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When Is a Blog Not a Blog?

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Kate Gingold / Monday, January 28, 2019 0 2648 Article rating: 4.0

More than one client recently turned up their nose when we suggested a blog page on their website. Turns out, what we’ve got here is a failure to communicate. Which is pretty ironic since blogs are all about communication.

Blogging for Business

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Breanne Bannon / Thursday, January 24, 2019 0 5371 Article rating: 4.0

This is an update to "Getting Bloggy" dated 10/10/2012.

It seems like everyone has a blog. Apparently, now I am also included in the everyone." The blog that started my blogging obsession 8 years ago was a DIY home renovation/design blog that I loved and my husband hated because of all the extra work (remarkable and innovative ideas) that then filled up his Sundays. Lucky for him, once I popped into the blogging world, I discovered an internet Mecca. This is what business owners have found to be the most valuable in recent years. There are millions of people commenting, entering prize giveaways, reading, and BUYING because of these blogs. It is literally another civilization that you can, and I often do, get lost in for days. Why does this matter to you as a business owner?

Website Tips for Organizations

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Kate Gingold / Monday, January 14, 2019 0 2111 Article rating: 4.0

The IRS recognizes 1.8 million nonprofits. With so much competition, your organization needs a website that really delivers. Take time to audit your site and note problem areas so you can address them as your budget allows.

Using User Generated Content for Great Reviews and Brand Awareness

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Breanne Bannon / Wednesday, January 9, 2019 0 2183 Article rating: 4.0

Fresh content is a must. With daily posting and an ever-shifting newsfeed, encouraging users to share their own content about your brand is a great (free) way to increase brand awareness and boost positive reviews on your business and products. What is the secret to drawing in customers to post their own user generated content to your pages and about your brands?

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