Top Tips To Writing Stellar Blog Content

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Content is the single most important element when determining the success of a blog. It's the force that drives visitors, giving them a reason to return in the future. Google even confirmed this belief by telling webmasters to, "Provide high-quality content on your pages, especially your homepage. This is the single most important thing to do. If your pages contain useful information, their content will attract many visitors and entice webmasters to link to your site." But many bloggers, especially newcomers to the blogging scene, struggle to produce high-quality content. They assume it's O...
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Is Guest Blogging Dead?

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Guest Blogging: Defined Let's first go over the basic definition of "guest blogging," as some people are likely hearing about it for the first time. Guest blogging is exactly what it sounds: you write an article or post for another blog (as a guest) in exchange for a backlink to your own website or blog. The blog on which you are posting the content benefits from free content, while you benefit from a free link and hopefully traffic. You can find guest blogging opportunities through one of two ways: by using a middle-man website, such as MyBlogGuest.com, which connects guest bloggers to bl...
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Things To Consider Before Starting Your First Blog

Congratulations on your decision to start a blog. It's a fun and rewarding way to share your thoughts while laying the roots for a successful, long-lasting business. However, there are a few things you should consider before launching your blog. Content Management System One of the first things you should do when planning a new blog is to choose a content management system (CMS). As the name suggests, a CMS is designed to streamline the creation and management of a website's content. You can technically create a fully functional blog using nothing more than Notepad, but this is a tedious and...
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What Google’s Recent Mobile Update Means For Bloggers

We first talked about Google's mobile-friendly update last month, revealing some helpful tips for webmasters and bloggers. In case you missed it, the Mountain View company rolled out a major update to the algorithm it uses to rank websites. Called "Mobilegeddon" by some marketing gurus, it's designed to improve the search rankings for mobile-friendly sites, while lowering the rankings for mobile-unfriendly sites. So, how will this update affect bloggers? Google began rolling out its new mobile-friendly update on April 21st. At the time, it was unknown just how significant this update would ...
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Mistakes To Avoid When Starting a Blog

Thinking about starting a blog? Doing so is a great way to establish a strong presence on the web, generate a following, and even promote your products and/or services. However, you'll want to avoid making the following mistakes when blogging. Wrong Content Management System There are literally dozens of different content management systems (CMS) available, some of which include Drupal, Joomla, BigCommerce, Blogger, Business Catalyst, Tumblr and WordPress. With so many different choices, how do you know which one to choose? For the purposes of blogging, most experts will agree that WordPress...
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About Blogging

If you're thinking about starting a blog, you probably have some questions you want answered first. In an effort to demystify the process, we're going to reveal some frequently asked questions and answers about blogging. What Do I Need To Start Blogging? Blogging is actually easier than most people realize. All you need is a computer with an active Internet connection and the will to succeed. Hosted content management solutions (CMS) like WordPress.com and Blogger eliminate the need for a dedicated domain name and web host. Just sign up for an account and create your own blog! Can I Make Mo...
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Common Blogging Pitfalls and How To Avoid Them

Thinking about starting a blog? Thousands of people make the decision to launch their first blog every month, but only a small fraction succeed. This week we're going to take a look at some of the common pitfalls of blogging and how to avoid them. Generic Cookie-Cutter Template If you're serious about blogging, you should invest in a custom template (or theme for WordPress sites). Using the same web design as hundreds of other blogs sends the wrong message to your target audience. Readers will view your blog as being unprofessional and generic, and they may even mistake it for another bl...
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