You have several options when building a website for your writing business or personal brand and blog. However, one of the most affordable and user-friendly choices available is WordPress. As a business owner or entrepreneur, you need a platform that provides the tools and features necessary to create a professional site without spending too much […]
Author Archives: Melanie Chalk
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Jan
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If you’re a freelance writer, or even if you just write regularly as a hobby, then chances are you’ve struggled at one point or another to keep to a writing schedule. It’s not easy, especially when so many other things compete for your attention. But the truth is, sticking to a writing schedule is vital […]
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Jan
Jan
As a content creator (or an online business owner), you know how frustrating it can be to suddenly find yourself unable to come up with new ideas. This is called creative block or writer’s block and is a common issue. Fortunately, you can overcome it and get your creative juices flowing again with just a […]
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Jan
Jan
Seven tips for blogging for your home-based business Blogging is an essential tool for any home-based business. It allows you to connect with potential clients and customers, share information about your products or services and build a loyal following. Skipping this step in your business development can lead to missed opportunities and lost revenue. Below, […]
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Jan
Jan
I previously highlighted the benefits of having a home-based business and, at the end of the blog post, mentioned the potential obstacles that you may be faced with. As someone who runs a home-based business, you’re likely to be familiar with the challenges that come along with this type of work. Many challenges are common […]
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Dec
Dec
When running a business, many people think they need to be out in the corporate world, working 9 to 5 in an office environment and spending their days interacting with co-workers. However, this is not always true, especially when you’re offering writing services to clients. There are many benefits to starting and running a home-based […]
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Dec
Dec
Building a strong online presence is crucial to a home-based writing business. This will help you to connect with potential customers and establish yourself as an authority in your field. You don’t have to be a marketing mastermind, have a huge budget to build an online presence or be someone you are not to succeed. […]
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Dec
Dec
Nothing is more important for your blog than the content you share on it. You’ve probably heard it said that ‘content is king’ but you need to understand that content is so much more than this. Content is the centre, the beginning and the end of your online presence. Everything you do to build your […]
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Dec
Dec
Search engine optimization (SEO) is a very important part of building a successful niche blog. You can use SEO to drive free traffic to your blog so that you don’t need to rely on paid ads. You probably already do some SEO without even realising it. Especially if you are using self-hosted WordPress as your […]
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Dec
Dec
When you write a blog post, there are some tried and tested methods for formatting them. These methods will help your readers to understand them better and will also improve your search engine optimization (SEO). Don’t worry, it’s not too hard to do and it’ll soon become a habit for you. The right formatting can […]
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Dec
Dec
When you first start blogging, you can quickly become overwhelmed with the various types of technology that exist to help you get started. But there’s really no need to worry. Blogging technology is so simple today that if you can use Facebook or your bank’s online services then you can build a blog. So now […]
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Dec
Dec
When you’ve dreamt of having your own blog and are finally ready to get started, it’s important to decide on a niche. There are so many niches that you can choose from but you’ll need to be sure that you have some passion for the one that you settle on. This is because you’ll need […]
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