Every day there are thousands of new blogs launched, but only a few get read by more than a several hundred people. What is it that makes the most successful blogs a success? There are many variables to that equation. One thing's for sure, the most successful blogs don't become a hit overnight. The most successful blogs require creativity, consistency, and just plain hard work.
A blog can be your company's hub for communicating with its' target audience. It is where ideas and opinions are exchanged. Think of it as your opportunity for gaining feedback directly from your customers on your products and services. A blog can be your vehicle to gain valuable insight into your customers' wants, needs and desires.
When used strategically, blogs can exponentially amplify the effectiveness of your offline advertising. Your blog is an integral part of your online presence and allows you to demonstrate thought leadership in your industry. Your blog is a platform that allows you to add value to your online community and be perceived as a trusted resource.
Successful blogging is just as much an art as it is a science. At Proteus Design Studio, we have put together a guide to building a successful blog. In the guide you'll find tips for creating useful content, strategies to maximize content distribution, and valuable resources for making social connections. Please share this information with anyone you know that may find it beneficial.
Having served in the Marine Corps for ten years as well as co-founding and operating a web strategy company, I offer a unique perspective on our military and its’ Web Strategy. The United States has the world’s second largest military, after the People's Liberation Army of China, and has troops deployed around the globe. With an “All Volunteer” military force of 1,454,515 people serving on active duty and an additional 848,000 people in the seven reserve components, I think most people would agree that the military’s recruiting mission is of an epic scale compared to other organizations.
