Anyone can create a blog but at the end of the day, the question is whether or not your blog is getting results and generating leads for your business. If the answer is no, you may be committing one of the following blogging sins. This article will provide an overview of five common mistakes businesses make when blogging, including not understanding their target audience, not providing any contact information, inconsistent updating, bad writing and not including multimedia. Continue reading “5 Blogging Mistakes and How to Fix Them”
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5 Tips for Writing Effective Press Releases
A press release is a form of written communication that is meant to bridge the gap between an organization and the media. They are meant to announce newsworthy stories, special events, upcoming promotions or contests and any other interesting and timely content. Using the information from press releases, members of the media can then choose whether to publicize the story. When written and distributed properly, press releases will attract the attention of members of the media and encourage positive publicity for your organization. Continue reading “5 Tips for Writing Effective Press Releases”
Write Like You Mean It: 5 Ways to Use Better Grammar
It is obvious that, more often than not, we do not write the same way we talk. If we did, we would see how unintelligible we sound based on the amount of grammatical errors we make in our conversations. The words we use when we speak may be more suitable with our family and friends than with our clients or business associates. Continue reading “Write Like You Mean It: 5 Ways to Use Better Grammar”
Words Mean Things: 5 Tips to Avoid Spelling Errors
It is said that people judge you by the words you use — whether they be spoken or written. How you write is an indicator of the quality of your work and your communication skills. Spelling errors in your document may show that you are unfit for a potential job (if they appear on your résumé), you are not an effective communicator (if they appear in a presentation) or you do not have a grasp of the written word (if they appear in your article). Continue reading “Words Mean Things: 5 Tips to Avoid Spelling Errors”
Proofreading — The First in a Series of Three Articles
As a society, we are heavily reliant on the written word. No matter what profession or industry you belong to, strong written communication skills are vital to your organization’s reputation and success. From lengthy articles to quick emails to customers or clients, proofreading every piece of writing you create is essential. Continue reading “Proofreading — The First in a Series of Three Articles”