Sword and the Script

FEBRUARY 12, 2019

Writers that report success with blogging share the following characteristics: They are more likely to write longer or more in-depth content; They tend to spend six or more hours writing a post; They are 2.5 1) How long should a blog post be? Today the average blog post is 1151 words. hours to write.”.

Blogging 104

Blogging Survey B2B Analysis 104

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

MAY 23, 2017

Public relations experts know that the majority of traffic coming to a blog post comes in the first hours and days of publication. This makes the timely promotion of your blog content critical to its success. Make your blog posts work harder through linking, sharing and more. Although in our experience, mileage varies widely.).

Blogging 136

Blogging Airlines Analytics LinkedIn 136

Communications Conversations

DECEMBER 3, 2014

Two Facebook posts in the last week got me thinking: Should I really keep blogging? First, Geoff Livingston talked about how if he had to do it all over again, and start his social presence from the ground up, he would NOT blog. And, it got me thinking: Should I keep blogging in 2015? Does is still make sense for me?

Blogging 144

Blogging Writing Creativity Meeting 144

Polaris

NOVEMBER 27, 2014

People check Facebook to see pictures of their friends and family, laugh at the latest memes and learn about breaking news. For brands, the way to get the most value from Facebook is to view it as a social setting (which it obviously is) and behave in manner that will make you popular. Engagement is key on Facebook.

Facebook 178

Facebook Brand Branding Social Media 178

Cision

JULY 21, 2015

While each component of your marketing strategy (email, PR, social media, blogs) should bring you results, it’s often better when two or more components work together. Take blogging and social media. You can write knock-’em-dead content, but without a push from other places, your blog may see little to no traffic on its own.

Social Media 120

Social Media Blogging Media LinkedIn 120

ImPRessions - Crenshaw Communications

AUGUST 2, 2017

Here are the top 10 tech blogs you need to read to prepare for promoting clients across a range of industries, including IoT, ad-tech, tech products and services and wearable technology. Our tech team recommends this list of blogs for the best information on relevant news, competitive moves, trends, and data insights. The TED Blog.

Blogging 136

Blogging B2B Technology Pitching 136

Stephen Waddington

MARCH 20, 2019

A report from Vuelio suggests that blogging is becoming a source of income for a quarter of bloggers. Blogging is professionalising and has become a paid activity for up to a fifth of bloggers. Bloggers typically start out blogging as a hobby and overtime shift to paid activity. Blogs are a highly trusted form of media.

Blogging 76

Blogging Fashion Survey Instagram 76

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 17, 2014

The same could be asked about a blog: If a blog is written but has no readers, does it exist at all? Don’t let your blog fall into the cobwebs of your website. Content creation can be one of the hardest things to plan when you first begin blogging. Your readers are already on your website to read the blog.

Blogging 161

Blogging How To SEO Analytics 161

Cision

APRIL 24, 2015

However, blogging is one of the leading tools in any brand’s content marketing strategy. And for nonprofit organizations on a budget, blogging can often be the most effective way to engage and mobilize communities. Since 2007, NYPL Blogs has showcased content that continues to inspire and educate a devoted audience.

Community 120

Community Mobile Blogging Publicity 120

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 18, 2014

If you came here looking for 15 blog headlines that don’t suck… you were sucked in. By a blog headline that didn’t suck! “Find ways to get people to your blog !” The thing is, recently my blog (and news) consuming habits have been very “un” SSMG [Supposed Social Media Guru]-like.

Blogging 92

Blogging Writing LinkedIn Google 92

Stephen Waddington

OCTOBER 11, 2017

You should be comfortable using cloud based tools such as DropBox, private Facebook communities, and Google Documents. If you enjoyed this blog post you may like to receive future posts as they are published, via email. The post Help write the CIPR’s story as part of 70th anniversary project appeared first on Stephen Waddington.

Writing 111

Writing Guidelines Community Pitching 111

PRSay

JULY 28, 2021

If so, then join PRSA and Ann Wylie at Reach Readers Online our mobile-web-writing workshop, starting Oct. You’ll master a four-part system for writing compelling web content that overcomes the obstacles of reading on the small screen. They’re cooling their heels with your blog post at the doctor’s office — when their name is called.

Mobile 198

Mobile Web Writing Training 198

Flack's Revenge

DECEMBER 12, 2018

I had the privilege of writing for his Maximize Social Business blog for three years, and have also spoken at several of his Social Tool Summit conferences. Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing? Is Facebook still a good place to invest in social media marketing? Absolutely!

Instagram 214

Instagram B2C YouTube Facebook 214

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 20, 2012

After surpassing 1 billion users this past month, Facebook has become an institution that appears to have some staying power. But there is a lingering issue that threatens Facebook’s dominance even more than advertising revenue and stockholder discontent. I used to write songs about the girls I had crushes on in seventh grade.

Facebook 105

Facebook Advertising Advertising Writing 105

Beyond PR

MAY 1, 2017

Facebook Live Video is an unanticipated content juggernaut. In a recent Facebook post , Facebook VP of Product, Fidji Simo revealed that 20% of all videos posted to Facebook are Live Videos and that Facebook Live Video watch times have increased 400% year-over-year. But first…. But first….

Facebook 63

Facebook Video How To Retail 63

Waxing UnLyrical

JULY 28, 2014

Blogging is a great way to start conversations, share ideas, and build your online community. Whether through guest posts or original content on your own site, blogging can help your brand gain traction (I mean, just look at me!). So this week, the roundup features seven posts from around the web that focus on blogging.

Blogging 76

Blogging SEO Community Resources 76

Cision

APRIL 18, 2017

Owned media is content you create on a platform you own, such as your company’s website or blog. If not, complete the following exercise: Write down all of the questions you are asked in new business—aka sales—meetings. Write down all of the questions your customer service department is asked. Get people to share blog posts.

Exercises 198

Exercises Google Writing Blogging 198

Onclusive

AUGUST 3, 2020

By understanding which of your competitors’ stories are gaining traction on platforms like Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest, you can get an early indication of which topics may trend for your own brand. Social media engagement is both a proxy to consumption, but is also the path to additional, free reach. 3) Discover the unexpected authors.

Media 397

Media Pinterest Measurement Trends 397

Barokas

JANUARY 19, 2018

With over 2 billion users on Facebook and over 800 million users on Instagram, these two social networking sites have far surpassed their original intentions to connect family and friends. Here is what you can expect from Facebook and Instagram’s new algorithms and how you can increase your content’s visibility: Facebook.

Instagram 84

Instagram Facebook How To Travel 84

Communications Conversations

NOVEMBER 30, 2017

Interesting post and discussion in our #SoloPR Facebook group a few weeks ago. Long-time #SoloPR, Alison Kenney, made the following post: “Another trend on HARO: queries for corporate blogs. I’m seeing more and more article queries that are actually for posts on company blogs. USA Today or The Washington Post?

Corporate 68

Corporate Blogging Trends Resources 68

Communications Conversations

SEPTEMBER 18, 2015

Drive all social traffic back to our corporate blog and/or web site. Drive all social traffic back to our corporate blog and/or web site. His company has a corporate blog. Dave blogs using LinkedIn’s publisher feature on a regular basis. Numbers, I dare say, he wouldn’t get on his blog these days.

Corporate 60

Corporate Blogging LinkedIn Web 60

Sword and the Script

OCTOBER 3, 2023

I’ve been writing this monthly column about PR technology companies for nearly five years – and I’m still continuously reminded that while these companies make software for communicators, they are not typically communication experts. Tressa Robbins writes about the state of ethics in PR for Burrelles. Kick-ass” PR blogs.

Analysis 142

Analysis Tools Software SMB 142

Sword and the Script

JANUARY 10, 2017

It’s easy to believe there are a million marketing blogs but that’s just not true. If you blog about marketing – especially with any semblance of frequency – you are in fact among a fair small group. There are more blogs focused on personal development than any other topic, according to the survey.

Survey 60

Survey Blogging Corporate Analytics 60

Flack's Revenge

OCTOBER 15, 2020

The EV blog Electrek broke the news last week that Tesla is dissolving its PR department. He tweeted: I rarely cuss in writing. For example, Facebook has a ton of bad press, but the majority of people still have a Facebook account and will continue to use the company’s other platforms like Instagram and WhatsApp.

Leadership 282

Leadership Social Media Trends Facebook 282

Burrelles Fresh Ideas

JANUARY 30, 2024

Purina: In other news, Purina is dealing with a social media crisis as pet food safety is questioned by pet owners’ Facebook groups and then amplified on TikTok. When I am writing or editing others’ work, I personally use Grammarly Premium. Purina issued a statement after its investigation found no issues.

Ethics 96

Ethics Crisis Transportation Airlines 96

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

Seeing as how tomorrow’s Veterans Day, I thought for today, we’d focus our roundup on content from blogging veterans; what it’s like, what their tips are, and how they keep going. and I remember how, when I was just getting started blogging, I wondered how people could keep at it for years and years and years.

Blogging 70

Blogging Knowledge Base Resources SEO 70

Deirdre Breakenridge

JULY 22, 2019

In November of 2018, the Hootsuite Blog stated that over 200 million people participated in Facebook Groups and there were about 150 million people who took advantage of Facebook Stories. They’re also reading online publications, blogs and curating stories through news apps.

Social Media 177

Social Media Media Interviews Instagram 177

Prohibition

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023

Another month, another blog all about the ads information you need to know. Read our full blog about X Premium and Verified Organisations here. For any journalists, this means they will now have to write the headline and any additional information as a part of the post. Get in contact today to find out how we could help you.

Advertising 116

Advertising Advertising Social Media SMB 116

Waxing UnLyrical

APRIL 9, 2012

I was going to write a post on Pinterest, which has piqued my interest. I digress… This is NOT a Pinterest post, mostly because I’m preoccupied with my Timeline on Facebook, and not in a good lion cub hugging sort of way. I see ads “not by facebook.” Why Facebook Timeline Ads Suck. I will not!

Facebook 82

Facebook Pinterest Exercises Social Media 82

Waxing UnLyrical

JANUARY 4, 2016

Maybe you’re even planning to get started with blogging? On January 10th, this blog turns seven. It feels like just yesterday that I was writing my first post. Getting started on blogging can be daunting, but IMHO is worth it. I’ve heard from quite a few of you who want to make blogging a priority this year.

Blogging 40

Blogging Writing Google SEO 40

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 17, 2010

It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. It’s not just thinking about writing that I’ve been engaging in. Image: mj*laflaca via Flickr , Creative Commons It’s about how that writing looks. They might be helpful to you as you continue on your path as a blogging Grasshopper.

Blogging 86

Blogging Writing Facebook Twitter 86

Shift Communications

SEPTEMBER 3, 2015

Blogs are like opinions — nowadays, it seems like everyone has one. So, say you have a blog, but you want to take it to the next level and turn it into something profitable. Before you can turn your blog into a business, you need an audience. Try to follow the X-factor rule – why is your blog, out of thousands, unique?

Blogging 60

Blogging Pinterest Mobile Creativity 60

Waxing UnLyrical

MAY 13, 2013

There’s a ton of stuff going on, so here at WUL we’re taking a short break from “live” blogging this week. So, in the spirit of education and the public good, here are are five articles that will provide you with blogging tips from optimizing your excerpts to increasing your readership.

Blogging 78

Blogging Exercises Survey Google 78

Journalistics

JANUARY 3, 2016

As part of my effort to get the blog back on track in 2016, I spent the past month doing some quantitative and qualitative analysis to better understand how this happened. I’ve shared the results from this exercise in the first half of this post below (“Why I Was Not Blogging”). Why I Was NOT Blogging.

Blogging 64

Blogging Analytics Google Writing 64

Waxing UnLyrical

NOVEMBER 10, 2010

Waxing UnLyrical personal, possibly poetic, musings on public relations, media, communication, and everything in between About Shonali Ten Reasons PR Pros Should Blog November 10th, 2010 Tweet Last week, Joe Hackman hosted Danny Brown , Gini Dietrich and me on his BlogTalkRadio show, aptly entitled PRapalooza. Blogging is a strange beast.

Blogging 90

Blogging Facebook Twitter Writing 90

Remote PR Jobs

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Launching ads on Facebook or Twitter can generate predictable results from a revenue perspective, but the unique nature of these platforms means your ads are usually open to feedback from the audience you target. Make your message a positive one and ensure that comes through in your writing. Change the tone.

Publicity 100

Publicity Marketing Pitching Google 100

ReimaginePR

OCTOBER 3, 2016

If you’re looking for an easy, but sure way, to define yourself as an expert in your field, here’s my advice: write an ebook. And perceptually, it has more weight than a regular blog post. Aside from bragging rights, writing an ebook can help increase your authority because people will begin to see you as an expert on the topic.

eBook 219

eBook How To Writing Community 219