In his blog post If you’re looking for more traffic, STOP!, Derek Halpern, owner of Social Triggers makes a good point: You don’t want web traffic, you want readers. Why are so many entrepreneurs and corporate conglomerates beating the SEO drum when they might focus on getting more readers on their […]
Tag Archives: Writing and Editing
Exhausted? How to Grow Your Blog without SEO and Social Media
Has commenting on forums and other blog posts day after day left you exhausted and worn out? Are you getting sick and tired of social media and feeling like a hamster on wheel that goes nowhere? Have you spent thousands of dollars on SEO software or hired a social media manager, […]
How to Use Twitter Better: 7 Quick and Simple Tips
Do you worry you’re not using Twitter properly? My sixth sense tells me you’re shaking your head YES. You’re not alone. Entrepreneurs, directors of marketing departments, and even writers have doubts about how to use Twitter. The good news is that you can grow your Twitter followers slowly. You don’t […]
Sink Your Teeth into Better Content Writing with the Vampires from True Blood
Lately, I’ve been catching up with the cheeky and sexy HBO series True Blood. Be still my beating heart! Anyway…I started to think about how True Blood can help improve your content writing. The vampires on True Blood use their eyes to glamour (compel) a person when they need to get out […]
The Howard Stern Guide to Shocking the Shirts Off Your Readers (And Keeping Them Hooked)
You may be asking the question, “who is Howard Stern?” He’s an actor, one-of-a-kind radio personality, TV host, author, and most recently, a photographer, who usually ruffles a few feathers because he doesn’t apologize for who he is. I know what you’re thinking. Amandah, a woman, listens to ‘shock jock’ […]
How to Hire the Right Ghost Writer for Your Projects by Asking Simple Questions
You may think I’m about to tell you to hire me, Amandah Tayler Blackwell, as your ghost writer, but I’m not. Did your jaw hit the floor? Let’s face it; not every freelance writer or ghost writer (even me), may not be the ‘right’ fit for you and your project. […]
5 Simple Ways to Make Blog Posts Viral (Even if You’re about to Give Up)
Don’t deny it. You want a simple solution to make your blog posts viral. Traffic may be trickling in and your comments section may not be as eventful as a Tony Robins seminar, but your blog posts can go viral. Please don’t lose hope. Take a breath and continue reading. You may […]