How to write a blog post with style

Published January 24, 2012 | By Romany Thresher

Being an online advisor to a few people on making improvements to their online visibility I noticed a few things that people do that is just a BIG no, no so thought I’d share some blogging tips on how to write a blog post.

When you write a blog post the look and feel is just as important as the content of your blog.

Content is king of course and that is what’s key to having someone read your blogs. It’s always recommended to write things that people find interesting, helpful and useful information. I’m not an expert in

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How to show your avatar on comments

Published November 30, 2009 | By Romany Thresher

Often neglected is posting comments on blog sites you visit and I’m not talking about the lack of comments in online community sites but rather comments on blog sites you find on the web. Part of increasing your online visibility and your digital footprint is to post comments on blogs you read and find interesting. A good place to start is to post comments on industry related blogs an also post comments on blog sites of people you know, e.g. members of your online community. Also make sure that when you post a comment that you offer something of

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5 Things to consider when starting your blog

Published November 12, 2009 | By Romany Thresher

I am no expert and I don’t claim to be one either, but I learn along the way, read a lot and find ways to improve on what I do constantly. I hope these 5 tips will help you when starting your blog.

1. What is the central theme of your blog?

Having given this some thought, I realise that, perhaps, my own blogs do not really have a centralised theme. I am going to be changing this shortly and to have 3 blogs. One for Direct Assist Online, which will focus on Social Media and Social Media Tools,

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Are you making sure your blog site is getting noticed?

Published July 27, 2009 | By Romany Thresher

Being a virtual assistant who helps busy business owners manage their social media activities. I tend to read a lot of other blogs and recently I have come across some really great ones, especially inside some social communities. While it has tremendous value to blog inside a community, it is also important that you, as the author, have your own launch pad to build your own identity.

By placing all your content in one location, such as a blog, you make it easier for readers to learn more from you and they can bookmark your site for future reference.

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