If you don’t already know about the benefits of blogging, you should read this post first.

However, if you fully appreciate how blogging can raise your business profile, improve your search engine rankings and increase online sales, then keep reading to discover three easy ways to make your blog stand out from the crowd. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the biggest hurdles for small business owners looking to write regular blog posts is time.

I know what it’s like to start-up and run a company. That’s why I decided to share my three ways to write great blog posts when you don’t have much time. Read the rest of this entry »

One of the questions I’m often asked by people setting up their first website is whether or not they should have a separate website for their blog.

In my opinion, it’s best to have your blog on your main company website. In this article I’ll share five good reasons why. Read the rest of this entry »

I work closely with a lot of small business owners in the course of my job, and one of the things that crops up time and time again is not having the time to blog.

I find that most people understand the benefits of blogging and why they should be doing it, but actually making time for it is another altogether.

In this article I’ll look at the pros and cons of outsourcing your blog articles to a professional copywriter. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m still amazed when I’m browsing online and see so many business blogs with adverts on them. What’s the harm? Keep reading this article to find out. Read the rest of this entry »

It’s one thing having a company blog, but quite another to maintain it.

The day-to-day running of your business can often wipe out your good blogging intentions. However, you need to be aware of these five big blogging turn-offs that will have visitors fleeing your site in their droves. Read the rest of this entry »

Blog commenting is practised by many in the online marketing field, but very few put the thought into them that they should. Here we look at a few reasons why it’s important and how to write a great blog comment.  Read the rest of this entry »

Starting a blog is one thing; keeping it going week after week, month after month can be tough.

Worry no more. Below are 15 sources of inspiration if you’re struggling to think of a topic for your next blog post. Read the rest of this entry »

Blogging can seem forbidding for many small business owners. Too often they think they’ll never find the time to write long posts on a regular basis; after all, they’re too busy running their business. However, it doesn’t have to be like that… Read the rest of this entry »

Implementing a third party blog commenting system is a rite of passage for serious bloggers. As with all software, each system has its own advantages and drawbacks. Here I’ll take a look at 3 of the most common. Read the rest of this entry »