INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGING

GETTING STARTED WITH BUSINESS BLOGGING

INTRODUCTION TO INTRODUCTION TO BLOGGINGBLOGGING


WHAT IS A BLOG?WHAT IS A BLOG?

• Blogs are all about opening up your knowledge, expertise, processes and goals to your customers

• Blogs are online chronicles that are updated frequently, even daily. An update, (also called an entry or a post) is usually quite short, perhaps just a few sentences, and readers can respond with comments. People who write blogs are bloggers.


BLOG COMPONENTS

1. Logo/name to identify the blog

2. Recent updates at the top, with time and date of publication

3. Comments

4. Information about the writer, or the blog’s purpose


BLOG COMPONENTS

5. Archives of recent posts, often sorted by month and year

6. Archives sorted by topic (category)

7. Syndication via RSS or Atom Web feed formats

8. Blogs read or recommended by the blogger

9. Information about the blogging tool


BUZZ MARKETING AND BUZZ MARKETING AND WORD OF MOUTHWORD OF MOUTH

• Create a blog for a brand, company, product, service, event, or new initiative.• Look for blogs and bloggers who might be interested in your product and get them talking about you.




Marqui’s Payblogger ProgramMarqui’s Payblogger Program


WHY ARE BLOGS GOOD BUZZ WHY ARE BLOGS GOOD BUZZ MARKETING, WORD-OF-MOUTH, VIRAL MARKETING, WORD-OF-MOUTH, VIRAL

TOOLS?TOOLS?

• Blog activity is measurable and quantifiable• Blogs encourage conversation between blogger and reader• Blogs are excellent tools for obtaining feedback• Blog postings can be spread more quickly and instantaneously• Blogs are search engine magnets• Blogs are a grass-roots medium• Blogs have a personal feel


BENEFITS OF BLOGGINGBENEFITS OF BLOGGING

• Providing a way to interact with customers• Being a clearinghouse of information and

expertise• Getting valuable feedback – including

criticism – from those who know your products and services best: customers

• Changing public opinion during times of negative attention

• Simplifying and amplifying collaboration between employees


FOR EXAMPLEFOR EXAMPLE

• Make contact with readers all the time, instead of just when your print or broadcast publication is fresh


Communicate constantly: FCNOWCommunicate constantly: FCNOW



• Don’t just say you’re expert, demonstrate it by writing knowledgably on the topics you are an expert in


Demonstrate expertise: English CutDemonstrate expertise: English Cut



• Give people a way to contact you when things go wrong, so that you are part of the conversation


Find out what’s wrong: Apartment TherapyFind out what’s wrong: Apartment Therapy


Blog Success Stories – Stonyfield FarmsBlog Success Stories – Stonyfield Farms


Blog SuccessBlog Success Stories – DenaliStories – Denali


Blog SuccessBlog Success Stories – GreenviewStories – Greenview


WHY SHOULD A COMPANY WHY SHOULD A COMPANY HAVE A BLOG?HAVE A BLOG?

• COMMUNICATE

• INTERACT

• BUILD TRUST


WHY SHOULD A COMPANY WHY SHOULD A COMPANY HAVE A BLOG?HAVE A BLOG?

• Reach customers, potential customers, and others in your industry

• Use the Web optimally, instead of as an electronic brochure

• Extend the reach of your brand through better search engine rankings


WHY WHY NOTNOT HAVE A BLOG? HAVE A BLOG?

• The usual objections are– Time– Money– Expertise– Fear of the blogosphere


SETTING GOALS FOR YOUR SETTING GOALS FOR YOUR COMPANY BLOGCOMPANY BLOG

• Inform or educate the public and your current customers/constituents

• Provide customer service or help using a product or service

• Convey a sense of company personality and culture

• Entertain readers and customers• Drive users to take action• Encourage dialogue with current and

potential customers


WHO SHOULD BLOG?WHO SHOULD BLOG?

• CEOs?• Engineers?• Marketing execs?


A BLOGGER SHOULD BE:A BLOGGER SHOULD BE:

• On top of his or her topic• Able to write quickly and coherently• Be personable and humorous• Be quick on his or her feet• And above all: be interesting!


READINGREADING

• Want Truth in Advertising? Try a BlogFortune Magazine

• Why There's No Escaping the BlogFortune Magazine

• Blogs Will Change Your BusinessBusiness Weekhttp://www.businessweek.com/magazine/content/05_18/b3931001_mz001.htm

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