Whether you are an individual wanting to share gardening, parenting or cooking experiences — or you work for a company interested in sharing expertise, best practices, case studies or data — launching and sustaining a blog is hard work. I recently delivered a “blogging bootcamp”-style presentation. The audience included people new to blogging, as well […]
Tag Archives | Blogging
Carefully Crafted on October 04
Carefully Crafted on October 22
HOW TO: Get More Readers for Your Blog
One of the hardest challenges for bloggers — especially when we’re first getting started — is figuring out how to get people to read what you write. After all, most of us aren’t blogging to talk to ourselves, right? And, if you’re running a company blog, you have to answer to the powers that be: […]
Carefully Crafted on August 09
10 Resources & 50 Tips for Better Blogging
Each day this week, prTini.com will feature lists of resources to help small businesses navigate social media and the changing business landscape. First up, blogging. Check back tomorrow to see what else we’ve got in store. Think your company needs a blog? Or, have you already created a blog but not seeing the benefits? Blogging […]
Carefully Crafted on June 23
Silence is Not Golden
When citing reasons why companies should to embrace social media, consultants like to say that “people are talking about your brand, so you need to join the conversation.” While that’s true in many cases, it’s not that simple. There are lots of brands that aren’t the focus of online discussions — especially for those that […]
Carefully Crafted on November 18
The secret to blogging … and Thanksgiving lessons
I attended the PRSA seminar today on how to use social media (like blogging, Twitter, Facebook, etc.) during crisis communication. It was an interesting session and if you want to learn more about the nuts and bolts of the discussion check out the Costa DeVault blog tomorrow. In the meantime, I thought I’d write about […]
Carefully Crafted on August 19
A second attempt
I’m going to give blogging a second shot. The first time, there was too much pressure and it wasn’t enjoyable. Blogging should be fun. For me, it’s a communication tool — not a self-promoting, money-making venture. I’m blogging simply because I can. Who knows if anyone will find what I have to say interesting. That’s […]