The Marketing Blog

JUNE 11, 2008

18 am Services & Tools for Bloggers Jump to Comments Ever since the philosophy of blogging has become popular a lot has happened in the blogosphere planet. There was a time when traditional bloggers used to rely on ms-word because of comfort factor and less exposure with web-based blogging clients.

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Proactive Report

AUGUST 24, 2010

It seems that Baseball did not get the memo about the power of online influencers: A recent study of 127 Baseball teams found that although many independent bloggers, such as MLBTradeRumors.com and Yahoo! There is a perception that independent bloggers are mere fans who don’t need a press pass to do their job.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 19, 2014

Image: LEOL30 via Flickr, CC 2.0. How to Ask for Guest Bloggers Without the Awkwardness. Why: Guest bloggers can be a great way to promote your brand and add value to your blogging efforts (as we have seen!). In this guest post for SteamFeed , Anne Reuss shares how to get bloggers on board.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2014

Image: Mike Licht via Flickr, CC 2.0. Blogger Research: Is it a Job or a Lifestyle? Why: Bloggers tend to work at different times and from many places. In this guest post for Jeff Bullas ‘ blog, Andy Crestodina examines some statistics on bloggers and offers three tips to get more from your blogging lifestyle.

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Bare Feet Studios

JANUARY 5, 2011

Today I want to share with you some tips I have put together for the destination partners, which apply to any type of social marketing with bloggers. The LVB has invited seven well regarded new media “bloggers” to visit as New Media Artists-in-Residence. You can leave comments on the bloggers’ web site. * Program Overview.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 30, 2014

Image: Lotus Carroll via Flickr, CC 2.0 . 5 Strategies to Build a Network of Bloggers and Journalists . Why: Creating a network of bloggers and journalists is a great way to provide mutual support in the world of online media. This week’s roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on support.

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ProBlogger

NOVEMBER 19, 2014

Image via Flickr user Thomas R Stegelmann. Whether your parents believe you or not, there are ways to make a living off of being a blogger. However, being a blogger isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. Another obstacle that bloggers must overcome is being able to manage their time appropriately. Have A Plan. Stay Focused.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JUNE 24, 2013

Image: Kara Harms via Flickr, CC 2.0. How My Guinea Pigs Became Famous Guest Bloggers. Why: Ian Cleary provides some great tips that make SEO a snap for bloggers of all skill levels. Well, summer officially arrived on Friday, and with it, the longest day of the year. So it’s all downhill from here. Google Penguin 2.0

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Waxing UnLyrical

AUGUST 26, 2013

Image: Steve Worsethandetroit via Flickr, CC 2.0. The 7 Habits of Highly Ineffective Bloggers. Why: Sté Kerwer of Dukeo outlines some common mistakes that bloggers make that can keep them from growing. Good morning! I’m in New York today, working on a really cool event with a really cool Japanese client.

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SocMed Sean

JANUARY 1, 2012

Photo courtesy of functoruser on Flickr via Creative Commons license. Photo courtesy of skpy on Flickr via Creative Commons license. One good way to get the attention of other bloggers is to send them links from your blog. Ask an accomplished blogger if they would be willing to help out. Can it be scanned quickly?

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 18, 2012

Image: Dave Keeshan via Flickr, CC 2.0. I am so grateful for my guest bloggers , those that are in it for the long haul, as well as those that come and go… and I am so grateful for all of you – the community that has gathered around what started out on the wing of a prayer (if that!). Image: Rameshng via Flickr , CC 2.0.

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Waxing UnLyrical

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Most people could give two hoots about the latest app (though they do care about the iPhone 5), they don’t know who Chris Brogan is, and mostly they think bloggers are pompous asses. Most bloggers blog too much. Image: Lanzen via Flickr, CC 2.0. The PR world is full of very smart people who aren’t “out there.”

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 1, 2012

Image: Lel4nd via Flickr, CC 2.0. Blogger’s Choice Award: there will be a Blogger’s Choice Award of $1,000 (USD). The CTK Foundation will choose a blogger (it could be me!) Well, here’s your chance to shine a spotlight on them. 1) and continues through Wednesday, Feb. Pretty cool, huh? How about it?

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Small Business Mavericks

AUGUST 11, 2011

Among the services that Klout now tracks are: Tumblr – A blogging platform somewhat like a cross between Twitter and Blogger. Flickr – The photo sharing platform. Blogger – Which needs no introduction. Last.fm – A site for uploading and sharing your favorite music.

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ProBlogger

OCTOBER 30, 2014

As a blogger, you have a knack to find just one more task that needs to be done. 15 Quick and Easy Productivity Super-Hacks for Busy Bloggers. As a blogger, I receive a ton of email each day. That’s what blogger Sarah Wilson does – at any point, she has about 20 draft posts ready to be used. Let’s face it. Sound good?

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 9, 2013

Image: crimfants via Flickr, CC 2.0. I think that bloggers who exercise that level of discipline about their content are rare. Regular readers of Waxing Unlyrical probably are familiar with Erin Feldman, the talented eclectic responsible for WUL’s Sarah and Sheldon illustrations. That’s how I was acquainted with her.

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The Marketing Blog

NOVEMBER 23, 2007

38 am Bloggers & Writers – What Keeps You Going? I think that the journalist showed traits of both a blogger and a writer. I guess, it's an entrepreneur/ blogger fav topic to blog when starts a startup. I guess, it's an entrepreneur/ blogger fav topic to blog when starts a startup. I could sense it.

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Social Media Marketing

AUGUST 29, 2010

Now, not every blogger uses images, charts, graphs, or other visuals as part of their storytelling approach ( Seth Godin , most notably, is almost always a text-only blogger). There are a number of great resources that are either low-cost or free: Flickr The grand-daddy of all image sites. You need an image for a blog post.

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Waxing UnLyrical

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

Image: Jørn Henriksen via Flickr, CC 2.0. 5 Traffic Generation Tips Every Blogger Should Try. From leadership skills to lead generation, leads are important to every business. Here are seven posts from around the web that will help you take the lead (hopefully!). 5 Keys to Revolutionary Lead Generation.

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Adam Cohen

OCTOBER 27, 2011

Integration requires each department to be candid about their objectives (example: blogger outreach vs. strategic messaging) and to be willing to give and take around a content plan and calendar. photo credit: atrogu via Flickr Tweet. How has your company solved the budget and integration challenges?

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Firebelly

MAY 18, 2011

Between Twitter, Flickr, YouTube and all their various incarnations there’s a growing number of social media outlets to utilize for bloggers as well as professional and amateur journalists alike. Which is where Storify comes in to simplify the process. in the snow.) isn’t quite sold yet.

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Waxing UnLyrical

FEBRUARY 24, 2014

Image: Siddharth Sharma via Flickr, CC 2.0. The Benefits of Becoming a Guest Blogger. It’s still cold here. What about where you’re at? Whether we like it or not, obstacles are a part of life … and work. And part of life – and what makes work fun – is figuring out how to overcome them.

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Waxing UnLyrical

MARCH 11, 2011

Completely random – but useful, I hope, particularly if you’re a new blogger. Image: Virginia Postrel via Flickr, CC 2.0. You probably already know that you can search for CC-licensed images on Flickr and other sites, and then download and insert the one(s) you want into your post.

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Waxing UnLyrical

DECEMBER 28, 2011

Image: JKönig via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Andy Field (Hubmedia) via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: marissaorton via Flickr, CC 2.0. Image: Leo Reynolds via Flickr, CC 2.0. It may have escaped your notice, but more and more media (and bloggers) are working for multiple outlets these days. In the genes? Unsubscribe?

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Harp Interactive

OCTOBER 9, 2009

Learn which bloggers might care about your customer. Experiment with Flickr and/or YouTube groups to build media for specific events. Marvel Comics raised my impression of this with their Hulk statue Flickr group). Learn all you can about how NOT to pitch bloggers. Learn how to measure their influence.

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Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 24, 2012

What a segment of this industry apparently doesn’t understand is that bloggers, reporters, commentators, anyone you’d define as a journalist, don’t owe us – PR pros – a damned thing. Image: Polina Sergeeva via Flickr, CC 2.0. Journalists are tasked with defending the best interests of the public.

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Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2011

One of the reasons I will come back to a blog again and again is that feeling that the blogger is talking to me, not at me. I want to come to a blog to learn something, and interact with that blogger. Image: Picture Perfect Pose via Flickr, CC 2.0. She is also a social media blogger for Melen LLC. Follow her on Twitter.

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Techipedia: Tamar Weinberg

MARCH 31, 2008

You could call me a blogger of many hats or a social media maven or Internet marketing consultant. Digg Diigo Disqus Dopplr Facebook Fetch Flickr FriendFeed gdgt Google Reader Identi.ca In college, I worked as a student network technician and a Unix systems administrator. What is it, then, that I do now? The answer changes everyday!

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SocMed Sean

JUNE 21, 2012

In fact, it’s my 2 year blogaversary for SocMedSean, so I thought I’d take a look back at 5 years of content and processes and try to find one thing that I could share with other aspiring bloggers that would help them in their journey. –Sean **Stop Caring image via Daquella Maner on Flickr via Creative Commons license.

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SocialFish

FEBRUARY 22, 2011

We’re very excited to be kicking off a regular series of Open Community case studies, in which intrepid association blogger and freelance writer Deirdre Reid will be digging into associations (and other kinds of organizations when relevant) who are living and breathing their open communities in the ways we describe in the book.

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Twist Image

NOVEMBER 6, 2011

Is flickr a Blog (you can post pictures, comment on them, archive them date, etc.)? He prefers to call himself a publisher over a Blogger. Is Twitter a Blog (some call in micro-blogging)? Is tumblr a Blog (some would argue that tumblr is a Blog mixed with more social layers)? Michael from Social Media Explorer agrees. business book.

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Your Escape From 9 to 5

JUNE 27, 2022

If you want to drive more traffic to your blog, create a strategic approach using certain strategies, like long-tail keywords and asking for shares, that have worked for other bloggers in the past. Top Image via Flickr by Rosaura Ochoa. Here are 6 easy tips to drive more traffic to your blog. Know Your Audience.

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Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 17, 2011

But that’s what you get for Gini Dietrich and her guest bloggers writing such smart posts that had me go, “Dammit, why didn’t I write that first?!&#. PostRank Connect and analytics for bloggers , by Gini (yikes, this is getting old). Image: chooyutshing via Flickr, CC 2.0. – blog. But she, and they, did.

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Mindjumpers

AUGUST 2, 2010

Tagging Pictures are a valuable asset: upload them on Flickr and tag the pictures with the search words done in step 1, that compliment and are identified with your company. Remember to take still shots of your TV commercial and upload and tag the pictures to Flickr with keywords.

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Harp Interactive

FEBRUARY 23, 2010

Google has added geotagging to Blogger. Flickr and Panoramio geotag and display these images in a mapping context. BrightKite Gowalla and Loopt allow users to check in at locations, and the ability to share that activity among a network of friends. Foursquare allows for check-ins. Yelp now enables the ability to check-in to venues.

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Social Media Marketing

NOVEMBER 15, 2010

Last week, Aaron Strout ( @AaronStrout ) approached a group of bloggers with the notion that we should create haikus of brand experiences we've had. In the multiple blogger batting order, my post was preceded by Tamsen McMahon ( @tamadear ) and will be followed by Sydney Owen. Image credit: funkandjazz (Flickr). Ford's solution?

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ProBlogger

APRIL 6, 2014

One of the biggest pain points that comes up when I talk to bloggers about growing their blogs is that there simply isn’t enough time in the day to do everything they need to, to truly start to catapult the growth of their blog/s. Share the featured image of your post on Pinterest, Flickr, etc., General VA). General VA). General VA).

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