Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
I’m not a self-schedule-oriented person. It’s far easier to stick to someone else’s schedule than your own. Self-discipline can be HARD. So when James told me that I need a daily writing schedule , I balked. I don’t want a schedule! I can’t guarantee where I’ll be at any single time. What if something else comes up? What if my child is home sick from school one day and I can’t write at my scheduled time?
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 14, 2013
This guest post is by Jeff Foster of WebBizIdeas. Just as low-level article directories (ezinearticles, articlesbase, and others) got hurt by Google’s Panda Update in 2013, I predict that Google will hurt sites abusing guest blogging in 2013. I don’t feel guest blogging is bad, nor that all bloggers who do it will be penalized by Google. SEOMOZ.org allows guest blogging and their rankings increased during the Panda update.
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Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 17, 2013
Are you aware that your website may be costing you fistfuls of money? An eye-catching website design will set the stage for your business, obviously. But that powerful first impression only buys you a few seconds of attention. If what you SAY on your website gives visitors the wrong impression, you’re chasing potential clients away. And that problem is far more common than you think.
Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 10, 2013
Sure, I’ll admit it: I procrastinate. Not just a little; I’m a devoted procrastinator and I put everything off until the very last minute possible. Just ask my husband. And I’m not necessarily looking to cure my procrastination. But yeah, it causes me problems from time to time. The thing is that it’s something I do naturally. Without even thinking about it.
Speaker: Mike Rizzo, Founder & CEO, MarketingOps.com and Darrell Alfonso, Director of Marketing Strategy and Operations, Indeed.com
Though rarely in the spotlight, marketing operations are the backbone of the efficiency, scalability, and alignment that define top-performing marketing teams. In this exclusive webinar led by industry visionaries Mike Rizzo and Darrell Alfonso, we’re giving marketing operations the recognition they deserve! We will dive into the 7 P Model —a powerful framework designed to assess and optimize your marketing operations function.
Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
“For that reason, I’m out.” If you’ve ever watched Dragon’s Den (or its U.S. counterpart, Shark Tank), you’re intimately familiar with that final verdict. It’s uttered by some very successful entrepreneurs when they decide a particular investment opportunity isn’t a good fit. So how often do you say it to your prospects?
Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
Over the past few weeks, I’ve started down the path of “ghostwriting“ To be honest, I did not like the idea. I despised the whole concept of allowing someone to put their name next to my work. I loathed plagiarizers in school. I was baffled at how they could use someone’s work like that and still sleep well at night. How could I give my writing to someone else so they could slap their name on it?
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Men With Pens
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
Most freelancers suck at meeting deadlines. I’ve heard horror stories from disgruntled complaining about people they’ve worked with in the past, and I’ve dealt with my own fair share of flaky freelancers. Blown deadlines, forgotten deadlines, missed deadlines, stretched deadlines and the mysterious so-called “flexible” deadlines… no, freelancers aren’t really known for being reliable people you depend on to deliver.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 18, 2013
Did you know there’s a massive marketplace out there filled with people who want to buy your blog? Yep, your blog! Image courtesy stock.xchng user JMGRIFFIN. It’s really big business and you can make serious money if you know what you’re doing. In fact, some clever people make a pretty decent living just from building up blogs and then flipping them for $10k, $50k or even $100k+.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 13, 2013
Guest post by Gregory Ciotti. When it comes to crafting “words that sell”, the research shows us that stories are among the most persuasive forms of writing out there. Persuasive writing is an essential part of blogging —there’s no two ways about it. So if you plan on selling anything, connecting† deeply with your readers, or going viral with a post that bares all about your life ( like Jon Morrow did ), you better be prepared to create stories that actually move people.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 3, 2013
This guest post is by Samuel of Internet Dreams. Would you like some more cake after having a first slice? Most of us wouldn’t be satisfied with just one slice of cake, so we end going back to the table and grabbing a second one. Heck, some of us would go for a third or fourth slice if we could! For bloggers, the same goes for likes on Facebook.
Speaker: Tim Buteyn, President of ThinkingKap Learning Solutions
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ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 27, 2013
We’re all familiar with the old adage: a picture is worth a thousand words. In some cases, a picture is worth a thousand dollars. Luckily, for those of us not interested in investing a small fortune for the use of an image on a small scale, there are options. Image by Jayel Aheram, licensed under Creative Commons Sites offering free copyright images are gaining in popularity throughout the blogging and web design communities alike, but they are by no means created equal.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 4, 2013
This guest post is by Jeff Foster of WebBizIdeas. Many people who blog want their image to appear next to their listing in Google’s search engine results (SERP) when either they publish a post, their guest contributors publish a post, or when they guest post on other sites. What is the correct way to code your blog to ensure your content looks like this in Google.com?
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 21, 2013
This week we’ve heard from blog sellers , and blog buyers. Whether or not you’ve been inspired by what they’ve had to say, I’ll bet that the conversation has raised one key question in your mind: What is my blog worth? Image courtesy stock.xchng user ba1969. These days, we’re seeing blogs being recognised as valuable business tools, both for business-to-business as well as business-to-consumer connections.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Has anyone seen that phone number for my interview? I know I printed out a good-looking blog layout but I can’t seem to find it. I know I have that blog idea somewhere in this mess; was it written on a napkin? It’s referenced in a newspaper clipping, but which one? Where’s the thumbdrive I just had? If you have had any of these thoughts, I’ll bet you have a desk or work area that might need a little bit of improvement.
Speaker: Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, Author, Speaker
Yes - press releases are still relevant in the world of public relations! 🎯 Ever wondered how to write a compelling press release, or what are current best practices for pitching your news to earn media coverage? In this exclusive webinar with Michelle Garrett, PR Consultant, we’ll cover tips and advice to help you get the most out of each piece of news you pitch!
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
This guest post is by Jonathan Solis of NutraSol Natural Center. When the topic of getting blog comments for SEO comes up, your first thought would probably be to get links to your site by commenting on other blogs. Well, I usually don’t waste my time with that technique, because most comment links are no-follow anyway. And I want to bring focus to the comments on my own blog.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 28, 2013
As bloggers, we’re always under time pressure to do more. Whether it’s releasing a product or engaging with users on a new social network, the blogger’s task list can seem overwhelming sometimes. I think some of that overwhelm comes from the granularity with which we tend to look at our work. While breaking big challenges down into littler ones is a good way to tackle things, focusing on the little bits and pieces of our work can stop us seeing the bigger picture, and the natur
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
The ad industry is dead. Target will only buy remnant inventory. Federated Media, the darling of the online ad world, is just about vaporized. And media behemoth IAC is building a state-of-the-art ad sales system that will work like a trading floor where you don’t even know what content you’re buying—you only see the profiles of the people who are viewing the content right this second.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 10, 2013
This guest post is by Karol K. There’s a popular trend on the internet these days among people who have taken upon themselves to lose some weight. I’m talking about starting a weight loss blog. The idea in itself is perfect. You get a place to document your progress, talk about the things you’re doing, get additional motivation by interacting with other people through comments (also great for getting additional tips from them), and finally, you’re making your journey publ
Speaker: Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners
This new, thought-provoking webinar will explore how even incremental efforts and investments in your data can have a tremendous impact on your direct mail and multi-channel marketing campaign results! Industry expert Jesse Simms, VP at Giant Partners, will share real-life case studies and best practices from client direct mail and digital campaigns where data modeling strategies pinpointed audience members, increasing their propensity to respond – and buy.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 15, 2013
It’s been nearly a month since Bloggers to Watch in 2013 was published. We had a fantastic response, including some compelling recommendations via the comments section and around the web. Image courtesy stock.xchng user saavem This post presents all the bloggers that people have highlighted over the past few weeks. Mark Richards. If you want to read a genuinely very funny Dad blogger then you can’t beat Mark Richards.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 1, 2013
This guest post is by Steff Green of the Disabled Shop Blog. Digital content has opened up a whole new world of possibility for people with print disabilities. Previously, very little printed material was available in a format that blind and low vision people can access, (Braille, audio or large print), and these formats were costly and time-consuming to produce.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 20, 2013
I really love the idea of buying and selling websites. Recently I listed one of my blogs on Flippa , a marketplace for buying and selling websites, and sold it successfully. Then, I bought another blog outside of Flippa. Since we’ve already talked about selling blogs this week, I wanted to walk you through my buying experience today… Image by Flickr user quinn.anya, licensed under Creative Commons.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 7, 2013
This guest post is by Greg Narayan of DearBlogger. It’s a sad truth: if you stop blogging, people will eventually forget about you. Just like the actors in our favorite movies or athletes once they retire, we soon forget the big names and find new ones to idolize. Even if your blog enjoys the spotlight now with revolutionary posts that go totally Justin -Beiber-viral the moment you hit Publish, it won’t last forever.
Speaker: Corey Daugherty, Head of Business Development at Flowcode & Georgette Malitsis, Senior Customer Success Manager, Enterprise at Flowcode
Let's explore the transformative power of QR codes in bridging offline and online marketing worlds. 📲 This new webinar featuring Corey Daugherty and Georgette Malitsis of Flowcode will dive into how innovative QR technology not only enhances traditional marketing strategies, but also drives meaningful customer engagement and analytics. Register today to gain practical knowledge on using QR codes to increase conversion rates, optimize customer journeys, and ultimately unlock a new realm o
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 10, 2013
This guest post is by Traian of Pitstop Media Inc. Almost every article written after the infamous Panda and Penguin updates has suggested guest posting as a viable and effective technique to increase authority with search engines, improve organic search visibility, generate leads, and build authorship. As you can see, there are quite a few benefits to guest posting, but you have to do it right—start small and then grow big.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 6, 2013
This guest post is by Jarom Adair of Solopreneur Marketing. “You lazy, ungrateful, good-for-nothing blog!”. You stare at the 0 comments accompanying each of your most recent posts. “All you do is sit around all day. I’m the one doing all the work around here!”. Blogs are supposed to bring you traffic, collect comments, and spread your name across the Internet as everyone happily shares the content you so painstakingly created.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 2, 2013
This guest post is by Brandon Yawa of BrandonYawa.com. If you are a writer, I don’t have to tell you how a dark shadow dubbed “writer’s block” hoovers over all your projects like Casper, but in the form of a not-so-friendly ghost. However, I assure you, this phenomenon known as writer’s block is not an apparition that needs a force like Ghostbusters to be removed.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 11, 2013
This guest post is by Gab Goldenberg, author of The Advanced SEO Book. If you choose to redesign your whole blog in one go instead of adopting little improvements on a regular basis, the odds are that your redesign will be a brutal chore. Instead, I’d like to encourage you to review the posts in this series on Blog Design for ROI and pick one area in which you’d like to improve.
Speaker: Neal Boornazian, President and Nancy Harhut, Co-Founder and Chief Creative Officer - HBT Marketing
Direct mail has consistently remained a powerful tool in the marketer's arsenal, but in an age of digital dominance, its effectiveness hinges on the strategic integration of behavioral science. 💡 When you incorporate powerful behavioral science principles into your direct mail marketing strategies, you can prompt the hardwired decision-making shortcuts your audience relies on — and that automatically unlocks new avenues for engagement, conversion, and brand loyalty.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 9, 2013
This guest post was written by Jove Welner of App Champ. “Alone we can do so little; together, we can do so much.”—Hellen Keller. If you are a genuine pro blogger, then I shouldn’t waste your time explaining just how important it is to co-operate with your competitors. It’s been mentioned around here over and over, in so many different variations.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 8, 2013
This guest post is by Chris The Traffic Blogger. I can explain why you’re not making any money online in one word: Freedumb. The irony of my writing a free post aimed at curtailing your misuse of free offers is not lost upon me. While your eyebrows fuse together and you determine whether reading this information is really worth your time, let me assure you that there is a valid reason for not charging any money for this work.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 5, 2013
Branding. We’re always talking about it, but too rarely do we stop to think about what it actually means. So today I thought I’d step through two great examples of blog product branding and see what tips we can take from these stories. The products I wanted to look at are conferences, which I mentioned in my last Blogging in Brief post. Image courtesy stock.xchng user gozdeo.
ProBlogger
FEBRUARY 12, 2013
This guest post is by Danny Iny of firepolemarketing.com. When you blog all the time about a certain topic… …even if you’re still completely passionate about it… …it can sometimes get a little boring. You feel it as a blogger, and your readers may feel it, too. Now, of course, your readers can go elsewhere on the internet for new stimulation, but wouldn’t it be better if they stuck with you?
Speaker: Jeff Tarran, COO, Gunderson Direct & Margaret Pepe, Executive Director of Product Management, U.S. Postal Service
Learn the secrets to direct mail success for growth marketers! Industry veterans Jeff Tarran and Margaret Pepe are here to delve into how direct mail has completely evolved in recent years, and has rightfully earned a seat at the table alongside the email and digital marketing plans of SMBs, enterprise companies, and agencies as they look into strategy for 2024 and beyond.
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