Start with a Checklist then expand into the details of how to write strong blog content that will draw search engines to your website.
700 Power Words
I frequently talk with you about having a list of your Keywords at your fingertips while you are writing blog posts, social media posts, web page content. This helps ensure that you use the best words and a mix of words for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and for reader searches on any platform. Here is a list for you of Power Words to make your content more compelling. These are great ideas! Print this article out and keep it with your Keyword list. You can write better copy to more your marketing efforts more effective! Print this out right now!
The Power of Words
Watch this powerful illustration of the power of words.
Too often we slap some words together for our web site, our brochure, our
LinkedIn status, … We forget that words have great power. Dare I even
mention the emails we write!!
It’s a beautiful day!
Tips to Make Writing a Blog Post a Bit Easier
Writing good posts for your blog is a critical job. It is the least expensive, most effective way to make search engines rank your site in search results. This is called organic Search Engine Optimization (SEO). I like to re-use the content on social media posts and possibly in an eNewsletter to your clients who may not be bloggers. Three uses for one piece of content / effort!
Read this practical article from Lisa Marie Dias, a social media expert.
Call me at 480-433-9995 if you have any questions about the article or would like some help with blogging!
How to Build a Content Timebomb
Well written article about writing blog posts. His basic premise is that you write timeless articles using keywords that people can find when doing searches. For example, instead of an interior designer only writing about new products (short time frame since they’re only “new” for a short time), the designer would also write articles about how to choose the right colors for a living room remodel (a post that is relevant today, in six months or in six years).
An additional advantage to writing the timeless articles is that they can be submitted to blog sites such as Digg, ezine, etc. to promote the writer as well as the blog. The article could also be used in a monthly newsletter!
10 tips for an awesome and SEO-friendly blog post
“Writing blog posts requires skill. To keep readers interested, you should think about the structure of your content and keep it enjoyable. If people like and understand your post, they’re much more likely to share it with others, which will increase your rankings. So, if you want to improve your writing skills and rankings, start with these tips on writing an SEO-friendly blog post!
It might sound like writing for SEO and writing to attract and engage your audience are two conflicting goals. But that’s not true. To write an SEO-friendly post, you should feature the words you want to be found in a prominent place. However, over-using keywords severely damages the readability of your text. A high keyphrase density can even signal to Google that you might be stuffing keywords in your text, which can negatively affect your rankings.”
How To Sell Ad Space on Your Web Site
When you build up the traffic on your web site, it’s time to consider selling ads to related companies. Here’s a good article explaining the basics.
How to Write Good Content
PLEASE read this article! The question I’m asked most often about websites and social media is “What do I write about?” This article gives you a step-by-step guide! Read it over. Give me a call about we can have an editorial content meeting to kick around ideas! Then we’ll fill out your Marketing Calendar and you are good to go!