Browsing category Content & Blogging — To engage the people who can help you succeed, tell them a story.
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How to Create a Portfolio Website — From Square One
Wondering how to create a portfolio website? Here are some tips to help you through each step of the process so you can get your work out there.
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Promote Your Blog — and Your Business — With Publicize
You don’t have to have an expensive or time-consuming social media campaign to promote your blog — just use the Publicize tool instead!
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The Reality of SEO Basics: Focus on Communication
SEO is less about using the right keywords than it is about being useful. Here are three ways to master SEO basics and get your website found on Google.
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How Often Should I Post? Find Your Rhythm
How often should I post content? The answer to this question will depend on your business, your schedule, and your audience.
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Five WordPress.com Features to Power Up Your Site
WordPress.com plugins can help you build a truly useful and engaging website for your business. Here are five plugins to get started.
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How’s It Sound? Seven Brand Voice Tips for Your Website
We’ve got seven tips to find the best brand voice for your website, helping your business stand out from the crowd.
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Create a Contact Form to Start the Conversation
Create a contact form for your website and give users a straightforward way to communicate with you — and share their feedback.
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How to Create a Landing Page That Pays Its Way
Landing pages are a basic building block for your business marketing plan. Learn how to create a landing page that turns visitors into paying customers.
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Perfect-Fit Business Themes for Your Website
WordPress.com business themes let you bring style and functionality together for an easy, fuss-free fit.
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Your About Me Page — Not Just an Autobiography
Here are some tips for writing an About Me page that showcases your business or blog and makes a great first impression on visitors.
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Your Google Business Listing: Quick, Simple, and Necessary
Your potential shoppers are trying to discover a business just like yours, and a Google business listing can help them find you.
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How Online Promotions Can Fuel Your Business
Online promotions are a win-win marketing tactic: your shoppers save money or win something, while you get to drum up new business.
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Your FAQ Page: Customer Service Meets SEO
A FAQ page is an invaluable part of any business site’s content. Here’s how to create one while also optimizing it to rank higher on Google searches.
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For Happy Shoppers, Master the UX Basics
Mastering UX basics could draw more shoppers to your site and boost your business. Here’s what good UX involves and how you can build it into your site.
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Five Tips for Writing Better Web Copy
The importance of writing good copy can be traced back to your business’s bottom line. Here are 5 tips to help you write great web copy.
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Building WordPress.com Website Success: Brave and Reckless
We interviewed Christine Ray of Brave and Reckless about her blogging journey, and what it takes to build a successful WordPress.com website.
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Text Me: Google Fonts on WordPress.com
Customize your website or blog and create a beautiful site that’s uniquely yours with these tips for using free Google fonts for WordPress.com.
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Building WordPress.com Website Success: From the Fringe
We interviewed Suzy Marie of From the Fringe on how to be a successful blogger. Get insights and inspiration from her interview.
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Building WordPress.com Website Success: Photo Blogs With Paul Zizka
How do photo blogs become successful? Read tips from Paul Zizka, a Canadian photographer and WordPress.com success story.
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Launch Your Online Payment System With the Simple Payments Button
If you’re a small business owner, setting up an online payment system can help you generate more revenue.
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Ten Writing Prompts to Jumpstart Your Blog
Is writer’s block holding your blog back? Here are 10 writing prompts for when you’re stuck in a rut.
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Third-Party Plugins on WordPress.com: Tools to Enhance Your Website
A huge library of third-party WordPress plugins is available to Business plan users. Discover what this means for your website.
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Why Your Website Color Scheme Matters
Pick the best website color scheme to support your brand and business. Here are some helpful tips to get started.
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Craft Good Email Subject Lines That Draw In Readers
First impressions matter when it comes to sending an email. Here’s how to write good email subject lines that capture reader attention.
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How to Select the Hero Image and Other Photos for Your Website
Use this guide to pick out the perfect hero image and other photos for your website.
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To Use Self-Hosted Video, or Third-Party Video? That Is the Question
Self-hosted video and third-party hosting services are both effective ways to promote video content online. Choose the best option for your business.
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Social Media Image Sizes for Facebook, Instagram, and More
Here’s our cheat sheet for social media image sizes for Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and more.
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Six Proven Ways to Monetize a Blog
Want to monetize a blog but don’t know where to start? Here are six proven methods for making money from a blog.
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Is SEO Worth It? Six Tips to Maximize Your SEO Return on Investment
Is SEO worth it? If you’re not strategic about SEO strategy, it may cost you more than you bargain for. Here’s how to maximize your SEO ROI.
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Ten Ideas for Launching Your Website’s Content Program
Need to fill your new website with content and aren’t sure where to begin? Use these website ideas to get the process started.
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Connect With Your Readers Using Related Posts
Enable the Related Posts feature, and readers will click through your content long after they’re done reading the first article.
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What Is Digital Marketing? Four Tools to Consider Using
What is digital marketing and why does it matter to your business? Learn about four digital marketing tools you should be using.
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How to Repurpose Content to Maximize Your Reach
Being in business requires creating online content to capture customer attention. Learn how to repurpose content to attract more attention than ever.
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Create a Forum to Start Conversations on Your Site
Learn how to create a forum where site visitors feel comfortable engaging in conversations.
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How to Make a Successful Blog
How to make a successful blog by consistently creating content with excellent information and inspiration, giving your community support and value.
Jenny McKaig / January 19, 2019
Audience, Blogging, Business, How To, Inspiration, Lead Generation, Tools
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These 7 Features Will Rock Your Website Homepage
Your website homepage is the most important page on your site. Here’s how to design a great one.
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How to Write a Tutorial That Your Readers Will Love
If you’re wondering how to write a tutorial that your readers will enjoy and find valuable, you’ve come to the right place.
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7 Helpful Online Writing Tools for Bloggers
Does your writing need a little help? Here are seven of the best online writing tools for bloggers so your posts will be clear, concise, and amazing.
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Design and Website Dimensions: Tips for Creating Responsive Sites
Learn how to create a responsive web page for all website dimensions and deliver a great experience to users across all devices.
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The New Website Checklist: What to Include Before You Launch
This new website checklist outlines the essential elements you should have in place before you share your website with the world.
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Why and How to Use a Content Calendar
A content calendar helps you systematize topic creation, outlining, and publishing. It can even keep your team on the same page.
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Get Your Creative Juices Flowing with Daily Writing Prompts
Push past your writer’s block, energize your creativity, and engage your audience with these daily writing prompts and storytelling guidelines.
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4 Types of Blog Posts That Can Boost Your Content Program
Various types of blog posts appeal to different readers, so get creative and incorporate everything from listicles and reviews, to FAQ and how-to articles.
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7 Ways to Write a Headline That Stands Out
You spend a lot of time writing content, so how do you ensure that people read it? Follow these tips to write a headline that stands out.
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How to Write Good Blog Posts: A Quick-Start Guide
Wondering what makes certain blogs shine while others go unnoticed? Here’s your quick-start guide for how to write good blog posts.
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What Is HTML? A Beginner’s Guide to Coding
What is HTML? HTML is the language most commonly used to build websites. Discover the basics of HTML and how you can use it.
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What Is an FAQ Page: Make Yours Useful and Effective
What is an FAQ page? One of the first ports of refuge your visitors will go to when they have questions that they are not getting immediate answers to.
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The Best Time to Post a Blog or Social Media Update
The best time to post a blog or social media update varies across platforms. If you want to maximize engagement, you need the following audience insights.
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How to Write a List Post That Your Readers Will Love
Knowing how to write a list post (or listicle) is an important skill that helps you deliver content to today’s readers. Here’s how to get started.
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Changing WordPress Themes? Remember These 5 Tips
Changing WordPress themes is a straightforward process, but sometimes theme changes require extra site updates.
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What Is the Best Day to Post a Blog or Article?
What is the best day to post a blog? Part of maximizing your reach is approaching audiences on their terms and schedules.
