Archive for January 2014
How to Use Hashtags
Hashtags (those hyperlinks symbolized with a “#”) pop up all over the place in social media, but are most common on Twitter and Instagram. They are used to organize conversations; when you click on them, you’ll see recent posts carrying the same hashtag, so that you can eavesdrop on or take part in a live…
Read MoreWho Should Blog for Business?
In ancient times (during the dark ages before blogging and social media were mainstream) business owners attracted customers with, “this is what I have to sell.” In modern times, business owners attract customers with, “this is what I have to teach.” So you should blog if: you’re an entrepreneur and you’re not living in the…
Read MoreHow Often Should You Blog?
If you Google “how often should I post on my blog?”, you’re going to get a ton of conflicting theories and no real answer. Go ahead and check, I’ll wait. … While there is no definitive answer when it comes to business blogging, here are some thoughts you can keep in mind when deciding how…
Read MoreMind-Blowing Statistics to Get You Business Blogging!
Need a kick in the pants to get started on that business blog? Here are some pants-kicking statistics to get you moving! Companies that blog have 55% more website visitors (HubSpot) B2C companies that blog get 88% more leads per month than companies that don’t (HubSpot) B2B companies that blog get 67% more leads per…
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