When you start a blog, you usually do so with the intention of providing useful information for readers and to ultimately drive traffic to your site to make money. One of the biggest difficulties about starting a blog is deciding what blogging topics to focus on. You need a niche […]
Need A New Year’s Resolution? Why Not Start A Blog!
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So, the year is coming to an end, we have had our fill of Turkey and (if you are anything like me) will probably be nursing a hangover after a New Year’s Eve party. Yes, it’s that time of year when we all make new year’s resolutions, but before you […]
Ethical & Unethical Blogging – Where Do You Fall?
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Lots of people have taken up blogging in recent years. Some people write blogs to educate and make money, whilst other people blog as a hobby. Irrespective of your blogging reasons, it is crucial to provide factual information when publishing content. This is where ethical & unethical blogging come in […]
Speed Writing – 8 Tips On How To Write Faster
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If you write for a living than you know how important it is to write quickly. When your income is connected to how much you can write in one day, you not only have to have good quality content, but you understand that time is money! The more writing that […]
The Horror Of Bad Writing! How Not To Get Your Guest Post Published
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I get sent quite a lot of submissions from people every day who want to get their guest post published on this site. So many, in fact, that it usually takes me a few days to get through them all. Now I am in a very good situation where I […]
Mind Mapping: Your New “Secret Weapon”?
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As the saying goes, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. But that first step can be a bear. Let’s say you need to come up with ideas for you blog posts. What’s the most interesting thing you can write about? Suppose a prospective client suddenly […]
5 Tips For Managing Freelance Writers
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With so many companies beginning to market themselves through Internet blogging, the job market for freelance writers is expanding. Rather than hiring full-time staff bloggers, most companies are discovering that they are able to stay more cost efficient and draw from a bigger pool when they employ freelance bloggers on […]
How Freelance Writers Can Overcome Writer’s Block
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Writer’s block is something every freelance writer (myself included) has experienced from time to time. This has a tendency to appear at any time, but somehow is especially prevalent when there is a deadline that must be met. It seems that writer’s block is the patron saint of an empty […]
6 Steps To Successfully Pitch A Guest Post
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So you’ve decided to take your baby steps into the exciting world of guest posting. Perhaps it’s finally dawned on you that hey, this is a great way for building backlinks, increasing your network and establishing credibility at the same time. Perhaps you read Matt Smith’s post on the benefits […]
Email Outreach For Guest Posting Opportunities
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Finding guest posting opportunities on high-traffic blogs is a great way to establish your reputation and build your brand. You typically won’t be paid for content as a guest writer, but the guest posting process is mutually beneficial for the blog owner and the guest poster. Blog owners get a […]
CommentLuv vs Disqus – Why I Don’t Use CommentLuv!