Before I get too far into the topic of business blogging, we should probably cover one of the absolute basics — what is a blog? If you already have a company blog, you can skip this one. But if you’re a small business owner thinking about adding one to your website for the very first … Read more
When it comes to business writing of any kind, consistency is important. Every marketing piece should reflect your brand. Every piece of internal communication needs to convey a consistent attitude toward staff. Every blog post should serve the same larger strategy. One way to increase consistency is to use business writing templates. That might mean … Read more
Should your company hire a freelance blogger, or should you handle your business blog on your own? A case can be made for either option. After all, no one knows your business as well as you do. You would be a logical choice. Then again, not all business owners count writing as a strength. In … Read more
Not all business writing requires the help of a professional writer. Being one, that’s tough to say. But it’s the truth. Some business communication is quite simple — an email to a vendor or colleague, a memo to your employees, a quick social media update (as opposed to a broader campaign). And sometimes you need … Read more
Note: This post was originally published at NakedPR.com and was moved to Kiss My Biz upon that blog’s reorganization. – Blogs can be used in marketing, to share information, and can even be a viable online business opportunity on their own. There are also public relations benefits of blogging. Here are a few: Key Audience … Read more
You’ve decided that your company should have a blog. But do you know what kind of blog you want to launch? Will it be a “business blog,” or will it be a “niche blog?” What’s the difference? And does it really matter? Business-owned blogs offer many benefits including: relationships with potential customers increased visibility direct sales potential … Read more
Note: This post was originally published at NakedPR.com and was moved to Kiss My Biz upon that blog’s reorganization. – There’s one thing in particular that drives me crazy in working with webmasters on press release writing and distribution. Far too many honestly believe that “press releases” and “articles” are the same thing. I stumbled … Read more
Are you interested in content marketing to promote your small business? Do you need a better communication plan internally? Could you use some help with your media relations? If you answered “yes” to any of those questions, it might be time to talk to a professional writer. Freelance writers can bring a lot to the … Read more
Here is a sample online free press release template that you can use as an outline in your own press release writing, while keeping online press release distribution in mind: SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE TEMPLATE FOR ONLINE PRESS RELEASE DISTRIBUTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Title of Your Press Release Will Go Here in Bold Type When … Read more
There are plenty of tips available about how to write a press release. Instead, let’s look at some press release “sins,” with these five easy ways to have a press release ignored by the media. 1. Forget to include media contact information. If a news angle catches the attention of a journalist, they might need … Read more