Archive for the ‘Blogging’ Category

The Best WordPress Plugins

Wednesday, October 26th, 2011

WordPress Blog Plugins

Written by Erin Weigel

WordPress is a great way to develop both blogs and web sites. Plugins make it possible for you to integrate virtually any functionality into your site. Here is a list of my must-have plugins for WordPress web sites.

All-in-One SEO Pack

This must-have plugin for WordPress easily allows you to optimize your content for search engines. Just fill in the fields at the bottom of each post with descriptive sentences and keywords so your web site can be accurately cataloged for organic Google searches.

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Free Web Tools for Small Business

Thursday, October 13th, 2011

Small Business Web Necessities

Written by Erin Weigel

Facebook Interface

Facebook

Facebook is great for maintaining repeat customers, and it’s quickly become the modern-day method for word-of-mouth recommendations. Make it easy for your customers to promote you on Facebook by being being there and being active.

www.facebook.com
Cost: Free to all, additional cost if you choose to advertise.

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6 Tips for Blogging Inspiration

Saturday, March 12th, 2011

Woman Thinking

Written by Erin Weigel

Looking to generate some new content for your blog? Here are some quick tips to help you get inspired…

1. Look to FAQs.

Do you hear the same questions over and over again?

Do you hear the same questions over and over again?

(OK, bad joke, I know…but you get the point.)

Your readers are telling you what’s of most interest to them. Look to common incoming questions as a source of blog topics and then expand on them. Point people to your blog when the questions resurface. This is not to halt your conversation; it’s to open it up and provide an opportunity to introduce your blog. Not only may it cut back on those redundant, time-consuming questions, but it also positions you as an expert in your field.

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