Marketing Sparkler Ι

20Jul 2015 by Miss Kemya

Marketing Sparkler Blog Tour

Blogging

I’ve decided to create a “Marketing Sparkler” themed blog tour and I’d love my fellow blog readers to blog hop with me! So what is it? During the 12 days from July 20th to July 31st I will be on blog tour, with a post on a different host blog every day. I’ll be writing content around social media and online marketing geared toward entrepreneurs. Each day I'll update this post with the Tour Stops! Be on the lookout for the Marketing Sparkler Blog Tour Host Badge, and be sure to leave a comment and show each blog host some love! Tour stops will be posted daily. Be sure to check back to see the latest posts! 7/21 Brilliance & Business: How To Work With Top Bloggers To Build Your…

30Apr 2015 by Miss Kemya

How to Write Million Dollar Headlines

Blogging, Marketing Strategy

The right headline can draw in even the most disinterested reader, luring them in to read the rest of your sales pitch. In the same way, a bad headline can totally turn off a reader who might be very interested in what you’re trying to sell. While it would be nice to have, there is no specific rule on how to write headlines. That’s because it depends on what your topic is, what the goal of your writing is, and several other factors. There are, however, some basic rules and guidelines that can help you get started. [Tweet "Having trouble writing hot headlines for your blog posts? Learn a few tricks here."] How to Write Headlines That Sell 1. Tell them what they’re getting If you have an interesting or…

05Apr 2015 by Miss Kemya

The Difference Between Long Tail Keywords and Short Tail Keywords

Blogging, Website Design & SEO

What do tails have to do with blogging? As it turns out, quite a bit! Long tail keywords, an important buzzword in marketing that many non-marketing people don’t understand. The term “Long Tail” was initially coined in 2004 by Chris Anderson in an article in Wired magazine. It was initially used to describe the niche business strategy that is used by companies like Amazon. So, what's the difference between short tail keywords and long tail keywords? Short tail keywords are anywhere from one to three words, and they target a mass audience. Long tail keywords are anywhere from three to five words or more, that target a specific search criteria. A person that performs a long tail keyword search is looking for a very specific item. If you use a long tail keyword…

02Apr 2015 by Miss Kemya

How To Increase Your Blog Traffic Using Keyword Phrases

Blogging

While there are still many bloggers who just blog because they like to write and express their ideas online, most people want someone to read it. If you want someone to read your blog, you need traffic. And you don’t just want a little traffic, you want as many people as possible to share your blog with. The best way to reach potential blog visitors is through the search engines. And the best way to show up in the search engine results is to optimize each of your blog posts for a specific keyword phrase. How to Increase Your Blog Traffic Using Keyword Phrases Step 1: Find a keyword phrase Don’t just sit down and write about any subject that enters your head. If you really want to appeal to people,…

17Sep 2014 by Miss Kemya

Top 10 Traffic Ideas Every Blogger Needs To Know

Blogging

Blogs are popular ways to create an online presence for personal and business reasons. You can build a blog for free and begin posting content right away. But, what good is that content if no one is reading it? Whenever someone asks me about starting or maintaining a blog, they usually include a how to get blog traffic or how to increase blog traffic question. Do you know how to get traffic to your blog? Of all the successful blogs on the Internet, hundreds more have failed. Running a blog is like running a business website. Unless you are willing to put the time in and treat it seriously, you won’t be blogging long. That is not to say that the failed bloggers weren’t serious about blogging. Mostly, new bloggers aren’t prepared for…

30Jul 2014 by Miss Kemya

How to Get Your Blog Post Shared 1000 Times [Infographic]

Blogging

Are you a blogger looking for more ways to increase your blog shares? How would you like to get each of your blog posts shared 1000 times? As a blogger I'm always looking for more blog traffic. After all, if you spend a good deal of time crafting quality blog posts you don't want to stay the world's best kept secret, you want people to check out your blog! I came across this fantastic infographic, courtesy of Canva and Razor Social, and immediately classified it as a golden nugget I had to share! In a nutshell, the infographic blueprint instructs you to take the following actions in order to get your blog post shared 1000 times: • Create a compelling title • Make it easy to share • Optimize your post for social media • Optimize for…

13Jul 2013 by Miss Kemya

Want Your Blog To Be Different? Take The Lead With A Blog Challenge

Blogging

How can you make your blog different? How can you stand out from the crowd? There were 130 million blogs between WordPress and Tumblr alone in 2012. More in 2013 and that’s before you include all the other blogging platforms such a Blogger, SquareSpace and Wix. That’s a lot of bloggers vying for attention. Crying out. Wanting to be heard. There’s even more pressure if you’re using blogging as a marketing tool for your business or blogging as a business. Standing Out From The Crowd (The Importance Of Having A POD) “In an overcrowded, hypercompetitive world, the only way to make an impression on your prospect is to break through the noise.” – Success Magazine The blogging world is no different to the business world – after all they have…

02Apr 2013 by Miss Kemya

Alternatives to Google Reader and Options For Your Blog RSS

Blogging

Looking for an RSS reader now that Google Reader is gone? You're in luck! Keep reading... *Updated post: As of July 1, 2013, Google Reader is no more. Bummer, I loved Google Reader. As I am often asked what I'm using or doing when it comes to digital changes, I figured, why not write this quick post to answer the question? I know tons of people have written posts regarding Google Reader alternatives. In an effort to save you as much trouble (and research) as I can, I've provided a few recommendations. Alternatives to Google Reader Option A: Specific Feeds Specific Feeds is an RSS reader that I hadn’t heard of until one of the founders tweeted me about it. (Yes, they know how to rock social media!) Ok, I have to say…

Category: Blogging