The “Duplicate Content Penalty” Is A Lie!
01
Jun
By Mikel Erdman
Blogging , , , , , , , , , ,

The “Duplicate Content Penalty” Is A Lie!

But isn't my site going to be penalized if I have blog posts from a content channel that are the same as another subscriber? What about the Duplicate Content Penalty by Google? I get this question pretty often from prospective clients as well as other social media marketing and blogging professionals when they hear about our service and how we write high-quality, industry-relevant, credibility-building blog posts for our clients and publish them automatically to their WordPress-based blogs without them having to do a thing. They're usually always impressed with the solution that we offer but have that nagging question in…
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How To Work Less And Make More Money Using Virtual Assistants
26
Aug
By Mikel Erdman
Social Media , ,

How To Work Less And Make More Money Using Virtual Assistants

In order to become successful, every real estate agent and mortgage loan officer needs to learn how to allocate time for the greatest return on investment. Bill Gates was once asked, when attending the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas, if he gambled. He answered, “I would only gamble if I could win time.” Even billionaires realize that time is the most precious resource that they have. It is possible to make more money; however, until someone invents a time machine it is not possible to make more time. How To Leverage Marketing Efforts The 80/20 rule is an effective…
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02
Jun
By Mikel Erdman
Social Media

How Comments Help Your Blog Posts

One of the best ways to determine the health of your blog readership is to monitor how many comments you have for your posts. More comments mean that your readers are actively engaged in what you have to say. If you are not getting a number of comments that you would like to have, don't worry. It may not have anything to do with the content you're providing. You may be providing informational content that doesn't spark a need to reply. The following will help you generate more engagement from your readers. Ask A Question Many times your readers are…
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23
Feb
By Mikel Erdman
Technology

4 Must Do’s for Small Business Bloggers

A small business blog is a great marketing tool. Every small business should host a blog on their official website to keep clients and customers informed of new happenings and entertained with relevant posts. Blogs are fantastic marketing tools and remaining up to date on blogging best practices is necessary in order to stay relevant. Here are 4 must do's for content marketing that are being successfully implemented by small business bloggers to increase their leads and expand their reach. Focus On Original Content 'Content is king' has been a popular phrase among digital marketers for some time, and for…
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18
Jan
By Mikel Erdman
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Should You Be Using a Pop-up Subscription Form on Your Blog? Yes – and Here’s Why

Blogs are a fantastic resource for businesses and can be used as a way to get a steady flow of new readers to visit the website. The problem that presents itself is finding a way to convert those new visitors into customers and getting them to subscribe to an email list. Standard links to subscriptions can be hard to see and will be overlooked if they are not being actively searched for, which is why pop-op subscription forms have become one of the most effective tools for any blog. A Hard To Miss Option People will not seek out an…
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05
Jan
By Mikel Erdman
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It’s All in the Title: 3 Data-driven Reasons Why You’ll Want to Split Test Your Blog Post Titles

Also known as A/B testing, split testing has become a popular method for determining the effectiveness of your website. With so many factors going into what makes your website a hit or a miss, from color to images to the way content is presented, split testing can be an important part of helping an already popular website gain even more interest. When it comes to your blog posts, here are three reasons you may want to try out this type of testing. It Can Help Identify Your Niche When it comes to the title of a blog post, it's all…
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