Blogging is a great way to connect with others around the world; and with all the different options in blogging platforms, you can choose one that best suits your needs and goals for your blog. Here is a breakdown of the best blogging selections to help you decide how to get your voice heard. […]
Understanding the Data Your Blog Readers Provide
The amount of data that is possible to glean from your blog readers (from analytics, social media and A/B testing) is pretty substantial; in fact, those in the know are calling it “Big Data.” A pretty underwhelming word, considering 2.5 quintillion bytes of data were created every day in 2012, with an astonishing 90% of […]
Running an Awesome Contest on Your Blog
Holding a contest on your blog is a fantastic way to increase traffic, get new readers hooked, and improve the engagement of those regularly perusing your witty musings. Relevant to you and your audience, contests are easy to run, and bring an element of excitement to your blog that’s hard to beat. There are a […]
5 Marketing Tips for Promoting Your Blog
Marketing any new blog is always a chicken or egg kind of problem. Your blog won’t take off unless readers are aware of what you do and why it’s so much better than anything else out there, and yet the revenue stream from which you might pull the funds for a full out marketing campaign […]
Optimizing Your Blog, the Technical Details
Site speed is important. It’s one of the first things visitors will notice when they arrive at your blog, so to make a good first impression your content should load quickly. Research shows that site speed contributes to bounce rates, conversions, search rankings and site trust, all which have a considerable impact on the success […]
Blogging in the Cloud
Bloggers make their living over the internet. And yet, when it comes to working in the cloud, many bloggers are just as confused and hesitant as those in more traditional business settings. That’s got to change, as the cloud is really the wave of the future — and it can do a whole lot to […]