Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 13, 2012

Tootzypop , the lifestyle blog I founded for savvy women over 40 , is no exception. In women’s online media, the formula is one part fashion and beauty, one part yoga and fitness, one part recipe swap, a ginormous dose of mommy blogging; mix and cover with a thick frosting of e-shopping. What is the right breadth of topics?

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SocMed Sean

FEBRUARY 26, 2012

Through the use of a custom browser widget, Pinterest members can capture media from any public Web site or blog and “pin” it to a virtual pinboard, usually organized around a specific topic (e.g “cool shoes”, “food I’d like to try”, or “my art”). And what about Google+?

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 20, 2013

And recent trends in social media are showing that sharing photos and images is a great way to make sure that your blog posts are getting traffic. Additionally, Google penalizes slow-loading websites and blogs by not ranking them as high as those that load quickly. Content Delivery Network (CDN) So what is a CDN?

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 26, 2015

Image via BigStockPhoto.com I’ve been writing about, participating in, and talking about blogger outreach for years. My favorite posts and topics of conversation revolve around actual examples or case studies of blogger outreach done well. What are the best examples you’ve seen of blogger outreach in action?

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Kikolani

JANUARY 9, 2013

Reader-oriented blog content writing is simple once you are familiar with the basic building blocks required to draw the reader in and keep them reading. Here are 10 basic steps that will lead any blogger down the desired path to creating compelling content. Set up RSS feeds for Google Search Results for terms that are relevant.

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Webbiquity SMM

DECEMBER 12, 2012

Will Google+ be a “Facebook killer” or just Google’s next failed social network? Then again, the average Facebook user spends nearly seven hours per month on the site—compared to just three minutes for the average Google+user. So what makes Google+ special? Google+ Guides and Tips.

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ProBlogger

MAY 21, 2020

The post 9 Blogging Hurdles I’ve Faced as a Blogger and How I Got over Them appeared first on ProBlogger. Today I want to talk about nine hurdles I’ve faced as a blogger, and how I got over them. When I first started blogging back in 2002 I was a technological Luddite. So I started by using a free blog platform.

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Firebelly

AUGUST 23, 2012

Content marketing is about more than just blogging. While that’s the first thing that people think of — at least me, as a professional blogger — content is anything that can be read, watched, seen, or heard. Besides, Google can’t see pictures, and they’re still working on pulling the words from videos.

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Kikolani

APRIL 26, 2011

Blogging has probably revolutionized the Internet in a way that few other trends have been able to accomplish. Anyone who has access to the Internet can setup a blog to write about themselves or voice their opinions. However, not every blog really appeal to the general public. It is time to make your blog ROCK!

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Kikolani

JUNE 15, 2012

This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the best posts of the week in blogging, business, freelancing, SEO, and social media on kikolani.com. Here are some of the best articles I have seen on Google+ , retweeted on @kikolani , and read in RSS subscriptions this week. Blogging / Writing. Freelancing.

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Kikolani

JULY 25, 2011

After using Google+ for a few weeks, I decided to share some of the reasons I like it so much, and hope that it will be an attempt at social networking by Google that will stick around for the long haul. Thus far, you can’t feed your Twitter, Facebook, or other updates into your Google+ stream. No automated updates.

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Convince & Convert

FEBRUARY 24, 2015

At GroupHigh, I have worked with both brands and agencies on blogger outreach strategy. No matter the goal or the end result, a blogger outreach strategy that works has key components and crucial ingredients. Why Bloggers? Bloggers are active on many social channels to stay relevant and to promote themselves.

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Justin Levy

JULY 30, 2010

Justin Levy Marketing and Social Media Home About Archives Contact Disclosures Newsletter Speaking Are Blog Comments Dead? Written on July 30, 2010 by Justin Levy in blog , community , facebook , interactions , social media , twitter 23 Comments - Leave a comment! Thanks for taking time out of your day to come hang out here!

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Convince & Convert

APRIL 24, 2015

million blog posts were written today. So what are the qualities or distinct characteristics that mark these super bloggers, setting them on a plane higher than us lesser mortals? Being regular and keeping that blog fresh is one thing that nearly every successful blogger did. Last time I checked , 3.75 Or Neil Patel?

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

When it comes to connecting with bloggers, I usually have no problem finding their Twitter, Facebook, StumbleUpon, and even YouTube channels. What I do run into is a lot of bloggers who do not have a LinkedIn account, which is a shame because there are a lot of untapped opportunities for bloggers on this social network.

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Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Building a blog that matters is a full-time gig these days, especially if you want to stay ahead of close to 200 million other competing blogs – which you do, right? You need to be on you’re A-game all the time, and as a result it’s just too easy to get caught up doing ‘everything’ on your blog.

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Kikolani

OCTOBER 22, 2012

As a blogger in a competitive and increasingly saturated market, it can be hard to continually create magnetic content, build a community and increase your skill level. Although in the past there has been talk of Clicksor ads inserting malware, they have now joined The Media Trust, the same verification system that Google, Yahoo!

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Convince & Convert

AUGUST 20, 2013

While this may be perfectly fine for a family event or a toddler that doesn’t know the difference, who wants to put time and effort into a business blog if readers aren’t showing up? Over 80% of blogs stagnate with no traffic and few readers but, like Jillian’s birthday party, the problem often lies with how people are invited to participate.

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Kikolani

MAY 31, 2012

What are you doing with your blog? Stuck on Google+? Have you figured out how to use Google+ for your business ? Take a look at how other early adopters are having success already, and figure out how you can use Google+’s unique features to create a new experience for your audience. Image courtesy of deanmeyersnet.

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ProBlogger

MAY 22, 2017

5 Blogger SEO Tools. In today’s episode, I’ve got Jim Stewart from StewArtMedia back on the show to talk about SEO tools to help you to rank your blog higher. We also talk about Google’s Search console and how it’s really an essential thing all bloggers should be using. Resources on 5 SEO Tools for Bloggers.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

JULY 15, 2010

Social Media Consultant and Tech Geek at Heart Home About Press Consulting Contact Sitemap Home > Blogging , Marketing > 7 Deadly Blog Writing Sins 7 Deadly Blog Writing Sins by Tamar Weinberg on July 15, 2010 Share This is a guest post by Frank Lee. These days, many people have started a blog for hobby or business.

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Kikolani

JANUARY 16, 2011

I would have to say that it was the fastest and hardest I’ve typed within one hour, but it was a great experience where I got to really learn a lot about what blogging questions people have today. Social Media Examiner’s Live Blogging Q&A. Question: How important is video blogging as compared to typical blogging?

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Writtent Blog

JUNE 20, 2014

Want to maximize your blog traffic? Today, I list 27 of the best search engine optimization plugins available for those looking to get more traffic to their blogs. There is also a Premium version, which includes support and Google Webmaster integration. Google XML Sitemaps. Google Analytics Dashboard For WP.

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yMarketingMatters

OCTOBER 22, 2014

Businesses have definitely realized and experienced the power and importance of social media. It also allows you to reach out directly to influencers, bloggers, media and journalists to tell your story. Sign up HERE to get my blogs on the latest social media and marketing trends, updates and best practices.

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Kikolani

AUGUST 31, 2011

I see so many bloggers and webmasters making crazy assumptions about getting rich from the internet. I know this could be strange concept for some given the main drive for most bloggers is to get more visitors but I want to get across the concept that quality traffic beats quantity every time. For example let’s look at YouTube.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 21, 2012

Today, I’m going to share with you some of the Google Chrome extensions that have made my daily blogging tasks easier. All you need to do is type in your URL and tons of information about your site’s SEO will pop out, from your indexed pages in Google and Bing, to your Pagerank and traffic levels. Google Dictionary.

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Kikolani

FEBRUARY 24, 2011

­­This post is part of a weekly series, Fetching Friday, featuring the best posts of the week in blogging, online business, SEO, and social media on kikolani.com. Blogging / Writing. Too busy to blog? 7 ways to blog more – how to make more time for blogging and find inspiration. The Resources Mashup.

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Kikolani

JULY 12, 2012

Bounce rates are not a foolproof parameter for measuring exit stats and the effectiveness of your blog promotion. It means half of your visitors have returned at least once in that time to check upon your blog. When you manage to make people come back regularly to your blog, it means you have built your loyal public.

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Writtent Blog

NOVEMBER 4, 2013

There’s strategy, metrics, and then there’s closely-guarded blogging secrets that even many of the elite don’t know. From adjusting the way you cite your sources in your content to carefully auditing your technology, we’ve compiled a list of blogging secrets that could revolutionize your work: 1. Consider Technology Carefully.

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Writtent Blog

MAY 5, 2013

Guest blogging is a remarkable tool for earning backlinks to your company’s website, a component that Google and other major search engines use heavily to determine the rank of your content. Earning and maintaining a position at the top of Google isn’t just critical for your brand to gain exposure, it can be crucial to survival.

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ProBlogger

JUNE 19, 2017

6 Recommendations to Monetize Your Blog. In today’s episode I want to talk about making money blogging. More specifically, I want to tackle a question from a reader who has been blogging for a while without monetizing but is wondering which income stream she should try first. Is it Really Possible to Make Money From Your Blog?

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Writtent Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2013

There are so many bloggers around the web nowadays, and a lot of them write informative, good quality content that people like to read. A present-day blogger has to realize that many other bloggers have reached a certain level of popularity. So, why don’t we use this feature to the good of our blog posts’ popularity?

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Writtent Blog

JANUARY 24, 2014

According to Hubspot , blogging for your business will increase your website traffic by at least 55%. Every time you post on your blog, you’re creating another opportunity to be found by potential clients for your business. What Will You Blog About? The first step in starting a successful blog is choosing a topic of interest.

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Writtent Blog

JANUARY 27, 2014

Thanks to the growing number of blogs popping up online, digging through the abundance of content to find resources that consistently provide value is challenging. With the TOP 25 internet marketing blog list in your Feedly account – you’ll have everything you need at your fingertips. Blogs on Analytics. SEO Blogs.

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Kikolani

SEPTEMBER 19, 2012

As bloggers, writers, authors, artists, photographers (and more) our terms of reference and professional focus is not on the tech-side of the blogging equation. Google Docs, Gmail, Hotmail, Yahoo! It has many definitions, many forms, many styles. They affect you and they could affect the future of your blog.

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Kikolani

DECEMBER 8, 2015

If your website is receiving reduced web traffic or the present strategy in place is not working as efficiently as it once did then you probably have been penalized by Google. Every web portal has to abide by Google’s webmaster guidelines to reach amongst the top ranking in search engine results. Why did we get the Penalty?

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Writtent Blog

NOVEMBER 19, 2013

billion pages each month – and that’s just on WordPress-hosted blogs! Business blog marketing is a critical part of a modern content marketing strategy, and we’ve detailed 7 of the best ways to see better results here. Promote other bloggers, be an active participant in digital communities, and network tirelessly.

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