Blogging Tips for Travelers

Posted on September 26, 2015October 3, 2015 by sitemanager

One of the perks of blogging is the simple fact that it can be done anytime, anywhere. As long as you have a laptop and Internet connection, you can blog. This has allowed many road-bound travelers to enter the realm of blogger. However, there are a few things you should know if you plan on blogging from the road. Beware of Public WiFi When blogging on the road, you'll have to rely largely on public WiFi for Internet access. In doing so, however, you place yourself at risk for hacking and cyber attacks. Hackers may intercept outgoing traffic on unencrypted wireless networks, viewing users' p...

Tips for Creating a Viral Blog Post

Posted on September 16, 2015September 21, 2015 by sitemanager

When a blog post goes viral, it can drive hundreds or even thousands of unique visitors to your blog in a short period of time. The first few visitors who access the post will share it on their social media profiles, increasing its visibility while attracting additional visitors in the process -- and those visitors will now share it with their friends and family members; thus, the cycle repeats. But how exactly do you create a viral blog post? Publish Trending Topics A helpful tip to make your blog posts go viral is to discuss trending topics. If a large number of people are talking about th...

Tips for More Effective B2B Blogging

Posted on September 12, 2015September 17, 2015 by sitemanager

Do you run a business-to-business blog? Blogging is tough enough, but the difficulty is amplified when your readers are business professionals instead of consumers. That's why today we're going to reveal some business-to-business (B2B) blogging tips. Limit Promotional Content There's nothing wrong with posting an occasional advertisement on your B2B blog, but you should keep promotional content to a minimum. You have to remember business-oriented users are generally not interested in purchasing in products. Instead, they seek informational content. The 1/5 rule tends to work well with B2B...

5 Rules to Follow When Guest Blogging

Posted on September 11, 2015March 11, 2016 by sitemanager

Looking for a safe and effective way to promote your website or blog? Guest blogging remains a time-tested strategy for promoting a website. It involves writing and submitting blog posts to other blogs in exchange for a link. To take full advantage of this technique, though, there are a few rules that you need to follow. 1) Only Write for Relevant Blogs Arguably, one of the most important rules to follow when guest blogging is to write for blogs that are closely related to your niche. If you manage a website about pets, for instance, you should focus your guest blogging efforts on blogs in t...

Tips on Blogging for Social Shares

Posted on September 10, 2015September 14, 2015 by sitemanager

The number of shares your blog content receives on social media is a direct indication of its popularity and success. If people are interested in your content, they'll naturally want to share it with their friends and family members. When done correctly, this creates a viral effect in which users begin to share content on social media, and then those users share it as well -- the cycle repeats. The process sounds simple enough, but how do you encourage that first group of users to begin sharing your blog content? Facebook Image Thumbnails When you publish a link on Facebook, Google+, and ...

How to Identify (and Stop) Comment Spam

Posted on September 5, 2015September 6, 2015 by sitemanager

Allowing visitors to comment on your blog's posts and articles is a great way to promote engagement while creating free, unique content in the process. Each time a visitor leaves a comment, it creates additional content for your blog -- content that search engines love. However, the downside to enabling visitor commenting is the potential for spam. Spammers will exploit this feature to promote their products, services and websites, all while watering down the quality of your blog. So, how do you identify and stop comment spam? Why Comment Spam is Bad Let's first go over the reasons why co...

Getting Started as a Blogger: What You Should Know

Posted on September 4, 2015September 5, 2015 by sitemanager

So you're thinking about starting a blog? Whether it's for commercial or recreational purposes (or both), you'll find that blogging is a fun and rewarding experience that allows you to share your thoughts with readers. And if you do it right, people will begin to remember who you and what you write about, following your blog to catch future updates. What to Blog About One of the first steps in getting started as a blogger is to decide what you want to blog about. This is arguably the single most important step, simply because it will dictate your blog topics. Choosing a niche that doesn't in...

How to Get Noticed as a New Blogger

Posted on August 29, 2015August 30, 2015 by sitemanager

Did you know that there are an estimated 152 million plus blogs currently on the Internet, with hundreds more being created each day? As a new blogger, it can be difficult to make a name for yourself and attract readers. However, following the steps listed below will set you on the right path for success. Add Images to Posts If you aren't adding images to your blog posts, you are missing out on one of the easiest and most effective ways to attract new visitors. Images enhance blog posts so they are more appealing, and thus visitors are more likely to stay and read the content rather than cli...

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