5 ways to promote your blog
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BLOGS ARE A GREAT WAYTO SHARE YOUR EXPERTISE
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BLOGS ATTRACT A STEADY STREAM OF TRAFFIC
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#1. PUT IT ON YOUR WEBSITE
Make it visible on web pages – sidebar, footer
Add recent or popular posts on home page
WordPress – integrate on website and add link on menu
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#2. ADD IT TO YOUR EMAIL SIGNATURE
Use tools such as Wisestamp to create an HTML email signature
Add link to show your latest blog
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#3. SHARE ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Post to social media profiles using HootSuite or Buffer
Add social media sharing links such as Shareaholic
Start conversation re. blog on social media to build engagement with wider audience
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#4. GET SUBSCRIBERS
Encourage people to sign up to read updates via email
Once subscribed, blog subscribers can receive special offers and other relevant content and tips
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#5. RE-USE PREVIOUS BLOGS
Share previous blogs with online followers
WordPress plugin - Tweet Old Post
Link to blogs within other relevant blog posts, articles, videos and Ebooks
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DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE GUIDE
Overview of WordPress - posts, pages, tags and categories
Essential tips on design and layout of your blog
Where to get content your audience wants to read
Top 20 essential WordPress plugins
Go to the link to download the guide www.smartva.co.uk/download-start-blog-guide
How to Set Up a WordPress Blog
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