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Blogging 101: What and Why Blogs are Important

What is a Blog?

 

A blog is an online platform where regularly published written content covers various topics about information that touches that business.

Blogs often feature a chronological arrangement of posts, with the most recent content appearing first.

Blogs must be written or frequently updated - it's not a static part of your website.

On the logistics side – it has a catchy headline, contains photos or video, and is usually between 300-2,000 words long. There is a strong positive correlation between word count and backlinks, but only up to 1,000 words.
 

Why Blog?

Blogging is a great way to share knowledge and expertise.
By regularly publishing high-quality content on your blog, you can establish yourself as an authority in your industry.

 

Blogging helps drive more traffic to your website.

Whenever a blog post is published and pushed to social media, it's a new opportunity for someone to find your website.

 

Blogging provides endless opportunities to be found online.

Blogs can result in a 434% increase in indexed pages and a 97% increase in indexed links. Marketers who prioritized blogging received 13X more ROI than companies that did not

 

Blogging helps establish trust through thought leadership.

 

Blogging creates leads.

76% of content marketers use content to generate leads. Companies with blogs produce an average of 67% more leads monthly than companies that don't blog.  

According to DemandMetic and Hubspot, blogging delivers in the following five ways:
 

  • Blogs can result in a 434% increase in indexed pages and a 97% increase in indexed links.
  • 80% of internet users interact with both social media sites and blogs.
  • Companies with blogs produce an average of 67% more leads monthly than companies that don't blog.
  • 59% of marketers find blogging valuable.
  • Businesses that blog get 55% more website visitors than companies that don't.

 

Why hire an outside person?

 

You would not be alone -  91% of all organizations that blog outsource to professional copywriters.

 

There are several reasons why a company or individual may choose to hire an outside blogger. Here are some of the most common:

  1. An outside blogger can provide a fresh perspective on your business. They can bring new ideas and insights you may not have considered.
  2. Creating high-quality content takes time and effort. By hiring an outside blogger, you can save time and focus on other essential aspects of your business.
  3. A professional blogger has expertise in creating engaging, SEO-friendly content to attract and retain readers. They understand the best practices for writing, formatting and promoting content.
  4. Consistent blogging is critical to building a loyal readership and improving search engine rankings. An outside blogger can help you stay on track with your content calendar and ensure that your blogs are updated regularly.
  5. An outside blogger may have a following, which can help you reach new audiences and attract more traffic to your website.

Hiring an outside blogger can help you produce high-quality content that engages your audience, saves time, and helps you achieve your business goals.

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