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How long should your blog posts be?
If you've ever wondered whether there's an ideal length for a blog post, this is for you. You can read a hundred different answers and none of them will give you a definitive answer that works for you because they aren't you!
For the most part, there's no need to get caught up in these kinds of questions. What's more important is to confirm that you're helping your audience with an actual problem, or giving them a perspective with information that's useful.
Why you still need a blog on your website
If you’ve heard that blogs are outdated and there’s no point in starting one, or that you should abandon your blogging efforts in pursuit of a social media strategy, I’m sorry to say that unfortunately you’ve likely been given bad advice.
Now granted, blogging practices have changed. And, yes, social media can be a great way to grow your business. But blogging is far from dead. In fact, blogging can be an integral element of a larger content marketing plan if executed properly.
Here are some of the top reasons you still need a blog on your website if you’re looking to grow your business.
5 benefits of having guest contributors on your blog
Are you the only person blogging on your website? What about having other people guest blog on your site?
There are multiple ways you can bring people on your blog, including interviews, allowing guest posts from subject matter experts relevant to your business, and talking about someone's work (with or without their knowledge).
And, similarly to guest blogging yourself, there are quite a few benefits to hosting guest blogs on your website.
How to successfully blog your expertise
Blogging about your expertise can be intimidating and it can also feel like you’re giving away what you do for free. Will you give away a lot of your expertise? Absolutely. Will it impact the business you get? Highly unlikely.
Guest blogging? Bring your "A" game!
I really enjoy guest posting on other blogs. It's like being invited to come to a dinner party at a friend's house where you may know some people, but probably not everyone. The dinner party is your chance to meet new, interesting people with fresh perspectives and you might even walk away with newly formed friendships.
Grow your audience with guest blogging
Guest blogging is preparing content that is posted on the blog of a website other than your own. I submit at least one "guest" blog post a month at a minimum as President of the Women's Business Network, because I write the President's Pen which is published at the beginning of each month. I link back to my own site each time, which brings me to the benefits of guest blogging. I occasionally manage to sneak in posts on other sites as well - this is something I want to do more often.
The vulnerability of getting on stage
The fear of blogging is common. There is a widespread belief about social media that success and best practice lie in the sharing of intimate personal details. There are some very successful bloggers who have grown large audiences by opening up their minds and hearts to bear their souls in HTML. Sharing private stories can be provocative, leading to increased attention.
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