Posts Categorized: Marketing

Essential Contact Info You Must Display on Your Website

A website with no contact info is like a store with no salespeople. In this short video and tutorial, you’ll learn why you MUST display contact info, and where to put it.

Plus, get a free website page planner.

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8 tips to increase the clickability of your call-to-action buttons | BloggingBistro.com

8 Essential Tips to Increase the Clickability of Call-To-Action Buttons

There’s no point in plastering call-to-action buttons all over your website, blog, or landing page if no one clicks them. Learn 8 easy ways to fix those buttons to increase conversions.

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Emma Fulenwider on GoodDay Sacramento

Why Podcasting and Blogging is Worth The Effort

As a blogger of 18 years and podcaster of 2+ years, I’ve learned that serving my audience rarely results in awards, accolades, or even acknowledgment.

I do a happy dance every time a reader or listener tells me how my podcast or blog is helping them make forward progress in their writing-related career.

Today, I’m sharing a success story from Emma Fulenwider, an author who landed a live interview on a local morning TV show after following the pitching tips she learned from The Professional Writer podcast.

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The know, like, and trust factor

Why the Know, Like, Trust Factor Works So Well (And How to Nurture It in Your Business)

Like most entrepreneurs on a tight budget, I’m choosy about the consultants, conferences, and services I invest in. I purchase business help after the know-like-trust factor kicks in. In this article, I’ll reveal my multi-pronged strategy for helping my readers, listeners, and prospective clients get to know, like, and trust me.

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The Professional Writer Podcast with Laura Christianson | BloggingBistro.com

The Professional Writer Podcast – Links to Episodes 1-42

During each episode of The Professional Writer podcast, Laura Christianson and her guests discuss our struggles and successes as we plan, launch, and grow our writing-related businesses.

A range of writerpreneurs – from pre-published writers to New York Times bestselling authors – offer practical tips and advice. Links to episodes 1-42 are in this post.

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Free course: Email Marketing for Writers: 7 Days to Launch Your List | Laura Christianson | BloggingBistro.com

Why Your Email Subscription Form Is Failing Miserably

I visited the websites of several New York Times best-selling authors and discovered something disturbing. In this post, I’ll share my unhappy discovery and show you how to avoid the same mistake.

And if you want to start an email list or skyrocket your signups, my FREE 7-day video course (delivered via email), will help you master the basics.

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Leadpages Site Builder vs Self-Hosted WordPress | BloggingBistro.com

Leadpages Site Builder vs Self-Hosted WordPress

Leadpages drag-and-drop website builder helps you create simple websites that focus on gathering leads. They’re offering a free 14-day trial. In this review, I’ll reveal the results of my test-drive of Leadpages website builder Plus, get my FREE Website Page Planner!

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Essential Components of a Business Card | BloggingBistro.com

Essential Information to Include on Your Business Card

Whenever you attend an event, be sure to bring plenty of business cards to exchange with people you meet. In this tutorial, you’ll learn:

  • exactly what to include on your card
  • how to organize the cards you collect
  • how to take advantage of our affordable business card design, printing, and shipping service
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5 Simple Ways to Promote New Content | BloggingBistro.com

5 Simple, Effective Ways to Promote Your New Content

Is your content getting the exposure it needs? Up your game with these five simple, yet effective promotion strategies.

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27 Articles to Help You Use Instagram Like a Pro | BloggingBistro.com

27 Articles to Help You Use Instagram Like a Pro

How can you use Instagram to grow your brand? Do you need a business profile? How can you get the most out of Stories? What are the best apps for editing photos and videos and for scheduling posts and Stories? I curated 27 great articles and tutorials that’ll help you use Instagram like a pro.

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