Blogging

Blogging is one of the best things you can do to drive new users and traffic to your website. We’ve written many articles about the benefits of blogging for your business that include blogging tips and more. Check out our articles below to find content that’s useful for you.

Why and how business blogging works

Blog or Blog Not. There is no try.

Whenever I start the process of talking to someone about their new website, I always ask them if they want a blog. Some say yes and some say no, but...
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Blogging trends and website design

A happy new year from Sumy Designs to all the small business near and far. 2017 was a good year for Sumy Designs, I hope it was for you as...
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Blog Writing for Technical People

You’re a technical person and you have to write a blog post. Great! You’re a smart person and you know the topic, so you’re going to explain it to your...
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Should you show dates on your posts?

Yes. Oh, was that not a thorough enough answer? Yes. Yes you really should. I get asked this all the time and a lot of people don't want to put...
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Should you auto-post to social media?

There's not one simple answer. So I say maybe. But more often lately I'm leaning toward no. If you use Jetpack, there's a sharing option that allows you to connect...
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A few ways to get more blog followers

1) Write searchable posts This means you will need to know a little about search engine optimization, or SEO. You can search Google about blog SEO, and find tons of...
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Blogging to increase traffic

Share your ideas Great blog posts should ignite the sharing of ideas. If your business has a blog, then you have a great way to market your business because you...
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Small business blogging tips for beginners

Inspire your audience Fantastic blog posts should ignite the sharing of thoughts. If your small business has a blog, then you have the best marketing weapon available to you because no one...
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Increase your following

Design matters The power of a good design should be not underestimated. When your viewers land on your blog or website the first thing they notice is the design. Your site should...
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You don’t have to “optimize” every blog post

We write a lot of blog posts here. Some days, I feel like that's all I do! And I love the Yoast SEO plugin. Who doesn't? It helps you narrow...
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It’s important to use categories and tags correctly on your WordPress website

So you have a new WordPress website. And on that website, you have a blog. GREAT! We love blogs. As you can tell, because we blog nearly every day of...
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Why you shouldn’t stop blogging

There are days when it seems like throwing myself into heavy traffic is a better idea than having to write another a blog post. Really. Somedays, I just want to...
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Finding topics for blog posts

Go through your comments Sometimes all you need to do is reread the comments on previous posts to generate some new ideas. Many times the comments will flip a creative...
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Streamline the sharing of your blog

If you are writing a blog, then you need to share it. And you need to share it in multiple ways. You'll want to share it on social media, but...
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How to achieve a professional website or blog

You may have just started a website or blog or maybe you’ve been at it for years, either way, you want your site to look professional. Your viewers will most likely become return viewers...
Why and how business blogging works

Why and how blogging works

We have seen it happen with our customers and Sumy Designs is living proof, if you blog regularly your website will escalate within the ranks of Google. If you are...
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Get more blog followers: 4 easy ways

1) Write searchable posts This means you will need to know a little about search engine optimization, or SEO. You can search Google about blog SEO, and find tons of...
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Five simple ways to create sexy headlines

If you talk to enough writers, you will know that headlines are what sell your article. You could have written the best piece of your life, but know one will...
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5 posting ideas for your blog

Feature your services in a series of posts Take advantage of your blog and feature each one of your services in a separate blog post. Write about what makes your...
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Five Tips for Successfully Blogging for your Business

Everyone tells you that your site should have a blog. You need a blog for your business. But what do you write about? What makes it successful? How do you...
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Finding your blog voice

As any dedicated blogger knows, your blog will evolve over time. Your strengths, interests and priorities also evolve until your blog has a very distinct voice. Many new bloggers are afraid to...