If you blog as a way to promote your business, it's important that your time and energy give you payoff. But all the traffic gimmicks in the world won't fix poor writing or bad design.
WordCamp Reno 2013 - Anatomy of a Blog Post (How to Make Readers & Search Eng...BillieHillier
Some write for their readers and some struggle to write for search engines. Why not do both? Our presentation shows you how to optimize your posts without disrupting the reader enjoyment.
What is Edgerank? Also from the December 2014 BYB (Build Your Business) Workshop held at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in Oregon, presented by Hook SEO, this PPT presentation covers Facebook's Edgerank and how it affects you as a business.
From locally-owned businesses, to multinational brands, companies of all sizes are investing in content marketing to acquire new customers and increase business from existing ones. Creating content is only half the battle though. Getting the right audience to see it – and take action – is the harder part.
This session will explore free and cost-effective content distribution hacks employed by startups to get more web traffic, social media shares and customers.
* I gave this presentation at Social Media Week, Chicago - 2014.
WordCamp Reno 2013 - Anatomy of a Blog Post (How to Make Readers & Search Eng...BillieHillier
Some write for their readers and some struggle to write for search engines. Why not do both? Our presentation shows you how to optimize your posts without disrupting the reader enjoyment.
What is Edgerank? Also from the December 2014 BYB (Build Your Business) Workshop held at the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce in Oregon, presented by Hook SEO, this PPT presentation covers Facebook's Edgerank and how it affects you as a business.
From locally-owned businesses, to multinational brands, companies of all sizes are investing in content marketing to acquire new customers and increase business from existing ones. Creating content is only half the battle though. Getting the right audience to see it – and take action – is the harder part.
This session will explore free and cost-effective content distribution hacks employed by startups to get more web traffic, social media shares and customers.
* I gave this presentation at Social Media Week, Chicago - 2014.
Learn how to make the most of "Ask the Author on Goodreads!" Take advantage of this new feature in the Author Program. Allow readers to ask you questions directly from your author profile.
These are slides for a webinar on effective Facebook engagement for Digital First Media journalists. They accompany this blog post: http://wp.me/poqp6-2zd
This session covered some of the tried-and-true tips and strategies to help create the "perfect post" on any network (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Linkedin). While this may look different for every brand--depending on business goals and personality--guidance on the anatomy of an engaging post can boost your overall social performance!
How to Build a Successful Instagram Account from ScratchAbed Matini
Step by step mentioned hints which is essential to build up a professional and successful instagram account with organic growth.
Instagram account: @foodspecials.co.za
http://instagram.com/foodspecials.co.za/
You can achieve dramatic growth for your brand on Facebook without spending a dime. The secret is a combination of compelling content, reader engagement and following best practices.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hgp_1UcyK1o?t=1m59s
Lifting the Fog of the Blog: 8 Strategic Questions Before You Write 1 WordJay Baer
Before you write 1 word of your blog (or before you write 1 more word), answer these 8 strategic questions. Learn how, why, what, and where to blog, and how to measure your success in this presentation from social media strategy consultant Jay Baer (co-author of The NOW Revolution). This presentation on corporate blogging was developed for Blogging Success Summit 2011.
How to Self-Publish Books to Grow Your Audience - Marcus KusiLeslie Samuel
Are you looking to self-publish a book to grow your audience? In this presentation, Marcus Kusi shares his experience doing so and gives actionable tips to help you do it.
How to work blogging into your organization's communications plan, how to write an effective blog post, and why blogging is (or might not be) important. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to get started on blogging for their organization and inspiration to keep it going. Presented in a webinar for RE-AMP on 10/10/12
Learn how to make the most of "Ask the Author on Goodreads!" Take advantage of this new feature in the Author Program. Allow readers to ask you questions directly from your author profile.
These are slides for a webinar on effective Facebook engagement for Digital First Media journalists. They accompany this blog post: http://wp.me/poqp6-2zd
This session covered some of the tried-and-true tips and strategies to help create the "perfect post" on any network (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Linkedin). While this may look different for every brand--depending on business goals and personality--guidance on the anatomy of an engaging post can boost your overall social performance!
How to Build a Successful Instagram Account from ScratchAbed Matini
Step by step mentioned hints which is essential to build up a professional and successful instagram account with organic growth.
Instagram account: @foodspecials.co.za
http://instagram.com/foodspecials.co.za/
You can achieve dramatic growth for your brand on Facebook without spending a dime. The secret is a combination of compelling content, reader engagement and following best practices.
Watch it here: https://youtu.be/hgp_1UcyK1o?t=1m59s
Lifting the Fog of the Blog: 8 Strategic Questions Before You Write 1 WordJay Baer
Before you write 1 word of your blog (or before you write 1 more word), answer these 8 strategic questions. Learn how, why, what, and where to blog, and how to measure your success in this presentation from social media strategy consultant Jay Baer (co-author of The NOW Revolution). This presentation on corporate blogging was developed for Blogging Success Summit 2011.
How to Self-Publish Books to Grow Your Audience - Marcus KusiLeslie Samuel
Are you looking to self-publish a book to grow your audience? In this presentation, Marcus Kusi shares his experience doing so and gives actionable tips to help you do it.
How to work blogging into your organization's communications plan, how to write an effective blog post, and why blogging is (or might not be) important. Participants will leave with an understanding of how to get started on blogging for their organization and inspiration to keep it going. Presented in a webinar for RE-AMP on 10/10/12
The Changing World of Business BloggingMarketwired
The Changing World of Business Blogging: How to Make Your Blog Pay Off in 2012
Company blogs aren't what they used to be. With the evolution of social media and greater emphasis on relationship building, the business blog has become a vital content channel and a conduit for two-way communication. Your blog boosts brand visibility, builds customer trust and drives sales leads. Join us on March 28 for new techniques that can help you make your business blog more effective. Learn about:
• The current state of blogging – why 2012 is different from 2011
• How to establish your blog's purpose, voice and schedule
• Integrating your blog with social networks like Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest
• Marketing your blog to new readers and keeping them engaged
• Design tips for an effective blog
• And more
Today I spoke at Social Media Conference (Biz Buzz) on B2B Blogging. The deck as presented today walks you through the following:
- Things to think about before you start blogging
- Why you might want your B2B (or B2C) company to have a blog
- What keywords are important to your blog
- How to organize your content for your blog
- What you might write about on your blog
- How to market your blog and share via social media
- High level measurement of blog traffic, referral sources, keywords and top content (and how to use it)
- and what to do if you get stuck for lack of blog content.
Happy Reading!
Presentation given at social media conference in Western New York. An introduction to B2B blogging. The deck talks about things to think about before setting up your B2B blog, like search keywords, audience, blog categories, and then walks through types of content, publishing frequency and high level measurement.
The presentation was given by Wendy K. Emerson, Social Media & Marketing Manager. Follow Wendy on Twitter (@SocialPMChick).
Social Media for Bloggers - Em Cortez- #CDOBlogWorkshop organized by the CDOBloggers, Inc. last November 29 at Jia Cha Cafe, Divisoria Arcade, Cagayan de Oro.
This presentation covers the high level why and how of Blogging for Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Build your own career by creating digital eminence and thought leadership around your ideas and expertise by blogging.
Have you thought of creating a blog for your business but aren't sure where to start? Join our Marketing team members as we cover: How to create a blog, how to get started, and content ideas. Plus, learn how to use your email marketing and blogs together! Our marketing experts will take you from start to finish for this fun and personal form of social media.
How to create content that engages your community and expands your reachLior Degani
Tips and tools for you to make the best content and get it promoted as much as possible.
Presented on Swayy's Webinar on 12/3/14 co-hosted Roy Povarchik (@Roypovar).
Created by:
Lior Degani @liordegani
Roy Povarchik (@Roypovar)
Shayna Hodkin (@slhodkin)
An introduction to blogging and writing blog posts. This is aimed at educators, instructors, and related professionals. References the blog at the International Institute for Innovative Instruction: http://engage.franklin.edu/i4/
Learn how to blog in 2013 - get rid of the "noise" of "should do this" and "should do that" and focus on the ONLY web property that you own: you website/blog. Get your blog working well first, and then use social media to draw people to various blog posts and offers. The works really well for senior living communities that are looking for a way to generate new leads from their website.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
First Things First: Building and Effective Marketing Strategy
Too many companies (and marketers) jump straight into activation planning without formalizing a marketing strategy. It may seem tedious, but analyzing the mindset of your targeted audiences and identifying the messaging points most likely to resonate with them is time well spent. That process is also a great opportunity for marketers to collaborate with sales leaders and account managers on a galvanized go-to-market approach. I’ll walk you through the methods and tools we use with our clients to ensure campaign success.
Key Takeaways:
-Recognize the critical role of strategy in marketing
-Learn our approach for building an actionable, effective marketing strategy
-Receive templates and guides for developing a marketing strategy
Videos are more engaging, more memorable, and more popular than any other type of content out there. That’s why it’s estimated that 82% of consumer traffic will come from videos by 2025.
And with videos evolving from landscape to portrait and experts promoting shorter clips, one thing remains constant – our brains LOVE videos.
So is there science behind what makes people absolutely irresistible on camera?
The answer: definitely yes.
In this jam-packed session with Stephanie Garcia, you’ll get your hands on a steal-worthy guide that uncovers the art and science to being irresistible on camera. From body language to words that convert, she’ll show you how to captivate on command so that viewers are excited and ready to take action.
Mastering Multi-Touchpoint Content Strategy: Navigate Fragmented User JourneysSearch Engine Journal
Digital platforms are constantly multiplying, and with that, user engagement is becoming more intricate and fragmented.
So how do you effectively navigate distributing and tailoring your content across these various touchpoints?
Watch this webinar as we dive into the evolving landscape of content strategy tailored for today's fragmented user journeys. Understanding how to deliver your content to your users is more crucial than ever, and we’ll provide actionable tips for navigating these intricate challenges.
You’ll learn:
- How today’s users engage with content across various channels and devices.
- The latest methodologies for identifying and addressing content gaps to keep your content strategy proactive and relevant.
- What digital shelf space is and how your content strategy needs to pivot.
With Wayne Cichanski, we’ll explore innovative strategies to map out and meet the diverse needs of your audience, ensuring every piece of content resonates and connects, regardless of where or how it is consumed.
Most small businesses struggle to see marketing results. In this session, we will eliminate any confusion about what to do next, solving your marketing problems so your business can thrive. You’ll learn how to create a foundational marketing OS (operating system) based on neuroscience and backed by real-world results. You’ll be taught how to develop deep customer connections, and how to have your CRM dynamically segment and sell at any stage in the customer’s journey. By the end of the session, you’ll remove confusion and chaos and replace it with clarity and confidence for long-term marketing success.
Key Takeaways:
• Uncover the power of a foundational marketing system that dynamically communicates with prospects and customers on autopilot.
• Harness neuroscience and Tribal Alignment to transform your communication strategies, turning potential clients into fans and those fans into loyal customers.
• Discover the art of automated segmentation, pinpointing your most lucrative customers and identifying the optimal moments for successful conversions.
• Streamline your business with a content production plan that eliminates guesswork, wasted time, and money.
Short video marketing has sweeped the nation and is the fastest way to build an online brand on social media in 2024. In this session you will learn:- What is short video marketing- Which platforms work best for your business- Content strategies that are on brand for your business- How to sell organically without paying for ads.
In this presentation, Danny Leibrandt explains the impact of AI on SEO and what Google has been doing about it. Learn how to take your SEO game to the next level and win over Google with his new strategy anyone can use. Get actionable steps to rank your name, your business, and your clients on Google - the right way.
Key Takeaways:
1. Real content is king
2. Find ways to show EEAT
3. Repurpose across all platforms
AI-Powered Personalization: Principles, Use Cases, and Its Impact on CROVWO
In today’s era of AI, personalization is more than just a trend—it’s a fundamental strategy that unlocks numerous opportunities.
When done effectively, personalization builds trust, loyalty, and satisfaction among your users—key factors for business success. However, relying solely on AI capabilities isn’t enough. You need to anchor your approach in solid principles, understand your users’ context, and master the art of persuasion.
Join us as Sarjak Patel and Naitry Saggu from 3rd Eye Consulting unveil a transformative framework. This approach seamlessly integrates your unique context, consumer insights, and conversion goals, paving the way for unparalleled success in personalization.
For too many years marketing and sales have operated in silos...while in some forward thinking companies, the two organizations work together to drive new opportunity development and revenue. This session will explore the lessons learned in that beautiful dance that can occur when marketing and sales work together...to drive new opportunity development, account expansion and customer satisfaction.
No, this is not a conversation about MQLs and SQLs. Instead we will focus on a framework that allows the two organizations to drive company success together.
The digital marketing industry is changing faster than ever and those who don’t adapt with the times are losing market share. Where should marketers be focusing their efforts? What strategies are the experts seeing get the best results? Get up-to-speed with the latest industry insights, trends and predictions for the future in this panel discussion with some leading digital marketing experts.
10 Video Ideas Any Business Can Make RIGHT NOW!
You'll never draw a blank again on what kind of video to make for your business. Go beyond the basic categories and truly reimagine a brand new advanced way to brainstorm video content creation. During this masterclass you'll be challenged to think creatively and outside of the box and view your videos through lenses you may have never thought of previously. It's guaranteed that you'll leave with more than 10 video ideas, but I like to under-promise and over-deliver. Don't miss this session.
Key Takeaways:
How to use the Video Matrix
How to use additional "Lenses"
Where to source original video ideas
The session includes a brief history of the evolution of search before diving into the roles technology, content, and links play in developing a powerful SEO strategy in a world of Generative AI and social search. Discover how to optimize for TikTok searches, Google's Gemini, and Search Generative Experience while developing a powerful arsenal of tools and templates to help maximize the effectiveness of your SEO initiatives.
Key Takeaways:
Understand how search engines work
Be able to find out where your users search
Know what is required for each discipline of SEO
Feel confident creating an SEO Plan
Confidently measure SEO performance
[Google March 2024 Update] How To Thrive: Content, Link Building & SEOSearch Engine Journal
March 2024 disrupted the SEO industry. Websites were deindexed, and manual penalties were delivered—all to produce more helpful, more trustworthy search results.
How did your website fare?
Watch us as we delve into the seismic shifts brought about by Google's March 2024 updates and explore strategies to not just survive, but thrive in this dynamic digital landscape.
You’ll learn:
- How to create content that is valuable to users (not just search engines) using E-E-A-T.
- How to build links that can boost rankings and withstand algorithm updates.
- Best practices for content creation and link building so you can thrive during algorithm updates.
With Vince Ramos, we'll examine the implications of the latest algorithm changes on content creation, link building, and SEO practices, and offer actionable insights from businesses like yours that have remained steadfast amidst the volatility.
Using real-life case studies, we’ll also show you the effectiveness of manual link building techniques and person-first content strategies.
Whether you're a seasoned SEO professional, a budding content creator, or anyone in between, this webinar will help you weather the changes in Google's algorithms and capitalize on them for sustained success.
Check out this webinar and unlock the secrets to thriving in the new Google era.
Mastering Local SEO for Service Businesses in the AI Era is tailored specifically for local service providers like plumbers, dentists, and others seeking to dominate their local search landscape. This session delves into leveraging AI advancements to enhance your online visibility and search rankings through the Content Factory model, designed for creating high-impact, SEO-driven content. Discover the Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy, a cost-effective approach to boost your local SEO efforts and attract more customers with minimal investment. Gain practical insights on optimizing your online presence to meet the specific needs of local service seekers, ensuring your business not only appears but stands out in local searches. This concise, action-oriented workshop is your roadmap to navigating the complexities of digital marketing in the AI age, driving more leads, conversions, and ultimately, success for your local service business.
Key Takeaways:
Embrace AI for Local SEO: Learn to harness the power of AI technologies to optimize your website and content for local search. Understand the pivotal role AI plays in analyzing search trends and consumer behavior, enabling you to tailor your SEO strategies to meet the specific demands of your target local audience. Leverage the Content Factory Model: Discover the step-by-step process of creating SEO-optimized content at scale. This approach ensures a steady stream of high-quality content that engages local customers and boosts your search rankings. Get an action guide on implementing this model, complete with templates and scheduling strategies to maintain a consistent online presence. Maximize ROI with Dollar-a-Day Advertising: Dive into the cost-effective Dollar-a-Day advertising strategy that amplifies your visibility in local searches without breaking the bank. Learn how to strategically allocate your budget across platforms to target potential local customers effectively. The session includes an action guide on setting up, monitoring, and optimizing your ad campaigns to ensure maximum impact with minimal investment.
When most people in the industry talk about online or digital reputation management, what they're really saying is Google search and PPC. And it's usually reactive, left dealing with the aftermath of negative information published somewhere online. That's outdated. It leaves executives, organizations and other high-profile individuals at a high risk of a digital reputation attack that spans channels and tactics. But the tools needed to safeguard against an attack are more cybersecurity-oriented than most marketing and communications professionals can manage. Business leaders Leaders grasp the importance; 83% of executives place reputation in their top five areas of risk, yet only 23% are confident in their ability to address it. To succeed in 2024 and beyond, you need to turn online reputation on its axis and think like an attacker.
Key Takeaways:
- New framework for examining and safeguarding an online reputation
- Tools and techniques to keep you a step ahead
- Practical examples that demonstrate when to act, how to act and how to recover
Monthly Social Media News Update May 2024Andy Lambert
TL;DR. These are the three themes that stood out to us over the course of last month.
1️⃣ Social media is becoming increasingly significant for brand discovery. Marketers are now understanding the impact of social and budgets are shifting accordingly.
2️⃣ Instagram’s new algorithm and latest guidance will help us maintain organic growth. Instagram continues to evolve, but Reels remains the most crucial tool for growth.
3️⃣ Collaboration will help us unlock growth. Who we work with will define how fast we grow. Meta continues to evolve their Creator Marketplace and now TikTok are beginning to push ‘collabs’ more too.
2. Hello, I’m Tea (aka The Chef)
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20+ years in
marketing
Author of
“Attract & Feed a
Hungry Crowd”
Passionate about
food & stories
Proprietress of
StoryBistro.com
@teasilvestre
3. First, Make Sure…
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Your blog addresses a REAL
need in the market place (do
your research!)
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You've done the requisite
homework to understand
your Ideal Client/Ideal
Reader
5. You Compete w/ 80+ million blogs
In 2012, there were 160+ million blogs in
existence.
Today, more than 50% are inactive.
-Wikipedia
6. It Starts with Your Headline
Okay headline:
Send large files to your friends
Better headline (More Specific):
The Absolute Easiest Way to Send Super Large Files
For More, See:
http://www.copyblogger.com/headline-hacks-report/
7. Images Get Attention
Bridge language gaps
Boost shareability
Increase value on
social media
9. We Eat With Our Eyes First
Does your blog or website…
Look old or outdated?
Have too much going on?
Use compelling images?
Are your posts user-friendly?
10. Reader Friendly Format
Simple language
Very specific
Scanable
Shorter is better
Sections
Subheadings
Sentences 6 to 16
words
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12. Traffic Gimmicks Aren’t Enough
You could spend ALL DAY posting and
emailing links to your blog. If your writing
sucks, your readers …
Won’t Finish Reading
Won’t Share
Won’t Comment
Won’t Turn Into Subscribers
13. Edit Like a Pro
Write your first draft without edits
Read it out loud and edit
Read it again and edit
Remove any extraneous, flowery words
Get to the point
Read it out loud again
14. The Power of Emotion
• Emotion = Energy in
Motion
• We always buy for
emotional reasons
• Don't ignore the
logical - we
rationalize with logic
17. Blogging Checklist
Does the post fulfill the promise of the
headline?
Is it interesting?
Is it easy to read?
Does it make a point?
Does it tell a story?
Is it relevant to your Ideal Client?
Is there a call to action?
18. Improve Your Writing Skills
Find or join a blogging group of
peers – community support is
invaluable!
Give each other feedback
Comment on each other posts
Share each other’s posts
19. Questions?
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What’s one thing you will implement
immediately?
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What did you find unclear or want more
examples of?
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Other burning questions?
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Talk to me! @teasilvestre (Twitter)