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Stuck on that blog? “Believe there is no such thing as writers block.”

Joseph Como — Mon, 14 Dec 2015 20:50:54 +0000

Does this time of year always seem the same? The feeling that can’t get everything done? The holidays can become very stressful for most of us. Especially if you are in a hurry to get your blog published before the week is over. It’s so easy for us to fall into this, is it not? “I have no idea what ...

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Cross-Marketing Using Social Media

Joseph Como — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:29 +0000

Your social media marketing strategy should make use of all your social media tools, all working together. Tip #1: Connect your company’s Twitter account to its Facebook account so that tweets will appear as status updates there. This is very efficient because you Tweet and update your Facebook fans at the same time! Tip #2: Connect your company’s LinkedIn profile to ...

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Seek Employees Using Social Media

Joseph Como — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:00:26 +0000

In increasing numbers, companies are using Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter to recruit new employees. Businesses use social media as a source to find qualified candidates and as a way to investigate applicants they are considering hiring. Recruiting from social media is a new venture for many companies. That means they are still in the experimenting phase and there are no ...

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Backing Up Your Blog Content

Joseph Como — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 17:00:42 +0000

It’s not enough to back up your blog template because it is not the look and feel of your blog site that matters. It is what you have to say that counts. If you have a separate corporate blog that links to your corporate website, then it’s important to think about backing up your blog content. Your blog site is ...

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Don’t Forget to Respond!

Joseph Como — Tue, 31 May 2011 13:59:40 +0000

Sitting at your computer, you bring up your blog and see that something is different…what’s that? It’s a comment! Someone has commented on your post! Now what? Well, you should reply back. While this seems like a no-brainer, it is very important to remember to do so. Responding to comments shows that you care about your readers and what they ...

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Making a List and Checking it Twice: Is Your Blog Ready to be Published?

Joseph Como — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:41:46 +0000

You have your blog all typed up and ready to go, and that’s great! There are a few things to consider, however, before you click the Publish button. Does your post stay on topic and flow smoothly? Is it easy to read? Most importantly, is it useful to your reader? These are all questions that you should ask yourself before ...

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Are You a Creator of Creative Content?

Joseph Como — Wed, 25 May 2011 13:49:30 +0000

There are blogs dealing with virtually everything you can think of. With many others writing blogs on the exact same things you are, how in the world are you going to make yours be the one that is read? The secret is in the content of the post. So, want to hear a secret? A great way to begin separating ...

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4 Great Ways to Start a Blog Post

Joseph Como — Mon, 23 May 2011 17:34:15 +0000

An effective opening statement is key when writing a blog post. It captures the reader’s interest, and makes them want to continue reading. The opening statement also helps to define what you are writing about, and what a reader can expect to learn by the end of the post. Lack of an opening statement can lead to confusion as to ...

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Ready? Catch! – Great Titles Get Great Results

Joseph Como — Fri, 20 May 2011 14:31:56 +0000

A catchy title is the most important part of your blog post. But why? Readers see a creative title and associate it with an interesting post. If they see a very generic title, they associate it with a generic post, and might not find it worth their time to read. The title also appears in a variety of places, such ...

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Blog Topics, Anyone?

Joseph Como — Wed, 18 May 2011 20:28:54 +0000

Having trouble picking a topic for your upcoming blog post? This can become very stressful if you are in a hurry to get your next post published. Here are some ways for you to think of possible topics, and how to select the best one to write about. It is best to start with a clean slate. Grab a pen ...

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