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Making Content Go Viral: A 10-Point Checklist for Creating Successful, Shareable Content

September 7, 2015 by Hazel Mae Pan Leave a Comment

Making Content Go Viral: A 10-Point Checklist for Creating Successful, Shareable Content

In a study conducted by content marketing agency Frac.tl, VP of Marketing Kelsey Libert lists down the most common elements that make content go viral: Content must be highly evocative. The more complex the emotional effect, the wider the range of emotional reactions, the better. Content that inspires positive emotions such as joy, awe, surprise, […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Business, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: shareable content, viral content

Social Media Management: 4 Tools to Keep in Your Toolbox

January 19, 2015 by Hazel Mae Pan Leave a Comment

Social Media Management: 4 Tools to Keep in Your Toolbox

According to Chad Brooks in his Business News Daily article, social media is the most favored form of contact small businesses use to reach their audience. Through social media, you can connect with your target market and build trust for your brand in a more personal way. I believe this, too. From the viewpoint of […]

Filed Under: Business Tools, Social Media, Technology Tagged With: bitly, hootsuite, keyhole, quintly, social media tools

Hold Your Horses, People. Guest Blogging for SEO Is NOT Dead! Spamming Is.

February 9, 2014 by Maricel Rivera 1 Comment

Hold Your Horses, People. Guest Blogging for SEO Is NOT Dead! Spamming Is.

This post is in reaction to a discussion over at Estine Muki’s blog. Remember when Jackie Chan was rumored to be dead? Or how Justin Bieber already died three – or is it four – times? Turns out these two are still well and alive, and going about their lives in their usual celebrity flair. […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Content Marketing, Freelancing, Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: guest blogging

Guest Blogging Is Dead as a Door Nail, So Says Matt Cutts

January 21, 2014 by Maricel Rivera 3 Comments

Guest Blogging Is Dead as a Door Nail, So Says Matt Cutts

This is going to be a short one. I just want to put it out there that … Yesterday, Matt Cutts of Google’s webspam team categorically declared that guest blogging is spammy and dead. Okay, so he did write an addendum after the thunderstorm that ensued. Naturally, bona fide guest bloggers went up in arms […]

Filed Under: Blogging, Content Marketing, Marketing, Social Media Tagged With: guest blogging, guest blogging for seo, guest blogging is dead

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