If you’re a business, blogging is an opportunity to showcase yourself as a thought leader
If you’re a person, blogging is a way to showcase your personality and connect with
your audience in more meaningful ways
Blogs ≠ Articles
Viewership is up!
mobile is leading the way
77%of internet users read blogs
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46%of people read blogs more than 1x daily
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61%of U.S. consumers have made a purchase based on a blog post
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67%more leads are generated by companies w/ active blogs
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31%more bloggers today than there were 3yrs ago
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80%of daily blog visits are from new readers
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70%learn about a company through content, not ads
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23%of internet time is spent on blogs and social networks
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434%Sites w/ blogs have 434% more indexed pages
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The key to blogging success…
Passion Presence People
Passion
People can smell bullsh*t
You should focus on content that you care about, and things that excite you.
Steve Jobs could make even the most mundane detail seem like the greatest thing he’d ever seen. He had passion.
Don’t oversell
Don’t be fake
Don’t compromise your integrity
You’re able to add value and expertise on things that matter to your readers/industry
Personal experiences help create a better connection between you and your customers
How do I find my passion?
PRESENCE
The Blogging Ecosystem is Growing
Where should you be blogging?
Everywhere
They’re Everywhere
Should I just reuse content?
Every platform is unique, and so is it’s audience
Final destinations
Thought provoking / opinions
B2B and industry-related material
Short-form content / visuals
Content Strategy
Ideation is your friend
Inspiration is everywhere, so take notes
Once you have a list… start writing
My process…
✓ What kind of people hangout on this website? ✓ What time are they most active? ✓ What’s the best way to grab their attention? ✓ How long will I be able to keep their attention? ✓ What’s the ultimate goal of this blog post?