Storytelling is one of the fastest growing areas of focus for businesses to engage with and build relationship with their clients and prospects. Interestingly, with the advances in technology, our brains have a hard time keeping up with all of the new information. But we've been wired throughout history to pay attention to stories which allow us to learn and connect with others and the world around us. There's an old Native American saying, "Those who tell stories rule the world.", which … [Read more...]
Engaging Your Audience With Your Own Blog Content
For this tech tip, we will discuss how writing your own blog content can help your online presence as well as how to do it in a way that will appeal to your subscribers. Writing Your Own Content Even though you may be receiving professionally written daily articles from us here at MySMARTblog, there are many reasons why it is good practice to post your own personal blog content as well. Including your own content with location specific information or important local news updates can help … [Read more...]
Using Interactive Blogging
The idea behind social media connections is to interact with people and get their attention. Tweeting and posting messages becomes wasted effort when your message goes unnoticed. Interaction generates the interest you desire. These principles can be applied to create interactive blogging. Passive and Active Blogging A passive blog merely relates information without any real expectations for a response. In the mortgage industry, a passive blog may simply alert readers that interest rates … [Read more...]
Holy Cow! Spam Comments Crashed My Website
Is it common for your auto blog post to create a SPAM frenzy? I got this question today from a previous client who thought her SPAM Comment problem came from adding more content on her blog using our service. Although I guess it could be argued if one didn't have any content at all, then adding content, however it gets there would open opportunities for comment spam to exist. However, it's pretty clear that spam comments on a WordPress website is a problem that extends across the globe. Just … [Read more...]