It’s one thing to get readers to your site. It’s quite another to get them to engage with your content—to read it, share it, and comment on it. Today freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) provides several options for increasing reader engagement with your blog. Are you wondering how to increase reader engagement with your posts? […]
What is a Blog Exit Strategy and Do You Need One?
Right now, you love blogging. One day, that might no longer be true, or you’ll have some other opportunity or interest to pursue. What then? Today, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) answers that question. Many times, I have visited a blog only to find their content is outdated. They have stopped blogging. People change careers […]
5 Contest Ideas Sure to Engage Your Blog Readers
Today, reader engagement is almost more important that the number of visitors who show up daily to read your blog. How do you encourage them to become…or keep them…engaged? Try a contest. Today, freelance writer Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB) offers five contest ideas sure to move your audience to action. If you need to generate some […]
Engage Your Readers Using Emotional Language and Vivid Descriptions
Have you ever heard the writing advice to “show, don’t tell”? Well…it applies to blogging, too. That’s why today, Beth Bauer (@JourneyofBethB), provides some excellent tips on using descriptive and emotional language to engage your readers in posts. This morning, as I read a blog post about pet care, I went through almost half a […]
How to Write a Blog Post Your Readers Share
You’ve heard of blog posts that go viral…all because a reader bothered to share the post. And in some cases, that’s how the blogger ended up with a book deal. In this post, freelance writer and ghostwriter Dan Kenitz (@buildwithwords) explains what it takes to get readers to share your posts so you, your blog, […]
