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Blog Post Ideas to Fall Back On

By on March 4th, 2013

Do you ever get blogger’s block – feeling like you’ve already blogged about everything in your niche and you can’t come up with new blog post ideas? I do. I’d bet most bloggers do from time to time. No matter how much you’ve written, you probably haven’t really tapped your niche, even if it’s a narrow one. So when these dry spells happen, how can you come up with blog post ideas to keep your blog fresh? Here are a few suggestions (using the “making money online” niche as an example): Update Your Old Posts If you’re writing about ways …

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Deleting Blog Posts: Revisiting the Issue

By on December 4th, 2012

In the past, we’ve talked about the issue of deleting blog posts and why you shouldn’t do it. Yet I’ve been doing a lot of that over the past couple of weeks. In light of that, I’d like to revisit the issue. My Stance on Deleting Blog Posts My general feelings on deleting blog posts haven’t changed. There are good reasons to leave old posts up. For example, I don’t believe it’s ever appropriate to delete a blog post because you want to hide something you’ve said in the past or you want to hide an old opinion you’ve shared …

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Anne Pottinger: Writer & Blogger With An SEO Leaning

By on January 28th, 2011

Name: Anne Pottinger Website: http://anne-pottinger.com/ Specialty: Writing SEO oriented articles for web clients Rates: 50 per 500 word article/blog post Not just writing, but writing well is my passion. I write seo-optimized articles that drive search engine traffic to your site. My specialty is providing freelance writing, web content writing, and article writing services that work. Over the years I have learned an immense amount about research and I believe I have developed the resources and expertise to research all my writing projects thoroughly before committing any words to print.

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Cori Padgett- Ghostwriter and Professional Blogger

By on August 17th, 2010

Name: Cori Padgett Website: www.writesyntax.com Specialty: Web content, blog posts, ebooks, ad copy, press releases Rates: .20 cents – 1.00 per word based on type of project. I offer a variety of web content services, ranging from ghostblogging, ghosting ebooks and articles, to drafting press releases and sales letters for clients. Pricing can vary based on the type of project and the estimated time invested to complete it successfully. Further examples of my writing can be seen on BigGirlBranding.com, including several guest posts I’ve written in the past. Please note the humorous and slightly irreverent tone of the content there …

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Weekend Reading: January 17, 2010

By on January 17th, 2010

I don’t know if it’s a dreary, rainy Sunday where you are like it is here, but if it is and you’re looking for something to do indoors today, here’s some weekend reading for freelance writers. These are some of the best blog posts I’ve come across from the previous week talking about freelance writing, blogging, and other topics that might be of interest to you. Enjoy! Overflow Work Can Lead to Additional Hours 5 Freelance Faux Pas to Avoid Saying When Got a Place to Flee from Home Office Distractions? No Time to Blog? You Can’t Afford Not To …

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3 Reasons You Shouldn’t Delete Your Blog Posts

By on January 7th, 2010

Now you see it, now you don’t. The blog post you read in your feed reader an hour ago was deleted by the blogger. But why? It always baffles me when I’m reading a blog and suddenly the content changes (as in it vanishes). There’s rarely a good excuse for it, although I’m sure there are some. Before you think twice about a post and opt for that delete button, first consider these five reasons maybe you shouldn’t go that route. People already know what you said. One of the worst reasons you could delete a blog post is regretting …

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Weekend Reading – December 19, 2009

By on December 19th, 2009

Happy Saturday everyone! I’m spending mine indoors with calls for potentially record-breaking snowfalls here. I had to cancel a trip because of it (boo!) but it is rather pretty to watch and means a relaxing day in (yay!). How is your weekend shaping up? If you find yourself stuck inside like me today, maybe you’d like to catch up on some reading. If so, here are some recent blog posts related to freelance writing and blogging! Why James Chartrand Wears Women’s Underpants Why I’m Tired of Hearing About Sexism in Social Media (and Freelancing) (my response to the previous post) …

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Easy Ways to Find New Article or Blog Post Ideas

By on December 15th, 2008

It’s almost inevitable – if you build a large content site or blog, at one time or another you’ll likely feel that there’s nothing left to talk about. Fortunately, unless you’ve chosen an incredibly limited niche, that’s not the case. There are always other topics to write about in your niche, or other angles to topics you’ve already covered in your articles or blog posts. Here are some tips and tricks for coming up with new article ideas: Update Old Content Look at your website or blog statistics, and see what some of your most popular (most visited) articles or …

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Getting More Mileage from Your Blog

By on July 28th, 2008

We’ve talked a lot here about why writers should blog, from using blogs as a marketing tool for your freelance writing services to blogging as an added income stream. Now let’s talk about how you can get more from your blog by moving beyond the blog itself. Here are additional income streams / outlets that blogging can potentially lead to if you levereage it right: Books Sure. Most bloggers won’t ever convert their blog content into a published book, but it is a possibility if you feel inclined to pursue it. You can go several routes here. For example, you …

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