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- Publishing Content For Long Term Traffic - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAlthough publishing content does involve a bit of work, especially in the preparation stages, it is one of the best ways to build traffic online! Marketers are learning that to succeed over the long term they must build a following and using content to do so makes so much sense! What you ...
Views: 1039(2 votes) - 3 Arguments for Disabling Blog Comments - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAre blog comments something you look forward to moderating or do you feel they are holding you back from more important tasks? Blog commenting has long been considered a way to allow your readers to take a more active 'role' in the growth and development of your site! For the site administrator ...
Views: 1077 - Why The Best Bloggers Control Their Passion - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from TJ PhilpottThe best bloggers are typically recognized for their willingness to invest the time and patience it takes to build a following for their blog! The question here is how these people sustained their motivation to continuously create content as well as promote their site over the time it takes to ...
Views: 984 - How Copy Writing and Blogging Share Similarities - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2014 from TJ PhilpottCopy writing and blog posting can each be considered forms of content marketing since both are intended to influence readers to take a specified action! The overall success of either sales copy or blogging can be measured by how well they engage readers! It is the strategies both bloggers and ...
Views: 1121 - 3 Rules Every Successful Blog Must Follow - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from TJ PhilpottHaving a successful blog requires patience, consistency and the willingness to develop content your readers will find of interest to them! The culmination of these efforts typically results in building a large and loyal following of return visitors to your site! It is this following that tends ...
Views: 1130(1 vote) - Hate Being Challenged Than Consider the Alternatives - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2014 from TJ PhilpottWhen working online being challenged is something every marketer MUST expect because to expect otherwise is merely foolish! The fact is many seeking success in whatever capacity, can be expected to quit due to feeling overwhelmed by the internet environment itself which is extremely dynamic all ...
Views: 2050 - Making Content Marketing Really Work For You - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from TJ PhilpottContent marketing is a strategy commonly used online to attract people to your business or cause! People using the internet in most cases are looking to be entertained and/or informed which is why this strategy is so frequently used! On the other hand there's a lot more to making this approach ...
Views: 1047 - 5 Reasons Many Blogs Fail - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBlogging itself is not very difficult however many blogs fail due to a number of reasons! As much as many bloggers want to blame outside factors, their failure can often be found rooted in their own personal attributes! Let's look at 5 common reasons blog success tends to elude so many and ...
Views: 1104 - 3 Benefits Every Content Curator Experiences - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottBeing a content curator holds certain responsibilities of course, such as crediting all your sources and properly arranging the information you've gathered! On the other hand curating content is NOT without certain benefits which is what we are going to discuss below! Let's review 3 ways in ...
Views: 1190 - Content Curation – Doing It the Right Way - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAlthough content curation is used extensively online as a way to share knowledge, many who used this strategy are doing so incorrectly! In short this process involves finding, gathering and arranging information from various sources in a way that makes sense to your readers! Being you're using ...
Views: 1096 - How to Regain Your Inspiration For Blogging - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour inspiration is the most important asset you have and something every good blogger must safeguard against losing! Quite simply once your blog goes live online you will be writing a lot and without the proper inspiration your motivation will fade and your platform will shrivel up into digital ...
Views: 1467(1 vote) - Are We Creating Too Much Information For Online Viewers? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAlthough content may be king on the internet are we actually creating too much information for people to easily digest? With further encouragement from Google to increase our use of content the possibility exists that we're setting the stage for information overload! Since most marketers are ...
Views: 1050 - Simple 11 Step Formula for Success Online - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottAre you looking for that elusive formula for success that will help 'transform' you into a successful internet marketer? Well if you got that burning need to succeed but have still not been able to do so, my guess is the problem may be more in your approach and not the business your building! ...
Views: 1371 - 3 Key Elements to Using Content Effectively - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2014 from TJ PhilpottUsing content as a means to increase online exposure while building trust with readers has become the norm for marketers! Being this particular approach is labor intensive, it only makes sense to do what you can to get the best results, especially in such a competitive environment! Here are 3 ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Why Your Creativity Is Best in the Morning - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottYour creativity is something you need and use in all aspects of your life but it does require a high energy level to produce the best results! The fact is the more creative you are the easier it is to solve problems and the more competitive you therefore tend to be as well! Having said all that ...
Views: 1758 - Life Lessons Learned From Running a Small Business Online - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2014 from TJ PhilpottRunning a small business on the internet can benefit you in ways that don't involve income or financial independence! Right from the start as an entrepreneur you MUST be willing to work and of course this means taking action on any ideas to make things happen! The journey people typically ...
Views: 1021 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Conquer the Internet - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from TJ PhilpottSuccessful entrepreneurs are typically more than willing to work to achieve the goals they set for themselves! Although putting forth the effort is always a great first step, achievements of any significance require that they believe in and stay focused on their goals! When working in the always ...
Views: 1496 - Why Mind Maps Work for Internet Marketers! - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2014 from TJ PhilpottMind maps are one of the best productivity tools you can use to help you record and categorize any thoughts you have that may prove useful to you in the future! Now how many of you have had ideas which seemed brilliant at the time but went unrecorded and therefore were rendered useless! Mind ...
Views: 1360 - 3 Effective Strategies for Achieving Your Goals - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are many variables that can keep you from achieving your goals if you let them which is why your focus is absolutely needed! But all the focus you can muster will be of little good unless you have the motivation and direction you'll need to succeed when pursuing any aspirations or ...
Views: 2092(1 vote) - Improve Your Writing By Breaking the Chains of Structure - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2013 from TJ PhilpottLooking for ways to improve your writing while minimizing the occurrence of writers block and the frustration that comes with it? Well if you work online and therefore have the need to frequently create content you can use for varying reasons, perhaps the solution can be found in how you ...
Views: 1157 - 3 Elements of a Successful Content Marketing Campaign - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere's little argument that content marketing is one of the most effective marketing strategies you can use online! This particular tactic allows for the author to not only increase their exposure online but to also become more influential with readers as well! It is this influence that gets ...
Views: 1161(1 vote) - Thank Hummingbird For Improving Your Writing Skills - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour writing skills are simply something you can NOT do without when marketing your business online! With the recent changes made to the Google search algorithm however, there is a small degree of 'distress' being experienced by those who write content and publish it online! These changes ...
Views: 1040 - How To Write a Blog Post People Read - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIt takes a bit of time and typically some research as well to write a blog post, but your time is wasted if nobody reads it! The fact is that when writing for people on the internet a good blogger must concern themselves not only with content quality but attracting readers as well! These are ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - 5 Things Your Work From Home Business Needs - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOperating a work from home business is the perfect opportunity for you to be your own boss provided you're prepared to do so! Working alone can be very exciting however experiencing small business success at home requires 5 simple components or measures you must consider or take as reviewed ...
Views: 1186(1 vote) - 3 Ways to Become an Authority Online - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to gain a competitive edge within your own niche it's critical that you become an authority figure to those who comprise your target audience! Your reputation or that of your business can make or break you in terms of the amount of marketing success you experience! The point of building ...
Views: 1115 - How Google's New Search Algorithm Changes Content Creation - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent creation is at the core, or at least should be, of every business or organization found online! Circulating useful information is one of the best ways to get noticed and build trust with people on the internet! Recently the new Google Hummingbird algorithm has been implemented for the ...
Views: 1051 - Blog Traffic and Getting Back to Basics - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottGenerating blog traffic by guest posting on the blogs of others has long been an accepted and effective way to attract people to your own site! Changes in how Google now views this practice however has led many bloggers to no longer accept offers for guest posting on their sites! This has now ...
Views: 1200 - 3 Unspoken Benefits of Creating Content - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottCreating content for distribution is the backbone of how most businesses grow online and happens to be a very effective marketing strategy! Whether you blog or use static websites the need for useful information is critical in order to gain and hold the attention of others on the internet! The ...
Views: 1119 - Attention Affiliates - 5 Reasons to Blog - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThere are numerous reasons to blog when selling affiliate products, chief amongst them is the ease with which it takes to launch your site! What we're addressing here today is not the technical simplicity of maintaining a blogging platform however but more importantly how it helps you to build ...
Views: 1026(1 vote) - 3 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Strongly Believe - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottMost of the successful entrepreneurs found on the internet are highly motivated and therefore more productive! It is primarily these characteristics that allow them to get more done than their competitors thus allowing them to taste the fruits of success while others languish in frustration and ...
Views: 1334(1 vote) - Your Commitment Dictates Your Blogging Success - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour commitment is one of the biggest assets you have and what it takes to be a really good blogger! Once you start blogging it's important that you continue updating your site since this is what gives your platform life! Of course your objective is to build a following of loyal readers but this ...
Views: 1341(1 vote) - Reducing Your Bounce Rate When Blogging - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThe bounce rate on your blog is a measure of how quickly visitors to your site leave and is obviously something you want to keep as low as possible! When people leave your site without taking the time to 'absorb' any of your content this makes it harder for you to build a following! The intent ...
Views: 1128 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Prosper From Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEver notice how successful entrepreneurs seem to ALWAYS make the right choices in their businesses? Well although these people seem to experience more success than most others, they got that way by being willing to work and most importantly learning from mistakes they made! This should be good ...
Views: 1697(3 votes) - Harnessing Your Creativity For Better Blogging - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottAs a blogger your creativity can play a significant role in how popular your site becomes! This is NOT to say being creative is a requirement for being a good blogger but rather it can help you get more traffic! It's important to realize just how many blogs can be found on the internet today and ...
Views: 1224 - Why Online Affiliates Prosper More When Stressed - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottOnline affiliates all tend to prosper more when they bring a sense of urgency to their business! This makes perfect sense considering that this business model is fast moving and always changing! Working in such an environment often calls for immediate action to be taken to successfully maximize ...
Views: 1032 - The Role Blog Readers Play In Content Development - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from TJ PhilpottContent development is of critical importance when blogging however choosing topics for your blog should be done by committee! What I mean here is your readers opinions and suggestions should be given serious consideration concerning what it is they want to see posted on your site! As a blogger ...
Views: 1205 - Using Social Media for Marketing – 5 Tips - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottUsing social media to promote your business is a common and acceptable way to increase sales online! Social marketing however can be very time consuming if you don't have a predetermined strategy designed to help you be more productive with how and where you invest your time and efforts! Here ...
Views: 994 - Be More Productive By Challenging Yourself - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIn order to be more productive working online you must learn to manage your time better and approach each task with more focus! By doing so you'll soon discover how you can get more done in less time thus allowing you to set your sights on other aspects of your business! One of the best ways to ...
Views: 1592(1 vote) - How Daily Meditation Benefits Online Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIncorporating some form of daily meditation into every day is something many people use to be more successful both personally and professionally! For the typical internet entrepreneur this is especially true since the environment they work in is a very busy and hectic one indeed! Now some may ...
Views: 1238(1 vote) - 5 Lessons Every Good Blogger Learns - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2013 from TJ PhilpottSince being a good blogger requires an investment of time and patience it stands to reason there will be many lessons to be learned along the way! The fact is to have a successful blog you'll need to learn how to stay motivated even when your efforts are NOT producing the results you want! Over ...
Views: 1224 - 5 Key Components of Every Successful Blog - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottA successful blog is one that has a steady and growing flow of return visitors! Of course the most important component of any blog is creating content your readers will love along with making them feel welcomed! Now this may see easier said than done but the fact is your ultimate success will be ...
Views: 1559 - Why Privacy on the Internet May Offer Security Risks - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottUnfortunately in this age your privacy on the internet may put both you and others at risk! The uproar over the NSA having access to your private data reflecting your activities online has drawn global attention! This outcry is all about whether a persons privacy online is being violated by such ...
Views: 2048 - 5 Huge Benefits of Free Open Source Software - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from TJ PhilpottNo matter what your online needs there is most likely a free open source software to accommodate them! The biggest difference between 'licensed' software as opposed to open source is it's typically of no cost to you and it is supported by a community of developers from around the globe! What ...
Views: 1150 - Using Summer Months to Build a Better Blog - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from TJ PhilpottBuilding a better blog involves taking measures to make your readers happy whether it's the content you offer or perhaps making site changes! It is for these reasons and others as well that the summer months tend to be a period of 'restoration for bloggers since there are NOT as many people ...
Views: 1113 - 5 Life Changing Impacts of the Internet - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from TJ PhilpottWhen discussing life changing impacts of the internet there are 5 in particular that come to mind! Although this technology was originally developed to deliver information of all sorts right to your computer it has evolved into much more! In fact this platform offers the opportunity for people ...
Views: 1412(2 votes) - Getting New Visitors to Read Your Post - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYou worked hard on creating content and promoting your site simply to get people to read your post but yet they bounce … and quickly! The fact is to have a successful blog your readers need to fall in love with what you offer so that they will return! Of course this won't happen if people who ...
Views: 1287 - 5 Possible Scenarios of Google's Project Loon - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottProject Loon is a current undertaking by Google that offers many possible scenarios but its intended purpose is to carry internet signals to the most remote regions on earth! The concept is to deliver signals to those who can't find internet service otherwise by deflecting signals off high ...
Views: 1419(1 vote) - Why You Need to Blog Even with Social Media Available - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2013 from TJ PhilpottIf you've got an interest in establishing a recognizable presence online quite simply you need to blog! There is little argument that people using the internet typically use social media as a way to connect with others! The question is why would someone need a blog to make these connections with ...
Views: 1262(3 votes) - How Taking Risks Offers Huge Business Benefits - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottThe biggest aversion people typically have towards taking risks is their fear of the unknown! This is especially true when you're a marketer online trying to grow your business since any mistakes could cost you dearly from a financial point of view! On the other hand if you're reluctant to step ...
Views: 1421(4 votes) - Why People Shop Online - Tax Break or Convenience - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottPeople shop online for a lot of reasons but some feel that the proposed internet sales tax, if passed, will significantly cut back on internet purchases! Although nobody really likes to pay taxes, it's the feeling of this author that shopping convenience and not tax savings is the driving force ...
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