How Often Should You Blog?

Written by Cheryl · 4 Comments
Filed under: Blogging, Marketing Tips, linking 

Tootsie Pop OwlRemember that Tootsie Pop commercial with the owl?
“How many licks does it take to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop?”
1……2……3…….CRUNCH!
3!

So, how many blog posts does it take to make a sale?
1…2…3…4…5…6…7…8…9…10…11…..yep, keep going.

While I’m sure there’s some blogger on the planet who can claim to have gotten a lead or made a sale after 3 blog posts, for the rest of us hard-working mortals, it takes more than that.  Lots more.

Wanna know how many? Read more

Exceptional Resource for Bloggers and Writers

Written by Cheryl · 5 Comments
Filed under: Writing Tips, linking 

Roger C. Parker, Published & ProfitableThere’s a first time for everything.  First steps. First date. First kiss. First job. First blog post.  And the Breakfast Blogging Club is no exception.  Just last week we received our first ever link exchange request, shored up by a glowing review of our Quick Start Guide to Writing Your Blog. O.M.G.

Here’s what happened:  I received an email from Roger over at Published & Profitable complimenting us on the quality of the information we provide from our Quick Start Guide.  The email included a link to a post he wrote about the Guide on his blog, and concluded with a request to exchange blog rolls. Read more

8 Reasons to Say Thank You

Written by Cheryl · 4 Comments
Filed under: Blog Topics, Blogging 

TY imageFirst of all, a HUGE thanks to all the folks who’ve come to our Breakfast Blogging Club(BBC) meetings and workshops over the past year and a half!  We’ve been slowly and steadily getting the word out.  So more and more people are hearing about us and joining in the blogging fun.  Cool!

As of this month(April 2010), we’ve had over 25 meetings and have helped over 200 entrepreneurs with their blogging efforts.  That’s a modest number, I know.  But I wanted to take a moment and acknowledge some of the people and establishments that have helped us get this far. Read more

How is a New Blog Like a ’66 Mustang?

Written by Cheryl · 4 Comments
Filed under: Blogging, Writing Tips 

66 MustangI didn’t get my first car until I was 22.  I know, a total late-bloomer in the auto department!  I was starting graduate school in Phoenix, AZ and as a gift, my parents got me a sssuhweeeeet metallic blue 1966 Ford Mustang.  It was in great condition and I was immediately in love. Read more

Are You Dumb Enough To Blog?

Written by Cheryl · 7 Comments
Filed under: Blogging, Workshops 

Frustrated_Getty Image“Why the hell am I doing this?”  “Does anyone read my posts?”  “It’s hard to make time time to write.”  “I don’t know what to write about.”  “What’s the ROI, anyway?!”

Danger.  Danger.  Danger.

Any of these questions and doubts show up for you?  The Breakfast Blogging Club usually meets twice a month in person.  Sometimes, it feels like a long time in between meetings.  During these long stretches, I often ponder, “Am I making a difference for anyone?”

Danger.  Danger. Read more

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