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The Pimp, the Grocer and the Hit Man: Magnetise Your Headings Using the Power of the Unexpected
This guest post is by Aman Basanti of Ageofmarketing.com. In addition to death and taxes, there is another bitter pill you have to swallow as a blogger. It is that pimps, grocers and hit men all have an unfair advantage when it comes to commanding attention in the marketplace. Be ...more
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The Secret Fairytale Magic to Irresistible Blog Posts
This guest post is by Amy of Harrisonamy.com From Jack and the Beanstalk, to Little Red Riding Hood, to Cinderella, fairytales have been enchanting audiences for thousands of years. They are constantly being retold, modified and even made into blockbuster movies. Despite their apparent simplicity, they enrapture and engage audiences ...more
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Is It Time to Hit the Reset Button on Your Blog?
This guest post is by Joseph of Blog Tweaks. Don’t worry, nearly every blogger knows the story. You’ve been writing for six months or more, but haven’t seen a significant increase in traffic. Some of your posts have have been successful, but the majority have gone unnoticed. Quite frankly, you’re ...more
Blogging Tools and Services
Guest Posting and The Panda Update: Is Guest Posting the Problem?
This guest post is by Philip Rudy of www.inetzeal.com. The recent Panda update has affected many websites, and not only the “content mills” of the Internet. Many bloggers are scrambling and wondering what they can do get their rankings back to where they were. Side note: If you feel you ...more
Search Engine Optimization
Why Your Next Post Should Be a Short One
This guest post is by Martyn of Two Hour Blogger. It does not take long to write. It does not take long to read. It forces you to write efficiently. It increases the number of comments. It makes you stand out. It gets spread a lot. It builds your audience. ...more
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The Intimidating Secret Every Blogger Shares
This guest post is by Jamie Harrop of BloggingZest. Like you, blogging often scares me and repeatedly takes me to a point of stale conversation and blocked fingertips. Tonight, I want to share my story with you; the story of how I admitted and overcame a fear so strong it ...more
Writing Content
Are Your Personal Stories Turning Readers Off?
This guest post is by Ali Luke of Aliventures. You’ve probably heard that you should put some of your personality into your blogging. And you know that stories are a great way to engage readers—to capture not just their attention, but their hearts as well. Perhaps some of your favorite ...more
Writing Content
Writing is Easy; Editing is Hard
This guest post is by Greg McFarlane of Control Your Cash. People regularly say to me, “I can’t write.” Sure you can. The process of writing – getting words down on the page – is mindlessly simple. Transcribe everything you say and/or think and eventually you’ll have something down on ...more
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The Yummy Goodness of Laughter on Your Blog
This guest post is by Angela Severance of Wonder Divas. As a blogger, connecting with your readers can sometimes be a challenge. If you’re new to blogging or you haven’t quite “found your groove” you may even be struggling. You want to make an impact on your readership, but the ...more
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