“Don’t Guest Blog For Links”, Says Matt Cutts
As the owner of two blogs (this one and Briar Copywriting Blog), I usually get at least one email a day pitching guest blog ideas. Some are genuine and from writers that produce great content, but...
View ArticleHow Long Should a Blog Post Be?
This is a question I’m asked a lot. Should it be short and sweet, or should it be a lengthy, complicated in depth look at a particular topic? On top of that, should it be conversational and friendly,...
View ArticleGuest Blogging for Businesses – How to Avoid the Most Common SEO Pitfalls
Writing guest blogs or paying an SEO company to post guest blogs on your behalf used to be a popular SEO tactic, but according to Matt Cutts, Google is increasingly inclined to view guest blogging as...
View Article8 Ways Your Blogging Improves Through Practice
As with everything, the more you blog the better you’ll get at it. No one can become a world-class blogger over night. It takes time to hone your craft and find the perfect recipe for your audience....
View ArticleThe Length of Content Marketing – how long should your blogs be?
You know you need content. You know it must be genuine, interesting and relevant to your audience. You know it takes time to create. But do you know how long your blogs and articles should be? If you...
View Article8 Sources of Inspiration For Your Next Blog Post
One of the toughest things you’ll be faced with as a blogger is the need for a constant stream of ideas for blog posts. You audience are a demanding bunch and will want fresh, high quality information...
View ArticleHow Do You Know What Your Blog Audience Wants?
As a blogger, it’s always nice to hear from people that read my stuff. Recently, I received an email from a reader of my other blog, which is part of my business site, Briar Copywriting. Basically,...
View ArticleKnowledge is Stifling Your Writing
This blog first appeared on Briar Copywriting‘s blog. I have never encouraged anyone to write about his or her own business. The quality of the marketing collateral you produce is key to your...
View ArticleThe Quick Guide to Running a Corporate Blog
Corporate blogs drive traffic to your site, raise your company’s profile and show you customers that you are a market leader. They are also a complete pain. Why? In two words: multiple contributors....
View ArticleSEO Secrets Every Blogger Should Know
Is there really such as a thing as an SEO secret these days? Possibly not, but there are a few white hat practices that bloggers tend to overlook. Blogging is all about sharing your knowledge, but...
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