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How long should a blog be?

By Leann Priebe | November 27, 2024

Ever caught yourself wondering, “How long should my blog be?” You’re not alone. Is 500 words enough? Should it be 1,500? Or somewhere in between? The truth is, there’s no one-size-fits-all answer. The ideal length depends on how much value you’re delivering and how thoroughly you’re addressing your audience’s questions.

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9 blogging tools and resources

By Michela Owen | June 12, 2024

Blogging’s role in marketing has changed since the term was first coined in 1999. If anything, its importance has increased over the years. It’s also easier than ever to start a blog now, so high-quality, engaging content is really necessary to set yourself apart.

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Blogging for SEO with AI

By Tim Priebe | February 7, 2024

AI has left the world of shows I love (like Star Trek) and entered the mainstream. It’s transforming the way we approach digital marketing, and SEO is no exception. However, the key…

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SEO blog examples

By Michela Owen | August 16, 2023

What works for SEO? Let’s look at some of our supercharged SEO blogs that have received decent traffic over the past 12 months. Then for each blog, I’ll share one takeaway that you can apply to your blogs if you want to get search engine traffic.

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How can I improve my business blog with AI?

By Tim Priebe | June 7, 2023

Blogging for your business or nonprofit is like trying to bathe your dog. It’s complicated and messy, and it may not work out if you’re not careful.

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How do I create a business blog?

By Leann Priebe | October 19, 2022

Here at T&S, we’re big fans of blogging. While we weren’t nearly as good at it back then, we’ve been blogging for our agency since 2008. And our longest continuous blog for a client has been running since 2011. Blogging is great for SEO, connecting with current and potential clients, and demonstrating your expertise and approachability. But how do you actually create a business blog?

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Should you start a blog?

By Leann Priebe | June 8, 2022

A lot can change in 10 years. I know in my house, there are way more smart speakers in 2022 than the zero we had in 2012. Amazon makes almost daily deliveries to us now, which was much rarer in 2012.

So, should you start a blog for your business or nonprofit in 2022? Or whatever year you’re reading this? Is blogging still a good digital marketing strategy for organizations?

The answer is… it depends.

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Blogging for business 101

By Jackie Bell | February 2, 2022

If the thought of writing blogs overwhelms you, it’s okay! I have a few tips and tricks that can help get you organized and started on the process, as well as the many benefits of blogging for your business.

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How to optimize blog posts for SEO

By Jackie Bell | August 25, 2021

If you have a website, chances are you’d like it to show up in Google. Setting up your website the right way for search engines—also known as Search Engine Optimization or SEO—can take many forms. In our experience, the most powerful SEO tactic is blogging regularly as long as you optimize those blog articles for SEO.

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25 writing tips for digital marketing

By Cole Battles | August 26, 2020

A huge part of any digital marketing plan is good, quality, consistent content. And all that content means you need to spend a lot of time writing. Writing can be hard! Here are 25 tips you can use to make your writing easier and more effective.

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