3 Ways to Get More Personal With Your Readers

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Blogging success doesn’t just depend on providing great content.

More often than not, people follow blogs because they like the writer, like the writer’s values and can relate with them – In addition to learning from the content itself.

So how can you build more of a personal connection with your readers? How can you let your personality shine through more?

How can you build that all important sense of writer-reader bond?

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How to Write a Stellar “How To” Article

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The “how to” article is one of the most popular article formats on the internet. A large percentage of web browsers are online to look for information.

If you present this information in the right way, you can turn that browser into a loyal reader for life.

Not all how to articles are created equal. A great how to article should capture attention, get the reader emotionally engaged and end with them feeling like they got massive value.

A poor how to article sounds boring and doesn’t provide enough new content for the reader to feel excited about it.

How do you write a top notch how to article? Read more…

8 Ways to Wow with Your Content

No matter what niche you’re in, chances are there is a lot of content out there already. Of course, you want to stand out from the crowd and get noticed, right?

Here are 8 things you can do to impress your readers. You’ll notice that a lot has to do with the quality of your content, but visuals play a big role too. Humans are very visual creatures, so never underestimate the power of looks when it comes to content… Read more…

How to Make Your Writing FLOW

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One aspect of content writing that isn’t often discussed is FLOW.

Flow is what makes your writing sound seamless. It’s what makes your writing read naturally.

When there is flow, people who read your writing will feel like they’re gliding through your content, learning and enjoying their way through.

When there isn’t flow, the writing will feel choppy. It’ll feel unnatural and it just won’t be as fun to read.

The best writers in the world have all mastered flow. It’s an essential part of writing content that people want to read.

What creates flow and how can you add flow to your writing? Let’s take a look. Read more…

5 Simple Tricks to Increase Reader Engagement

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Through years of split testing, direct response copywriters have learned many tricks that increase readership and reader engagement.

In the world of direct response, every word counts. You can’t ever lose your reader’s attention, because the moment you do you lose the sale.

Though the world of content isn’t nearly as tough, many of the tricks and reader engagement principles can still be applied.

Here are five time-tested tricks that copywriters use to increase reader engagement. That doesn’t mean it’ll actually improve your content, nor does it mean more people will take action – All that means is that you’re more likely to get people to read your content.

The rest is up to you. Here are the five tricks. Read more…

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