Helping Hands For Coaches

So, you have the blog up and running – but, now the big question (that I often get) – now what? You might be thinking, “There’s this big, beautiful, empty blog staring at me – and it’s a little intimidating!” The best advice I can give you, is first:

1. Research what other bloggers in your market are blogging about. Don’t shy away from your competition, but don’t write exactly the same stuff they’re writing about. Knowing what your competition is writing about will give you some ideas and a sense of comfort.

2. Be yourself – and don’t over-think it. One thing I’ve noticed from blogs that I follow is that they don’t over-think their post. Sometimes it’s spontaneous, sometimes it’s a great planned post, but it’s usually short, sweet, and to the point.

3. Don’t be a spam blog (an ugly name for a spam blog is ‘splog‘ – sounds like a flattened frog – yuck!). That means the only reason you have a blog is to promote you, you, you. Be interesting, or no one will be interested (and who really wants to be as interesting as a splattered frog?)

How do you know if the blog you’re reading is good? Check-out the Technorati stats:

1. Look at the Authority Rating: it should be higher than other blogs. This is relative, so I can’t say ‘it should be over 20′, because it  would depend on how popular other blogs are in the same category.

2. If you’re looking at the Technorati ‘Rank’: it should be a lower number (for instance, it would be totally awesome to be ranked in the top 100 blogs).

The best way to know what your audience would like to hear about is by talking to them. So, when you’re out at networking groups, or you’re talking with a client, ask them: What are your interests? What do you struggle with? What blogs do you currently read? What are you looking for? Then take note- they’re telling you how to bring your blank blog canvas to life!

Mari Smith, the “Pied Piper of Facebook” (so-called by Fast Company Magazine), will be speaking at Helping Hands for Coaches next Friday!

Perhaps you’re:
=>Wondering how Facebook differs from other social networking platforms such as MySpace or LinkedIN?
=>Not sure how to market your business on Facebook?
=>Not sure what’s the right and a wrong way to use social networking sites for business purposes?
=>Not sure how to get started?

I’ve been on Facebook for a while, but I don’t get the results I’m looking for – especially considering the amount of time I’m on it! Do you feel the same way? Or are you just getting started, and are excited about all the games and applications – but don’t see how it all fits with your business? Then don’t miss the class: “Facebook Fortunes for Coaches: How To Attract Your Perfect Top Paying Clients Using the #1 Social Network” Click HERE to register!

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If you’re a life or business coach and you really want to become active in the Internet Marketing world, then you need a blog. A blog (like the one you’re reading now) can help you with search engine optimization, provide a personal touch to your company, and it’s flexible: add video, audio, articles, photos, press releases, and so much more! This video will explain how to get started – simply creating your first blog through www.blogger.com. Why www.blogger.com – well, I think it’s easier to use than Wordpress or Typepad or any other blogging software that I’ve found so far – and if your a coach that doesn’t feel too tech savy – than Blogger is for you. So, get out their coaches – and start marketing your business with a blog!

Rachel has FREE teleclasses. Be sure to sign-up by clicking HERE to be notified of when they are.