Have you ever created a wonderful marketing program, only to get stumped with the execution?
Marketing, although it takes some knowledge and skill, is not rocket science. But it does take time, effort and stick-to-itiveness!
Blogging and Social Media have become two of the hottest ways to market your business. Seems simple, right? Set up a site or a social media profile and then release content.
Anyone who has blogged for more than a few posts, knows that having a plan really helps. Chris Garrett, co author of the book ProBlogger Secrets for Blogging your Way to a Six-Figure Income with Darren Rowse. Here are some of his blogging ideas:
- “Content is the hardest, don’tlose your ideas.
- Mind mapping is a great way to expand your ideas. Circle your subject. Branch out with first sub themes that occur to you. Add subthemes to those.
- Keep a blogging notebook – he suggests a moleskin. Especially great for commuting. Jot down ideas wherever you are or you’ll lose the idea
- A really good question is better than a really good statement! If you say everything there is to be said, no one will have anything to add to the conversation.
For more ideas from Chris Garrett see: Writing tips for Marketing and Branding
With all the reading, commenting, writing, editing and relationship building, are you looking for a time management tool to squeeze more out of your blogging and social media time? Effective Time Managment Strategies offers this Time Management Log to help you eliminate time wasters. I met Kell when he wanted to use my time management chart on his website.
If you feel under pressure, have constant deadlines and are jumping from one crisis to another, these time management tips could give your more control of your time and reduce your stress.
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Great information given regarding blogging tips. People do assume it is easy, but coming up with interesting items that relate to your business objective isn’t always the easiest thing to do. I like the suggestion about mind mapping, I think I will give it a go. Also the notebook is good and it is practical for a variety of reasons.
I have to admit Branding is everything in business, but without any means of strategic marketing be it online or offline, your brand still would draw less customers.
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Joy:
Thanks for leaving a comment about your new website. It is extremely impressive. I believe it is new since I haven’t seen it before and most of the videos in the community area have only been viewed 2 or 3 times. Still, what a powerhouse of resources!
Thanks for commenting,
Chris
Managing time is important part for marketing. So, it can avoid the time consuming ways. Mind mapping makes us easy to solve problems.