I’ve been thinking about how people can better their blogs in 2011, beyond the general “write better content&# or “do 5 steps to…&# type of advice. Of all the different types of people who read this blog and the different types of content I post here, one large demographic is people who are in the media / social media space and write blogs to that effect. What follows are 5 things you need to do at least once a month in 2011 to grow your blog, grow your community, and grow your communication skills: 1. Things You Need To Blog Every Month. MORE >>

When he tweets or writes a blog post that complains about a situation, he does so in a polarising nature that means you love him or hate him, and this means those who follow him do so more vehemently. It’s hard to resist having a good moan on Twitter, especially when something or someone isn’t doing their job and we hope that our moaning, combined with our perceived influence, will get us special attention. The trouble is that your complaining, whilst seemingly resolving your current short term frustration, might be causing you long term brand damage. Horns and Halos. MORE >>

On Tuesday 19th October, I’m speaking at London Blog Club on the subject of “How to consistently receive over a dozen comments with each post.&#. Given that this is our blog that I’ll be talking about, I want to go with your feedback and suggestions on how to consistently receive over a dozen comments with each post. Let people own the blog – mention contributors, invite feedback, post great comments as posts, call it “Scott Gould and Friends&# , love on people. After all, it is their blog! London Blog Club October. Be specific. MORE >>

We get told to write “how to&# posts and “practical&# posts, but ever sit and wonder what to do a practical, how to blog post on? All of these things, and many, many more, are great how-to posts in the waiting and add that practical takeaway value that every blog needs because everyone needs it! Let’s make this your blog clinic right now: what things could you start writing about right now? The Secret To Writing A Practical, How-To Blog Post. Blogging Social Media Tips blogging practical tipsAnd guess what? Your Leading Thoughts. MORE >>

am always looking out for great speakers to come and impart their expertise at Like Minds , and one of the ways that I do this is by reading a lot of blog posts by a range of different people. Are you as good at public speaking as you think you are? Or do you on the other hand think you could never talk to crowds of people? Then this quick post is for you. It’s easier to find an expert on an issue by searching for text than video. The peculiar thing about this is that it isn’t just the writers. But luckily, you can get out of it. Make it a participation not a presentation. MORE >>