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How to Structure Your Posts (and Why You Need To)
When I’m coaching bloggers, one common problem that comes up is a lack of structure. During the drafting process, many writers simply sit down and type whatever comes into their head. That’s fine for a warm-up ... but it’s not a very efficient way to crea"
Mon, 14 May 2012 11:30:12 GMT | Tagged: Writing ContentFive Simple Ways to Add Value to Your Content
Are readers getting real value from your posts?
Hopefully, you’re sharing ideas, giving advice, or providing inspiration ... but you could probably still use a few extra tricks to make your posts brilliantly useful for your readers.
Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:13:23 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
Forgive me for this headline. I just had to do it. Beginning a post on writing headlines with arguably the best possible headline type seems like a good idea.
How do you feel about list posts?
Some bloggers like them; others hate them.
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You know that blog post titles have to grab attention – but how exactly do you go about that, especially when you've got the rest of the post to write?
When I started blogging, four years ago, many experts advised posting daily – to increase traffic and keep readers hooked. And many popular blogs do post every day (at least on weekdays).
So many bloggers put tons of time and effort into getting more traffic - but perhaps that sounds like trying way too hard. Your ideas are so awesome, your personality so strong, that readers will just come to you.
Fri, 03 Feb 2012 04:44:57 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
You might have written your best post ever — but without a call to action, it’s not going to get you the results you’re hoping for. A “call to action” is a copywriting term. It simply means asking or telling the reader to take a specific action. Tha"
One of the reasons that a good work of fiction captures our hearts and minds is that it has found a winning formula — one that, despite various tinkering and experiments, is fairly straightforward in its format. Understanding and borrowing from this forma"
List posts are hugely popular in the blogosphere – and for a good reason. They attract readers, and they’re easy to write. Sometimes, there’s a bit of a backlash against list posts. That’s not because they don’t work, but because they’re often poorly exec"
Do you run out of ideas when you’re writing a post? Or do you find that you go down a huge tangent part-way through? Planning your posts helps to keep them on track from start to end. A good plan doesn’t take long – but it saves you a lot of t"
Without readers, your blog is nothing more than a personal journal. That's fine if you're blogging in order to establish a writing practice or to create a body of work – but it's not so great if you're hoping to make money or build up a reputation in "
What does your blog-post writing process look like? For many bloggers, it’s something like this: Think “I really should write a post today…” Make a coffee, tidy the desk, check emails, check Twitter Open up a blank document Stare a"
You know that “content is king”. You know that great content will win you attention: comments, tweets, traffic, even new customers. But what do you do if you hate writing? One option is to create non-text content: a podcast or a series of vide"
How-to posts are always going to be popular. They’re great for readers – who are often Googling “how to X” – and they’re great for you, the writer, because they’re easy to put together. So, open up a blank document and let"
Is there are sure-fire approach to making every article you write go viral online?
Maybe not, but you can do some things to significantly increase the chances of any blog post you write going viral.
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Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:20:42 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
If you are getting out of ideas for blog posts here's a list with some new ones to get your creative juices flowing again. Best of all, most of these ideas will certainly bring a good amount of traffic and backlinks if you execute them well. Enjoy!
Any great piece of content has to begin with a great idea. You can be an amazingly talented writer – but without a strong idea, your post isn’t going to resonate with people. So, where do you get your ideas? If you’re like most bloggers, you probably sit "
Last week, we looked at why great content is so important. But one of the biggest problems that bloggers face is finding enough time to write. If you’re spending hours on every blog post, then read on! These tips will all help you improve your writing spe"
As bloggers, we’ve got an awful lot to think about: SEO (search engine optimization), widgets, plugins, stats, design, monetization ... oh, and creating content.
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Mon, 14 Nov 2011 04:50:34 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
How effective are your blog posts?
Maybe you’re churning out regular posts, hoping to build your search engine rankings and engage your readers – but they don’t seem to be having much effect.
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Wed, 26 Oct 2011 04:18:16 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
Has it happened to you?
You start a blog and try to get people to read your stuff. You spend oodles of time customizing your theme. You chew posts over your keyboard. You sit back and wait to be discovered. But instead of being discovered, you
Fri, 23 Sep 2011 04:34:12 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
If you are new to the world of blogging, there are few pieces of advice that you can never, ever escape.
The sad thing is the most of them are utter non sense - huge time wasters. In fact, if you are spending time following them, you are doing your blog "
How do you feel about a blank screen?
I mean when you sit down to write – does it taunt you? Does it remind you that you’ve got to hit “publish” in two hours, and you’ve got nothing to write about?
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Mon, 22 Aug 2011 04:08:17 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
Being a savvy blogger, you understand the importance of having a focused blog. You make sure that what you write is relevant and specific to your target market. You do not post content that may dilute the focus of your site.
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Wed, 24 Aug 2011 04:38:25 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
Who Else Wants to be a Headline Writing Ninja?
Three Dangerous Myths About List Posts – Busted
One Simple Template for Crafting Great Titles
How Many Posts Should You Write Each Week?
Mon, 06 Feb 2012 03:01:53 GMT | Tagged: Writing Content
10 Ways to Ensure No-One Will Read Your Content
How to Add a Call to Action to Your Post
Borrowing Plot Structure to Write an Entertaining Blog
Six Easily-Preventable Mistakes That Bloggers Make with List Posts
One Simple Way to Plan Great Posts, Step by Step
How to Write With Your Reader in Mind: Three Crucial Points to Consider
Use a Content Production Line for Fast, Effective Writing
One Simple Way to Write a Popular Post – Even if You Hate Writing
How to Write a How-To Post: 7 Simple Steps
How to Make Almost Every Article You Write Go Viral
10 Ideas For Awesome Blog Posts
One Very Simple Way to Come Up With More Blog Post Ideas Than You’ll Ever Need
How to Write Faster Blog Posts (Every Time)
Why Great Content Matters So Much
Six Simple Steps to Writing Your Best Post Yet
Why You Aren’t Writing to Your Audience
4 Biggest Blogging Myths That Lead to Bloggers Giving Up
The A to Z of Blog Post Idea Generation
How to Write ‘Off Topic Posts’ Without Losing the Focus on Your Blog
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