Comments on: How a Blog Can Grow Your Business – Slides + PDF

By: Derrick Sorles

Derrick Sorles — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 23:25:32 +0000

It’s so funny – we discovered the power of blogs and the business connection about 3 years ago. We saw right away, the potential a business could these tools to their advantage. But here In Chicago, most people still don’t get it! So many of my clients are outside of the state. But since we live in a virtual world – that’s fine.

But we discovered early on, how to capitalize on keywords for any given industry. And we have over 25 case studies to back up what a blog can do for someone’s web presence. Sure, ANYONE can start a blog. But it has to be set up for success. And as you know, most people who want to do-it-yourself – make the 10 most common blogging mistakes and get off on the wrong foot!

I now manange about a dozen sites daily, 2 dozen sites monthly. But even now, some people JUST DON”T GET IT. I get exhausted being an evangelist sometimes.

Derrick

By: jame

jame — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:54:46 +0000

Excellent post I like it.it takes a nice Ideas that improves our information and I appreciate this and agreed totally.

By: Farid Sulaiman

Farid Sulaiman — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 18:27:23 +0000

It really true about blogging. Some time people make mistake thought that they be millionnaires in over night.

It have to take time and a lot of work to really make money in blogging.

Thanks, Chris for sharing this slide.

By: Sue Cartwright

Sue Cartwright — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:17:26 +0000

Hi Chris

I am currently developing my first blog and this well considered set of slides will provide a great checklist for me to keep things on track.

I highly recommend signing up to your newsletter which alerted me to this information. Thank you for walking your talk by knowing your customers, solving problems, informing, advising and helping us get the best results.

I would add a few other things you do well that work for me – ‘keep it simple’, ‘be selective’ and ‘avoid information overload’. Some bloggers send endless newsletters and emails which end up being ignored, the ‘wow’ factor is lost and the ‘gems’ of information that could be helpful get missed.

Thanks again
Sue

By: Crick

Crick — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:18 +0000

With business blogging you get the benefit of providing updates to your consumers and staff without having to re-do an entire website. This will be an added advantage.

By: Tom L

Tom L — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 12:38:45 +0000

Just downloaded the slides and now I´m going to study them.I have been blogging for a couple of years and it´s going to be interesting to see if I have missed some important things.(I probably have)

By: fas

fas — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:12:28 +0000

Thanks there for the PDF, downloading it. I think a blog is a very essential part of a business and should be regularly updated.

By: Nicky Tillyer

Nicky Tillyer — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 23:04:36 +0000

Something important for people to remember is that you have to put a bit of thought into your blog name and purpose, even if that purpose will change slightly over time – but get the name right because once you start and you start to get a name and a following it can be ‘costly’ in terms of all that trust and good will and possible links to have to change when your focus changes.

Many of us start blogging because we thought we should, and as pointed out earlier, it really is a wonderful way to become more aware of and consolidate your thoughts around your niche.

But spend some time planning as advised in slide 12, perhaps look into your future and see what you want for yourself, or your blog at least and make sure the name/address fits the goals.

By: Christine

Christine — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 21:12:40 +0000

Fantastic set of slides. I recently wrote an article for my E-zine about why blogging is no longer optional if you are doing business on the web. The point about providing “overwhelming value” is spot on.

By: Nelson

Nelson — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 17:20:41 +0000

Chris, thanks so much for this very useful presentation. You always offer something useful and that is what keeps me coming back.

By: Jerry A Bancroft

Jerry A Bancroft — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:39:03 +0000

Blogs are used widely for business purposes. I think the most important factor is the content and theme of a presented Blog.

By: Don Campbell

Don Campbell — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 09:08:07 +0000

Wow, excellent presentation Chris. You really break it down into a way that people who are new to blogging can understand. I’d like to share this with some of my clients!
Sorry, forgot to add great post! Can’t wait to see your next post!

By: Don Campbell

Don Campbell — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 16:15:13 +0000

Wow, excellent presentation Chris. You really break it down into a way that people who are new to blogging can understand. I’d like to share this with some of my clients!

By: Nora Curtis

Nora Curtis — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:42:52 +0000

Cris,
your pdf has helped me realize what is the next step, which is not only an action but a reframing of the way I communicate with my clients. Takes a little courage to be more “personal” having spend my career in academia all wrapped in jargon…this blog game is different and your work illuminated that difference in a very strong way.Now I know how to go ahead.
Many thanks, and let me know where is more content like this? I need it!
Nora

By: Mayank

Mayank — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:20:43 +0000

without a doubt! one of the best slides on business blogging. I know that it works as I get to make lot of clients just with the help of my blog itself. its working so good for me that at times I have to reject projects because they sometimes get out of capacity.

I hope that businesses learn the power of blogging and social media and start to use it as part of their marketing plans.

By: James Watson

James Watson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:07:44 +0000

Very true, budgets for serendipity tend to be somewhat more limited…

By: Chris Garrett

Chris Garrett — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:37:53 +0000

Yes the serendipity can be amazing, as can the benefits of “learn while you teach”. I find though that businesses more than any other type of blogger need to know what they hope to achieve as often you need to persuade a boss/board that it is a good idea, and then have to show value in spending your time on the activity. Knowing what you want to do, why, and who for helps

By: James Watson

James Watson — Fri, 27 Feb 2009 13:29:17 +0000

Great ideas on your slides Chris – I especially like the success stories, many of which I was unaware of.

Although its a big advantage to be able to plan out what you’d like to achieve in advance, I also think the serendipity of blogging is of major benefit to businesses and individuals.

Most people starting out blogging have little or no idea what to expect (either individuals or businesses), therefore when things start to happen (comments, positive feedback, new dialogues with existing and new customers etc), the impact is tremendous.

Because of blogging my wife became an expert in her area (food – she runs a small deli) and was invited to appear on TV and in national magazines. Needless to say we were amazed by this!

Plus, as Seth Godin says, the metacognition from blogging is another amazing, unexpected benefit. He’s surely right that the process alone of reflecting on your experiences in public brings its own huge rewards.

Regards, James