Can You Use Humor In Your Content?

Writers and business owners often ask me if it’s okay to use humor when they write.  And the answer is invariably the same.  “It depends, are you funny?”

My dad used to say, to the point where I still roll my eyes when I hear it despite the validity of the phrase, “Can is a question of your ability.”

Can you be funny?

We’ll that’s up to you.

Should you be funny however, is another question.

If you are funny, go for it.  Write those jokes, share those funny stories, and twists.  It’s a great way to brand your business, draw readers to your blog or website and forge a connection with your audience.

(The only caveat to using humor is if it’s a serious topic and an attempt at humor, no matter how funny, would be considered inappropriate by your audience.)

The trick, of course is knowing if you’re funny or not.  We all like to think we’re funny. Heck, I’m downright hysterical half the time, but others may not see it that way.

Here’s how to write humorously:
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5 Ways Twitter Makes You a Better Content Marketer

How much time do you waste every day because you’re on Twitter? It has an irresistible allure even for the most disciplined of us. No wonder, some people have one computer monitor dedicated to their Twitter stream.

But don’t feel so bad. You could actually be “at work” while hanging out on Twitter. In fact, Twitter makes you a better content marketer.

Here’s how:

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Content Management Strategy: Forums

Expand your internet presence through the right use of forums. Most people that are actively using social media are participating in some type of forum. They are great ways to keep up with other people with similar interests. But forums also offer an opportunity to expand your content field by allowing you to link to your articles in a number of ways.

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Rewriting Articles? Try These Tips

One article is no longer one article anymore. It can be at least two or three when you decide to rewrite them. It does take time but if you have a reliable ghostwriter, they can do it for you.

Why Rewrite Articles?

People rewrite articles for different reasons:

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