One of the best things you can do as a blogger is to share content that you come across on the web. You will find things that could be of interest to your readers, or you might see something that illustrates a point you want to make. In general, bloggers are happy to have their content disseminated by others and you will likely be thrilled if other bloggers pick up...
Read MoreI often here from people that they’ve launched a blog but they’re not updating it as often as they think they should. I’ve also come across plenty of blogs that haven’t been updated in months. It makes me sad when I see one that was off to a great start and then it just stops. Why does this happen? There are lots of reasonable explanations. We run out of...
Read MoreDo business bloggers suffer from Rodney Dangerfield syndrome? Getting “No respect, no respect at all?” Yes, according a recent survey of ten well-read bloggers by the Ten Company and Gotham Research Group. These bloggers working for top tier national, regional and trade outlets said they believe that chief executives don’t take them seriously enough. They said there...
Read MoreI had a great time presenting a workshop this morning at the Enterprise Center at Salem State University. Thank you to all who came and are now stopping by the blog. I was impressed with all the great ideas for blogs, as well as the overall energy in the room. I’m really looking forward to reading what people come up with. Of course any idea is only as great...
Read MoreWhich of the following statements is true? Blogging is fun. Blogging can change your business. Blogging can change your life. Blogging is overwhelming. Potentially, they all are. There are millions of blogs out here in cyberspace, but many are dormant, dying or dead. People start and stop. Companies put up a post or two and then get swept up in the daily grind that...
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