15 Great Sites for Legal, Free Content

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[Updated June 2018 by Laurel Devoto]

You don’t have to spend a bundle to get great free and legal content for your website. Photos, videos, sounds, and vectors are available for free online without breaking the bank or the law. Knowing where to find high-quality, relevant content is a great way to improve your website or blog and make it more interesting for visitors. Without spending a dime, you can still use high-quality images on your blog to improve reader engagement and help make your blog posts look more attractive. There are so many sites that offer a variety of licensing options to suit any project.

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9 Creative Ways To Increase Twitter Shares Of Your Blog Content

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Twitter is one of the most effective social media platforms for Internet marketing. It allows businesses to interact with customers in new and exciting ways. You can use Twitter to share content with followers, provide customer support, promote products, and much more.

If you are using Twitter to promote your content, you will need to find ways to encourage other Twitter users to share it. This will ensure that your content spreads throughout the Twitterverse effectively, improving your website’s traffic and brand recognition. 

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The Social Media Tools You Need in Your Arsenal

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For modern businesses – and this includes blogs, eCommerce, etc. –  connecting with customers through social media is probably the single most effective way to expand online. Given that daily Facebook visitors grew by 6% from 2015 to 2016 (to equal more than 1.6 billion users), and roughly 75 percent of Facebook users in the US visit the site at least once a day, it’s clear that people’s use of social media continues to grow year after year, both in the number of users and the time they spend using it. [Read more…]

5 Organization Tips to Make You a More Productive Blogger 

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Ever try to cook a meal in a messy kitchen? None of your utensils are where they should be, and you barely have any room to do anything. And if you don’t have a reliable timer, you’re likely to burn something.

That’s kind of what it’s like blogging without a decent system of organization. Since bloggers are often their own boss, it’s important for them to stay on top of their game and keep their work in a state of order. But with a creative (and often chaotic) process like blogging, that can be a challenge.

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You Better Believe It! 3 Ways To Increase Your Blog’s Credibility

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One of the primary determinants of your blog’s success is your ability to establish a clear sense of authority on your chosen topic. But how do you position yourself as a credible, expert source if you don’t have the traditional credentials? By taking advantage of the flexible nature of blogging, you can lead the way, regardless of your established background in the field.

It’s Not All Content

Though your content is ultimately what will make or break your blog, authority isn’t all about content. No, before users read a word on your site, they’ll look to other cues to determine if your site is the one they should be reading. And one of the first things they’ll look for is the SSL certificate. [Read more…]

4 Supplementary Tools You Need In Your Internet Marketing Toolbox

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Internet marketing isn’t as difficult as it seems, although there are multiple levels that make mastering it a complex feat. You’re probably already using tools like a good CRM and Google AdWords to boost your digital marketing campaign. That’s a great start, and yet, there’s more.

One of the most important aspects of internet marketing is organizing your entire business from the top down. When you’re not organized, success is presumed rather than calculated. If you plan on growing your business, presumed success can tank you before you get started. [Read more…]

In-Between Clients? Here are 5 Ways Freelance Bloggers Can Fill the Time (And Make Some Money)

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From an outsider’s perspective, the life of a freelance blogger seems like the ultimate dream. Living like a digital nomad and bouncing from client-to-client working on assignments whenever and wherever does provide a great deal of freedom, but it isn’t always as simple as typing a story while lounging on the beach, cocktail in hand. [Read more…]

How to implement a CDN on your website

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Setting up and hosting a website isn’t the only thing you need to deliver site content to your audience and ensure a positive user experience.

A content delivery network (CDN) is another important tool that can improve how your site visitors access your content in a quick and secure way.

Contrary to popular belief, setting up a CDN for your site is actually quite easy. This post will walk you through exactly how to do it using Incapsula CDN. [Read more…]

The Power of Business Narrative and What It Means for Your Blog

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People love stories. Our brains are wired in a way that makes us think and perceive reality regarding stories. And this is why if you run a company’s blog or promote your customer’s business as an independent blogger, you should tell stories that will set this business apart from boring, faceless competition.

If you want to tell about a business in a way that will make your readers share your post and retell it to their friends, writing about its strong work ethics and mission statement won’t help. A fascinating and unique story will. [Read more…]

7 Tips for Starting a Successful Real Estate Blog

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Whether you’re a realtor using blogging to further client interest and SEO, or you’re a passionate real estate investor blogging about your feats, having the right tools is essential for success.

Very few people make more than $1,000 a month on their blogs because they don’t fully understand the blogging market. Here are some things that can help you.

1. Do Your Research

Credibility is key for a successful real estate blog, so be as educated as possible. You’re probably well-versed in real estate topics if you’re trying to start a blog, but it doesn’t hurt to research more about your current market. [Read more…]