continue reading Blog Exposure on a Budget – A Contributed Post

5 Easy to Implement Strategies to Supercharge your Business Blog – A Guest Post

5 easy to implement ways to supercharge your blog

This week, I’m pleased to host another guest on the blog. Brenda Cagara, has been writing blogs for businesses for five years now. Based in Dubai, she was drawn to my site by previous posts sharing knowledge about blogging for Continue reading 5 Easy to Implement Strategies to Supercharge your Business Blog – A Guest Post