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10 Blog Writing and Posting Tips for Your Local Business Blog writing is a strong marketing tool that is often overlooked by many business owners who need a stronger connection with local consumers. This could be due to the fact that they think it won’t add any value to their business, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Content is king when it comes to online marketing. Therefore, the more content you have available on the web, the better. The search engines love fresh, unique content and they reward it by making sure it gets the attention it deserves in the rankings. Furthermore, your customers and potential customers would find immense value in consistent content from your business. Not only does it show that you’re alive and kicking in your local market, but it also shows them that you are the authority. Consumers are very picky about the companies they choose to do business with. Blogging allows you to build credibility with your local consumers. By reading your blog posts, they will build a stronger, trusting relationship with you; resulting in more sales. However, as a busy business owner, you probably struggle when it comes to setting up and managing a fully functioning blog that works to generate more traffic and sales to your business. Thank you, Umair ul haq Usmani Co. Founder e-Business Experts International http://www.eBusiness.pk http://www.facebook.com/ebusinessexperts Skype: ebusinessexperts
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10 Blog Writing & Posting Tips for Your
Local Business
Presented by: e-Business Experts International
Skype: ebusinessexperts
www.eBusiness.pkwww.facebook.com/ebusinessexperts
Tip #1
Choose a Blog Platform that Best Fits Your Business Needs
Self-Hosted Blog –More control and options so this type is recommended
Hosted Blog – Limited options and less control, but OK to use as a starting point. Most popular hosted blogs are blogger.com and wordpress.com
Tip #2
Use Relevant Keywords in Your Blog Posts
People enter certain keyword terms when searching for local products or services
You should use these same keywords in your blog posts
Will help you show up higher in the search engine results – drawing in your target market
Tip #3
Incorporate Location-BasedSEO in Your Blog
Results are geo-targeted, so this will help you capture those who are in your particular area
Include your city’s name in your blog post headlines
Don’t over-do it
Tip #4
Keep Your Posts Short and Sweet
People love high-quality content, but do not want to read lengthy, drawn-out content
Stay “on-topic”
Get all of the important points across in a timely manner
Tip #5
Use Bullet Points in Longer Posts
Break up your longer posts by using bullet points
More visually appealing
Makes content a lot easier to follow and read
Tip #6
Proofread Your Posts Before Posting
First impressions are everything
Proofread your content BEFORE posting
Look for Typos and Grammatical Errors
Unprofessional posts could turn off customers and potential customers
Tip #7
Use Images in Your Posts
People are naturally attracted and drawn to content that has images
Add images to your blog posts to spice them up and to break up the content
Tip #8
Remain Consistent with Your Posting Schedule
Once you start posting, don’t top
Do not go months at a time without posting as your audience will lost interest
Create a consistent schedule to post
Tip #9
Make a List of Blog Post Ideas Ahead of Time
Don’t let yourself run out of ideas
Set aside some time to sit down and write down at least 20 blog post ideas
Do this every so often to ensure you always have fresh ideas
Write the content yourself or outsource it
Tip #10
Provide Value on Your Blog
Keep your blog entertaining, informative, and engaging for your target audience
This will keep them coming back for more
When trying to decide on topics, ask yourself what THEY would want to know
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Presented by: e-Business Experts International
Skype: ebusinessexperts
www.eBusiness.pkwww.facebook.com/ebusinessexperts
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