21 incorrectly used words that can make you look dumb
Many of the words you use in your blog could be, well… wrong. Should you use advice or advise? How about affect or effect? Then there’s everyday and every day. Aaaaaagh!?!? Dear reader, instead of running off to Google every time you’re unsure we have scoured the...
Why you need to stop micromanaging your startup
“If you really want to grow as an entrepreneur, you’ve got to learn to delegate.” – Richard Branson Are you building your business with bold, brave action, or… micromanaging the life out of it? We see it all the time. A new client signs up for our team at...
How to start a blog post – 5 examples that really work!
“An opening line should invite the reader to begin the story. It should say: Listen. Come in here. You want to know about this.” ~Stephen King There’s not much point having a blog if nobody reads it. Right? The trick is how you start a blog—it comes down to the...
How to Track Blog Performance: 5 Quick Ways
If you're wondering whether and how to track blog performance, let me ask you a question: Would you drive a car without a dashboard or put your money in a bank if you couldn’t see your balance? Not likely - right? So why are you investing in a website, but not...
5 brilliant tips on how to start a blog post with a bang
Most blogs suck. You might have the most brilliant advice, but nobody reads it. The solution starts with…the start. A recent survey found that only 30% of readers make it to the end of a post. Just like a YouTube video - if you don’t grab your readers’ attention...
5 easy steps to publishing your next blog post (even if you don’t have time)
This post was originally published in April 2017 and was updated in 2019 just for you! You’ve got a blog - great! You haven’t published for at least a month - not so great. The reality is, your blog can be a central point in your marketing strategy. In our research...