All tagged business blogging

What Does the Pandemic Mean for Writers?

I’ve never wondered what it’s like to be in a gestational state, but thanks to 2020, I found out anyway. Think about it. A year ago, as of this writing, Americans were put on lockdown. We were literally stuck inside for the better part of a year. Everything was confusing. Things got dark (mostly our jokes, but still).We heard lots of voices from the outside, but more often than not, none of it made any sense. The longer we stayed in, conditions were increasingly cramped. Everything, including the freelance writing industry, transformed rapidly, and just as things change rapidly for a new baby in her first year of life, things are still evolving. So, what has changed and what does the Pandemic mean when it comes to work for writers in 2021?

Your Blog Doesn’t Have to be Boring

Despite the fact that blogs are still numero uno in terms of a brand’s content strategy, blogs sometimes get a rep for being boring. The reason is that there is a glut of genuinely boring blogs out there that use cheap tactics to scream for attention and then, when you finally look their way, there’s zero substance. It’s like when your kid interrupts your kundalini meditation to tell you what Chloe or whoever on YouTube did on Minecraft, and before you know it, you’ve glazed over like a donut and fear you may never find anything interesting again. Terrifying. Let us show you how not to bore your audience into a coma.

How to “Work from Home” from Anywhere

Working from home takes a high level of independence and tenacity, but the rewards from the WFH lifestyle are endless! For most of us, we can make our own schedules, wear comfortable clothing, and eat/clean at our leisure. However, one of the best WFH perks is the fact that you can work from home from anywhere! What does that mean, and what does that look like? Read on to find out.

Why You Should Let Someone Else Write Your Blog Posts

As a business owner, you wear many hats. Whether you’re a solopreneur or have a team helping with various aspects of your operations, running a company can be very overwhelming and time consuming. There’s accounting, customer service, marketing… the list goes on! With a never-ending to-do list, one thing that can oftentimes fall on the backburner is blogging. There are many reasons why you should be blogging in 2021, including better SEO, building trust with your audience and establishing yourself as an expert in your industry (more on that here). This form of content marketing is critical when it comes to growing your business, so here are a few reasons why you should outsource this task to the experts:

Business Blogging 101: Why Your Blog Isn’t Really Working

Blogs increase the size of your loyal audience, which translates into sales of good or services; however, if you’ve been blogging for a year (the amount of time it takes to see the impact of your blogging efforts) and nothing has happened, then it’s possible you skipped some important lessons in Blogging:101 that make a real difference in your blog’s effectiveness. Here are some great tips for taking your business blog to the next level in success.