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Blogging for Business 101 Free Course
Does the thought of starting a blog for your business feel overwhelming? It doesn't have to be. You really CAN write content that matters, if you take the time to do some initial groundwork first. This course will teach you what you need to know to get started. You're...
Writing Your Web Copy
It's time to get down to business! Each "static" page of your website will need copy that speaks to your Ideal Client. In this lesson, we'll cover each of the basic pages you'll need: Your About Page Your Products & Services Page Your Home Page Your Contact Page But...
Lesson 1 : Module 1 – Intake Survey
Lesson 4: Module 3 – Time to Edit
My own process for editing requires at least three different run throughs after the first draft. And in between each edit, I make it a point to step away from my desk for at least 20 minutes. The first time through, my focus is about coherence: just look for (and...
Lesson 5: Module 2 – Add a Compelling Image
Include an image that conveys what the blog post is about. Images appeal to readers and help them better assimilate text-based content. A blog post that has some type of visual that’s a photograph, graphic or some type of infographic typically has better reach than...
Lesson 5: Module 1 – Write for Humans First
Many times when we talk about "optimizing" our content, we're really talking about SEO (or Search Engine Optimization). The thing about SEO is that it's a constantly moving target. Whatever I write about it today will be out-of-date tomorrow. That's because search...
Lesson 2: Module 2 – The Character Sketch
Create a Persona or Character Sketch for your Ideal Customer Just as a novelist will write 3 to 5 pages of back story on each main character before she begins writing, I recommend you write a character sketch for your ideal client. That means, writing about ONE...
Lesson 3: Bonus Video #2- Storytelling & Content Strategy
The following video was recorded as part of my DigitalDiningRoom program. We look at a different aspect of your marketing plan (aka storytelling framework) each month. New members are always welcome. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhcgq0dbpC8...
Lesson 2: Module 3 – The Starter Recipe
The challenge of crafting every marketing message (copy AND content) you'll ever need has been distilled here into five simple questions. These questions make the task of writing copy and blog posts as easy as baking bread – and tasty, too. Each step in the recipe...
Lesson 3: Module 1 – Your Content Strategy
Almost every blog post you write should bring your reader back to working with you or buying from you. So let’s start there! What are you trying to sell in the next two to three months? Do you have a new product or program? Each of your blog posts (or at least the...
Lesson 4: Module 4 – What Makes a Great Title?
Just as with your email subject lines, the title or headline of your blog posts is equally crucial to getting folks to click a link and read further. And funnily enough, the process is the same: write the title last. And brainstorm at least 10 potential blog post...
Lesson 4: Module 1 – Outline Your Blog Post
If you're not sure how to begin a blog post, the easiest way is to outline a writing structure. You can use the Starter Recipe as a guideline: 1st paragraph: state the problem. 2nd paragraph: talk about why the problem persists. 3rd paragraph: paint a picture of...
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