With 5.5 billion people online (and counting), the internet has never been busier — or had more opportunity. But, businesses keep asking if blogging benefits are still worth the effort. Spoiler: it is. It’s one of the best ways to establish thought leadership, get your audience’s attention, and build trust with them. Over the years, I’ve written hundreds of blogs for businesses in a wide range of industries — and I’ve seen what works, what doesn’t, and how things are changing. So buckle up, and I’ll show you why blogging for business is still so valuable for driving inbound leads […]

Online marketing is a fast-paced and ever-changing landscape, but one thing remains the same: content is king. We’ve compiled a list of 31 blogging statistics that will help guide your content marketing strategy in 2024 so you can spend less time fretting and more time creating content that delights and converts. Your business blog presents an opportunity to connect with your audience by providing helpful and enjoyable content that keeps people coming back. Brands that prioritize blogging see 13 times more ROI than brands that don’t, so read on for facts and stats to keep you in the know and […]

Our 2023 Marketing Trends Report shows that 29% of marketers use a website or blog to attract and convert leads. The enduring importance placed on blogging isn’t shocking. Blogs are integral to most digital marketing plans because they can: Boost SEO Improve overall site traffic and a brand’s online presence Help prospects learn more about your industry, brand, product, or service However, starting and running an effective, traffic-generating blog requires much time and energy. Plus, if you’re a marketing manager on a tight budget, you may wonder, “Will blog posts actually lead to purchases?” To answer the question, here’s some […]

Rebranding a business can be a smart and necessary step to growing a long-lasting business. However, when it comes to your brand or business blog, renaming your blog doesn’t have to be. From the start, you can choose a blog name that stands the test of time, and the various iterations of your brand’s life-cycle. Outgrowing a brand, or at least a brand name, is common. Marketing platform Mailchimp used their rebranding to help the company transition to a more “grownup” brand that would allow them to serve more small businesses. Many blogs I read, like “Liv’s Healthy Life,” (Now known […]