Archive for the ‘Syndication’ Category

Timing is everything!

We, as full-time online marketers, typically work Monday through Friday each week. The Internet and social media sites hum along 24 hours a day 365 days a year. It makes sense then that we have to match our potential market’s schedule so we reach and engage the most people. So, it stands to reason that sharing your information using social media during Monday through Friday business hours will not reach the majority of your target audience! Or, is this not true?

"Wake up! Get re-energized!"

So you have this really great idea to start a blog on a particular niche. (Niche: a focused, targetable portion of a market).  And, perhaps you even want to make some revenue from AdSense, Clicksor, or other contextual advertising. Hey, that’s great. You’ve put your heart and soul into posting your first few blog posts. No problem. Then, you kind of hit a dry patch… have no clue what else to do! What do you do to keep your blog readers coming back? What does a blogger do to keep their content fresh, and relevant?  You’re more than likely happy or satisfied with what you’ve accomplished so far, but now, each time you start a new post, you just aren’t “feeling it?” If you post your so-so blog post, are you afraid your blog will become boring? Maybe you can’t even pinpoint what exactly is wrong, you just “know” it. Maybe you’re distracted or don’t have the time to put together meaty content.  Then it’s time to look for some quick solutions! Hopefully I can get you moving in the right direction again!

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Have you noticed when people leave comments on your blog that many do not have avatars?  Or, better yet, gravatars?  Gravatars are globally recognized avatars.  You know, the little image that represents your profile, or appears next to your comments that you post?

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I have been asked how to monetize (make money!) with your blog several times in the past few days so I thought it was a great idea for a blog post.  Today, many bloggers realize that while they may enjoy their blog writing, they still have to keep the lights on.  There are many articles out there that discuss increasing your blog traffic but unless you can convert the traffic to sales, it just means people enjoy your writing; which isn’t necessarily a bad thing if you love to write just for the sheer joy of it!  Here are some ways to make your blog pay you.

Like most full-time entrepreneurs, I am always on the lookout for new and trending methods of building my brand and syndicating my content. While contemplating marketing ideas, I was reminded of a technique I used a few years ago that is still not utilized enough today. If you have an outgoing personality, or if you are willing to develop one , then this online marketing idea is for you!

Highlight and Track While Online & Share!

I don’t know about you but a lot of my favorite books have bright yellow highlighter marks to make the content I appreciate the most stand out and be easy to find. Have you ever read a blog post that was fascinating, moving, or serving up rich content but you only wanted to share the main points with your friends instead of the entire post? Guess what, now you can!

I discovered this neat little  WordPress plugin.  You’ve got to try this!  It sits neatly in the corner of the page ready to highlight whenever you are.

I am the kind of person that I usually have to figure things out for myself. Depending on the project, that can take quite some time. I always do a great deal of research and tests to come to my own conclusions. You can’t make an informed decision, if you aren’t informed! So, you have to research, ask questions, think about things, and then I pray for guidance!

I started noticing a powerful marketing trend. It was about “Tribes.” Here’s a free e-book by Seth Godin. This e-book will give you a very clear idea about why today’s marketing style is revolving around Tribes. For those that prefer a visual aid:

Leverage Your Marketing Results Utilizing Tribe Membership

There are tons of blogs on the Internet. You can find blogs on everything from cooking, big corporate America, to family blogs… and everything in between! If you’re an entrepreneur trying to take your business from the real world to the online or virtual world, your interest in blogging will be a crucial part of your business!