Blog Tips Archives - Comstar, LLC

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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Amazing so far! And it’s still advancing…

Joseph Como — Wed, 18 Nov 2015 20:53:13 +0000

As Comstar celebrates 20 years in business, I couldn’t help but to think how far technology has come in such a short amount of time. As I started my day at the office, I sat down, grabbed my coffee and reflected my first encounter with technology. Like many kids growing up in the early 1990’s, I was remembering the good ...

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What Are People Saying About Your Company?

Joseph Como — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:00:56 +0000

There are ways to find out what people are saying about your company, your products and your advertising. Tip #1: Set up to receive Google Alerts. Google Alerts crawl the internet for any reference to a topic you are tracking and will alert you in an email. Let’s say, for example, you want to track your company name or product. Anytime they ...

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Social Media Marketing Tip – Other People’s Blogs

Joseph Como — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:00:34 +0000

You might ask yourself why would you spend valuable time participating in discussions and writing comments on other people’s blogs? It takes time to establish a reputation of being the expert in your industry. Since your customers don’t always find you, it’s up to you to “get out there” and build your own credibility. Tip #1: Learn and identify 2 ...

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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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