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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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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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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5 Social Media Tools You Shouldn’t Be Caught Without

April 12, 2013 By 7 Comments
Social Media Tools

There are a lot of social media tools out there today, and even more are being created at any given moment in time. What really separates the 'must haves' from the 'can do without's' is a unique mixture of quality and uniqueness. How do you know which ones are which though? How can you tell if a social media tool is officially unique or quality oriented? We've taken care of all those pesky little questions with a simplified list of five social media tools you shouldn't be caught without in 2013. … [Read more...]

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How To Write Cornerstone Content In Under An Hour (That Gets Noticed)

April 5, 2013 By 12 Comments
Cornerstone Content

First of all, let us define what cornerstone content is. A cornerstone content (also know as evergreen content) is content that provides real added value to the knowledge of your readers. These types of articles will leave a lasting impression on your readers that will make them want to come back for more and, more importantly, remember your site. Readers will want to further be influenced by what the author says. Cornerstone content empowers readers without necessarily forcing them to share … [Read more...]

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Choose Your Blog Niche Carefully – Don’t Make The Same Mistake I Did

March 25, 2013 By 14 Comments
blog niche

Back in January, I started a new blog. Now, if someone was to ask me what exactly it was about, I wouldn't know what to say. Neither would any of my friends or my actual blog visitors for that matter.  That may sound strange, but I think you will find that it is more common than you think.  I had fallen into the trap of rushing into start my site and not choosing my blog niche carefully - something that I came to regret! A blog niche is very important as this is what defines your site. … [Read more...]

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Mobile Marketing: Using Foursquare & Location Data

March 22, 2013 By 6 Comments
Foursquare

The results of a good social media marketing campaign can result in reaching millions of people online, resulting in increased referrals and brand recognition. One of the most frequently overlooked portions of a social media marketing campaign is mobile marketing and local search engine marketing. Potential customers are using their smart phones instead of their laptops to search for local businesses. Using sites like Foursquare or certain location data sites can greatly improve the reach of … [Read more...]

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4 Reasons Why Your eCommerce Store Shouldn’t Rely On Google

March 20, 2013 By 7 Comments
4 Reasons Why Your eCommerce Store Shouldn't Rely On Google

If you have a need to boost traffic and increase the number of people coming to visit your website, you may think that the only way to do this is to rank higher in the Google search results. Over time, this might become a large part of your marketing strategy. But before you go off and start concentrating on driving more Google traffic, have you ever wondered what would happen to your eCommerce store if Google changed the way they rank online stores? What if they, for some reason, decided … [Read more...]

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How To Get Traffic Via Your RSS Feed

March 15, 2013 By 8 Comments
RSS Feed

An RSS Feed does not really hold enough SEO (Search Engine Optimization) power to warrant you paying it any extra attention. However, the RSS Feed as a tool is a very powerful one if you have one set up for your site. It has the potential to drive repeat traffic to your website/blog from returning visitors. The problem is that many people do not understand how to use RSS Feeds to their full capacity. This article will help you get up to speed when using your RSS Feed. Tips To Help You With … [Read more...]

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