The next time you write a headline for a blog post or an article, think of a headline that plants in the reader’s mind an indelible photo, or paints a picture. I found one that I love this morning. It accompanies an article by Vin Montello in one of last year’s issue of The Net… Read More
Blogging
7 Ways to Improve Your Blog
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #537 Dec. 28, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. 7 Ways to Improve Your Blog 2. My Facebook Page is Missing 3. Workplace Columnist Needs Sources 4. Do You Tweet? Be on Twellow 5. How… Read More
Of all the blog posts you’ve written, what’s your favorite?
When I spoke last week at the Meetup hosted by the Wisconsin Business Owners Network, the audience couldn’t get enough information on blogging. And tomorrow, when I speak about social media to a CEO Roundtable at the Milwaukee Athletic Club, I hope to convince at least one CEO to start a blog. But I’ll need success stories. … Read More
A clever way to satisfy complainers at your blog
If you’re a student of social media, you must follow Chris Brogan, not only for his content, but for the clever ways he keeps readers—and even complainers—coming back for more. In a recent post titled I Wish Chris Brogan Would, he includes 15 links to other blog posts in only five short paragraphs. The post… Read More
Your Own “Seal of Approval”
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #531 Nov. 16, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Your Own “Seal of Approval” 2. Yahoo Launches Weekend Edition 3. USA Today’s Health Website 4. Publish an Ebook for the Kindle 5. Promoting a Writing… Read More
Protect Your Online Reputation
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #528 Oct. 26, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” Receive this ezine direct to your desktop http://www.publicityarticles.net/feed/rss/ =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Protect Your Online Reputation 2. Blog Comments Can Invite a Lawsuit 3. Colleges Need Speakers on 17 Topics… Read More
How to Target Zip Codes
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #528 Oct. 19, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. How to Target Zip Codes 2. Sell Your Blog on Kindle 3. Columnist Needs Source 4. Thrive as an Expert in Any Economy 5. Speak on… Read More
This blog now part of Bulldog Reporter’s ‘Dog Blogs
I’m wagging my tail because Bulldog Reporter has added The Publicity Hound’s Blog to its roundup of other excellent PR blogs known simply as The ‘Dog Blogs. Bulldog, the website for news, issues and best practices for the public relations and corporate communications industry, also features blogs by Brian Solis, Richard Laermer, Peter Himler and others whose work I respect. Thanks, Bulldog. I’m in… Read More
Free, colorful data charts for your website, blog
Looking for a graphic to illustrate a blog post you’re writing or a presentation you’re creating? Peruse the archives at comScore Data Mine, a service that offers free statistical data in colorful charts and graphics. If you use one, you must credit the company. This is a new service, judging from the archives, so you… Read More
Experts Directory Listing, No Charge
The Publicity Hound’s Tips of the Week Issue #525 Sept. 28, 2010 Publisher: Joan Stewart ========================================== “Tips, Tricks and Tools for Free Publicity” =================================== In This Issue =================================== 1. Experts Directory Listing, No Charge 2. Promote Facebook, Twitter Offline 3. Look for Bloggers in Magazines 4. Press Release Keyword Phrases 5. Hound Joke of the… Read More