Blogging

The Future of Content Curation and Aggregation

by Nate Devore Blogging
The Future of Content Curation and Aggregation

Content curation has become a nice buzzword in the last year or so. Two guys who know a lot about the future of media and where it might be heading discuss the future of content creation and how newspapers will become extinct in the coming decades around the world. Rob Dawson and Gerd ...

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Corporate Blogs in Decline Across Inc. 500 Companies-but why?

by Nate Devore Blogging
Corporate Blogs in Decline Across Inc. 500 Companies-but why?

Readwriteweb wrote an article explaining a report from the University of Massachusetts that shows a huge drop in the usage of blogs for big corporate companies. Over half of those who had blogs last year, don’t today. The report says,  ”The new data shows adoption of blogging is declining for the first ...

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Using Google+ Ripples to Analyze Content and Find Influencers

by Nate Devore Blogging
Using Google+ Ripples to Analyze Content and Find Influencers

Do you know where to find influencers to share your content with? Influencers are people who have a large following and can potentially make your blog content spread virally. These people are usually power users and can help if you are just starting online. With Google+ Ripples you can identify potential ...

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Stay Consistent

by Nate Devore Blogging
Stay Consistent

Writing consistently is harder than I anticipated. All of the gurus say you must stay consistent with blogging. If you want traffic and to make a splash in the pond, content is essential. Even if you are blogging for personal reasons, you got to write! I have a plan in place. But I revise ...

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Traffic From Conversation

by Nate Devore Blogging
Traffic From Conversation

Imagine a steady stream of visitors to your web site, eager to read your content or buy your product. Wouldn’t that be nice? How do you accomplish this? You optimize your site with SEO, you create a Twitter account, and  have your cousin build a Facebook Page for you. Now what? ...

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5 Quick Social Media Tips for Online Businesses

by Nate Devore Blogging
5 Quick Social Media Tips for Online Businesses

I am always looking for ways to improve my Social Media Strategy. More importantly, how can I gain more organic traffic and increase brand awareness? Your job as a business is to provide value to your customers. Social Media makes this really easy. Here are a few tips I have learned ...

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Start using your blog as a conversation tool

by Nate Devore Blogging
Start using your blog as a conversation tool

The days of creating quick niche blogs to make a few dollars off of AdSense are gone. Instead, why not make your blog a vehicle for conversation? Your blog should be a way to communicate a message with your marketplace, gain trust and engage with your audience. Start using your blog ...

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5 Tips to Help with Writers Block

by Nate Devore Blogging
5 Tips to Help with Writers Block

Writers can often struggle with writers block. Some days your writing is flowing while other days you are paralyzed. As a blogger, you know how important it is to produce quality content. When you don’t have the desire to write or can’t think of anything to write about, just remember these ...

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How To: Use a Calender Plugin for WordPress

by Nate Devore Blogging
How To: Use a Calender Plugin for Wordpress

Having trouble keeping blog content on schedule? Your readers anticipate regular content. But how can you make sure you are managing your posting effectively? Use a calender to manage your post schedule. I started using WordPress Editorial Calendar a few weeks ago and it has helped me enormously. It’s simple and ...

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Home is where your blog is (and should be)

by Nate Devore Blogging
Home is where your blog is (and should be)

Your blog is your home, it’s where YOU live. Home is where you move furniture around, decorate, and invite people inside. We don’t normally invite strangers in the house, but your blog is the exception. Deliver Value You should be offering great value on your blog. Part of providing value is having a ...

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