For anyone involved with the editorial or publications industry, editorial calendars are an essential item of stationery that help to make sure you stay on top of your commitments and deadlines. So what are the main benefits of editorial calendars and how can you make them more effective? Any editorial work will be extremely time-centric,…
Running a blog is a busy job: in addition to writing or curating quality content, you’ve also got to make sure that you promote your blog in as many reputable places as you can. That usually involves using social media, keeping a current and well-chosen blogroll, linking to other blogs, and making yourself visible in…
Okay, maybe it shouldn’t suck, but I have noticed something lately. I have been reading a lot of guest posts on some of my favorite blogs. What I have found is a bit alarming. So, while this post is not really about why your guest post should suck; it is about why you need to…
How many times have we said, “the money’s in the list?” Probably a million. But it’s the truth. If you have not started to build your email list, you really are missing out on readers, subscribers and customers. This post will discuss the 5 email list direct mailing trends of 2011. Direct Mailing Trends 2011 While…
Social media is not a fix all. You should all know this by now. At least I would assume you would. This video will discuss the 7 misconceptions of social media. Social Media Misconceptions I want to keep this post brief as I think this video is top notch. I think it points out some…
Return on Investment. ROI. You have all heard of it. But what about roi and social media. Let’s say you have invested no money into your social media campaign, can you still measure roi? Absolutely. Your blog takes time and research. So you can certainly measure whether or not your social media roi is paying…
I actually wish I would have created a site called the content farm myself; however, I didn’t need to. There is already an active content farm out there with tons of legit topics for bloggers. You are a part of it and may not even know it. That’s where I come into play! Topics for Bloggers…
As bloggers, we often take the word of other bloggers in regard to products which will enhance our blogging experience. Especially those products that will make our blogs easier to run. Here is what you need to know however, before you buy; 3 tips to spot fake product reviews. Fake Product Reviews We all know…
