Writing
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 opening. Yes, you must have…
Read More5 brilliant ways to start your 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 in 3 seconds it’s sayonara. They’re gone. In this…
Read More9 blog post ideas your audience will love
There you are…blank screen, fingers poised over the keyboard, coffee going cold. Ugh. You need to get your next blog post written. But where to start? In this article I’ll walk you through 9 ways to slice and dice your way to a brilliant blog salad. Follow this recipe and you’ll never run out of…
Read MoreA proven 3 step method to finally overcome procrastination and get it all done.
You had the best of intentions. Heck, you even coloured it with a highlighter, put a star beside it and blocked time on your calendar. Then you procrastinated. Or, at least you thought you did… The reality is you didn’t procrastinate and – better still – with a 2 minute secret action you can overcome…
Read More90 seconds to becoming a better writer
“Finding success is all about taking action. You can read all you want, but nothing will happen until you execute.” – Pat Flynn Your blog is a reflection of you. Sloppy writing that might have got a passing grade in high school won’t help. Fear not loyal reader! In just 90 seconds you can transform…
Read MoreHow to never run out of blog ideas ever again
This post was originally published in July, 2016 and has been updated and re-loved for you. Enjoy. The biggest mistake bloggers make is, well, they don’t blog. Those gaping holes between posts make everything on your site look a little suspect – like going into a grocery store and seeing food past its due date.…
Read MoreWhy you should be republishing your old blog posts
Maybe you work too hard? It’s the end of the day, you’re exhausted – all you want to do is veg out and watch Marie Kondo spark joy in someone else’s cluttered bedroom. Instead, you’re writing a new blog. You know your blog is important, but maybe there’s an easier way? A way that could…
Read More51 ways to get more business from your blog in the New Year
Everything you need to spark new ideas, improve your results, save time and, YES, also get more business from your blog.
Read More5 steps to writing an awesome blog post in less than 60 minutes.
It’s no secret that publishing blog posts on your blog consistently is important. Whether it’s twice a month, once a week, or even more frequently, the more consistent you are with your blog posts the more your readers will return and bring their business with them. But it’s hard to find the time to research, edit,…
Read MoreThe ultimate list: 7 reasons why you (yes, you) need a blog today
Does your business need a blog? Sometimes we do things just because everyone else does. Like wearing socks to work or washing our car on Saturdays. Sometimes we need to rethink those decisions. Especially when it comes to marketing. In this post I will explore the question … does your business need a blog? A…
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