Transitioning into Working More Hours This Fall

It’s been a long lazy summer and while we shared tips for keeping content publishing through the summer, it looks like we might all have to get back to some serious work in the fall.

Many of us will soon have a bunch of extra time to put into our businesses. The only problem is, more time doesn’t necessarily mean more profits. You have to invest that time wisely and avoid all those little distractions.

Here are some tips to stay on track… Read more…

When, Why and How to Make a Convincing Argument

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Sometimes as a blogger you have to step up and voice an opinion. Not only do you have to voice your opinion, but you’ve also got to get other people to buy into that opinion.

Many bloggers are capable of writing purely informational posts. But the bloggers that tend to garner huge followings – Names like Steve Pavlina, Gary Vaynerchuk, Tim Ferris or Seth Godin – Don’t just share information.

They share strong opinions. Then they actually move people to join them in those opinions. They make an argument so convincing that others can’t help but be sold.

When should you make an argument, instead of just presenting information? Why? And most importantly how? Read more…

Easy Content Weekly: August 27, 2011

Another week come and gone and it’s our last Easy Content Weekly update for August. If you’re like a lot of online business owners you’re ready to get back into this in September. The summer weather will be behind us, the kids are back at school and things can get back to “normal”.

This week’s update includes help with SEO, content distribution and finding even more focus.

Plus, if you missed it, Alice released her latest “30 Minute Bootcamp”. This one is all about Email marketing and it’s a near painless and inexpensive way to get personalized help for your business. Check it out right here.

Spaces are limited, so if you want someone to tell you what to do, instead of trying to guess, this should be right up your alley. I am really excited about the case studies that will come out of these bootcamps too and I’m sure Alice will have details on those soon.

Now, let’s see all that’s new this week… Read more…

Consuming or Publishing?

The Internet is an amazing opportunity, it’s full of great information, tools and more. It’s good and it’s bad. Because sometimes there’s TOO much to be found in this great digital land.

If you’re a content publisher, you’ve probably come to see the same.

You may have even fallen into the trap of consuming content to the detriment of actually publishing content.

And let’s face it, it’s publishing that pays the bills. No one pays us for reading cool and interesting stuff online… Read more…

Create a Gregarious Website with Great Content

Creating a gregarious website can be the key to taking your business or site to the next level. Webster defines gregarious as being fond of company or sociable, but it also says that when related to animals that being a loosely organized community. Implementing the actions that will bring people together gives your site a boost of energy and direction.

Top Tips for a Gregarious Website

1. Create a call to action. Get the visitors to your website INVOLVED in the website. Offer prizes for the number or times they comment on the website or get others to come to the site on their recommendation or even for being mentioned on their social websites.
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