Author: Charlene Kingston

7 Tips to Increase Your Blog Comments

September 8, 2011

Does your blog put out a welcome mat for comments? Would you like more interaction on your blog?

There are lots of blogs today, which means that people have many places where they can go to learn new things.

If you don't make people feel welcome, they may read and dash without leaving a comment.

Here are 7 ways you can encourage your readers to leave comments.
Tip #1: Check your blog comments settings
Do you make it easy for someone to leave a comment?

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8 Ways to Discover Content Ideas From Your Readers

August 8, 2011

Are you looking for creative ways to discover what your readers' interests are?

Imagine your online community is a group of hungry people who walk up to a table where you have a spread of finger foods and appetizers. That's your online content.

By watching which items disappear quickly, you learn what your audience truly wants. That's the content that satisfies their hunger. And that's what you need to give them.

In this article I'll show you 8 ways to discover what topics satisfy the hunger in your online community.
#1: Ask your

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How to Embed Twitter Testimonials on Your Website

July 8, 2011

What matters to most potential customers is not what you say about your business, but what your existing customers have to say.

Here's a simple strategy to help you convince prospects to become customers. And it's done by embedding Twitter testimonials on your website.
Why Testimonials Matter
When potential customers check out your business online, they want to see proof that you deliver what you promise. It's important that you provide evidence that you have happy customers.

Testimonials are powerful because they come straight from

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4 Tips to Maximize Your Twitter Marketing

June 9, 2011

Do you want to get the most from Twitter? Because Twitter is so quick and easy to use, it's also easy to get lost in the conversations.

Here are four tips to help you focus your Twitter efforts to get the maximum benefits for your business.
#1: Define your business goals and objectives
Take something you want to accomplish in your business and break it down into action items that are measurable and specific.

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5 Ways to Use Twitter to Connect With Local Customers

May 9, 2011

Does your business rely on local customers? Are you looking for ways to make your business more visible in your neighborhood?

You know that the Internet puts your business within a few keystrokes of people anywhere around the world. But did you know that social media tools, especially Twitter, help you pinpoint people who live and work in your neighborhood?

Twitter allows you to locate people who live or tweet in your city or neighborhood, people you know, as well as people you don't yet know. This makes Twitter the ideal tool for

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7 Tips to Increase Your Blog Comments

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