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Blogging Blunders (And How To Avoid Them) [Interview]

Blogging Blunders (And How To Avoid Them) [Interview] | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
This is my interview for the Summit on Content Marketing. The subject is "Blogging Blunders (and how to avoid them)" It's audio with slides. Watch or listen

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janlgordon's curator insight, June 16, 2017 6:45 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Andy Capaloff because it provides additional insights into common mistakes made in blogging.

 

It's important to understand what makes a good blogger.

 

More Blogging Blunders

 

Many marketers make mistakes when it comes to writing articles. I agree that you need to take a look at the mistakes of others in order to have a good understanding of what works.

 

Capaloff explains further insights from several interviews with top bloggers at the Summit for Content Marketing, and what to look for when it comes to a great blog post versus a poor one.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Break free from the norms and have your own unique blog style. To be good you have to stand out from the rest. You have to understand what the end goal is.

 

  • Give people a reason to read your articles. Especially since there are thousands of other pieces that are similar to yours.

 

  • Discover your own voice by getting into the way that you talk -- only better. Make it a conversational yet concise format.

 

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The Truth About Digital #Marketing

The Truth About Digital #Marketing | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
In this article, Michael Brenner looks at and busts 9 of the more common digital marketing myths with a littl

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janlgordon's curator insight, June 14, 2017 4:28 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Michael Brenner because it provides insights on the affect of digital marketing on consumers.

 

Understand digital marketing and avoid common mistakes

 

Dispelling Digital Marketing Myths

 

Effective marketing is not difficult -- it just takes a specific strategy. I agree that in order to best reach your audience you need to know what works and what does not.

 

Brenner explains what digital marketing means to your business and how to make it successful.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • It's good practice to consistently produce great content. Articles need to be quality, and grab the reader's attention.

 

  • A negative reaction online isn't always a bad thing to happen. Avoid trolls, but engage with those who are your loyal audience.

 

  • Digital marketing encompasses many different mediums from blogs to email, and more. Be sure your content in these places is relevant to your target market.

 

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Media Wave's curator insight, November 6, 2018 3:48 AM
The old school marketing method: the real “word of mouth” “ face to face” is still simply the best - we just need to improve on it and find more innovative ways to deliver messages that way. Technology is just gearing slowly away from it.
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Learn From These 6 Blogging Blunders

Learn From These 6 Blogging Blunders | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
In the upcoming Summit for Content Marketing, I was asked to discuss Blogging Blunders. I've always believed there's much to learn from others

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janlgordon's curator insight, May 18, 2017 6:20 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Andy Capaloff because it provides insights into common mistakes made in blogging.

 

We learn by seeing what other content curators have done.

 

Content Marketing Blunder Lessons

 

Many marketers make mistakes when it comes to publishing blog articles. I agree that you need to take a look at the mistakes of others in order to have a good understanding of what works.

 

Capaloff explains what to look for when it comes to a great blog post versus a poor one.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Poor spelling and grammar can be a turnoff for readers. You shouldn't write your posts too quickly -- take the time to edit them before they are published.

 

  • Stay away from writing too much text and go with a conversational style instead. This will encourage people to want to read your articles.

 

  • Don't make the reader work hard to understand your blog posts. You don't need to set out to prove brilliance.

 

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Don't Give Up on Your Blogging

Don't Give Up on Your Blogging | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
What makes a Blogging Champion? Persevering through the the planning process and continuing to write when you'd far rather giv

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janlgordon's curator insight, April 27, 2017 7:14 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Adeel Sami
 because it provides insights on how to keep the momentum in your blogging strategy.

 

It takes consistent dedication to make your blog successful.

 

How to Become a Blogging Champion

 

It's easy to to want to give up on your blog. I agree that you can be successful by realizing that the end results are rewarding.

 

Sami explains the best ways to keep your focus and stay positive.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • A great blogger produces content on a regular basis. Consistency is the key to staying in the game and keeping your blog moving forward.

 

  • Keep the perspective that being a content producer is a long-term job. This will help you become more competitive in your niche.

 

  • After taking the first action do not throw in the towel and give up. Those who continue to take action are the winners in the blogosphere.

 

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Stephen Dale's curator insight, April 29, 2017 7:45 AM
As a regular blogger for the past 15 years, I would fully endorse the concept of 'working out loud', if you want t build an audience.
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How A Focused Call To Action Leads To Greater Interaction

How A Focused Call To Action Leads To Greater Interaction | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
An on-point call to action not only brings focus to your blog post's purpose, it can also bring greater interaction and buy-in from your readers

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janlgordon's curator insight, April 11, 2017 4:27 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains the importance of including a CTA in your blog posts.

 

Attract more readers with a focused call-to-action in your posts.

 

How to Create an Great CTA

 

Many of us include a call-to-action on our websites -- but our articles should have this, too. I agree that this will improve your chances of having your readers take action after reading the message.

 

Elliott explains what a difference a focused call-to-action can make in your blog posts.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Never assume that the reader knows exactly what to do after they read your blog post. Show them what to do and how.

 

  • Ask your readers to share the post on social media with their friends and family members. This is a great way to attract a larger audience.

 

  • Choose a subject that is easy to relate to. Write about how you feel encouraging your readers to join in on the conversation.

 

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Find the Right Topics for Your Blog

Find the Right Topics for Your Blog | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
No matter how accomplished a blogger you are, it can be a challenge to produce original articles on a regular schedule. Enter Trendin

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 29, 2017 4:50 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Catherrine Garcia
 because it provides insights on how to find the best topics for your blog content.

 

Finding fresh, original content can be a challenge for bloggers.

 

How to Find Trending Content

 

Content should keep your audience interested and engaged. I agree that you can be successful by using the right methods and resources to find what is shared the most.

 

Garcia explains the best steps to content research.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • It's still very important to find the right keywords for your topics. Use Google's tools to discover what's most popular and trending.

 

  • Jump into question and answer websites and social media curation resources into order to discover the most popular headlines and ideas in your niche.

 

  • Use blog comments to not only gain valuable feedback, but to learn more about what your readers want. It's there that you'll see discussions that pertain to questions they need to have answered.

 

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Attract Readers To Your Blog with Images [Infographic]

Attract Readers To Your Blog with Images [Infographic] | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Blog posts should use images effectively to attract readers to their post, and once there, how to retain them by helping to explain the subject better.

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 21, 2017 7:57 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains how to capture your readers with stand-out visual images in your blog posts.

 

Capture the reader's attention with eye-catching graphic images.

 

How Your Content Can Stand Out with Images

 

You can keep your audience interested in reading your posts by capturing their attention right away. I agree that great images will help you achieve just that.

 

Elliott explains how to use images effectively in your blog posts in order to attract more readers.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Both colorful and vibrant pictures can really help your blog posts stand out. These are both attractive and inviting for the reader.

 

  • Sometimes you don't need a lot of text in your articles when you use the right images. A picture can convey the right message for your audience.

 

  • Include words over your images to help them be more striking. This is especially true with text that resonates with your readers.

 

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Long Form Content Can Improve Your Strategy

Long Form Content Can Improve Your Strategy | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
This article discusses the benefits of a long form content strategy, along with the warning that not all content fits this form

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 7, 2017 9:08 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Shelly Kramer because it provides insight into how to effectively use long form content to capture more readers.

 

Why long form content is well received by your audience.

 

Long Form Content Success Strategies

 

Most readers prefer digestible, longer content. I agree that you need to write it in a way that adds value to your community.

 

Kramer explains the impact of long form content on your blog.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Search engines tend to rank long form content higher than short form. The more words you have the more opportunity to add relevant keywords.

 

  • Longer content can set you apart from the competition. Especially as you focus more on quality than quantity. This places your business ahead of the game.

 

  • It may take more time to read a lengthy article -- but generally this will be well received by readers. It is well worth the time and investment to write long form content.

 

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Improve Your Post with an Awesome Headline

Improve Your Post with an Awesome Headline | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Readers won't necessarily see a new post on your blog, but by its awesome headline designed to attract passing traffic to lure them in from almost anywhere.

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janlgordon's curator insight, February 22, 2017 1:37 AM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because it provides insight into how to improve your blog posts with a great headline.

 

The purpose of your headline is to draw in and hook your readers.

 

How to Create an Attractive Headline

 

You can keep your audience interested and engaged by writing catchy titles. I agree that this will help attract more attention to your blog blog posts.

 

Elliott explains the different types of headlines and how to be most effective in reaching your readers.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Craft your headlines to be relevant, suitable to your audience, and relatable. Use attractive wording that stimulates curiosity.

 

  • You should convince the reader that your content is a must-read and better than other articles out there. Headlines should recognize and relate to your audience's needs.

 

  • Offer a solution, secret, or success strategy that will make a difference in your reader's life. Be honest with your promises in your post.

 

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Content #Marketing Tools for Success

Content #Marketing Tools for Success | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Editor’s Note: Meet Tom Jager, previously published in Huffington Post. For his first Curatti article, he writes about 6 of the best tools for content marketers. It contains a mix of some of the same apps you’ll have seen in other articles, and perhaps 2 or 3 that you may not have seen so often…

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janlgordon's curator insight, February 7, 2017 11:27 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Tom Jager because it shows you great tools to improve your content marketing strategy.

 

Increase awareness for your brand with the use of content tools and apps.

 

6 Winning Content Marketing Tools

 

In order to improve your reach you need to have the right strategy and resources. I agree that if you'd like to attract an interested audience your business should first produce great content.

 

Jager provides the six top tools and apps to help make your content strategy become successful.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Stay up to date on the latest trends in your industry with Trendspottr. Use this tool to find influencers, hot hashtags, and the right content at the right time for your community.

 

  • Once you attract new subscribers the next step is to nurture them through email. MailChimp a powerful email marketing automation tool that has a user-friendly interface for the best functionality.

 

  • You don't need to have design skills to create great graphics for your blog posts. Canva makes it very easy to create professional images in an easy-to-use format.

 

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Curatti Best Articles of 2016 – Part Two

Curatti Best Articles of 2016 – Part Two | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
The second of 3 retrospectives where we thank our great Curatti contributors who wrote 2 or more articles this year.

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janlgordon's curator insight, December 23, 2016 9:01 PM

This article on Curatti written by Jan Gordon features Part Two of the best our contributing writers in 2016.

 

Here's what's highlighted

 

Since our launch 3 years ago, Curatti has evolved into a crowd-sourced blog. Was this intended? Probably not! But it’s quite a journey, and one that we lightly guide , but ultimately go along with.

 

In any given week, we will get several inquiries by potential new guest bloggers. There are also no shortage of requests for us to curate around great Infographics – something we’ve also been happy to bring to our readers.

 

Ultimately, the way we have evolved, we owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of our contributors and supporters. Let’s not forget all of the great writers who gave us permission to republish their articles. The list of those names reads like a who’s who of established thought leaders, and will be published at the end of this retrospective series.

 

For now, we will present you with excerpts from one article by each contributor who has posted 2 or more articles this year. There are so many, we must break this into 3 parts.

Before and after each excerpt, you’ll find links so that you can read the rest of the article, if you desire. Some very interesting and helpful stuff here!

 

Read the full article to get the scoop from 8 featured authors on Curatti.

 

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Improve Your Content Marketing With These 12 Tools

Improve Your Content Marketing With These 12 Tools | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
These 12 essential tools will increase the effectiveness of your social media content, making it more engaging for readers

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janlgordon's curator insight, November 22, 2016 4:35 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Gloria Kopp because it shows you how to create content that people will want to engage in and share.

 

Make your blog articles more appealing to your readers with helpful tools.

 

Great Content Grows Influence and Attracts Sales

 

A catchy headline and original content are essential to attracting an audience online. I agree that in order to be effective in reaching your audience you need to take advantage of the right resources.

 

Kopp provides tools you can use to make your content strategy more effective.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • If writer's block is standing in your way then you can get a little help from Blog Title Idea Generator. This resource will help you start creating original ideas with a list of relevant topics to start from.

 

  • You don't have hire an expensive editor to provide an overview of your copy. With Writefull your business can get suggestions for improvements and increase your credibility.

 

  • It's important to mix up your content and keep your audience engaged. Videos are a good way to do this, and WeVideo can help you create a professional look that is informative and entertaining.

 

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Give Your Content Marketing a Boost with 12 Tools

Give Your Content Marketing a Boost with 12 Tools | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
This article contains 4 helpful business tools around each of Content Marketing Process, Content Generation and Visual Content

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janlgordon's curator insight, November 16, 2016 8:58 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Susan Gilbert because it provides the best resources that will help you build a successful content marketing strategy.

 

Build a larger audience and increase visibility with better content.

 

12 Tools to Build a Blog Online

 

When it comes to building more leads and sales you need to have build authority in your niche with compelling copy. I agree that taking advantage of the right resources will help you become more successful.

 

Gilbert recommends the best tools and apps that are the most commonly used for content marketing. You will be able to better reach your community who will want to share your articles.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Find out what how your content is performing while keeping track of the latest trends with Content Launch. You can use this tool to both organize and produce articles for your readers.

 

  • Gather the latest news to share with your community with ContentGems. This smart resource provides ideas along with targeted keyword search and filters.

 

  • Create a story of your brand with Slidely. Share your content on social media and produce a promo piece for your business.

 

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4 helpful tools around a specific area of your business.

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How The Curatti Blog Became What It Is Today

How The Curatti Blog Became What It Is Today | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
I was asked by Accelo to give some business insights, and chose to offer advice based upon how Curatti evolved and how others can adapt in their ow

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janlgordon's curator insight, June 15, 2017 4:02 PM

In my latest article from Curatti I provide insights into how to build a blog that readers will flock to.

 

How my Curatti blog became a curation hub.

 

Generate Content That Gets Read

 

When it comes to blogging you need to stand out from the crowd with original topics. This means your posts need to be fresh and original, and speak to your audience.

 

I explain how to effectively reach your readers based on the interests of your readers.

 

Here's a few main points to consider:

 

  • You’re led either by your own quest for knowledge or by what keeps you up at night. Maybe you just want out of the rat race and are following a passion? If any of these apply to you, be very open to all of the signals you are receiving.

 

  • You either need to build an audience and following organically, over a long period of time, or you have to pay more than ever to reach lots of eyeballs.

 

  • If you have a very clear idea of the product or service you want to sell, have done your competitive analysis and seen an opening for your niche, gear your entire content strategy towards gaining the trust of your target customer base.

 

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Why There Are Less Comments On Your Blog

Why There Are Less Comments On Your Blog | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
If you are worried why you are getting fewer comments on your blog than you did some years ago, take this quiz to find out what you can to do about it.

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janlgordon's curator insight, June 12, 2017 4:18 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains why your blog posts are seeing a decline in comments.

 

Learn why your articles are not getting as much feedback as they did a few years ago.

 

Why Blog Comments are on the Decline

 

It can be difficult for any blogger to see a lack of response after working hard on a blog post. I agree that in order to attract comments you need to evaluate how your blog is being perceived.

 

Elliott explains the reasons why blogs are not experiencing the same amount of comments that they once did.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • First, take a look at your topics and find out whether these are actually what your audience wants to read. Second, is your content a conversational style? If not, it may need to be tweaked.

 

  • Don't avoid a subject that is serious in nature -- you might be losing readers because of it. Write what your subscribers are looking for instead of playing it safe.

 

  • Put both personality and passion into your content. Reveal more about yourself personally, and back up what you say with facts.

 

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Stephen Dale's curator insight, June 14, 2017 4:46 AM
Some useful tips for bloggers - both novice and experienced.
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An 8 Year Old Boy's Lesson in Content Marketing

An 8 Year Old Boy's Lesson in Content Marketing | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Another in our “Great Articles You may have missed” series. In this article, Scott Aughtmon tells a great story for content marketers in his unique and entertaining manner. It’s a fun, light read that packs a message at the end. Not an earth-shattering one – Scott hates overstatement – but he certainly find the lessonMore

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janlgordon's curator insight, May 12, 2017 1:57 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Scott Aughtmon because it provides insights into what can be overlooked in content marketing.

 

How a boy's hunger for a cheeseburger can teach us about a winning content strategy.

 

Content Marketing Success Story

 

Many marketers are not effective when it comes to publishing articles their audience will love. I agree that you need to have an understanding of the process for the reader.

 

Aughtmon explains how to produce a great content marketing plan.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Do everything you can to please your target market and customers. When you do this your results will be much better.

 

  • A good marketer truly understands what marketing is and what it can do. They can reach their readers by appealing to their needs and desires.

 

  • How you approach your audience affects the process of digesting content. This directly impacts a buyer's decision making process.

 

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Use Interactive Content to Improve Your Reach

Use Interactive Content to Improve Your Reach | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Interactive Content is gaining ever more popularity. It is a way of gauging customer needs and intent, as well as finding out other usefu

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janlgordon's curator insight, April 24, 2017 11:09 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Joan Selby because it provides insights into how to effectively use video and multimedia to capture your audience's attention.

 

Bring more to your content marketing through the power of interaction.

 

Visual Content Marketing Success Strategies

 

A blog post can stand out from the rest by including a strong video that captures the reader's attention. I agree that you need to include visuals in order to take your marketing to the next level.

 

Selby explains the impact of interactive content on your business marketing reach.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Get into the thinking of your customer through infographics, educational webinars, 'how to' videos, ect.. The establishes awareness for your brand.

 

  • Make your titles interesting and compelling. Then the reader will want to take the time to take action such as engaging in a poll or quiz.

 

  • Find the best channels to distribute your interactive content. Don't waste your time by publishing to a dead network.

 

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The 'Content Illusion' Affect on #Marketing

The 'Content Illusion' Affect on #Marketing | Business Improvement and Social media | Scoop.it
Another thought-provoking piece by Tony Zambito. More people and companies are falling for the ‘Content Illusion’. You already know about it, but this is a particularly interesting perspective. It is another installment in our “Great Articles You may have missed” series. What Is The ‘Content Illusion’? In the past five years, the often-unquestioned hymnal hasMore

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janlgordon's curator insight, April 6, 2017 6:11 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Tony Zambito because it explains the illusion of publishing too much content in order to stand out.

 

The right way to approach your audience is through high-quality content, not high quantity.

 

Correct Misguided Thinking for Your Content Strategy

 

The current thought is to put as much content as possible in front of your readers in order to grow online. I agree that we can lose focus on the quality of the articles by doing this.

 

Zambito explains the different misconceptions related to content planning and marketing.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Organizations have taken their eyes off of what is taking place in the digital world. The customer experience can get missed when we do not pay attention to this.

 

  • The customer journey is not the same as the content journey. Businesses need to focus on the interactions and experiences instead.

 

  • As content producers we need to move away from a broadcasting mentality. This includes how we personalize what we write.

 

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Improve Your Blog Writing With a Positive Focus

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Avoid your blog writing going round in circles by having a positive purpose for your posts that actually helps you achieve your goals and objectives.

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 28, 2017 4:00 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Alice Elliott because she explains how to improve your blog by planning ahead.

 

Use some brainstorming to create a positive focus for your content.

 

How to Create a Perfect Post

 

You need to have a game plan for each week of content that you publish. I agree that this will help create a better direction for your blog.

 

Elliott explains how to improve your blog posts by mapping out your content strategy.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • You need to write your articles with the reader in mind. Your audience is in the driver's seat when it comes to blogging success.

 

  • Write blog posts that educate your audience. Share your knowledge and expertise in order to help make improvements in their lives.

 

  • Become a thought leader by writing from a voice of authority. This will be done in your chosen target market or niche.

 

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How to Gather Content Ideas With Reddit

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With 234m unique users in a recent month and over 11k communities around niche topics, Reddit is one of the best-kept secrets in content generation research

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 8, 2017 7:29 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Vaibhav Kakkar because it provides insight into how to find great content with Reddit.

 

Use Reddit to find topics your audience will love.

 

How Reddit Can Help You Find Better Content

 

You can gather useful ideas from your readers through this long-standing network. I agree that Reddit is an invaluable resource for bloggers and marketers.

 

Kakkar shows how to effectively use this platform for your content strategy.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • There are over 11,000 communities based around niche topics on Reddit. This is a treasure trove of content ideas to tap into.

 

  • Keep up with the latest trends and pop culture threads. Posts have the potential for becoming viral on the Internet.

 

  • One of the biggest problems content producers face is not producing articles their audience desires. Reddit helps you discover what matters to them the most.

 

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How Bite-Sized Content Can Capture Attention

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In this article, the concept of atomization is used to describe producing bite-sized content from larger articles or reports, and why it works

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janlgordon's curator insight, March 2, 2017 5:36 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Bryan Kramer because it provides insight into how to capture your readers with smaller content.

 

Why bite-sized content is effective in getting your message out.

 

Publish Smaller Articles to Attract More Readers

 

There are many who will not read longer articles for whatever reason. I agree that you can capture these readers by condensing your information.

 

Kramer explains the impact of bite-sized content on your blog.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • The smallest gift can produce the biggest dividend when it comes to writing content. This especially applies to shares on social media.

 

  • Look over your existing articles and find out what can be repurposed into a more condensed version. Smaller content must be to the point and easy to understand.

 

  • As you plan your content decide ahead of time which articles can become more shareable. For example, turn your blog posts into a webinar, infographic or a short YouTube clip.

 

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thank you @massimo facchinetti :)
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Your Complete Content Plan, Part 2: Content Creation

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In part one of "Your Complete Content Plan", we discussed Keyword Research. Part two of of our 3-part series concentrates on Content Creation

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janlgordon's curator insight, February 19, 2017 10:56 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Ruchika Sharma
 because it provides insights on how to improve your content curation plan.

 

Focus on engaging your audience with a solution and strong call to action.

 

How to Use Effectively Publish Content

 

Content should be tailored for your target audience's needs and desires. I agree that you can be successful by appealing to their pressing questions and offering them a compelling solution that they will want to buy into.

 

Sharma explains the basics of content planning that stands out to your community.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Look for previously published content to find at least 5 top keywords for your article. Recommended tools are ahrefs and Buzzsumo.

 

  • Define your topics early on and then brainstorm. Answer the where, what, why and how for your readers.

 

  • It's important to optimize not only your content, but your images as well. This will then help you to optimize your keyword choices.

 

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Curatti On Air – The Ana Hoffman Interview (Video)

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In our second Curatti On Air interview, Ana Hoffman introduces us to her Boomerang Marketing system of conten

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janlgordon's curator insight, February 3, 2017 7:51 PM

In our latest Curatti interview, Ana Hoffman’s path to marketing success was not a typical one. You will have to ask her why she moved from modeling into blogging. Once she made the switch, and with the usual trial and error, she became a leading traffic generation expert (expert is my word, not hers!).

 

She happily borrows from the old saying:

 

"My overnight success took me 10 years to build”

 

She added, though: “I made all the same mistakes as everyone else”.

 

Traffic Generation Café is her second blog. While working on her first, she realized that it’s not only about content creation, but also where the audience is coming from.

 

Traffic Generation Café came from this, using the lessons from the first effort.

Not a Natural Born Writer

Surprise! Ana used to hate writing, and admits it doesn’t come naturally to her.

 

The reason is really simple, and she found it easy to overcome.

At the time she broke into blogging, the prevailing style was ‘over-writing’. Using flowery wording, people would add language beyond what was needed in order to get the point across. And being that Ana thinks in a more bulleted manner, this was difficult for her. She basically had to be someone other than herself in order to write.

 

She encourages people to shed their online personas when writing, as she shed hers. And always write to your niche! In all likelihood, you will write to your audience anyway, as your mindset is geared towards that niche. So, write as you speak. Simply, write whatever comes out of you, then edit down from there. Keep the words you need to get your point across and maintain the attention of your readers. It’s the opposite of over-writing!

Boomerang Marketing

The real point of this interview was for Ana to introduce people to her Boomerang Marketing system. It revolves around layers of content repurposing, with, in Ana’s case, an emphasis on Slideshare.

 

Her system is a great traffic generator. I’m not going to tell you everything that was discussed, because then you wouldn’t need to watch/listen to the video!

 

The interview is very vibrant and fast moving.

 

Watch the video here.

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Curatti Best Articles of 2016 – Part One

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The first of 3 retrospectives, where we thank our great Curatti contributors. Click here to read excerpts from the first.

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janlgordon's curator insight, December 16, 2016 6:16 PM

This article on Curatti written by Jan Gordon features Part One of the best our contributing writers in 2016.

 

Here's what's highlighted

 

Since our launch 3 years ago, Curatti has evolved into a crowd-sourced blog. Was this intended? Probably not! But it’s quite a journey, and one that we lightly guide , but ultimately go along with.

 

 

In any given week, we will get several inquiries by potential new guest bloggers. There are also no shortage of requests for us to curate around great Infographics – something we’ve also been happy to bring to our readers.

 

Ultimately, the way we have evolved, we owe a debt of gratitude to each and every one of our contributors and supporters. Let’s not forget all of the great writers who gave us permission to republish their articles. The list of those names reads like a who’s who of established thought leaders, and will be published at the end of this retrospective series.

 

For now, we will present you with excerpts from one article by each contributor who has posted 2 or more articles this year. There are so many, we must break this into 3 parts.

Before and after each excerpt, you’ll find links so that you can read the rest of the article, if you desire. Some very interesting and helpful stuff here!

 

Read the full article to get the scoop from 10 featured authors on Curatti.

 

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janlgordon's comment, December 19, 2016 11:13 AM
thanks @massimo facchinetti
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thank you @massimo facchinetti
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Curate Content Like a Pro

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Curating content is one of the easiest strategies for brands to increase their following. Whether sharing other content on your social channels or curating articles on your blog, curation can help you supplement content while keeping your audience engaged. By combining content and relevant materials into one easy to digest resource (email, blog post, social …

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janlgordon's curator insight, November 17, 2016 9:12 PM

I selected this article from Curatti written by Derek Miller because it provides insight into how to increase your audience with curated content.

 

Use re-publishing methods to draw in more readers.

 

Curated Content Can be Effective in Building Your Community

 

You can keep your audience interested and engaged by curating articles on your blog and on social media. I agree that combining your content into easily digestible resources will help it spread a lot farther over multiple channels.

 

Miller explains the different types of curation and how to be most effective in reaching your readers.

 

Here's what caught my attention:

 

  • Curating content connects your brand with influencers and diversifies your message. It also helps you save time and money on creating original articles.

 

  • Go beyond republishing content, and look for opportunities to build relationships with the original publisher..

 

  • Find out which platforms your readers are most active on. Focus your publishing there for the best response rate.

 

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janlgordon's comment, November 18, 2016 10:53 AM
@Oksana Borukh you're welcome