Whether you’re writing for a blog or a newsletter, spend extra time on subject lines and titles, images, links, and your call to action. These four components distinguish great from good content. Subject Line or Title The title you select for your blog post or subject line is critical. It will either entice people to
Distinguish Great from Good Content Read
Some subjects are always winners – they just need a little tweaking for today. You might update a post because the topic is still relevant or because new research has come along. I show you want I looked for when I updated a 7-year-old post.
Recycling an Old Blog Post Read
Guest blogger Kim Bruce shares the story of how she was included in an exhibition proposal by someone who found her through a Google search.
Pins and Needles: Proof that Words Can Help You Be Found Online Read
If you’ve left a comment on this blog, you’ve noticed that some people have their pictures next to their comments and others don’t. You can get yours at Gravatar.com. Now, whenever you put your cursor over someone’s image on Art Biz Blog the picture cocks to the left and his or her Gravatar profile appears.
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One of the most difficult things about blogging is coming up with ideas. Do you feel pressure to write the perfect blog post in a single sitting? That’s rarely how good blog posts come together. The secret to having a vibrant blog is to juggle a number of ideas for posts so that you’re writing
The Secrets for an Endless Supply of Blog Posts Read
I scoured the 257 posts (to date) from 2010 and came up with a Best Of list. These might not have produced the highest number of comments, but they incited discussion or had information that I thought was most relevant. And many did, indeed, have the most comments.
Best of the Art Biz Blog 2010 Read
Q: With everything that Facebook offers, why do I still need a blog? A: Whoa, cowboy/cowgirl! Yes, Facebook is a robust site that helps you engage with others in powerful ways, but it cannot replace the need for your own Web presence. Both your blog and Facebook allow you to update your followers. They give
Yes, You Still Need a Blog Read
The bar for blogging well is high. Often we’ll jump in without really knowing what we’re doing. Which is fine – I’ve made my way through life with this kind of chutzpah. What’s not okay is spending your precious time blogging badly. Because if you’re not going to do it well once you get going, why continue?
Blogging Mistakes and How to Overcome Them Read
Your About page and all other pages and posts on your blog or website should include text that is as “evergreen” as possible. “Evergreen” means that it will be just as valid next year as it is right now. Here’s an example.
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Guest blog posts broaden your audience instantly. You not only receive recognition on the other blog, but you’ll hopefully get a bit of traffic to your own. It’s free advertising and it’s more effective than paid advertising.
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