Why I Love Feedly – The Best RSS Reader

May 15, 2013 By 8 Comments
Why I’ve Fallen In Love With Feedly

Not too long ago, Google announced that it was retiring Google Reader (officially ending on 1st July 2013).  For many people, this probably wasn't a big deal, but for those who regularly used Google Reader, this was pretty devastating.  I was one of those people, though since then I have found a great replacement that I feel is even better – Feedly! Why So Sad To See Google Reader End? A big part of being a blogger means you have to keep up to date on what’s going on in and around your … [Read more...]

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Should I Make An Infographic?

May 10, 2013 By 22 Comments
Should I Make An Infographic

Every blog has them, every blog needs them, every blog wants them. What am I talking about? Infographics! What are Infographics? Infographics are not new and have been around for many years. The term Infographic, (short for Information Graphic) is basically a term for a graphical visualization or a representation of data. I bet you have seen many of them going about your day to day business, whether your work be online or offline. People in the online industry tend to be familiar with them … [Read more...]

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Google Analytics – The Best Tool For Your Site

May 8, 2013 By 10 Comments
Google Analytics

When looking to track your website statistics, there is no better way that using Google Analytics on your site.  Traffic is still, by far, the best way to check how well your site is doing online, so it is important to monitor how well your site is performing.  Thousands, if not millions of website owners from across the world use Google Analytics to analyse their site statistics everyday. Hopefully, this blog post will provide you with an overview of how you can make the best use of Google … [Read more...]

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3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Making Money Online

May 3, 2013 By 12 Comments
3 Questions You Need to Ask Yourself Before Making Money Online

Are you ready to make money online? I only ask as you may be unknowingly unprepared to dive into the online realm. I recently spoke to someone about joining my online team. This individual seemed ready for a change and was eager to get started, but their mindset was totally unprepared for what it would have entailed. This isn't uncommon, I myself had a poor mindset when I first started making money online - I admit it!  Back then, I thought like a scared, broke person before I even started … [Read more...]

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12 Ways To Increase Exposure For Your New Blog Post

May 1, 2013 By 24 Comments
12 Ways To Increase Exposure For Your New Blog Post

“If you build it, they will come” only works with baseball diamonds created out of cornfields in Iowa. It just doesn't have the same impact when you’re talking about trying to promote your new red-hot content for your blog. And even if you already have a dedicated following that are hanging on each and every one of your blog updates, the odds are fantastic that you’d like nothing more than to get even more eyeballs on your pages. More readers equals more influence, and more … [Read more...]

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What You Need To Know For An Online Business Expansion

April 29, 2013 By 2 Comments
Online Business Expansion

These days, expanding your business couldn't be easier!  Most businesses, from the local, privately owned ones, to the national and international giants, have some type of online business expansion that they are working on to try and reach more people. Bill Gates predicted that by the end of 2002, there would only be two kinds of online businesses - those with an Internet presence and those without any business at all. While he may have been a bit premature with his predictions, the fact … [Read more...]

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Improve Website Readability By Using Better Typography

April 26, 2013 By 7 Comments
Typography Tips

Are you losing readers from your website? Are you left scratching your head thinking what is causing this?  There can be a number of different reasons as to what is causing this (no SEO, poor content, no social media interaction, etc.) but there is one thing that many sites fail to look at, and that is Typography! Content is by far the most important aspect of a blog, as it is this that will attract the traffic to your site.  That said, if people can't read your content properly due to poor … [Read more...]

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Why You Should Use Captivating Blog Titles & Why Bloggers Love Them

April 22, 2013 By 16 Comments
Captivating Blog Titles

Are you a blogger or freelance writer craving to learn how to create exciting articles and surprising guest posts that create stir and debate? I've been in the online marketing game for more than 10 years now, and I've seen dozens of different types of articles, such as; how-to tips, resource type articles, ultimate guides, top lists, interview style content, you name it. You've seen them before, right? Did you also notice how most of them are quite boring? Let’s face it! How often … [Read more...]

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SEO PowerSuite Review – The Complete SEO Tool

April 17, 2013 By 2 Comments
SEO PowerSuite

If you are a regular reader of this blog, then you will know that I talk a lot about SEO and the importance of optimizing your site to rank well in the SERPs (Search Engine Result Pages).  Recently, I have been playing around with some new software that I've been using for the site and I wanted to let you know about it.  It’s called ‘SEO PowerSuite’ and it is a full set of SEO tools that you can use to monitor and improve your website. I thought it would be good to put together a … [Read more...]

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Google Plus SEO: Is Your Business Reaping The Rewards?

April 15, 2013 By 16 Comments
Google Plus For Business

If you or your business aren't taking advantage of Google's own social network 'Google Plus', then perhaps now is the time for you to take a closer look. Google Plus is a relatively new addition to the social media market, having launched only two years ago. As of December 2012 it now has over 500 million registered users!  Google Plus, (also referred to as 'Google+' or 'G+'), separates itself from the likes of Facebook and Twitter, being accessed by an overarching layer on your browser, … [Read more...]

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