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1. 6.7MM people publish blogs on blogging websites, and another 12MM write blogs using their social networks. (Source: NM Incite ) 2. 81% of U.S. online consumers trust information and advice from blogs. (Source: BlogHer ) 3. Companies that blog have 97% more inbound links. (Source: Hubspot ) 4. By 2013, it is projected that 128 million people in the US will be blog readers. (Source: MyMarketingDept. ) 5. 92% of companies who blog multiple times per day have acquired a customer from their blog. (Source: HubSpot ) 6. The most active demographic group for blogging is 21-to-35 year olds with 53.3% of the total blogging population. (Source: Sysomos ) 7. B2B marketers who use blogs generate 67% more leads than those that do not. (Source: InsideView ) 8. 23% of total Internet usage time is devoted to social networks or blogs. (Source: Dream Systems Media ) 9. 61% of U.S. online consumers have made a purchase based on recommendations from a blog. (Source: BlogHer )...

Blogging is a surefire way to get your ideas, products, and content into the data stream that makes the internet what it is - a data superhighway. For a business, blogging is a 'must have' in the marketing portfolio, especially with the growth of social marketing and its' integration into all aspects of the devices we use today. A "blog" (derived from the term "web log") is basically just a website with two key differences: First, it's extremely easy to add information to it. A blog is like an online journal, so you just log in, type what happened today, post it, and you're done! Second, you can add a simple little feature that automatically tells a whole bunch of other websites that you've made an update to your blog--every time you make a change. In fact, two of the most popular platforms for small business blogging, blogger.com and wordpress.com, are designed to have the look and feel of editing a Microsoft Word document.  Because ...

Putting a blogging strategy into place is a proven method to enhancing your web reputation and your visibility. Even better, blogs are free to acquire and just require your energy and desire. All you need is some thoughts about about the qualities and features of your products and services, along with ideas to educate folks. Blogs work better when they inform the reader. A blog used as a "sales pitch" is less appealing to readers and to search engines. In this post I will cover some effective, but simple techniques to SEO (search engine optimize) your blog posts. Online marketing is a must have for any business who wants to stand out from the herd in the search engines. Be sure your content in informative, even Facebook is removing promotional sharing in its' new rules. People want to make their own choices, just help them understand the benefits of what you are offering without pitching it. These techniques below will optimize your blog and blog posts for more s...

Knowing what you have to have is the easy part of throwing your web site into the world.  The trick is to get the search engines to connect people looking for your stuff to your pages. From the SEO - search engines optimization -  work I have done over the last 9+ years, this involves a three phase process.  1.  Get lift in the search engines Getting this lift means that you understand the importance what I put forth in Six Essential SEO Statistics . Having lift means that when you google a key phrase you have implemented, you are seeing your web page(s) in the seven search results. This takes time, give yourself six months before you start pulling your hair out.  2. Maximize your blog strategy.  You should be bloggin' regularly by now. This is one of the most VALUABLE exercises you can do to create some presence on the web.  I'm going to devote a section to this.  Hey, it doesn't have to be all you. Have some guest bloggers. Put...

1. Consumers are saying that blogs are more influential in shaping opinion than Twitter, and when it comes to affecting purchase decisions, more important than Facebook. ( link to study ) 2.  Blogs are the third most important influence that affect consumer spending. ( link to study ) 3.  Eleven case studies in new marketing ideas that use blog to create businesses and gain online exposure. ( link to studies ) 4. Seve reason to help you formulate your blogging strategy. ( link to report ) 5. Ten tips to get your blog going, blogging 101, or enhance your existing blogging ( link to report )