en-us https://www.intensedebate.com/users/654526 Comments by robinana http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/making-it-happen/#IDComment163630475 You got me pumped today El, I could not agree with you more. You have to just break out of the "accepted norm"....That's not what we've been called to. There's so much more out there for us than we could ever ask or think. I also knew that you and I had a lot in common, especially the "What? Did you just say it can't be done? Oh yea? JUST WATCH ME" factor about us. It's something that is just ingrained in our very makeup I believe. Here's to a bright future and a flourishing friendship between us ! Fri, 17 Jun 2011 19:27:27 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/making-it-happen/#IDComment163630475 http://www.writers-elite.com/2010/07/a-business-blog/#IDComment85833039 Alysia, Thanks for the words of encouragement. It's sometimes difficult to strike a balance when writing for two crowds; those who have never heard of SEO and those who are experts. Regarding an ideal word count for a business blog post: I would definitely recommend keeping the post under 500 words. If you feel the subject matter deserves more than that, consider breaking the topic into a couple of posts that each target one particular idea. In order to include your targeted keywords 3-4 times naturally throughout the post, 400-500 seems to be an ideal number. Also, the way that a post is visually presented is just as important as brevity. Sub-headers, Bold text, and Bullet Points will guide your readers along and help them find exactly what they are looking for. Remember, web readers skim, scan, and are cruising the web at 70 miles per hour. Avoid cleverly ambiguous headlines, subtitles that don’t push the ball forward, and cutesy sentences. (also, writing for a 4th grade reading level is ideal) Demian Farnsworth says it best, "Web readers don't want to speculate on how to start a lawnmower. All they want to do is cut the grass." Give them what they need and they will keep coming back. Fri, 9 Jul 2010 18:20:56 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2010/07/a-business-blog/#IDComment85833039 http://www.personal-success-factors.com/2010/02/warning-worrying-may-be-good-for-your.html#IDComment55960082 Steve, honestly...This is an excellent, excellent blog post. If people would just "get it." I am also a big fan of The Celebration of Discipline. One of my favorite books. I'd like to also add this one fact. Yes, we may be able to prepare for some things, like a possible lay off...but there are so many more possible mishaps that we can NEVER be truly prepared for. Sudden illness, the death of a child, a natural disaster, a financial loss. There are so many "worries" that could plague our thoughts. But in our weakness, He is strong. Whatever we are not prepared for, our Maker certainly is. He is never surprised or without the answers...if we will but turn to Him. He will lift us up to a safe place. He is our Provider, our Physician, our Protector, and a very present help in time of need. I know, without a doubt...that I can "free fall" right off the side of the cliff (my mountain of problems and potential problems) and He will cause me to soar far beyond what I ever thought possible. Be blessed, Steve! This post blessed my socks off...Oh, I'm not wearing socks... =) Tue, 9 Feb 2010 03:11:33 +0000 http://www.personal-success-factors.com/2010/02/warning-worrying-may-be-good-for-your.html#IDComment55960082 http://www.personal-success-factors.com/2009/12/you-can-find-more-success-factors-for_27.html#IDComment49524601 I have no idea why I haven't been reading this blog before. This is good stuff Steve. I have been missing out. Got lots of catching up to do, but I can see this blog becoming a favorite. You've got what it takes to inform AND inspire. Perfect combination for 2010. Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:43:43 +0000 http://www.personal-success-factors.com/2009/12/you-can-find-more-success-factors-for_27.html#IDComment49524601 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/local-search/#IDComment49232626 Thanks Steve. Surprisingly, not a lot of businesses are aware of this easy way to rank in Google search. Really, you can implement this and rank for location even if you don't have a website. I'm on there and I work from home so Google has so happily provided a photo of my house. Glad the driveway wasn't cluttered with kids bikes and junk when the satellite decided to take the snapshot. lol... =) Sun, 27 Dec 2009 15:54:32 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/local-search/#IDComment49232626 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/content-google-loves/#IDComment48568266 Thanks Collier! Yes, it's true. Without the use of SEO, having a killer website is like painting the Mona Lisa and keeping it under a sheet in your basement. Gotta Get Found! =) Tue, 22 Dec 2009 12:51:13 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/content-google-loves/#IDComment48568266 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/content-google-loves/#IDComment47468577 Thanks Kirsti...You are so right. Actually, I never considered how differently individuals "search" until watching my husband looking up something on Google. He usually just slides the keyboard over to me, but one day he was looking for something himself and as I observed, he typed in the exact words, "how do I build a sub floor." This was like a revelation to me. So, I thought to myself... there must be other people who type in the words "how do I" After a bit of research I discovered an army of folks who don't search in abbreviated terminology like I would. This opened an entire new door to "keyword phrases" that I began to target in order to gain new followers. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:12:40 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/content-google-loves/#IDComment47468577 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/social-networking-use-it/#IDComment42445607 Next articles will be geared toward the semi-pro. I promise! Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:55:40 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/social-networking-use-it/#IDComment42445607 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment42445473 I guess I am going to have to go ahead and publish it somewhere. Maybe on Facebook (facebook.com/robinana) but my daughter is intrigued by the idea of having a "secret recipe" for something so I'm sure I'll get some flack from her! Thanks Collier! Sun, 8 Nov 2009 12:53:53 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment42445473 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment41423114 Thanks James... I will try to do something for the more advanced next time. There are a lot of newbies out there who I like to appeal to as well. =) And blogging really isn't ground breaking once you get the hand of it. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 15:25:30 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment41423114 http://homesprosperity.blogspot.com/2009/10/will-you-pass-tests-that-i-failed.html#IDComment41363938 What an introspective and open and encouraging post. Thank you for writing about the things that truly matter in life. Awesome, Steve... Simply awesome. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 05:08:28 +0000 http://homesprosperity.blogspot.com/2009/10/will-you-pass-tests-that-i-failed.html#IDComment41363938 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment41357083 Thanks Linda! I'm laid up in bed today so lots of extra posting is getting done! lol.. Sun, 1 Nov 2009 03:28:56 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/perfect-blog-post-recipe/#IDComment41357083 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/boost-your-productivity/#IDComment40762817 Good! The time thieves must be stopped...=) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 22:51:32 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/boost-your-productivity/#IDComment40762817 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/blog-post-ideas/#IDComment40638876 Learning new things, especially in this business where time-savers are lifesavers is always exciting! Glad I could help! Feel free to sign up for our monthly newsletter and you'll receive even more help, delivered right to your inbox. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:59:03 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/blog-post-ideas/#IDComment40638876 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/blog-post-ideas/#IDComment38522140 Congrats on your new adventure Rebecca! You are an encouraging and inspiring person and have a ton to offer the online world! Here's to doing something significant! Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:52:16 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/12/blog-post-ideas/#IDComment38522140 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/optimize-article-submissions/#IDComment36845165 Thanks Anthony! And may you experience exceptional success with your article directory! I will be in touch with you. Fri, 2 Oct 2009 14:41:42 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/10/optimize-article-submissions/#IDComment36845165 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/08/keywords-do-you-really-know-how-to-use-them-for-seo/#IDComment35686242 Thanks so much! Great to hear from you! Wed, 23 Sep 2009 20:00:47 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/08/keywords-do-you-really-know-how-to-use-them-for-seo/#IDComment35686242 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/in-answer-to-the-question-why-do-i-need-a-blog/#IDComment35319782 Thanks Linda! Now that I've stepped into the world of video blogging...YOU are next... =] Mon, 21 Sep 2009 18:33:29 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/in-answer-to-the-question-why-do-i-need-a-blog/#IDComment35319782 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/what-is-the-best-seo-strategy/#IDComment35226769 I don't think "if" is the correct terminology for you, Collier! You are so rich with information regarding the subject of architecture. It is a field that combines the intelligence of the engineer with the creativity of the artist. Both sides of the brain, working together to bring into being: lines, shadows, and structural perfection. From the stone creations of Henry Hobson Richardson to the amazing details of the Brooklyn Bridge or Rockefeller Center...people want to hear what goes on in the mind of an architect.... and that's THAT! Mon, 21 Sep 2009 00:11:24 +0000 http://www.writers-elite.com/2009/09/what-is-the-best-seo-strategy/#IDComment35226769