Finding blog post ideas in unusual places

By kieshaeasley, May 14, 2010 | 22 Comments

Write Better for a Better Blog Series

How I develop ideas for blog posts

I use my life experiences
Anytime I can find a way to relate a life experience to blogging I do it. Life experiences can enrich your blogging because they are more engaging and create deeper meaning. Using your life experiences can help you clarify a confusing idea without becoming super technical. And it also gives your readers an opportunity to get to know you better – this maximizes your online socialization and builds trust. Read more »

5 ideas for an engaging video blog post

By kieshaeasley, February 25, 2010 | 13 Comments

In yesterday’s post I gave you some ideas for blog post alternatives that you can use when you just don’t have time to write.   One of those suggestions included posting a Youtube video,  but what exactly should you make a video about? If you’re already boring people with your written content you certainly don’t want to put them into a coma with your video? So what can you do to make sure it’s engaging? And why should you bother in the first place? Read more »

How to ensure your blog is never found

By kieshaeasley, February 24, 2010 | 16 Comments

Another tip for your blog

Here’s the one and only tip you’ll ever need if you don’t want your blog to be discovered by Google or anyone else for that matter …are you ready?

Tip: Stop writing

That’s it, that’s all you have to do if you’d prefer to keep your blog hidden under a virtual rock or in a hole. That’s right, stop writing and let your content stagnate, turn green, and grow fuzz just like the science project growing in the back of the refrigerator. You know the one, it’s in the container than no one wants to open or touch with their bare hands, yeah the one that stinks… Read more »