Effective Content Marketing Blogging Strategy

Jun1
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Does your content marketing include a blogging strategy?

Blogging is great to use in your content marketing strategy for your business. It’s a non-salesy way to market without having to do cold calling. In fact, according to Hubspot, 55% of marketers say blogging is their top inbound marketing priority.

“Without good content, you don’t get anybody in the hopper,” Matthew Lacroix, Director of Brand Marketing, Newell Rubbermaid (LENOX), said. “Specifically, LENOX’s blog has been a great entryway tool for getting customers into the lead generation funnel.”

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Why Not Claiming Your Yelp Page Is Costing You Customers (And How to Fix It)

Jan30
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If you’re running a business, your online presence isn’t just a “nice to have” — it’s a living, breathing extension of your brand. And whether you’ve touched Yelp or not, there’s a good chance your business is already listed there.

But here’s the catch…
If you haven’t claimed your Yelp page, you’re leaving your reputation, your customer experience, and your revenue in the hands of strangers.

Let’s break down what really happens when a business doesn’t claim its Yelp listing — and why taking control is one of the simplest, highest‑ROI moves you can make this month.

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Building An Email List Is THE Most Important Thing You Can Do!

Apr30

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Have you heard the phrase “the money is in the list?”

But you may be wondering… what list?

It’s the email list they’re referring to.

What’s An Email List?

An email list is a group of people who have permitted you to contact them regularly, to whom you have direct access.

It’s a valuable business asset!

Consistently building your list, staying in regular contact, and creating irresistible offers are key to business growth.

EVERYONE should be embracing the power of email marketing, or you’re simply leaving money on the table.

You may be asking yourself, “Why is an email list so important to my business?”

Let me explain…

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HOW TO START A BLOG: ADVICE FOR NEW BLOGGERS

May10
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Blogging Definition

“Blog” is an abbreviated version of the word “weblog,” which is a term used to describe websites that maintain an ongoing chronicle of information. Not all websites, however, contain a blog.

You can start a blog for different purposes and in different ways. It’s really only limited to your imagination.

You can create a blog as a journal, to share a certain message, or create a business. The choice is yours to make.

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How Can Hiring A Virtual Assistant Help Your Business?

Mar15
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One of the best ways to increase your productivity is to delegate.

If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner, you can delegate to a virtual assistant (VA).

But how can a virtual assistant help your business?

By hiring a virtual assistant, you can increase your productivity and do more of what YOU’RE good at and what YOU love doing.

They can help you save time, money, and your sanity!

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What is a Virtual Assistant (VA) And What Do They Do?

Jun29
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I wanted to address the most common question I get asked since starting my business…

“What is a virtual assistant and what do you do?”

I started my virtual assistant (VA) business as a side gig in 2014 and quit my city corporate job as an executive assistant in 2018. I now operate my business almost full-time from my home in the country. You can read my personal story here.

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Use Task Delegation To Make More Money and Stop Wasting Time

Apr8

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Did you know successful leaders delegate nearly 50% of their workload, freeing up time to focus on what truly matters?

Are you wasting your time on tasks other people can do more cheaply?

Are you sacrificing your family, friendships, and freedom to keep your business alive?

You say you’ve tried getting help before, but it didn’t work out?

Afraid others won’t get it done right?

Don’t assume it’s just low productivity or inadequate skills and dedication. It could be you!

Are you sure you know how to use task delegation effectively?

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What is Stopping You From Reaching Your Goals?

Feb13

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You may be doing well in your career or business. You went to college, you’ve got a good job, or you’ve established a business.

But there’s something that is stopping you from reaching your goals. You’re not quite where you want to be.

Maybe you feel like you’ve stalled or even plateaued.

Maybe you feel like your efforts are not appreciated.

Maybe your business isn’t growing as fast as you’d like.

Maybe you feel stuck, or like you’re in a rut.

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The Tornado Warning Test: What Your Reaction Style Says About Your Business Strategy

May4
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We have tornado warnings here in the Midwest every spring, and it’s fascinating to observe the different reactions.

Some people, cautious ones, dashed to the basement at the first sign of trouble. Others, more daring, ventured outside to watch the sky and await the storm.

Some individuals were completely unaware, carrying on with their routines as if nothing was happening. And then there were the prepared folks, equipped with weather radios, flashlights, blankets, and pillows, ready to take shelter if needed.

I once heard that our reactions in specific situations reflect how we approach other areas of our lives. This thought led me to draw a parallel with business strategies, particularly in marketing.

How do YOU respond to challenges and opportunities in your business? Do you see yourself in these personality types, and is it time for a change?

Join me as we explore these personality types and their impact on business strategy and discover how understanding your approach can help you thrive in the face of adversity.

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A Powerful Way to Improve Your Productivity

Sep24
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High-level business leaders are experts in delegation as they have learned that they can’t do everything themselves.

Delegation becomes increasingly more important as you progress through your career and will greatly increase your productivity.

There is no other skill that will increase your productivity to the same degree as being able to delegate successfully.

To be successful, you need to allocate as much time as possible to the development of your business.

This requires focusing a significant amount of time on planning for the short-term and long-term goals of your organization.

In practice, this is actually difficult to do as your time gets overtaken with everyday operational tasks, problems, and putting out fires.

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Secrets To Creating A Successful Blog to Skyrocket Results

Sep22
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Feeling overwhelmed with creating a successful blog?

Keep reading if you can relate:

  • You don’t know where to start.
  • You often feel like you’re wasting time posting.
  • You’re unsure how to grow a successful blog and have a greater impact.
  • You’re not exactly sure what content to create for your blog.
  • You think blogging is too hard or takes too much time.

You’re not alone! 

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Advice That Will Help You Achieve More in Your Day

Mar4

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There’s a productivity technique that you’ve been believing in that is actually hurting your effectiveness and ability to get more done. 😯

Don’t feel bad. We’ve ALL been led to believe it.

The big lie that we’ve been told and that we have believed is that we CAN multitask successfully. People have worn it as a badge of honor. 🎗️

How many times have you heard someone say proudly, “I’m multitasking!”  I’ve even bragged about doing it in the past myself. 😳

Multitasking seems like the perfect solution to getting more done. But it’s a lie! Only 2.5% of people can multitask successfully. I know I’m not among them. Are you? ❓

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Success Does Not Fuel Happiness

Feb10
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It’s easy to simplify happiness and claim that it’s obvious that successful people are happy.

However, if you interviewed 100 successful people, you may be surprised that a large percentage of them are NOT as happy as you think they should be.

The fact is, you can be a millionaire, have a wonderful spouse, great kids, everything you want, and still not be happy!

The truth is happiness fuels success. Not the other way around.

Here’s why…

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