Commenting on blogs, posts, videos, and others types of content is a great way to build relationships, not only with the content producers, but also others who see the content. However, treating comments as link bait (commenting just to get people to click on your link), can have just the opposite effect. Such comments can actually hurt you in the long run (plus most blogs and websites have do-not-follow rules for links in comments). Build successful relationships via comments with these tactics…
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Connecting Communities at #140conf #detroit
Yesterday was the #140conf Detroit which featured a mix of local speakers and speakers brought in from elsewhere. While several of the outside speakers were interesting, I got much more from listening to our local speakers. There are a lot of great people doing awesome things in the region, and learning about what they’re doing helps all of us support each other’s efforts.
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4 Simple Ways to Generate Blog Topics
Figuring out what to write can be a major roadblock for any writer. Add the stresses of running a business on top of trying to write and blogging can seem unsurmountable. Just by listening and doing a little research, you can find a treasure trove of blogging topics. Here are some ways to brainstorm topics for your blog…
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