Why Your Business Needs a Blog
If you have a blog on your website and aren’t adding content on a consistent schedule, you’re missing a piece of your marketing plan and an opportunity to speak to your target client. A blog is the most affordable way to establish yourself as an expert and distinguish yourself from the competition. Not to mention that Google loves new, relevant content; it helps the site get ranked higher in searches.
When was the last time you added content to your website?
Many businesses have websites designed only to leave it hanging on the internet. We don’t have time or don’t know what to write for the blog. It’s overwhelming and with all of the other hats we wear as business owners, blogging often falls to the bottom of the list. And we never reach the end of the list.
What kind of content should be on a blog?
When I think of blogging, I think about adding written posts but in an age of insta-technology, many people don’t want to read a long written article.
The goal is to connect YOU to your target audience.
Videos, podcasts, infographics, news about your business, community events (if you’re targeting a particular geographic area), links to guest blog posts or media clips all make for effective content for your business blog.
Often we share other people’s content and while that’s a good idea, there is great opportunity to share your own products. Make a video about how to wear the scarves you sell. Write about tips for decorating and include your products in the post. Make your target clients want to buy your products.
Don’t stop when you hit publish.
Share blog posts on social media and in e-newsletters. Share the link to the post more than once and across social media sites using a different message each time. Not only will you drive traffic to your website, you will be establishing yourself as an expert in your field.
It’s time to start blogging for business.
